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ASX-Bloomberg AusBond Index Futures – Customer Testing Guidelines

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Notice reference number: 0761.26.06
Date published: 30/06/26
Effective as of: 13/07/26
Last updated: 30/06/26

ASX-Bloomberg AusBond Index Futures – Customer Testing Guidelines

Market participants and vendors are advised that external testing on the Customer Development Environment (CDE) for the ASX‑Bloomberg AusBond Index Futures is expected to commence from Monday, 13 July 2026.

This notice provides the recommended testing guidelines.

Please review the testing guidelines available here.

Product specifications available here.

For additional information on the new ASX‑Bloomberg AusBond Index Futures, please visit the product specific ASX webpage here.

Target Go-live Date

ASX is targeting the 24th of August to go-live with both futures contracts, subject to final internal approvals, regulatory clearance and industry readiness.

What do I need to do by when?

Market participants and vendors are encouraged to review the testing guidelines and prepare for testing on the Customer Development Environment (CDE) from Monday, 13 July 2026.

Please contact ASX if you have questions regarding testing or any further queries about the new futures contracts.

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Issued by

Nita Kong, Product Manager, Rates

Contact information

E: nita.kong@asx.com.au

E: markets@asx.com.au

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