Cash Management Trust: Grow your cash before your next investment

Make your cash work while you plan your next move

The most successful investors move fast when opportunities arise, and in the meantime, they make sure their cash is working for them.

Ord Minnett clients can access our Cash Management Trust (CMT), a secure account that earns a competitive rate of return on the funds you are holding for future investments.

To open a CMT account, download our application form today.

What is the CMT?

Ord Minnett’s CMT is a flexible transaction account, which earns a competitive rate of return, higher than most ‘at call’ transaction bank accounts.

With the CMT, you and your Ord Minnett adviser can manage trades seamlessly, settle equity purchases quickly, receive distributions promptly, and transfer funds effortlessly, even from your phone. It is a smarter way to keep your cash active and accessible.

The current CMT rate is [auto feed]% p.a.

Benefits

The benefits of Ords’ CMT include:

Competitive
rate of return

BPAY facility

Online 24/7 account access

Capital stability and liquidity

Full visibility and control

No account keeping fees

Features

The CMT provides a viable cash-hub solution for investment portfolio transactions such as:

Settle the purchase and sales of equity investments

Settle applications
and redemptions of managed fund investments

Settle IPOs and capital raising placements

Settle corporate action obligations

Receive dividend and distribution

Payment of investment-related expenses, such as ATO payments

Pay portfolio services fees and charges

BPAY facility to transfer funds out

What are the investment
objectives of the CMT?

Asset classes and strategic allocation

The CMT is fully invested in cash and cash like investments, which include bank deposits, bank issued and bank endorsed securities, qualifying corporate securities and government issued and government guaranteed securities.

The CMT won’t take on long-term debt. However, it might borrow small amounts for daily cash management. Ord Minnett will ensure that any borrowing doesn’t exceed 10% of the total value of the CMT’s investments and cash.

Summary risk level

The risk level is low when compared to an investment in asset classes such as shares, property and longer dated fixed interest securities. However, it is possible that the returns on your investment may be less than the rate of inflation.

Investment return objective

The investment return objective for the CMT is to deliver a competitive level of regular income for clients, which is greater than most ‘at call’ transaction bank accounts.

Minimum suggested investment timeframe

Short term.

Open your new
CMT

Ready to earn interest on your money while you wait for your next investment opportunity? Simply download the application form to open your new CMT account today.

CMT Frequently Asked Questions

Basics

Who are the managers of the CMT?

Ord Minnett Management Limited is the responsible entity of the CMT. It is responsible for the investment management, operation and administration, including all investment decisions.  As the CMT is legally organised as a unit trust, Ord Minnett Management is also the trustee of the CMT.

The duties, rights and obligations of Ord Minnett Management are set out in the CMT’s constitution and the Corporations Act.

How is the rate of return calculated?

Net income of the CMT is calculated on a daily basis by adding together all interest and other income on investments plus net realised capital gains (if any) and subtracting CMT fees and expenses.

What is the current rate of the CMT?

The current CMT rate is [auto feed]% p.a.

Important Information

This webpage provides general information only and does not constitute financial, investment, or tax advice, and should not be relied on to make financial, investment or taxation decisions. The information is based on proposed legislation and current publicly available information as of October 2025, which may be subject to change. Individuals should seek professional advice tailored to their specific circumstances before making any decisions.