Chartered Secretaries Australia and the Australasian Investor Relations Association have issued guidance on handling confidential, price-sensitive information. This is in response to ASIC's consultation on this topic (Consultation Paper 128).
In summary, companies should:
It is desirable for companies to be aware of the details of any market soundings of potential investors.
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