Issued 2 December 2025
This guide is for:
- applicants seeking ASIC approval of a financial services or credit sector code of conduct (code) under s1101A of the Corporations Act or s238A of the National Credit Act
- persons who are responsible for preparing, maintaining and ensuring compliance with these codes
- persons who are subscribers to codes or otherwise bound by codes, and
- consumers and other persons who benefit from codes.
It gives guidance on ASIC’s approach to approving codes, including how to obtain and retain approval. It also explains our role in the content and enforcement of codes.