Benefits of the 188 Universal Account
(“188UA”)

We identify a portfolio structure that has strong focus on income generation and capital stability from defensive assets, whilst providing growth investments in Equities, Venture Capital and Property. Each investment portfolio is carefully hand selected by the RAM team together to achieve the client’s objectives and satisfy the 188B/188C Visa Investment requirements.

It’s secure

All products in 188UA are 100% 188B/188C Visa compliant.

It saves you time

All tax, legal and reporting is taken care of for you by our team of experts.

It’s flexible

You can switch between different qualifying investments at no cost and no risk to your 188B/188C Visa status.

It’s tax efficient

The 188UA is a tax efficient structure.

You’re in control

You’re 100% in control of investment decisions. Choose your own portfolio of investments to meet your investment objectives.

It’s transparent

Your personal investment portfolio can be viewed at any time through our dedicated web portal – RAM Investor Portal.

SIV is a Premium Investment Visa Scheme granting you immediate residency in Australia.

With SIV, you get:

  • Immediate residency, work and study rights for up to 5 years
  • Residency, work and study rights for your extended family
  • Freedom to work in and travel to and from Australia without limitation
  • Right to purchase residential property as a principal place of residence
  • Pathway to Australian permanent residency if certain requirements are met
  • Australia’s premier investor visa with preferred approval process

SIV requirements

  • Invest $5 million AUD in a qualifying investment and maintain your investment continuously for the life of your provisional visa
  • Sponsorship from a State Government
  • Live in Australia for at least 40 days per year for the duration of your provisional visa. (OR at least 180 days per year for your spouse or de facto partner)
  • No English test
  • No age limit
  • No business skills requirement

188B Visa is an Investment Visa Scheme granting you immediate residency in Australia.

With 188B, you get:

  • Immediate residency, work and study rights for up to 5 years
  • Residency, work and study rights for your extended family
  • Freedom to work in and travel to and from Australia without limitation
  • Right to purchase residential property as a principal place of residence
  • Pathway to Australian permanent residency if certain requirements are met

 

 

188B requirements

  • If you were invited to apply on or after 1 July 2021,  invest $2.5 million AUD in qualifying investment and maintain your investment continuously for the life of your provisional visa
  • Sponsorship from a State Government
  • Live in the State or Territory in which you made the designated investment for at least 2 years during the period your provisional visa is valid
  • Score at least 65 on the points test
  • Be under 55
  • Have the right experience / Own and manage business and personal assets and investments

1. State Nomination

  • Submit Expression of Interest (“EOI”) through the Australian Skill Select Website
  • Apply for State nomination from the Australian State you wish to migrate to
  • Select “188 Universal Account” as the ASIC Regulated Managed Fund Complying Investment

2. 188B/188C Visa Application

  • Apply for 188B/188C visa online in ImmiAccount. You must be invited to apply
  • Application must also contain supporting documentation including source of funds

3. 188B/188C Visa Approval and Investment

  • Client notified of Approval in Principal from Department of Home Affairs and invited to make their 188B/188C Visa Complying Investment
  • Client remits funds to the 188 Universal Account Applications Trust Account in Australia, and is provided with an “Investment Confirmation Statement” of their complying Investment
  • Formal 188B/188C Visa approval is granted upon receipt of the Investment Confirmation Statement

4. 188 Universal Investments

  • A personal RAM Client Advisor will be assigned to you providing dedicated ongoing support
  • Through the unique 188 Universal Account structure you may switch your investment into a range of investment opportunities

Complying Investment Framework

Applicants are required to invest at least $5 million in complying investments, which must include:

A ‘balancing investment’ of up to $3 million in managed fund(s) or LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets that include Australian listed securities, eligible corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property (subject to the 10 per cent limit on residential real estate). At least $500,000 in eligible Australian venture capital or growth private equity (VCPE) fund(s) investing in start-up and small private companies.
At least $1.5 million in an eligible managed fund(s) or Listed Investment Companies (LICs) that invest in emerging companies.
A ‘balancing investment’ of up to $3 million in managed fund(s) or LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets that include Australian listed securities, eligible corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property (subject to the 10 per cent limit on residential real estate).
At least $500,000 in eligible Australian venture capital or growth private equity (VCPE) fund(s) investing in start-up and small private companies.
At least $1.5 million in an eligible managed fund(s) or Listed Investment Companies (LICs) that invest in emerging companies.

