Regulatory Alerts2025-12-02 | RG-126RG 126 Compensation and insurance arrangements for AFS licensees
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) issued this guide to explain how it administers compensation requirements for retail clients under section 912B of the Corporations Act. The document provides regulatory guidance specifically for Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees, their representatives, advisers, and insurers. It outlines the operational standards and compliance expectations necessary for licensees to meet their statutory obligations regarding client compensation.
Issued 21 November 2024
This guide is for AFS licensees and their representatives, advisers and insurers.
It sets out how ASIC administers the compensation requirements for retail clients under s912B of the Corporations Act.
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Read the regulation impact statement (PDF 267 KB)