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MinterEllison

Financial Services Regulation

Asia-Pacific Guide 2026 : Australia


MinterEllison

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Embracing new opportunities, expectations and competitors

Increased scrutiny. Implementing FSRC recommendations. A global pandemic. Few industries have faced such continual change as the financial services sector. The industry is embracing fast-paced digitisation, increased cyber and privacy security requirements, the introduction of the consumer data right, DDO and other regulatory obligations.

Organisations need to look ahead and anticipate what the community wants and what regulators and government expect from their financial services providers. To be relevant and thrive, organisations need to evolve and reinvent themselves. More than ever, you need a multi-disciplinary team of legal practitioners across strategy, regulation, risk, and governance. A team with breadth and depth of experience that you can trust to deliver to your business objectives.

Regulatory developments

Managing risk and complying with regulation is becoming increasingly complex. Our team specialises in unlocking opportunities and leading the delivery of engagements with governance, legal and risk representation at major corporates.

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Financial Services Regulation - Australia

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

MinterEllison is recognised as an accomplished practice offering comprehensive expertise in investment funds and insurance regulation. The firm is active on cross-border matters, particularly advising on the regulatory aspects of M&A transactions in the financial services sector. It maintains a strong reputation for handling contentious work, including ASIC investigations. The team also advises major banking clients, assisting with payment systems and the development of new products, as well as global insurance companies.

Work Highlights

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  • MinterEllison advised MLC Life Insurance on its role in a transaction led by its major shareholder, Nippon Life, whereby Nippon Life will acquire the global Resolution Life business.

Strengths

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  • MinterEllison offers practical advice in a speedy fashion and is easy to work with. The team has an excellent understanding of financial services regulatory law.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentAsia-Pacific
  • MinterEllison’s expertise and connections across jurisdictions is helpful. It adds value and its partners are knowledgeable and pick up the phone when contacted.

    Financial Services Regulation respondentAsia-Pacific

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Richard Batten
    Band 2Richard Batten

    Richard Batten

    Richard Batten is a highly respected financial services lawyer who boasts a wealth of experience assisting clients with regulatory compliance and the implementation of regulatory regimes.

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