The order of precedence of the following instruments applicable to the CDP and Clearing Members shall be (in descending order of precedence):
  (1) Legislation;
  (2) these Clearing Rules (excluding Directives, Regulatory Notices and Circulars);
  (3) Directives;
  (3A) Regulatory Notices;
  (4) Circulars;
  (5) terms and conditions governing the operations, facilities and services provided by CDP; and
  (6) Practice Notes.
Amended on 26 April 201326 April 2013 and 10 December 201810 December 2018.