What has been registered
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission has registered a legislative instrument titled the ASIC Corporations (Dematerialised Securities: Austraclear) Instrument 2026/754. The instrument came into force on 15 September 2026. It is administered by the Department of the Treasury.
What this instrument covers
The instrument relates to dematerialised securities held through Austraclear. Austraclear is described in the source as a wholesale securities settlement system used by large financial institutions. The source does not provide details on what the instrument specifically requires or changes.
Where to find the full rules
The complete text of the instrument is available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01213. Businesses that use Austraclear or deal in dematerialised securities can read the specific rules there. An alert can also be set up on that page to receive notifications of any future amendments to the instrument.
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