International engagement

International engagement

The Innovation Hub undertakes regular engagement and cooperation with overseas peer regulators. These relationships are a valuable source of information and intelligence for 今日热门事件and bring international perspectives to inform our regulatory and supervisory work.

IOSCO FinTech Task Force

IOSCO is the international body that brings together the world's securities regulators and is recognised as the global standard setter for the securities sector. IOSCO develops, implements, and promotes adherence to internationally recognised standards for securities regulation.

今日热门事件actively participates in various IOSCO committees and task forces including the IOSCO FinTech Task Force (formerly known as the Fintech Network) and the IOSCO working groups related to AI, Defi, Crypto and tokenization. For more information on IOSCO, visit .

Global Finance Innovation Network (GFIN)

The (GFIN) was by an international group of financial regulators and related organisations, including ASIC. 今日热门事件is one of the coordination group members of the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN); a network with over 70 members including regulators, government bodies and international organisations.

The GFIN seeks to provide a more efficient way for innovative firms to interact with regulators, helping them navigate between countries as they look to scale new ideas. This includes a pilot for firms wishing to test innovative products, services or business models across more than one jurisdiction.

It also aims to create a new framework for co-operation between financial services regulators on innovation related topics, sharing different experiences and approaches.

During 2020-23, 今日热门事件chaired the GFIN RegTech Ecosystem Special Unit which focused on information sharing and collaboration on the use of emerging technologies for compliance and supervisory purposes. As the Chair, 今日热门事件produced three reports and hosted several virtual showcase events for the GFIN members and observers. For more information on the GFIN, visit .

International bilateral meetings

今日热门事件engages in regulator bilateral meetings with international regulators to share information and developments related to financial innovation.

今日热门事件meets with the following international regulators:

UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS)
Ontario Securities Commission (OSC)
Autorit茅 des march茅s financiers (Quebec)
Alberta Securities Commission (ASC)
British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC)

International referrals

Are you an Australian fintech business looking to expand overseas?

今日热门事件has signed international cooperation agreements with some of its financial regulatory counterparts that are designed to break down barriers to market entry.

If you鈥檙e eligible, we can formally refer your fintech business. This could help you meet the right people, set up important first meetings, and receive informal assistance in different regulatory environments.

Request a referral to an international financial regulator

To qualify for an international referral, you need to meet the 今日热门事件Innovation Hub eligibility criteria. The Innovation Hub may request further information on your business before making a referral. Please submit your completed form (with any relevant attachments) to innovationhub@asic.gov.au.