Announcement · Sydney
ASIC proposes adding AUDF to its stablecoin class relief
A proposed amendment would extend ASIC’s class relief for downstream intermediaries to AUDF, issued by Forte Securities Australia.
October 20251 min readForte Tech Solutions
- Regulator
- ASIC
- Instrument
- Stablecoin class relief (proposed amendment)
- Issuer
- Forte Securities Australia
- Product type
- Non-cash payment facility
ASIC has proposed amendments to its stablecoin class order that would add a second stablecoin, AUDF, issued by Forte Securities Australia Pty Ltd. Both stablecoins covered by the instrument are issued by licensed entities as non-cash payment facilities, consistent with INFO 225.
SYDNEY, October 2025. ASIC has proposed amendments to its stablecoin class order that would add a second stablecoin, AUDF, issued by Forte Securities Australia Pty Ltd. Both stablecoins covered by the instrument are issued by licensed entities as non-cash payment facilities, consistent with INFO 225.
“ASIC has proposed amendments to its stablecoin class order that would add a second stablecoin, AUDF, issued by Forte Securities Australia Pty Ltd. Both stablecoins covered by the instrument are issued by licensed entities as non-cash payment facilities, consistent with INFO 225.”
What the relief does
What the relief does
“What the relief does”
The class order gives downstream intermediaries flexibility and clarity when they deal in stablecoins issued by a licensed entity. Intermediaries relying on the relief must make the issuer’s product disclosure statement available to their clients, but are otherwise exempt from licensing requirements.
The class order gives downstream intermediaries flexibility and clarity when they deal in stablecoins issued by a licensed entity. Intermediaries relying on the relief must make the issuer’s product disclosure statement available to their clients, but are otherwise exempt from licensing requirements.
“The class order gives downstream intermediaries flexibility and clarity when they deal in stablecoins issued by a licensed entity. Intermediaries relying on the relief must make the issuer’s product disclosure statement available to their clients, but are otherwise exempt from licensing requirements.”
Why it matters for counterparties
Why it matters for counterparties
“Why it matters for counterparties”
Exchanges, brokers and payment firms that distribute AUDF gain a clearer regulatory footing. For institutions settling in Australian dollars on-chain, it confirms AUDF’s standing as a licensed, disclosed product within ASIC’s framework.
Exchanges, brokers and payment firms that distribute AUDF gain a clearer regulatory footing. For institutions settling in Australian dollars on-chain, it confirms AUDF’s standing as a licensed, disclosed product within ASIC’s framework.
“Exchanges, brokers and payment firms that distribute AUDF gain a clearer regulatory footing. For institutions settling in Australian dollars on-chain, it confirms AUDF’s standing as a licensed, disclosed product within ASIC’s framework.”