ASX Responds To Media Speculation On Regulatory Action Following Chess Batch Settlement Incident

ASX is aware of media reporting regarding regulatory action by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) following the CHESS batch settlement incident on 20 December 2024.

ASX confirms that it received communications from the regulatory agencies after market close today relating to the incident and upcoming regulatory actions. This includes a joint letter from the RBA and ASIC. We understand that the regulatory agencies will be issuing a communication about this before the market opens on Monday, 31 March 2025, and we will be releasing a further announcement with more detail at that time.