ASIC simplifies rules for listed entity ownership transparency

• ASIC has introduced new streamlined compliance rules to improve transparency regarding the ultimate owners and controllers of Australian listed companies.
• The Australian Securities and Investments Commission share price was unchanged at $0.00 following the administrative updates.
• The regulatory changes aim to reduce compliance burdens while enforcing enhanced beneficial ownership disclosure obligations passed in December 2025.

Australian Securities and Investments Commission updated compliance requirements to improve market transparency regarding who ultimately owns or controls listed entities in Australia.

The agency published the updated rules following a public consultation period on draft technical settings held earlier this year under Consultation Paper 387.

The regulator consolidated three previous forms into a single new Substantial Holding Notice form to streamline reporting obligations for market participants.

Interest holders can use the new notice or one of three replacement forms until the transition deadline of June 4, 2027.

The regulator stated that the adjustments are intended to minimise regulatory burdens while meeting the objectives of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act 2001.

The organisation also updated Regulatory Guide 5, Regulatory Guide 9, and Regulatory Guide 222 to support the new tracing requirements.