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"This book provides you with a concise and practical guide to our corporate regulator, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The role of ASIC has expanded significantly following the Banking Royal Commission, as corporations are under even closer scrutiny, particularly when it comes to compliance for financial services and markets and the obligations placed on Australian Financial Services Licensees (AFSLs). Key topics covered in this book include: Introduction to ASIC and how it is structured ASIC's supervisory role ASIC's investigation and information-gathering powers ASIC's role as litigator and dealing with regulatory breaches Unconscionable conduct and consumer protection in relation to financial services ASIC's expanded role following the Banking Royal Commission This book is available in both print and e-book format and is a valuable addition for anyone dealing with the corporate regulator, in particular directors, officers, company secretaries and AFSLs."-- Wolters Kluwer CCH Website.