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- Australasian Institute of Banking & Finance (AIBF) - The AIBF is the major banking and finance professional association for Australia and New Zealand. Site includes a number of legal seminar papers relevant to banking & finance.
- Australia and New Zealand Insurance and Finance Institute - The Institute provides insurance and financial planning education, training and professional services to the financial services industry in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region, including advice on regulatory issues.
- Australian Bankers Association - The ABA represents the industry through its public policies and provides the public with a means to communicate with the banking industry on its activities. It also sets industry standards & protocols.
- Australian Banking and Financial Services Ombudsman - An independent, non-government dispute resolution service dealing with disputes that individuals and small business have with their financial service providers.
- Australian Financial Markets Association (AFMA) - Formed in 1986 to streamline market practices and establish trading standards in over-the-counter (OTC) wholesale financial markets, AFMA is recognised as the peak representative body of OTC markets in Australia.
- Australian Financial Services Directory - The Australian Financial Services Directory site offers share analysis, newsletters, editorials and a daily share market wrap.
- Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) - APRA is the prudential regulator of banks, insurance companies and superannuation funds, credit unions, building societies and friendly societies.
- Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) - ASIC enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors. Site includes forms, company information and publications.
- Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) - ASX operates Australia's primary national stock exchange for equities, derivatives and fixed interest securities. Site includes market data and company information.
- Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) - AUSTRAC is an anti-money laundering regulator and financial intelligence unit, which monitors large financial transactions. Site includes guidelines, publications and information for the public.
- Centre for Corporate Law and Securities Regulation - The Centre, at Melbourne University, undertakes and promotes research on corporate law and securities regulation, and provides a focal point for those working in these areas.
- Corporate, Taxation, Financial and Superannuation Publications - Commonwealth Treasury publications focussing on corporations, taxation, financial, and superannuation issues.
- Dictionary of Australian Investment Terms - The Oxford Dictionary of Australian Investment Terms, hosted by investment management company Invesco, offers a comprehensive list of terms to assist the potential investor.
- Financial Industry Complaints Service (FICS) - FICS is a company that has been established to provide free advice and assistance to consumers to help them in resolving complaints relating to members of the financial services industry, including life insurance, superannuation, funds management, financial advice, stock broking, investment advice and sales of financial or investment products.
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia (ICAA) - The Institute represents chartered accountants by setting professional standards and lobbying. Site offers technical information about financial services, taxation and superannuation in Australia.
- Reserve Bank of Australia
- Victoria Consumer Affairs - The Consumer Business Affairs site is intended to inform the Victorian marketplace of ethical trading and consumer protection issues. Includes information on credit and debt, home and renting and shopping and services.
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