ASIC and consumers

ASIC promotes confident and informed participation by consumers and investors in the financial system. We promote the interests of consumers and protect their rights.

We protect consumers by:

providing education, through the National Financial Literacy Strategy
providing trusted and independent information, tools and ongoing support
working in partnership with the financial services industry and promoting best practice

MoneySmart - ASIC's consumer website

MoneySmart provides information and tools and helps people set financial goals and achieve them. It aims to help consumers and investors make financial decisions that improve their lives.

Go to MoneySmart

Frequently asked questions about MoneySmart

National Financial Literacy Strategy

The Strategy is central to our work educating and bringing about change in consumer behaviour. Visit the website to find out more about the Government's strategy, and to view financial literacy research and surveys from Australia and overseas.

Go to the National Financial Literacy Strategy

MoneySmart teaching

MoneySmart teaching is ASIC's website for financial literacy educators. It provides background information on consumer and financial literacy education, an introductory online professional learning module, and ready to-use resources.

Go to MoneySmart Teaching

ASIC's Consumer Advisory Panel

The Consumer Advisory Panel (CAP) was established in 1999. Its role is to advise ASIC on current consumer protection issues and give feedback on ASIC policies and activities. CAP also advises ASIC on key consumer research and education projects.

Current members of the panel

More information about ASIC's consumer activities

ASIC Website: Printed 05/24/2013

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