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RG 222 Substantial holding disclosure and tracing requirements

regulatory guide – 222

Issued 30 July 2026

This guide is for persons subject to the substantial holding disclosure requirements and beneficial ownership tracing requirements in Ch 6C of the Corporations Act.

It explains:

  • how we administer the substantial holding disclosure requirements in Pt 6C.1 of the Corporations Act
  • how the concept of relevant interests in s608 and s609 and the substantial holding disclosure requirements apply to securities lending, prime broking and agent lending
  • how we administer the beneficial ownership tracing notice and register of relevant interest requirements in Pt 6C.2 of the Corporations Act, and
  • our enforcement powers in relation to the requirements in Pt 6C.1 and Pt 6C.2 of the Corporations Act.

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Note: This guide includes guidance about requirements that Sch 1 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Financial Systems and Other Measures) Act 2025 inserts into the Corporations Act. Those requirements commence on 4 December 2026.