On 31 October 2024, we hosted our inaugural Financial Services Forum for clients, showcasing insightful presentations and discussions on current and emerging regulatory issues in financial services.

The Forum commenced with opening remarks by Partner and Head of the Competition, Consumer and Market Regulation group, Elizabeth Avery, followed by the keynote address by ACCC Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb and a fireside chat, also with Commissioner Peter Crone. The panel discussions featured high-profile guest speakers across the Department of Treasury, regulators and industry, including Professor Philip Marsden, ASIC Commissioner Kate O’Rourke and Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh.

Partners Elizabeth Avery, Andrew Low, Tanya Macdonald, Alex Kauye, Adam D’Andreti, Silvana Wood and Catherine Kelso share an event recap of key takeaways and practical implications. With numerous industry advances and reforms on the agenda, now is an excellent time for financial services firms to take stock of insights from the forum on the following important topics:

1. emerging trends shaping financial services M&A activity
2. digital disruption and changing regulatory paradigms
3. the upcoming financial services regulatory grid and practical implications
4. the looming CPS 230 due to commence next year
5. industry advances and regulatory demands in navigating scams.

Read the key takeaways here