The purpose of this ASX Notice is to inform ASX Market Participants that as a consequence of the wholesale bond market being closed on 3 August 2020, market makers in Exchange-traded Australian Government Bonds will not be obligated to provide prices for the market trading session on this date.
The ASX and ASIC Market Integrity Rules regarding trade cancellations will continue to apply. If the ASX are required to determine an ETR reference price, should the price established by the auction or the opening transaction be invalid, the market close from 31 July 2020 can be used.
Market makers will recommence providing prices at the commencement of the market on 4 August 2020.
No action required.
Ken Chapman
Head of Strategic Delivery, Capital Markets