Stay ahead of one of the most significant regulatory developments affecting the payments sector. This practical session will equip delegates to identify how the PSP reforms expand the regulatory perimeter, assess whether their organisation falls within scope, and understand the new licensing, governance and compliance obligations. Walk away with actionable strategies to address implementation challenges, manage regulatory risk, and develop a practical compliance roadmap for the new regime.  

Presenters

Sophie Gerber, Founder and Director of Sophie Grace Pty Ltd and Sophie Grace Legal Pty; Co-Founder and Co-CEO, TRAction Fintech
Sophie is a financial services lawyer, compliance specialist and business founder with extensive experience advising financial services, credit and fintech businesses on regulatory compliance, licensing and operational risk management. She is the Founder and Director of Sophie Grace, a specialist legal and compliance consultancy established in 2009 to provide targeted advice to businesses operating within Australia’s highly regulated financial services and credit sectors. Throughout her career, Sophie has worked with some of Australia’s largest financial services organisations in legal, compliance and operational roles. She advises a broad range of clients across financial planning, funds management, stockbroking, derivatives and credit services, helping them establish, grow and maintain compliant and commercially successful businesses. Sophie is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of TRAction Fintech, an international regulatory technology business that provides trade and transaction reporting solutions to financial institutions across Australia, Europe, Asia and the Americas. Sophie is a regular speaker at major international conferences including the Finance Magnates London Summit, iFX Expo and other global regulatory events.

Craig Hine, Partner, Clayton Utz
Craig has 15 years' specialist expertise in financial services and credit regulation. Craig's experience assisting clients on a broad range of regulatory matters across a number of product types, including credit products, deposit products, non-cash payment facilities, insurance and payment products gives him the depth of knowledge and skills required to expertly manage complex situations. Craig regularly provides strategic advice and assistance to clients implementing critical projects. His extensive knowledge and understanding of the regulatory landscape in which they operate and focus on client outcomes means he delivers practical advice that aligns with a client's risk appetite. Craig has an in-depth knowledge of the National Consumer Credit Protection Act, Chapter 7 of the Corporations Act, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission Act, the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act and other key legislation, so is able to provide comprehensive advice covering a range of issues. A significant part of Craig's practice also involves assisting banks and other financial institutions in connection with regulatory investigations, advice on potential breaches of law and remediation projects. Craig also provides critical regulatory advice in support of corporate transactions, including with respect to licensing requirements, risk exposure on potential breaches and a wide range of transaction-specific issues.

Vanessa Pallone, Partner, Clayton Utz
Vanessa is a leading financial services regulatory lawyer with close to 20 years' experience advising major financial institutions including banks, superannuation funds, fintechs and fund managers. She is ranked in the Chambers Asia-Pacific Guide: Financial Services Regulation as Up and Coming and recognised as a Next Generation Partner in Fintech and Financial Services Regulatory by Legal 500. Vanessa provides strategic counsel on licensing, corporate governance, fiduciary duties, and compliance, with particular depth in the funds management and superannuation industry. She regularly leads complex mandates involving outsourcing arrangements, custody transitions, and regulatory reform for some of Australia's largest financial institutions.