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ASIC presents at a range of fintech meetups and events to discuss the Innovation Hub, our approach to new business models and address questions from the sector on regulation and compliance. For information on what is coming up, subscribe here for the latest news.
Below is a complete list of our events. If you'd like to watch video recordings of any event, visit the video archive. you may also wish to review a particular year's events:
ASIC’s Regtech Liaison Forum - Meeting 0512 December 2018 Hosted in ASIC's Sydney and Melbourne offices with sites in Perth, Brisbane and Adelaide are connected via video conference. |
ASIC’s Innovation Hub – Perth fintech meet-up29 November 2018 ASIC will explore various topics, including:
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Helping Australian fintech and regtech startups navigate the regulatory framework8 November 2018 ASIC hosted a webinar which covered:
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The latest from ASIC's Innovation Hub and APRA17 October 2018 (Sydney) 11 October 2018 (Melbourne) A range of speakers discussed ASIC's Innovation Hub and ASIC's experience working with fintech start-ups to date, and how to promote good outcomes and create efficiencies. The audience also heard from the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on its experiences and tips for engaging with its Licensing Unit. |
ASIC's Regtech Liaison Forum - Meeting 0413 September 2018 ASIC hosted the fourth Regtech Liaison Forum via video conference in ASIC’s offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane. There were regulator updates from ASIC and AUSTRAC, followed by an industry presentation from the Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) and a panel discussion moderated by The RegTech Association. Regulator updatesASIC – Natural Language Processing (NLP) trialsASIC Commissioner, John Price provided an update on five NLP trials ASIC has undertaken to explore potential efficiencies in supervision and learn about related challenges. Key points from the presentation were:
ASIC - Regtech fundingASIC also presented top-level plans for the funding that it was granted in August 2018 for regtech initiatives. Key points from the presentation were:
AUSTRAC - Regtech showcase eventTony Prior, Director, Regulatory Operations, AUSTRAC presented highlights from their regtech showcase event on 26 June 2018, where regtech providers showcased solutions using technologies including blockchain, machine learning and artificial intelligence. |
UK-Australia Fintech Bridge26 June 2018 The UK Department for International Trade, ASIC, Austrade and Fintech Australia answered questions about the Fintech Bridge, how it will benefit fintech startups trying to do business between the UK and Australia and position the UK and Australia as global leaders setting fintech standards and policy. |
Initial Coin Offerings and Cryptocurrencies - regulator information sessions6 June 2018 Perth Town Hall | Cnr Hay St and Barrack Street, Perth 6000 The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) hosted information sessions on ICOs and cryptocurrencies. Questions to followed the presentation series. |
ASIC's Regtech Liaison Forum - Meeting 035 June 2018 ASIC hosted our third Regtech Liaison Forum via video conference from ASIC’s offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth and Brisbane via video conference. There was an initial industry presentation followed by updates from ASIC and APRA. View the full agenda (PDF 417 KB) Industry PresentationThe Regtech Association’s Debra Young and Julian Fenwick presented on the growth of Australian regtech, key takeaways from Regtech Association’s #Accelerate Regtech 2018 Conference and updates on International Regtech Association. Key themes were:
Regulatory itemsASIC – Natural Language Processing trialsMark Adams from ASIC presented an update on ASIC’s Natural Language Processing (NLP) Trials. ASIC issued an Expression of Interest (EOI) in March, and 35 entities provided a response to the six problem statements under the EOI. ASIC will conduct the related trials over the next 3-4 months and play back learnings to the industry through this Forum. Key themes were:
