Regulatory Alerts2012-02-08 | RG-069RG 69 Debentures and notes: Improving disclosure for retail investors
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission issued this guide to establish disclosure guidelines for issuers of mortgage debentures, secured notes, and unsecured notes. The document aims to help retail investors understand and assess unlisted debentures and notes while preserving the flexibility of public fundraising processes. It also provides specific guidance on how these financial instruments may be described to ensure clarity and compliance.
Issued 8 February 2012
This guide is for issuers and others involved with the issue of mortgage debentures, debentures, secured notes, and unsecured notes or unsecured deposit notes.
It sets out our guidelines for disclosure to retail investors to help them understand and assess unlisted debentures and notes, while maintaining the flexibility of the public fundraising process. It also provides guidance on how debentures and notes may be described.
Note: See also RG 156
Advertising of debentures and notes to retail investors .
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