INFO 255
Activist short selling campaigns in Australia
This is Information Sheet 255 (INFO 255). It outlines the practice of activist short selling campaigns in Australia and ASIC's expectations to promote market integrity during these campaigns.
In plain English
INFO 255 explains activist short selling campaigns and ASIC's expectations for market integrity.
INFO 255 outlines activist short selling campaigns in Australia. It addresses ASIC's expectations for market participants. This includes those engaging in or affected by these campaigns. The guidance aims to promote market integrity. It was last updated by ASIC.
Why it matters
If your business is publicly listed or interacts with the stock market, understand this guidance. It helps ensure your actions don't undermine market confidence or violate ASIC regulations.
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/markets/short-selling/activist-short-selling-campaigns-in-australia/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.