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Australia’s CFD rule is due to sunset in 2031—not 2037—as ASIC targets digital settlement and margin netting

ASIC’s corrected expiry date, two overlapping investor-remediation figures and a new digital-settlement proposal show why brokers must distinguish consultation, current obligations and established customer repayments.

12 Nov 2026Analysis11 min read

Regulation & enforcement

ASIC corrects CFD order sunset to 2031 and gives brokers until 16 November to respond

Australia’s CFD consultation now specifies a 2031 statutory limit and 16 November response deadline, alongside separate-margin, inducement and digital-settlement proposals.

7 Nov 2026News3 min read