RG 156
Advertising of debentures and notes to retail investors
Issued February 2012This guide is for issuers of, and publishers of advertisements for, mortgage debentures, debentures, secured notes, and unsecured notes or unsecured deposit notes. It sets out the standards we expect you to meet when advertising these products to retail investors.
In plain English
This guide explains advertising standards for mortgage debentures, debentures, and notes offered to retail investors.
RG 156 applies to issuers and publishers of advertisements for debentures and notes. It outlines the standards ASIC expects for advertising these products to retail investors. The guide was issued in February 2012.
Why it matters
If you advertise these financial products, ensure your ads are clear, accurate, and not misleading. Failing to do so could impact your reputation and potentially lead to regulatory scrutiny.
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Issuing regulator
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-156-advertising-of-debentures-and-notes-to-retail-investors/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.