THE SECURITIES MARKETS : Australia   Stock exchange(s) and other markets Australian Stock Exchange ("ASX") Instrument type Equities, warrants, company options, convertible debt and trust units For these instruments ... is use of the central securities depository optional or compulsory? Mandatory for the securities of Australian domiciled issuers listed on ASX to be eligible for the depository, and for clearing house participants to hold their settlement accounts in the depository. Optional for investors to hold securities in the depository. ... are securities certificates in circulation? No ... are securities certificates immobilised? No ... are securities in dematerialised form? Yes Further information on the characteristics of the above intrument types Currently no other CSD in Australia offers depository/clearing house services for these types of instrument. This page is sponsored by: More about ASX Settlement and Transfer Corporation Pty Ltd Responsibility for accuracy of the above information rests solely with the named sponsor.  All information at globalcustody.net is written as a general guide, so it is recommended that specific professional advice is sought before any action is taken.   TOP