Applicants are required to invest at least $5 million in complying investments, which must include:

A ‘balancing investment’ of up to $2.5 million in managed fund(s) or LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets that include Australian listed securities, eligible corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property (subject to the 10 per cent limit on residential real estate). At least $1 million in eligible Australian venture capital or growth private equity (VCPE) fund(s) investing in start-up and small private companies.
At least $1.5 million in an eligible managed fund(s) or Listed Investment Companies (LICs) that invest in emerging companies.
A ‘balancing investment’ of up to $2.5 million in managed fund(s) or LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets that include Australian listed securities, eligible corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property (subject to the 10 per cent limit on residential real estate).
At least $1 million in eligible Australian venture capital or growth private equity (VCPE) fund(s) investing in start-up and small private companies.
At least $1.5 million in an eligible managed fund(s) or Listed Investment Companies (LICs) that invest in emerging companies.

Applicants are required to invest at least $2.5 million in complying investments, which must include:

A ‘balancing investment’ of up to $1.25 million in managed fund(s) or LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets that include Australian listed securities, eligible corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property (subject to the 10 per cent limit on residential real estate). At least $500,000 in eligible Australian venture capital or growth private equity (VCPE) fund(s) investing in start-up and small private companies.
At least $750,000 in an eligible managed fund(s) or Listed Investment Companies (LICs) that invest in emerging companies.
A ‘balancing investment’ of up to $1.25 million in managed fund(s) or LICs that invest in a combination of eligible assets that include Australian listed securities, eligible corporate bonds or notes, annuities and real property (subject to the 10 per cent limit on residential real estate).
At least $500,000 in eligible Australian venture capital or growth private equity (VCPE) fund(s) investing in start-up and small private companies.
At least $750,000 in an eligible managed fund(s) or Listed Investment Companies (LICs) that invest in emerging companies.

*source Austrade

188 Universal Account Fund Structure

Our Professional Partners

An Experienced team providing a complete packaged solution

ADMINISTRATOR & CUSTODIAN

TRUSTEE

AUDITOR & TAX ADVISOR

Your Dedicated Wealth Management Team

Scott Wehl

Founder, Group CEO

Scott Wehl

Founder, Group CEO

Scott has over 24 years of experience in Global Wealth Management and Corporate Banking working for top tier global banks in Australia, London, and Hong Kong.

Prior to founding Real Asset Management, Scott was a Managing Director and Head of Banking Products International for UBS Wealth Management (“UBS WM”), leading a team of finance professionals in 17 countries. Over a 13 year career with UBS WM, Scott held various roles including the Head of Banking Products in the United Kingdom, and Head of Banking Products Asia Pacific. Prior to joining UBS WM, Scott began his finance career in corporate banking with National Australia Bank in Brisbane Australia.

Scott holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Griffith University Australia, and an Executive MBA jointly from Kellogg Business School and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

William Chai

Managing Director

William Chai

Managing Director

William has over 26 years of experience in International Banking and Wealth Management.

Prior to joining Real Asset Management, William was a Vice President in Private Banking at Credit Suisse Hong Kong. There he maintained and developed a portfolio of high net worth clients from the Greater China region. Prior to this, William worked for National Australia Bank as Head of Migrant Banking Asia and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, where over a 16 year career based in Canada, Hong Kong and Beijing, William was responsible for the Asian Banking team and the Canadian investor immigration programs.

