RG 268
Licensing regime for financial benchmark administrators
Issued 8 April 2022. This guide is for entities subject to the ASIC Financial Benchmark (Administration) Rules 2018 and the ASIC Financial Benchmark (Compelled) Rules 2018.
In plain English
This guide explains the licensing rules for businesses that administer financial benchmarks in Australia.
RG 268 was issued on 8 April 2022. It applies to entities subject to the ASIC Financial Benchmark (Administration) Rules 2018 and the ASIC Financial Benchmark (Compelled) Rules 2018. These rules set out licensing requirements for benchmark administrators. The guide explains how to meet these requirements.
Why it matters
If your business calculates or administers financial benchmarks, you likely need an AFS licence. This guide helps you understand the licensing obligations and avoid potential regulatory issues.
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Issuing regulator
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-268-licensing-regime-for-financial-benchmark-administrators/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.