Simon Kiburg

Advising financial product distributors on their arrangements with insurers, lenders, and payment providers and the regulatory implications of distributing regulated products to Australian consumers.

Assisting payment providers in relation to a range of regulatory projects, including in relation to client money obligations, APRA regulation of payments, and strategic responses to regulatory reform in this area.

Advising an established UK-based open banking provider about the regulatory options for launching its open banking and payments products into the Australian market.

Advising a crypto trading platform on its exchange as a service model and agreements with key distributors.

Advising an Australian financial institution on a significant transaction, acquiring a controlling share of a large fund manager with a superannuation offering.

Advising a securities investment platform operating in multiple jurisdictions on numerous bespoke trading offerings, including marketing in the Australian landscape.

Advising two Australian super funds in their proposed merger via a successor fund transfer. This involves the conduct of due diligence on the two funds, negotiating a raft of regulator clearances and preparing the transfer documentation for the merger.

Investigating and advising on potential breaches by financial services entities and their representatives.

Assisting companies in applying for Australian Financial Services Licences and Australian Credit Licences.

Assisting financial advisers and Australian Financial Services licensees (AFSL) respond to inquiries from Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).

Advising companies on the application of the Australian Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth).

Advising companies on the application of Common Reporting Standard (CRS) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) reporting obligations.

Assisting companies with the drafting of Codes of Conduct, Whistle-Blower Policies, Training Manuals, Anti-Bribery Policies and anti-corruption clauses in other commercial agreements.

Advising FinTech start-ups on the licensing implications of their proposed activities, including innovative payment solutions and cryptocurrencies.

Advising clients on a range of Australian Credit Licence (ACL) compliance issues.

Providing advice to a major retail brand about distribution of a range of insurance products, including advice on anti-hawking and conflicted remuneration issues