| The Asia-Pacific
Central Securities Depository Group (ACG) was formed
in November 1997 as an informal international organization
with the objective to facilitate the exchange of information
and to promote mutual assistance among member securities
depositories and clearing organizations in the Asia
Pacific region.
The number of participants as of
the end of (September in) 2006 is 29 institutions
in 19 countries.

The ACG publishes Newsletters quarterly
to distribute the updated information concerning the
securities depository and clearing systems in the
Asia Pacific regions.
ACG General Meeting is held once a year and its venue
is decided by hosting members.
ACG also organizes the Cross-Training Seminar each
year to provide non-executive officers of members
with the opportunity to learn the business operations
and various services provided or to be implemented
by members in the region. |