Notice

Update on ASX Short-Dated Options (XJD) on the S&P/ASX 200 Index – Customer Testing Guidelines

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Notice reference number: 0991.26.08
Date published: 24/08/26
Effective as of: 31/08/26
Last updated: 24/08/26

Further to Market Notice 0771.26.07, participants and vendors are advised that external testing on the Customer Development Environment (CDE+) for the Short-Dated index options is expected to commence from Monday, 31 August 2026.

This notice provides the recommended testing guidelines.

Please review the testing guidelines available here.

Product Specifications are available here.

Target Production Go-live Date

ASX is targeting the 28th of September to go-live with the short-dated options, 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 undertake appropriate testing before product launch.

Trading Participants wanting to trade the new Short-Dated Options should be in contact with their Clearing Participant to ensure they are aware of the listing and intend to clear the new product from go live.

If you experience any issues with testing or have any questions relating to the new Short-Dated Options, please contact Gregory Pill or your assigned ASX Technical Account Manager (TAM).

Need more information?

Issued by

Gregory Pill – Head of Equity Derivative Products & Multi Asset Market Making

Contact information

Gregory Pill
T: +61 (02)  9227 0696
E: greg.pill@asx.com.au

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