Australian Securities and
Investments Commission

Independent Australian government body under the portfolio of the Treasurer.

http://www.asic.gov.au/asic/asic.nsf

The Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) is an independent Australian government body that acts as Australia's corporate, markets and financial services regulator. The ASIC's role is to enforce and regulate company and financial services laws to protect Australian consumers, investors and creditors.

Additional Information
ASIC At a Glance

Who it affects
Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organizations and professionals who deal and advise in investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit taking and credit.

Wikipedia Entry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australian_Securities_and_Investments_Commission

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