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Financial Services Regulation

Our Financial Services Regulatory Team continues to advise leading banks, insurers, superannuation firms and other financial services clients in relation to compliance with new and newly significant laws, responding to increasing regulatory inquiries and acting in associated court disputes. We are at the forefront of the significant developments in this sphere, including in advocating for what form changes to the laws should take. We are a trusted adviser to many of Australia’s largest financial institutions on their most complicated and sensitive regulatory matters. Our advisory work also extends to advising in relation to complex financial services, including in the highly regulated residential mortgage industry, as well as AFSL compliance and other credit licensing obligations.


Work highlights:

  • Gadens is the go-to firm for the Australian Finance Industry Association (AFIA), the peak industry body for non-bank financial institutions and advised on the development of the Insurance Premium Funding Code of Practice (IPF Code). 


Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Financial Services Regulation - Australia

4
Band 4

What the Team is Known For

Gadens is noted for its well-regarded practice in financial services regulation law. The team often acts for substantial financial services companies, including major banks, in relation to investigations and proceedings from regulatory bodies such as ASIC and APRA, as well as being engaged by those bodies to assist on such investigations. It provides clients with further advice regarding licensing and regulatory compliance.

Notable practitioners

Kathy Merrick is a key contact for clients.

Work Highlights

Provided by Gadens

  • Gadens assisted FinTech Australia and its members on engagement with the Treasury, concerning a range of relevant policy reform consultations.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

The team are always quick to respond and ensure we're up-to-date on the most recent goings-on in the matter.

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Every lawyer in the Gadens team is pragmatic and keenly aware of commercial nuances.

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