Georgina Willcock

Lawyer

gwillcock@gtlaw.com.au

+61 2 9263 4202

+61 487 700 031

Sydney

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Georgina's Areas of Expertise

Corporate + Regulatory Investigations

Corporate Advisory

Cyber Security

Data, Content + Privacy

Funds

Mergers + Acquisitions

Private Equity

Startups

Venture Capital

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28/03/19

In Focus

Fintech Update: March 2019

In this update, we examine the latest regulatory and legislative developments in the fintech sector over the past month that are likely to have an ongoing impact on businesses and consumers.

28/03/19

In Focus

Digital currency and DLT developments around the world – March 2019

Summary: There have been a number of developments around the globe in relation to digital currencies and digital ledger technology this month

14/02/19

In Focus

Fintech Year in Review (2018)

In 2018 the Australian financial services sector continued to maintain significant attention on fintech, with a range of regulatory and legislative developments facilitating fintech innovations and new businesses entering the market. In this Fintech Year in Review (2018) publication, we explore these significant developments, with some insights into what we can expect for the fintech sector in the year to come.

17/01/19

Royal Commission: should you bank on open data?

Against the backdrop of the Royal Commission, fintechs and start-ups are presented with significant opportunities to shape new business models while established institutions face the challenge of redesigning their existing commercial strategies and capabilities. With the upcoming advent of the Open Banking regime, there is a growing awareness of the impact this will have on the financial services industry and the importance of digital platforms through which customer data will be accessed.

15/01/19

ASIC plans to discontinue relief for foreign financial services providers

ASIC has issued an announcement affecting foreign financial services providers (FFSPs) that rely on “passport” class order relief or on “limited connection” relief from the requirement to hold an AFSL. ASIC will be proceeding with the proposal to repeal these relief instruments and implement a new regime which will require FFSPs to apply for a foreign AFSL, the details of which have not yet been announced.

28/11/18

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Fintech Update: November 2018

There have been many significant developments in the fintech sector this month. Against the backdrop of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry, APRA and ASIC have indicated that they are likely to increase enforcement action in the future, APRA has released guidance on the Banking Executive Accountability Regime, and the Senate Economics Reference Committee has launched an inquiry into non-bank lenders.

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