International activities

In all its activities ASIC works closely with a range of international organisations, foreign regulators and law enforcement agencies.

ASIC makes and receives international requests in relation to investigations, compliance and surveillance, policy research, delegations and licensing/due diligence and general referrals.

ASIC participates in a number of important international regulatory forums including the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) and is a signatory to international cooperation agreements including the IOSCO Multilateral Memorandum of Understanding and numerous bilateral memorandums of understanding.

Contact information for regulatory and enforcement matters

If you are a foreign government agency and require information from ASIC for regulatory or enforcement purposes, please email us at: international@asic.gov.au.

Contact information for general information about ASIC’s role

If you are an individual or a business you may contact ASIC online, by phone, in writing, or in person or see our information for foreign businesses and individuals.

Note that ASIC also works with other regulators and organisations in Australia and you may wish to consider whether or not your enquiry falls within their areas of responsibility.

If you run a foreign company that does business in Australia, to learn how to register your company with ASIC see foreign companies.