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GRCGuideline

RG 1 — RG 1 Applying for and varying an AFS licence

This regulatory guide provides details on the process for applying for and varying an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence. It outlines ASIC’s approach to assessing applications and the required documentation for submission.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 271 — RG 271 Internal Dispute Resolution

This regulatory guide outlines enforceable standards and requirements for internal dispute resolution (IDR) systems for financial firms in Australia. It specifies the obligations these firms must meet to comply with ASIC's IDR standards.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 274 — RG 274 Product Design and Distribution Obligations

This guide, issued by ASIC, outlines obligations for issuers and distributors of financial products under Part 7.8A of the Corporations Act. It provides ASIC's interpretation, expectations for compliance, and approach for administering these obligations.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 181 — RG 181 AFS licensing: Managing conflicts of interest

This regulatory guide outlines the legal obligations under the Corporations Act for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees to have adequate arrangements to manage conflicts of interest. It provides specific guidance on identifying conflicts, implementing effective arrangements, and managing conflicts using appropriate tools.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 133 — RG 133 Funds Management and Custodial Services: Holding Assets

RG 133 outlines the Australian financial services (AFS) licence obligations for entities involved in managing and holding client assets. It sets minimum standards that apply to responsible entities of registered managed investment schemes, licensed custody providers, MDA providers, and IDPS operators.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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CPG 235 — Prudential Practice Guide CPG 235 - Managing Data Risk

The Prudential Practice Guide CPG 235 provides guidance for Australian financial institutions on how to effectively manage data risk. It focuses on identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with data to ensure its integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) • Australia

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CPS 220 — Prudential Standard CPS 220 Risk Management

CPS 220 is a prudential standard issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) outlining risk management requirements for regulated entities. It establishes standards for institutions to identify, assess, and manage risks effectively to ensure financial stability and compliance.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) • Australia

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CPS 226 — Prudential Standard CPS 226: Margining and Risk Mitigation for Non-centrally Cleared Derivatives

This is an Australian standard issued by APRA outlining the requirements for margining and risk mitigation of non-centrally cleared derivatives. It ensures financial institutions operate with adequate practices to manage counterparty risk.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) • Australia

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CPS 232 — Prudential Standard CPS 232 Business Continuity Management

CPS 232 is an Australian Prudential Standard that outlines the requirements for regulated entities to maintain and manage effective business continuity plans. It ensures that entities are prepared to address and recover from disruptions to their operations.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) • Australia

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CPS 230 — Prudential Standard CPS 230 Operational Risk Management

CPS 230 sets out requirements for APRA-regulated entities to effectively manage operational risks. It covers obligations on governance, risk frameworks, and risk controls to ensure resilience against operational disruptions.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) • Australia

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GRCGuideline

RG 166 — RG 166 AFS Licensing: Financial Requirements

RG 166 provides financial requirements for holders of an Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence, which vary based on the financial products and services offered. It excludes entities regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) that are not required to comply with specific provisions of the Corporations Act 2001.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 104 — RG 104 AFS Licensing: Meeting the General Obligations

This regulatory guide provides information for Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees and applicants about compliance with general obligations under section 912A(1) of the Corporations Act. It outlines what ASIC looks for during assessments of compliance.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 105 — RG 105 AFS Licensing: Organisational Competence

This guide outlines the requirements for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees and applicants to meet the 'organisational competence obligation' under the Corporations Act. It provides clarity on compliance expectations relating to the qualifications, experience, and capability of key individuals within the licensee's organization.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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CPS 510 — Prudential Standard CPS 510 Governance

This is a prudential standard issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to provide requirements for governance of regulated entities. It focuses on promoting sound corporate governance practices.

Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) • Australia

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GRCGuideline

RG 270 — RG 270 Whistleblower Policies

This guide provides entities with information on establishing whistleblower policies that comply with legal obligations under the Corporations Act. It includes guidance for both entities required to have such policies and those managing whistleblowing under legal frameworks.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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RG 259 — RG 259 Risk management systems of fund operators

This regulatory guide provides specific guidance for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees that are responsible entities or corporate directors (fund operators) on how to comply with their obligation under s912A(1)(h) of the Corporations Act 2001 to maintain adequate risk management systems.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) • Australia

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