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Dramatically overstating emissions projections might make it easy for Australia to meet its 2020 reduction target but the practice may also attract criticism for inadequately contributing to international efforts, says market analyst RepuTex.

Carbon aggregators will have to jump through plenty of hoops to avoid being classified as managed investment schemes, according to experts.

ASIC today released new guidance on whether those dealing with multiple offset projects or providing carbon advice to large emitters should have an Australian Financial Services Licence.

November 28 market close prices (and shift since October 30):

* EUA (Dec 2014): AUD 10.34 (up 12.39%)

* CER (Dec 2014): AUD 0.10 (down 16.67%)

* NZU (spot): NZD 4.20 (down 1.18%)

EUAs are again trading above the A$10 mark ... (click link for commentary)

(Prices supplied by Westpac Institutional Bank)

The Government is exploring how the Clean Energy Finance Corporation could open up the ERF to more participants, according to CEFC chair Jillian Broadbent.

October 30 market close prices (and shift since October 1):

* EUA (Dec 2014): AUD 9.20 (up 10.84%)

* CER (Dec 2014): AUD 0.12 (down 20%)

* NZU (spot): NZD 4.25 (down 2.30%)

* ACCU (spot): AUD 22.80 (down 0.87%)

CERs drop, EUA prices buoyant ... (click link for commentary)

(Prices supplied by Westpac Institutional Bank)

There are lessons for companies and investors in ANU's decision to divest from seven businesses, and the fall-out from it.

September 18 market close prices (and shift since September 11):

* EUA (Dec 2014): AUD 8.70 (down 0.57%)

* CER (Dec 2014): AUD 0.22 (no change)

* NZU (spot): NZD 4.25 (down 1.16%)

Supply continues to overwhelm the EUA market ... (click link for commentary)

(Prices supplied by Westpac Institutional Bank)

September 11 market close prices (and shift since September 4):

* EUA (Dec 2014): AUD 8.75 (up 0.69%)

* CER (Dec 2014): AUD 0.22 (down 6.52%)

* NZU (spot): NZD 4.30 (up 1.18%)

* ACCU (spot): AUD 21.80 (down 1.80%)

EUA volumes are at their highest level since May ... (click link for commentary)

(Prices supplied by Westpac Institutional Bank)

Clean Energy Regulator Chloe Munro has defended the Emissions Reduction Fund and shed more light on how it would operate.