Financial Services

Helping financial institutions to navigate changing regulation

In times of crisis and in times of prosperity, our ability to create a clear path through this dynamic and complex sector will enable you to focus on running your business and minimise regulatory surprises.  In a highly regulated and competitive environment, overlayed with technology, innovation and increased pressure on costs, the financial services sector is in a constant state of flux.

Our multi-disciplinary Financial Institutions team pulls together finance skills, industry insights and serious business acumen. Tactically astute where necessary and strategic by nature, our goal is always the success of our clients.

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INDUSTRY RECOGNITION
  • Band 1, Financial Services Regulation
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • Band 1, Banking & Finance: Corporate Finance
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • Band 1, Insurance: Policyholder
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
  • Band 1, Investment Funds
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
TESTIMONIALS
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    The firm demonstrates expertise, analysis and an understanding of the market and key players.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
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    It has deep technical knowledge and is client-focussed and responsive.
    Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific 2025
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AI in the Australian finance industry: Opportunities, risks and benefits
Key findings from a report commissioned by AFIA and KWM on the impact of Gen AI and Narrow AI on the Australian finance industry.
23 May 2025
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Public-Private Partnerships in Asia - Indonesia Guide

Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) have been a strategic tool to develop infrastructure in Indonesia since 2005. The government has since refined PPP processes with evolving regulations, fostering a pipeline of opportunities. Understanding the framework is crucial for investors keen on seizing this market's potential.

08 July 2025

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ASIC v BPS Financial – What is the scope of the authorised representative AFSL exemption?

On 30 May 2025, the Full Court of the Federal Court of Australia handed down its appeal judgment in Australian Securities and Investments Commission v BPS Financial Pty Ltd.

13 June 2025

Insight

AI in the Australian finance industry: Opportunities, risks and benefits

Key findings from a report commissioned by AFIA and KWM on the impact of Gen AI and Narrow AI on the Australian finance industry.

23 May 2025

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KWM advises Oaktree Capital Management on refinancing of ABL facility for Coronado Group

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is pleased to have represented Highland Park XII, an affiliate of Oaktree Capital Management in providing a US$150 million amendment and refinancing of an asset-based lending (ABL) facility for Coronado Group.

09 July 2025

Deals

KWM advises on sale of ProTen to global investment firm

King & Wood Mallesons (KWM) is pleased to have advised industry super fund, Aware Super, on divesting agricultural infrastructure business, ProTen, to KKR.

04 July 2025

Deals

KWM assists CBA with A$940 million sale of remaining shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou

KWM has advised Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) on the sale of its remaining approximately 5% shareholding in Bank of Hangzhou Co., Ltd (HZB) for RMB 4.3 billion (approximately A$940 million). The buyer is New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd, a Beijing-headquartered life insurance company dual listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. HZB is a commercial bank based in Hangzhou, China is listed on the Shanghai Stock Exchange.

10 June 2025

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