Media & Notices - 2018

Date Title & Summary Topic Area
18-Dec-2018

Swaps Reference Price Transaction Guidelines

AFMA is publishing new guidelines on its website dealing with conduct of dealers when managing swaps reference price transactions in the Australian market

Other
26-Oct-2018

AFMA Commits to Working with Government on OECD Review into Offshore Banking Unit Regime

AFMA Commits to Working with Government on OECD Review into Offshore Banking Unit Regime

Association
03-Sep-2018

AFMA Electricity Derivatives Turnover Report

As a result of increased interest from regulatory bodies, market participants and other observers of the electricity derivative markets, AFMA has released a report on electricity derivative turnover.

Other
02-Jul-2018

AFS Licensee Notices on Research Independence for Issuers on an IPO

AFMA is making available on its website for member use a one page notices document AFS Licensee Notices on Research Independence for Issuers on an IPO (Issuer Notices) to provide initial notices to issuers regarding research independence requirements set out in the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) Regulatory Guide 264 (Sell Side Research) (RG 264).

Regulation
18-Apr-2018

Amendments to the NTI Conventions - Reporting of Stock Details

In its role as administrator of the BBSW benchmark rate the ASX is preparing to transition the primary calculation of the rate from a national best bid and best offer (“NBBO”) methodology to that of a volume weighted average price (“VWAP”). In order for this to be effective a selling counterparty of prime bank paper will be required to report all secondary market trades that occur within the VWAP trade set window, but not through an approved trading venue, to a trade reporting agent

Other
19-Jan-2018

Launch of the Australian FX Global Code Register

The Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) has launched a Public Register for Statements of Commitment to adhere to the FX Global Code (the Code) for use by participants in the Australian wholesale foreign exchange market. The Register was developed in collaboration with ACI Australia.

Association