Williams holds a B.A., Business Management from the Central University of Iowa, USA and speaks fluent English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Scott Kelly

CEO RAM Australia

Scott Kelly

CEO RAM Australia

Scott has over 28 years of experience in Global Wealth Management and Asset Management, working for top tier financial institutions in Australia and the United Kingdom.

Prior to joining Real Asset Management, Scott was a Managing Director and Head of Investment Products and Services for UBS Wealth Management Australia. There he oversaw the entire product offering for Australia’s premier wealth manager with $A24bn of assets under management. Scott has also held the position of National Sales Director for Macquarie Private Wealth Australia and prior to this Scott co-founded and was Managing Director of Corazon Capital, a specialist wealth and asset management business based in Jersey. Scott was also the Joint Head of Private Clients at Kleinwort Benson, after starting his financial career with Mercury Asset Management in London.

Scott holds a B.A. (Hons) degree in Business Management from the University of Leeds and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Securities & Investment, UK.

Agnes Liu

Director, Business Development

Agnes Liu

Director, Business Development

Agnes has over 18 years of experience in Client Relations and Administration, working for leading institutions in Australia and Hong Kong.

Agnes joined Real Asset Management in 2013, in the position of Director Business Development. Agnes is a specialist in Global Investment Immigration programs including Australia’s Significant Investor Visa /188C, having advised dozens of clients on the program since its exception in 2012.

Agnes holds a B.A. degree in Hotel and Hospitality Management from University of Strathclyde. Agnes is a licensed estate agent. She is fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

Thomas Hou

Director, Client Advisor

Thomas Hou

Director, Client Advisor

Thomas holds the position of Director, Client Advisor with Real Asset Management Australia, and is based in Sydney.

Thomas has over 17 years of experience in Wealth Management and Client Relationship Management. Prior to joining Real Asset Management, Thomas was a Wealth Management Manager for Industrial and Commercial Bank of China, Sydney. There as a senior business development manager, Thomas was responsible for private and institutional client acquisition and relationship management. Prior to this, Thomas worked for First Prudential Markets as Senior Sales Account Manager, Origin Energy as an Energy Trading Analyst, and ANZ E*TRADE Australia Securities Limited as a Senior Bi-lingual Client Services Representative.

Thomas holds a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New South Wales, and a Master of Environmental Engineering Management from the University of Technology, Sydney. Thomas speaks fluent English and Mandarin.

Prissy Soo

Associate Director, Client Advisor

Prissy Soo

Associate Director, Client Advisor

Prissy holds the position of Associate Director, Client Advisor with Real Asset Management Australia, based in Kuala Lumpur and oversees the South East Asian region.

Prior to joining Real Asset Management, Prissy has 14 years of banking experience where she worked with Citibank Berhad and CIMB Investment Bank Berhad; specializing in Mortgage, Wealth Management and Client Relationship Management to high net worth clients.

Prissy holds a Bachelor of Commerce from University of Sydney. Prissy speaks fluent English and Bahasa Melayu.

Bris Xie

Associate, Assistant Client Advisor

Bris Xie

Associate, Assistant Client Advisor

Bris holds the position of Associate, Assistant Client Advisor with Real Asset Management.

Prior joining Real Asset Management, Bris worked for JPMorgan Chase Bank and State Street Australia with experience in Client Servicing and Fund Administration. Bris has a solid knowledge in financial servicing, asset financing and private equity.

Bris holds a Master of Finance Degree from the Australian National University. Bris speaks fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese.

Michael Frearson

Director, Portfolio Manager

Michael Frearson

Director, Portfolio Manager

Michael has over 22 years of experience in Global Wealth Management and Asset Management, working for leading financial institutions in Australia.

