Updated September 28, 2026
What is Australian Securities and Investments Commission?
In short
The Australian regulator for companies, markets and financial services providers keeps a public register, so the number a provider quotes is a quick check on its licence.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission regulates companies, markets and financial services providers, and it keeps a public register of licensed businesses. Both providers in this comparison appear on it: Budget Direct lists 360138 and Compare The Market lists 422926. Registration is a starting point rather than a recommendation, so it pairs with your own read of the exclusions and the price.
Sources
- budgetdirect.com.au, checked September 26, 2026
- comparethemarket.com.au, checked September 26, 2026