ACH Clearing Rules - prior to 31 March 2008

Note: This version of the ACH Clearing Rules is out of date. 

The following version of the ACH Clearing Rules, from before the implementation of the new Disciplinary Processes and Appeals Rulebook, has been provided as part of the Transitional Provisions of the new rulebook.

View the current ACH Clearing Rules.

Below you will find a list of sections which are available for download in PDF format. PDF documents require Adobe Acrobat Reader. 

The sections are available to view only and cannot be printed.   The Rules are available as subscription services by contacting our Authorised Publisher, LexisNexis at customer.relations@lexisnexis.com.au or via phone on 1800 772 772.

Description
Section 1 Introduction and General Rules
Section 2 Definitions and Interpretation
Section 3 Participation in The Clearing Facility
Section 4 Rights and Obligations of Participants
Section 5 Risk Management Capital Requirements
Section 6 Communications with ACH
Section 7 Client Requirements
Section 8 Clearing Fund Contributions, Emergency Assessments and Priority of Application of Clearing Assets
Section 9 Third Party Clearing and Settlement Arrangements
Section 10 Derivatives Market Transactions- Accounts
Section 11 Derivatives Market Contracts - Allocation, Price Averaging and Destination
Section 12 Registration, Novation, Netting and Settlement
Section 13 Derivatives CCP Contracts - Transfers Close Outs and Adjustments
Section 14 Derivatives - Risk Management
Section 15 Default
Section 16 State of Emergency, Undesirable Practices and Impossibility of Performance
Section 17 ACH Termination of Derivatives CCP Contracts
Section 18 Disputes and Complaints
Section 19 Supervision, Disciplinary Matters, Tribunal Proceedings and Appeals
Section 20 Settlement of Derivatives CCP Contracts
Section 21 Settlement of Deliverable Futures CCP Contract over Underlying Commodities
Section 22 Transitional Arrangement for Existing ASX Participating Organisations (Cash Market Transactions)
Section 23 Transitional Arrangements for Existing ASX Participating Organisations (Derivatives)
Schedule 1 - Risk Based Capital Requirements
Schedule 1A - Annexures
Schedule 2 - NTA Requirements
Schedule 3 - Clearing Agreements - Minimum Terms
Schedule 4 - Settlement Services Agreement (Cash Market Transactions) - Minimum Terms
Schedule 5 - Derivatives Client Agreement - Minimum Terms
Schedule 6 - Derivatives Client Agreement - Minimum Terms Change Notification
Schedule 6 Annexure - Participant Change Notice
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 1
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 2
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 3
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 4
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 5
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 6
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 7 
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 8 
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 9
ACH Clearing Rules Procedures - Annexure 10
Guidance Note 1 - Disaster Recovery
Guidance Note 2 - Disciplinary Proceedings 
Guidance Note 3 - Insurance Requirements 
Guidance Note 4 - Management Requirements 
Guidance Note 5 - New Clients – Electronic Client Agreements 
Guidance Note 6 - Ongoing Compliance - Transition 
Guidance Note 7 - Record of Action and Announcement 
Guidance Note 8 - Responsible Executives 
Guidance Note 9 - Waivers of ACH Clearing Rules 
Guidance Note 10 - ASX’s Disciplinary Tribunals 
Guidance Note 11 - Ongoing Compliance - Responsibilities 
Guidance Note 12 - Monitoring Compliance - Investigations 
Guidance Note 13 - Risk Management Framework 
Guidance Note 14 - Periodic Reporting Requirements 
Guidance Note 15 - Client Agreements - Requirements 
Guidance Note 16 - Notification of Regulatory Action