The Exchange may exercise any of the powers set forth in Rule 7.3 if any of the following events occur, which adversely impacts on a Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative's ability to meet its obligations under this Rules (collectively, "Adverse Events"):

Amended on 7 August 20127 August 2012 and 29 July 2022.

All Rule Violations are chargeable before the Disciplinary Committee in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Rules. Rule Violations may also result in the exercise of various powers of the Exchange as set forth in Rule 7.2.

An Adverse Event and a Rule Violation are not mutually exclusive and both events may occur concurrently such that any of the Exchange's powers set forth in Rules 7.2 and 7.3 may be invoked.

Any Rule Violation by any Approved Trader or Registered Representative shall also be deemed to be a Rule Violation by the sponsoring corporate Member for the purpose of proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee. If an Approved Trader or a Registered Representative suffers an Adverse Event, the sponsoring corporate Member shall be deemed to have suffered an Adverse Event.

A Member, Approved Trader or Registered Representative shall immediately notify the Exchange upon the occurrence or threatened occurrence of any Adverse Event or Rule Violation. Upon such notification the Exchange may exercise any of its powers set forth in Rules 7.2 and 7.3 as it deems fit.

Except as otherwise provided under this Rules, the Exchange shall:

The Exchange shall notify all Members, Approved Traders, Registered Representatives and the general public via Circulars of the outcome of any proceedings before the Disciplinary Committee or Appeals Committee.