APRA – A new data collection solutionDaniel Hunt from APRA updated the Forum on latest developments on APRA’s replacement of its D2A electronic data reporting system, including feedback received from the industry. Key themes were:
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Initial Coin Offerings and Cryptocurrencies - regulator information sessions16 April 2018 - Melbourne 6:00pm Stone & Chalk Melbourne (Goods Shed North) | 710 Collins St Docklands Read the presentation (PDF 233 KB) 26 April 2018 - Sydney 6:00pm Tyro FinTech Hub - Events Space | Level 5 |155 Clarence Street The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) and the Australian Tax Office (ATO) will host information sessions on ICOs and cryptocurrencies. Questions to follow the presentation series. Read the speech, delivered at the event by ASIC Commissioner John Price. Read the presentation (PDF 722 KB) Read ASIC's Information Sheet on ICOs |
ASIC's Regtech Liaison Forum5 March 2018 ASIC hosted our second Regtech Liaison Forum from our Sydney office. Sites in Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide were connected via video conference. Download the agenda (PDF 144 KB) Read the Forum summary for meeting 01 Read the Forum summary for meeting 02 Download ASIC's update (PPSX 673 KB) Download Forum presentation (PDF 3 MB) Industry itemThere was an inital presentation on the role of The Regtech Association and the International Regtech Association led by Julian Fenwick. Attendees discussed:
Regulator itemsAPRA – A New Data CollectionDaniel Hunt presented on the changes being proposed for the replacement of their electronic data reporting systems and APRA’s intention to work with industry in implementing these changes. Attendees discussed:
AUSTRAC – CollaborationMeredith Ozeri presented on the ASEAN Hackathon hosted by AUSTRAC and AUSTRAC's engagement opportunities for regtechs. Attendees discussed:
ASIC Natural Language Processing trialsMark Adams presented on ASIC's plans to conduct some Natural Language Processing (NLP) trials with use cases to understand and encourage the applicability of NLP in resolving regulatory problems. A tender was issued for the provision of pilots of NLP technologies including approaches to common supervisory scenarios encountered by ASIC with a view to providing NLP technologies solutions for these. Attendees discussed:
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Regtech in the BagInnovation Hub Coordinator Mark Adams (SYD) and Senior Advisor, Cuihua Cartwright (MEL) joined a range of experienced industry practitioners to provide perspectives on why regtech is so important, what problems it solves, who is in the eco-system and what the key opportunities are. Sydney 13 February 2018 Melbourne 6 March 2018 |
ASIC's Regtech Liaison ForumThe purpose of the Forum was to facilitate networking, discussion of regtech developments and opportunities to collaborate on initiatives that promote positive applications of regulatory technology. 6 December 2017, ASIC Melbourne Sites in Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Canberra and Adelaide were connected via video conference. |
4th Annual FinTech Summit 2017ASIC Commissioner John Price made a keynote presentation on ASIC's perspective on the fintech sector opportunity. 2 November 2017, The Ashurst Ballroom, Sydney Regtech and Compliance Automation for Financial Service ForumInnovation Hub Coordinator Mark Adams presented on ASIC's approach to regtech and next steps in this area. 17 October 2017, Grace Hotel, Sydney |
ASIC's Regtech ShowcaseASIC hosted a showcase event to stimulate engagement and explore the opportunities and barriers to regtech deployment. 18 September 2017, Tower 3 - International Towers Sydney View the presentations |
The latest from the Innovation HubASIC Commissioner John Price discussed the work of the Innovation Hub, including an update on informal assistance, the regulatory sandbox framework, regtech, crowd-sourced funding and international cooperation. 30 August 2017, Spacecubed 45 St Georges Terrace, Perth |
Meet the regulators - Sydney eventSee also Melbourne event Representatives from ASIC, Austrac, OAIC, APRA and RBA provided an update on initiatives relating to innovation and explain how fintechs can navigate the regulatory landscape. Topics included:
17 August 2017, WeWork Pyrmont 100 Harris Street Sydney. |
