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What we do

ASIC is Australia’s integrated corporate, markets, financial services and consumer credit regulator

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  • Our role

    We maintain, facilitate and improve the performance of the financial system and entities in it

  • How we operate

    We operate under the direction of commissioners appointed by the Governor-General

  • Our structure

    Our organisational structure reflects our regulatory and registry responsibilities

  • Our people

    Our people are key to the ongoing effectiveness of ASIC

  • International activities

    We work closely with international organisations, foreign regulators and law enforcement agencies

  • For consumers

    We regulate financial services and products to protect consumers, and provide consumer education through Moneysmart

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Resources for

  • Regulatory

    Guidance to help you understand how ASIC interprets the law, and when and how we use our powers

  • Professional

    Information about applying for and maintaining your licence or professional registration

  • Business and companies

    Information and guides to help you start and manage a business or company

  • Services/Registers

    Register with ASIC, lodge documents, update details and download company annual statements

ASIC investigations and enforcement

We are committed to detecting, investigating and disrupting unlawful conduct

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Enforcement activities

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Dealing with ASIC

Interacting with ASIC involves accessing regulatory guidance, lodging forms, managing company or business registrations and addressing compliance

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