RG 264
Sell-side research
Issued 21 December 2017. This guide is for Australian financial services (AFS) licensees who are involved in providing research.
In plain English
RG 264 explains how AFS licensees providing research must comply with their obligations.
RG 264 applies to Australian financial services (AFS) licensees who provide research. It explains obligations related to conflicts of interest, disclosure, and the quality of research. The guide was issued on 21 December 2017 and remains current.
Why it matters
If your business produces or distributes financial research, RG 264 helps you meet your legal duties. It ensures research is unbiased and accurate, protecting consumers and maintaining market integrity.
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Issuing regulator
ASIC →Topics
Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-264-sell-side-research/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.