Corporations Act 2001: Financial Market Definition

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What is defined as a 'financial market' under Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 767A(1)?

A platform for trading physical commodities.
An institution that provides capital for startups.
A marketplace for real estate transactions.
A facility for regularly making or accepting offers to acquire or dispose of financial products. (correct)

Which of the following examples qualifies as a financial market?

ASX, where offers to acquire financial products are made. (correct)
An online auction site for art galleries.
A stock exchange where only bonds can be traded.
A peer-to-peer lending platform for personal loans.

Which characteristic is NOT associated with a financial market as per the definition provided?

Serves as a facility for trading.
Exclusively for government bonds. (correct)
Involves financial products.
Regularly making or accepting offers.

Which of these is NOT a financial market?

<p>A website for selling second-hand clothes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the definition of a financial market impact investment opportunities?

<p>It allows for the regular acquisition and disposal of various financial products. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) s 767A(1): Definition of "Financial Market"

Section 767A(1) of the Corporations Act 2001 defines a "financial market".
A financial market is a facility where offers or invitations to buy or sell financial products occur regularly.
The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Chi-X are examples of financial markets.

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This quiz focuses on Section 767A(1) of the Corporations Act 2001, which defines what constitutes a financial market. Learn about how facilities for buying or selling financial products are characterized, with examples such as the ASX and Chi-X. Test your understanding of this crucial aspect of financial regulation.