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INFO 237

Protecting against share sale fraud

This is Information Sheet 237 (INFO 237). It gives guidance to AFS licensees about how they can mitigate the risks to their clients and business of share sale fraud.

In plain English

INFO 237 guides AFS licensees on reducing risks to clients and businesses from share sale fraud.

INFO 237 applies to Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees. It provides guidance on mitigating risks related to share sale fraud. Licensees should understand and implement these measures to protect clients and their business. This information sheet was released by ASIC.

Why it matters

Share sale fraud can harm clients and damage your business's reputation. AFS licensees should review INFO 237 to ensure they have appropriate fraud prevention measures in place.

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Issuing regulator

ASIC

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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/markets/report-suspicious-activity/protecting-against-share-sale-fraud/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.