ASIC has updated Regulatory Guide 236 Do I need an AFS licence to participate in carbon markets?
(RG 236).

ASIC’s guidance is intended to assist carbon market participants to understand their financial services licensing obligations.

RG 236 provides guidance for participants in the carbon markets including people involved in the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) scheme, responsible emitters for safeguard facilities, market intermediaries and advisers to participants in the carbon market.

These activities may involve providing financial services, such as financial product advice, or dealing in emissions units regulated as financial products, including ACCUs and Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs).

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Author: David Jacobson
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