Regulation, resilience & the future

CISI Regulators
Forum 2026

Australia and New Zealand’s leading financial regulators. One executive forum.

DateFriday, 20 November 2026

Time11:30am–2:30pm

VenueFour Seasons Hotel Sydney

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The annual executive forum

Hear directly from the regulators shaping the future of financial services.

The CISI Regulators Forum brings together senior leaders from Australia and New Zealand’s key financial regulatory agencies to discuss regulatory priorities, emerging risks and the future outlook for the financial system.

Join leaders from banking, wealth management, financial advice, superannuation and capital markets for rare, first-hand insight into the strategic thinking influencing the Trans-Tasman financial services landscape.

This exclusive executive luncheon combines concise keynote addresses, a moderated panel discussion and direct audience engagement.

Exclusive executive luncheon KeynotesPanelAudience Q&A

Senior regulatory leaders and delegates networking at the forum — Trans-Tasman Exchange Four Seasons Sydney

200+

senior leaders
in person

Bringing together regulators and industry executives for rare, direct engagement and strategic alignment across the region.

Confirmed speakers

Four agencies.
One conversation.

Senior regulatory leaders sharing their priorities, strategic focus areas, emerging challenges and outlook for the year ahead.

APRA

Therese McCarthy Hockey

Deputy Chair

ASIC

Kate O'Rourke

Commissioner

AUSTRAC

Brendan Thomas

Chief Executive Officer

FMA, NZ

Clare Bolingford

Executive Director

The issues shaping the agenda

A Trans-Tasman view of an interconnected financial system.

First-hand perspectives on the priorities carrying the greatest implications for industry leaders.

Regulators and delegates in a packed assembly engaged in strategic discussion

Regulatory coordination

How regulators are working to oversee increasingly interconnected financial markets.

Minimalist abstract neon arrows showing strategic forward growth and velocity

Technology, Innovation and AI

Regulatory approaches to emerging technologies, digital transformation and innovation across financial services.

Silhouette of balance scales overlaid on data charts representing legal, AML, and compliance enforcement

Financial crime

Current regulatory focus on combating financial crime and strengthening cyber resilience.

Sleek paper planes ascending, illustrating market resilience, vision, and strategic agility

Building industry resilience

How regulators are addressing risk management, financial stability and organisational resilience.

Friday · 20 November 2026

The luncheon
programme.

Three focused hours of regulatory intelligence, executive discussion and valuable peer connection.

11:30am

Arrival

Guest welcome

Guests welcomed to the Four Seasons Sydney Grand Ballroom.

12:00pm

Executive luncheon

Two-course seated lunch

Lunch with beverages and time to connect with senior industry peers.

1:00pm

Regulatory keynotes

Priorities and the future outlook

Current priorities, strategic focus areas, emerging challenges and regulatory outlook.

Senior representatives from Australia and New Zealand’s leading regulatory bodies each deliver a concise address.

1:40pm

Executive panel

A coordinated regulatory future

Regulatory coordination, resilience and innovation.

A moderated discussion featuring all regulators and exploring the issues influencing the region’s financial system.

2:00pm

Audience engagement

Q&A with the regulators

Opportunity for participants to engage directly with the forum’s regulatory leaders.

2:15pm

Forum concludes

Formal programme scheduled to close by 2:30pm.

Why attend

Insight that sharpens executive decisions.

01
Gain direct regulatory insight
Hear first-hand perspectives from the leaders responsible for shaping financial services regulation.
02
Understand the future direction
Gain clarity on priorities influencing industry expectations and supervisory focus.
03
Prepare for emerging risks
Explore how regulators are responding to changing threats and market developments.
04
Strengthen decision-making
Better understand expectations affecting governance, risk and organisational strategy.
05
Build valuable connections
Network with senior decision-makers across Australia and New Zealand’s financial services industry.

In the heart of Sydney

Four Seasons
Hotel Sydney.

Grand Ballroom
199 George Street
Sydney NSW 2000

Get directions

Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 199 George Street

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