(1) To enable the Agency to perform the functions set out in section 8(3)(ha), the Agency may -
(a) undertake studies, analyses and surveys with respect to the provision of relevant financial services to consumers,
(b) collect and compile information for that purpose, and
(c) publish the results of any such studies, analyses or surveys.
(2) In undertaking such a study, analysis or survey, the Agency -
(a) may, by notice in writing, require any person who, in the opinion of the Agency has information, or has control of a record or other thing, that is relevant to the study, analysis or survey to provide the information, record or thing to the Agency, and
(b) may, by the same or another notice in writing, require the person to attend before an officer or employee of the Agency for that purpose.
(3) A person commits an offence if the person -
(a) intentionally prevents the Agency from exercising a power conferred by subsection (1),