What’s to Come for Finance: Panel
AI Adoption in Australia's Financial Sector - Australia’s financial services industry is progressing unevenly. There is strong leadership and operational AI use are evident at major banks, but innovation in customer-facing products lags. Embedding AI into governance and risk frameworks is essential for trust and transparency.
Regulatory Reform & Future Outlook – Outdated legislation and limited regulatory resources are stalling innovation, though simplification efforts are underway. By 2026, expect more active, data-driven regulation, agile product development from NBLs, and rising opportunities in AI-driven financial services—alongside a buoyant capital market.