Fund registry operations
Your registry, in expert hands.
Extend your team with experienced registry specialists who manage the daily detail of your fund's registry, from statements to compliance reporting.
More capacity, without more headcount.
Experienced specialists working as an extension of your team, so nothing about your registry goes unattended.
Everything your registry operations depend on.
Extend your team with experienced registry specialists who manage the operational detail of your fund, so you can focus on managing capital rather than managing tasks.
- Holding/Periodic statements and tax statements
Statements are prepared and issued on schedule, every reporting period. - Investor administration
Investor records stay accurate and current, from contact details to holding changes. - AML/CTF verification
Your investors’ initial and ongoing AML/CTF requirements are taken care of. - Registry maintenance
Your registry stays current and accurate, reflecting the true state of your fund at all times. - Transaction processing
Unit and share transactions are processed accurately and without delay. - Investor enquiries
Investor questions are answered directly, backed by real knowledge of your fund. - Capital call and distribution processing
Capital calls and distributions are calculated, processed and paid without manual intervention. - ASIC & ATO reporting
Every ASIC and ATO obligation is met on time, backed by audit-ready data.
Why fund managers choose Registry Direct for registry operations.
The reasons experienced operators trust Registry Direct to run the operational detail of their registry.
- Trusted by trustees, fund managers and investors alike
A track record built over more than a decade, across 1,500+ funds and companies and 140,000+ investors. - Lower operational burden
Your team spends less time on manual registry work and more time on the fund. - Reduced staffing pressure
Specialist capacity without the cost or complexity of hiring, training and retaining registry staff. - Improved service levels
Investors get faster, more consistent answers from specialists who know your fund.
Our flexible service model.
Administer services yourself, use your existing service provider, choose Registry Direct, or appoint one of the industry-leading service providers already using our platform.
Capital raising
Advice, online offer, application and payment processing, capital calls, AML/CTF and investor verification.
Fund administration
Trustee, custody, AFSL, fund establishment, legal and compliance services.
Company secretarial
Outsource company secretary, ASIC reporting, business valuation, financial statements.
Capital management
Transactions, NAV calculation, share and unit pricing.
Registry operations
Unit holder and capital table management, CHESS connectivity.
ATO reporting
Tax returns, QTFN, AIIR, FATCA and CRS reports.
Payments
Distributions, dividends, holding statements, tax statements.
Meetings
Board meetings, shareholder meetings, online voting.
Employee Share Schemes
ESS statements for employees, ESS annual reports, lodgement with the ATO
Easy onboarding.
We're with you from the first conversation. Our team handles the setup and guides you through every step, so the move to Registry Direct is smooth from day one.
Every service, built on deep expertise.
From company secretarial to fund accounting, specialists work as a direct extension of your team, backed by more than a decade in this industry.
Registry Direct manages more than 220,000 investors across 1,500+ funds and companies.
ISO Certified
Certified to ISO 27001, the international standard for information security management.
GS007 Audited
Independently assessed under GS007, the Australian standard for organisations providing investment management services.
Bank-grade Security
The same security standards trusted by financial institutions, protecting your data and your investors' at every layer.
Learn moreFrequently asked questions.
Can I use Registry operations alongside my own team?
Yes. The service adapts to how much support you need, from full administration to targeted specialist support for specific tasks.
Will my investors deal directly with Registry Direct specialists?
Yes, where required. Specialists answer investor enquiries directly, with full knowledge of your fund, so your investors get fast, accurate answers.
How does Registry operations handle ASIC and ATO reporting?
Specialists prepare and lodge reporting obligations on your behalf, backed by accurate, audit-ready data across your registry.
What is a unit registry service?
A unit registry service is a team that runs the day-to-day work of a fund's unit registry for the manager. Registry Direct's specialists extend your team and cover periodic and tax statements, investor administration, registry maintenance, transaction processing, investor enquiries, capital call and distribution processing, and ASIC and ATO reporting.
Why outsource my unit trust registry?
Outsourcing registry work lowers the operational burden on your team and reduces staffing pressure, because there is no recruiting, training or covering for registry expertise. Investors also get faster, more consistent answers from specialists who know your fund.
How much does it cost to outsource a unit registry?
Unit registry outsourcing costs depend on the size and structure of your fund. Registry Direct unit registry services include distribution payments, tax statements, capital calls, online offers with integrated AML/CTF/PEP verification, and FATCA and CRS reporting to the ATO. Data conversion assistance is free, so your move to Registry Direct starts with your records in order. Additional services, such as technical and operational support, and AML/CTF and PEP checks, are charged as you use them. See our pricing page for full details, or talk to our team about a plan for your trust.