ASIC

ASIC (Australian Securities and Investments Commission) is Australia's independent federal government body that regulates companies, financial markets, and financial services. Established in 1998, ASIC enforces some of the world's strictest broker regulations, requiring segregated client accounts, negative balance protection, and high capital requirements. ASIC licensing is recognized as the gold standard of reliability across the Asia-Pacific region. Since 2021, leverage limits for retail investors have been introduced, further strengthening consumer protection.