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RG 133

Funds management and custodial services: Holding assets

Issued 10 December 2024. This guide is for:.

In plain English

RG 133 explains how funds management businesses and custodians must safely hold client assets.

RG 133 applies to Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensees and registered managed investment schemes. It outlines requirements for holding client assets, including segregation, record-keeping, and reconciliation. It was issued on 10 December 2024 and replaces RG 133 published in 2007. It clarifies expectations for asset holding practices.

Why it matters

If you manage funds or provide custodial services, RG 133 ensures you protect client assets. Following this guidance helps maintain trust and avoid potential regulatory issues. Review your asset holding practices to align with the updated requirements.

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Issuing regulator

ASIC

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