RG 55
Statements in disclosure documents and PDSs: Consent to quote
Issued 17 March 2016. This regulatory guide is for persons who prepare disclosure documents and Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs).
In plain English
This guide explains when you need consent to quote information in disclosure documents and Product Disclosure Statements (PDSs).
RG 55 applies to people who prepare disclosure documents and PDSs. It clarifies rules about quoting other documents. You must get consent if you use information from another source. This guide was issued on 17 March 2016.
Why it matters
If you use information from another source in your PDS or disclosure document, ensure you have permission. Failing to do so could lead to issues with ASIC. This protects consumers and maintains market integrity.
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Source: https://www.asic.gov.au/regulatory-resources/find-a-document/regulatory-guides/rg-55-statements-in-disclosure-documents-and-pdss-consent-to-quote/. Rules Mate indexes + summarises; always verify against the regulator's live publication.