Meet the regulators - Melbourne eventRepresentatives from ASIC, Austrac, APRA and RBA provided an update on initiatives relating to innovation and explain how fintechs can navigate the regulatory landscape. Topics included:
15 August 2017, KPMG Collins Square Tower Two Level 36 / 727 Collins St Melbourne |
ASIC's Innovation Hub and regtechASIC Commissioner John Price spoke about the work of the Innovation Hub and what ASIC is doing in the regtech space. 26 July 2017, King & Wood Mallesons, Brisbane |
ASIC on Crowd-sourced FundingASIC Commissioner John Price spoke about ASIC's approach to the new CSF legislation and current consultation papers proposing guidance for public companies and intermediaries to assist them in using the new regime. 17 July 2017, SproutX, Melbourne 18 July 2017, Stone & Chalk, Sydney |
Discussing ASIC's regulatory sandboxASIC Commissioner John Price, and Senior Executive Leader Mark Adams explained how it works, who is eligible and addressed questions. 13 June 2017, SproutX, Melbourne |
Regtech Australia 2017Innovation Hub Coordinator Mark Adams presented on ASIC's interest in regtech, why it is important and proposed future steps. 7 June 2017, Corrs Chambers Westgarth, Sydney |
Thomson Reuters Australian Regulatory Summit 2017Senior Executive Leader Mark Adams participated in a panel on the future of regtech, providing a regulators perspective on why it is important and what ASIC is doing in this space. 6 June 2017, Sofitel Wentworth, Sydney |
Fintech Australia ECF RoadshowComissioner John Price spoke on recent developments relating to ECF and the role ASIC plays. 5 June 2017, SproutX, Melbourne |
Regtech and regulatory sandbox Q&A sessionASIC Commissioner John Price spoke about what ASIC is doing in the regtech space and explained the regulatory sandbox framework. 19 April 2017, K&L Gates, Perth |
Discussing ASIC's regulatory sandboxASIC Commissioner John Price, and Senior Executive Leader Mark Adams discussed ASIC's regulatory sandbox, explained how it works, who is eligible and addressed questions. 6 April 2017, Stone & Chalk, Sydney |
ASIC Regtech Roundtable February 2017ASIC hosted a Regtech Roundtable with industry stakeholders in February 2017. 8 February 2017, ASIC offices in Melbourne and Sydney
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Adelaide Fintech MeetupASIC Commissioner John Price was keynote speaker and spoke about ASIC's regulatory approach to Fintech and emerging technologies. Adelaide Fintech Meetup 11 November 2016 7.00am - 8.30am @ Kain Lawyers, Adelaide |
Next Money BrisbaneASIC's Maan Beydoun explains how FinTech interacts with the regulatory space and outlines some of the work of ASIC's Innovation Hub. Next Money Brisbane 8 September 2016 6.00pm - 7.30pm @ QSuper, Level 1, 70 Eagle Street, Brisbane |
FinTech PerthASIC Commissioner John Price outlined how FinTech interacts with the regulatory space, and then explained the ASIC consultation paper on a regulatory sandbox. FinTech Perth 24 August 2016 5.45pm - 7.45pm @ FLUX, 191 St Georges Terrace, Perth CBD |
Melbourne Money and Finance ConferenceASIC recently presented at the 21st Melbourne Money and Finance Conference 2016. The event theme was “Fintech and Financial Innovation”. ASIC's presentation was largely focussed upon the work it has been doing to facilitate fintech and financial innovation, primarily through its Innovation Hub. 18 and 19 July 2016 Brighton Savoy Conference Centre 150 Esplanade, Brighton |
ASIC regulatory sandboxASIC Commissioner John Price, and Senior Executive Leader Mark Adams ran through the ASIC consultation paper on a regulatory sandbox published on 8 June. 8 June 2016 KPMG Banking Chamber (Ground Floor) 147 Collins Street. Melbourne 21 June 2016 Stone and Chalk Level 2, 50 Bridge St, Sydney |
Sydney Fintech Startups MeetupRepresentatives from ASIC, Austrac, APRA, RBA and OAIC shared insights on how to navigate the fintech regulatory landscape. 14 April 2016 Tyro Fintech Hub, Sydney |
Sydney and Melbourne Fintech MeetupASIC introduced the Innovation Hub and Digital Finance Advisory Committee (now the Digital Finance Advisory Panel) to a group of 300+ fintech startups, explained the regulatory framework and identified issues on regulation and compliance relevant to fintechs. 15 September 2015 Tyro Fintech Hub, Sydney 15 October 2015 KPMG, Melbourne |