RG 169
Hawking and disclosure: Discretionary powers
Issued August 2022. This guide is for AFS licensees and financial services providers, and any other person who offers financial products for issue or sale.
In plain English
This guide explains ASIC’s discretionary powers regarding hawking and disclosure obligations for financial product offerings.
RG 169 applies to AFS licensees, financial services providers, and anyone offering financial products. It details ASIC’s ability to exercise discretion when enforcing hawking and disclosure rules. It was issued in August 2022 and clarifies how ASIC may choose to act.
Why it matters
Understand ASIC's flexibility in enforcing hawking and disclosure rules. This helps businesses tailor their marketing and sales practices to comply, reducing potential regulatory scrutiny.
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