Comply with ASX continuous disclosure (Listing Rule 3.1)
Listed entities must immediately disclose price-sensitive information to the market.
Who must comply
ASX-listed entities.
What triggers it
Becoming aware of price-sensitive information.
When due
Immediately on awareness.
Evidence required
Disclosure committee minutes, market announcements, materiality assessments.
Max penalty
Civil penalties + director duty exposure + class action risk
Summary
ASX Listing Rule 3.1 requires immediate disclosure of any information that a reasonable person would expect to have a material effect on the price or value of the entity's securities. Exceptions in 3.1A are narrow and cumulative. Section 674 of the Corporations Act underpins with civil and criminal penalties.
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Related obligations
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- CWLTHMaintain insider trading policy + share trading window (listed entities)ASX Listing Rule 12.12 requires written policy on directors + senior managers trading entity securities.
- CWLTHASX-listed entity board independence + composition (CGC Principle 2)ASX entities should have majority-independent boards + clear board charter.
Frequently asked questions
- Who must comply with ASX continuous disclosure (Listing Rule 3.1)?
- ASX-listed entities.
- What triggers ASX continuous disclosure (Listing Rule 3.1)?
- Becoming aware of price-sensitive information.
- When is ASX continuous disclosure (Listing Rule 3.1) due?
- Immediately on awareness.
- What is the maximum penalty for ASX continuous disclosure (Listing Rule 3.1)?
- Civil penalties + director duty exposure + class action risk
- What evidence is required for ASX continuous disclosure (Listing Rule 3.1)?
- Disclosure committee minutes, market announcements, materiality assessments.
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