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Regulatory resources

Our regulatory documents explain how we interpret the law and exercise specific powers. They describe the principles underlying our approach.

  • Regulatory resources search

    Search our regulatory guides, reports, information sheets, consultations, instruments and forms.

  • Financial services

    Read about your obligations as an AFS licensee, financial product disclosure obligations, and requirements for financial advisers.

  • Credit

    Understand the credit licensing process and your obligations under the national credit legislation.

  • Managed funds

    Explore the different types of managed funds and their obligations, and relief arrangements for foreign financial service providers.

  • Superannuation funds

    Know your legal obligations and our role in regulating trustees.

  • Insolvency

    Learn how insolvency affects directors, employees, investors, shareholders and creditors.

  • Markets

    Read about how we monitor compliance with market integrity rules and supervise market infrastructure providers.

  • Corporate governance

    Understand your corporate governance obligations and how to act in the best interests of investors.

  • Financial reporting and audit

    Read our guidance for preparers and users of financial reports including auditors, SMSF auditors and directors.

  • Sustainability reporting

    Learn about sustainability reporting requirements and how we monitor compliance.

  • Fundraising

    Learn how to lodge fundraising and corporate finance documents, and disclosure requirements and restrictions.

  • Takeovers

    Explore the rules governing takeovers of Australian publicly listed entities and acquisitions of voting securities.

  • Digital transformation

    Read about how we manage the risks of digital disruption while promoting innovation across our markets.