Prior to joining Real Asset Management, Michael was a Senior Portfolio Manager for Macquarie Bank in the Discretionary Managed Accounts business. He has over 12 years’ experience as Portfolio Manager, working as a senior member of the investment team managing in excess of $1 bn in clients discretionary funds and was directly responsible for over $440m in clients fixed interest and credit investments, as well as previous experience managing Equities and A-REITs, Strategic Asset Allocation and Tactical Asset Allocation. His previous experience within Macquarie Bank includes trading, derivatives, client advisory and money market activities. Michael’s first role with Macquarie was as a Stock Exchange operator where he developed a keen passion and knowledge of listed investments, and was a SEATS Governor for the ASX. Michael also worked at Westpac Bank as a securities officer prior to his role with Macquarie.

Michael holds degrees in Commerce and Finance from Adelaide University (B Com & B Fin), has completed a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment, is a CFA Charterholder, and Fellow of the Financial Services Institute of Australia (F Fin).

Will Gray

Director, Head of Real Estate

Will Gray

Director, Head of Real Estate

Will has over 20 years of experience in Real Estate markets including 13 years in institutional Real Estate Funds Management working for top tier domestic and global institutions.

Prior to joining Real Asset Management as Head of Real Estate, Will was a Fund Manager at LaSalle Investment Management for 7 years overseeing numerous products including core, core plus, value add and opportunistic property funds. In his leading role, Will worked across all functions from opportunity identification, acquisition due diligence, all treasury related matters, asset management, leasing and development management. Prior to joining LaSalle Investment Management, Will worked for Queensland Investment Corporation (QIC) as a portfolio analyst across QIC’s two flagship wholesale funds (circa $A 13bn under management) and also worked in a dual role in establishing and investigating new real estate business lines and opportunities in Real Estate markets. Will also gained extensive transactions experience prior to this in his role as a capital transactions executive at an ASX listed investment trust.

Will holds a degree in Property Economics from the Queensland University of Science and Technology, and a Post Graduate Certificate in Applied Finance and Investment. Will is also a registered real estate agent and is a member of Large Format Retailers Association, the Property Council of Australia and the Urban Land Institute.

Industry Recognition

Australian Fixed
Interest Finalist
2021 IMAP Managed
Account Awards

Australian Fixed
Interest Winner
2020 IMAP Managed
Account Awards

Australian Fixed
Interest Winner
2019 IMAP Managed
Account Awards

Other Asset
Classes Winner

 

Financial
Services Council
Member

Responsible
Investment
Association
Australasia

In the Media

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Bet on boring yields win
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IMAP names award winners
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Canberra offices trade for c$195m
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Real Asset Management Secure Canberra Office
17.08.2021 Australian Financial Review
Canberra office market runs hot with two more sales worth $190m plus
22.07.2021 Money Management
RAM joins RIAA
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RAM joins RIAA
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RAM Group’s $650 essential services trust head for the ASX
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RAM outlays $42.5m on healthcare assets
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Real Asset Management fortifies healthcare portfolio before REIT float
31.05.2021 Australian Property Journal
RAM gets team ready for listing
28.05.2021 Australian Property Markets News
Real Asset Management plans Essential Services IPO
24.05.2021 Australian Financial Review
RAM Group fires up four banks for Essential Services float
08.03.2021 Adviser Voice
Real Asset Management commits to pay equity leadership
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RAM Picks up Private Hospitals in Taree & Dubbo
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Real Asset Management secures private hospital portfolio
22.12.2020 Australian Property Journal
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Plans to extend shopping centre, add new gym
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RAM bulks up for $500m REIT float with triple hospital deal
17.09.2020 IMAP
2020 IMAP Award for Fixed Interest category
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Quality tenant helps seal Redcliffe healthcare deal
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RAM generates solar income stream
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Perspectives
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10.07.2017 Australian Financial Review
Surge in neighbourhood shopping centre sales
25.06.2017 Australian Financial Review
High yields: Sydney’s RAM buys Tassie mall for $39m
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Real Asset Management takes $41m Broadway Plaza in Punchbowl
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RAM is on the hunt for Australian defensive retail assets
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Scott Wehl
Founder & Group CEO
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