ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022]

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ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022]

Sydney Futures Exchange Limited — operation of managed discretionary accounts by associate participants

This instrument is made under paragraphs  601QA(1)(a), 992B(1)(a) and 1020F(1)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001.

This compilation was prepared on 1 November 2005 taking into account amendments up to [CO 04/192].

Prepared by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission
Corporations Act — Paragraphs 601QA(1)(a), 992B(1)(a) and 1020F(1)(a) — Exemption

Futures brokers licensees and AFSL holders — Schemes subject to Chapter 7

Under paragraphs  601QA(1)(a),  992B(1)(a) and  1020F(1)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001 (“the Act”), the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (“ASIC”) hereby exempts each person in the class of persons described in Schedule B (each an “ex-Associate Participant”) in the case described in Schedule C from sections  601ED,  992A and  992AA and Divisions 3 and 4 of Part 7.9 (other than section 1017F) of the Act, for so long as and on condition that the ex-Associate Participant:

(a) ensures that any advertisement or publication to which, but for this instrument, Division 4 of Part 7.9 of the Act would apply complies as far as practicable with the By-Laws and guidelines of SFE with respect to advertising by Participants as if the ex-Associate Participant were an Associate Participant; and

(b) lodges with ASIC a copy of each Product Disclosure  Statement and Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement in relation to the Managed Discretionary Account before giving that document to a person in accordance with Division 2 of Part 7.9 of the Act.

SCHEDULE A

[repealed]

SCHEDULE B

A person:

1. who holds an Australian financial services licence; and

2. who was, on 30 September 2002, an “Associate Participant” of SFE within the meaning of its By-Laws.

SCHEDULE C

Where an ex-Associate Participant who operated a Managed Discretionary Account on 10 March 2004, before the earlier of 11 December 2004 or when the ex-Associate Participant lodges with ASIC a notice for the purposes of subparagraph 1.6(c) of Class Order [CO 04/194]:

1. operates a Managed Discretionary Account;

2. offers for issue or sale interests in a Managed Discretionary Account,

as far as practicable, in accordance with:

3. the By-Laws and guidelines of SFE as modified or varied as set out in Schedule D; and

4. any act done (for example, an approval or a determination) under those By-Laws or guidelines by the SFE or an organ of the SFE that would have been applicable to such operation, offer, issue or sale by the ex-Associate Participant had it occurred on 30 September 2002.

SCHEDULE D

1. A reference to an “Associate Participant” includes a reference to an ex-Associate Participant;

2. a reference to a “Registered Representative” is taken to be a reference to a person who was on 30 September 2002 a “Registered Representative” as defined in the By-Laws; and

3. a reference to the lodgment of documents (however described) with SFE is taken to be a reference to the lodgment of those documents with ASIC.

Commencement

This instrument takes effect on 1 October 2002.

Interpretation

In this instrument:

(a) “By-Laws” in relation to SFE, means the By-Laws of SFE as in force on 30 September 2002;

(b) “guidelines” in relation to SFE, means the guidelines of SFE as in force on 30 September 2002;

(c) “Managed Discretionary Account” has the same meaning as is given to it in the By-Laws;

(d) “old Corporations Act” has the same meaning as in subsection 1410(1) of the Act; and

(e) “SFE” means Sydney Futures Exchange Limited (ACN 000 943 377).

 

Notes to ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022]

Note 1

ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022] (in force under paragraphs  601QA(1)(a), 992B(1)(a) and 1020F(1)(a) the Corporations Act 2001) as shown in this compilation comprises that Class Order amended as indicated in the Tables below.

Table of Instruments

Instrument number

Date of making or FRLI registration

Date of commencement

Application, saving or transitional provisions

[CO 02/1022]

26/9/2002

26/9/2002

-

[CO 03/233]

1/4/2003

1/4/2003

-

[CO 04/192]

11/3/2004

11/3/2004

-

Table of Amendments

ad. = added or inserted     am. = amended     rep. = repealed     rs. = repealed and substituted

Provision affected

How affected

Introductory para

am. [CO 04/192]

Para ‘Futures brokers licensees and AFSL holders — Schemes subject to Chapter 6D’

rep. [CO 04/192]

Schedule A

rep. [CO 04/192]

Schedule C

am. [CO 03/233]; [CO 04/192]

 

 

Overview

The ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022], made under paragraphs 601QA(1)(a), 992B(1)(a) and 1020F(1)(a) of the Corporations Act 2001, was enacted to address the specific operational requirements of former Associate Participants of the Sydney Futures Exchange Limited (SFE) who managed discretionary accounts. This legislative instrument was prepared by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to streamline the regulatory process for these individuals by exempting them from certain sections of the Corporations Act, provided they adhere to the SFE's by-laws and guidelines for advertising and document lodgement. The Class Order aims to ensure that the transition of these individuals from their previous roles does not disrupt the orderly operation of financial markets while maintaining transparency and compliance. It took effect on 1 October 2002, with subsequent amendments reflecting the evolving regulatory landscape.

Scope and Application

ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022] applies to persons who hold an Australian financial services licence and were associate participants of the Sydney Futures Exchange Limited (SFE) as of 30 September 2002. This includes individuals who operated managed discretionary accounts on or before 10 March 2004 and continue to operate such accounts. The order provides exemptions from specific sections of the Corporations Act 2001, including sections 601ED, 992A, and 992AA, and Divisions 3 and 4 of Part 7.9, provided that the exempted participants adhere to the SFE's By-Laws and guidelines regarding advertising and ensure that relevant Product Disclosure Statements and Supplementary Product Disclosure Statements are lodged with ASIC. The exemptions are conditional upon the continued compliance with SFE's regulatory framework, modified as per subsequent class orders, and the geographical scope of the exemptions is aligned with the Commonwealth jurisdiction under the Corporations Act. The exemptions are not applicable to conduct occurring after the specified conditions are no longer met, or if the ex-associate participants fail to comply with the stipulated requirements.

Key Provisions

The ASIC Class Order [CO 02/1022] pertains to the operation of managed discretionary accounts by associate participants of the Sydney Futures Exchange Limited (SFE). Specifically, this order exempts certain individuals from certain sections of the Corporations Act 2001 (section 601QA(1)(a), 992B(1)(a), and 1020F(1)(a)) under certain conditions. These exemptions apply to ex-Associate Participants who were previously Associate Participants of SFE and held an Australian financial services licence as of 30 September 2002. The exemptions are applicable to the operation of managed discretionary accounts and the offer for issue or sale of interests in such accounts, provided certain conditions are met. Under this Class Order, ex-Associate Participants must adhere to certain obligations and requirements to maintain their exemptions. Primarily, they must ensure that any advertisements or publications related to their activities comply with SFE's By-Laws and guidelines, as if they were still Associate Participants. Additionally, they are required to lodge copies of each Product Disclosure Statement and Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement with ASIC before providing these documents to any person. These documents must be submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Division 2 of Part 7.9 of the Corporations Act 2001. Failure to comply with the conditions of this Class Order can result in various civil and criminal consequences. While specific penalties are not detailed in this Class Order, breaches of the Corporations Act 2001 can result in significant penalties, including substantial fines and potential imprisonment, depending on the severity and nature of the breach. The maximum penalties for corporate and individual offences under the Corporations Act 2001 can vary widely, with corporate offences potentially incurring fines of up to several million dollars and individual offences carrying maximum fines of up to $210,000 and/or imprisonment for up to five years, depending on the specific provisions contravened.

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