INFO 166
Implementing the CPSS–IOSCO Principles for financial market infrastructures in Australia
This is Information Sheet 166 (INFO 166). In April 2012, the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems (CPSS) and the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published Principles for financial market infrastructures (CPSS–IOSCO Principles).
In plain English
INFO 166 explains how Australian clearing and settlement facilities should implement the CPSS–IOSCO Principles.
This guidance, INFO 166, applies to licensed and exempt clearing and settlement facilities in Australia. It details how these facilities should implement the CPSS–IOSCO Principles. These principles were published by the Committee on Payment and Settlement Systems and the International Organization of Securities Commissions in April 2012. It helps ensure financial market infrastructures operate safely and efficiently.
Why it matters
If your business operates a clearing or settlement facility, this guidance helps you meet regulatory expectations. Following these principles strengthens your infrastructure and reduces systemic risk.
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/markets/market-structure/licensed-and-exempt-clearing-and-settlement-facilities/licensed-clearing-and-settlement-facilities-operating-in-australia/implementing-the-cpss-iosco-principles-for-financial-market-infrastructures-in-australia/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.