Regulatory Alerts2025-11-07 | RG-282RG 282 Exchange traded products
The regulator issued this guide to provide compliance guidance for issuers of exchange traded funds and structured products under the Corporations Act 2001. It outlines specific obligations for ETF issuers regarding legislative instruments and market operating rules. Additionally, the document establishes good practices for Australian market operators concerning the admission and monitoring standards of exchange traded products.
Released 7 November 2025
This guide relates to exchange traded products (ETPs), including exchange traded funds (ETFs) and structured products.
The first part of the guide is for issuers of interests or shares in ETFs that are responsible entities. It gives guidance on how these ETF issuers can comply with their obligations under the Corporations Act 2001 , relevant legislative instruments, and market operating rules.
The second part of the guide is for Australian market operators that admit ETPs. The guide sets out good practices in relation to admission and monitoring standards for ETPs, which largely reflect current market practice.
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