See the full newsletter here: Academic Committee Newsletter May 2026

The newsletter of the BFSLA Academic Committee newsletter has been published! All the latest news and activities have been covered

The Academic Committee welcomes papers on any topic with relevance to current issues in banking and financial services law, including corporate and commercial law, consumer law, financial services regulation, insurance, insolvency, superannuation, PPSA, and private law doctrines and remedies.

Round 1 — Deadline: Monday, 3 August 2026

Submit an expression of interest with a draft title and short abstract (up to 250 words) to:

Allison Silink (Chair): Allison.silink@uts.edu.au

Jodi Gardner (Deputy Chair): jodi.gardner@auckland.ac.nz

Round 2 — Deadline: Monday, 5 October 2026 (if places remain)

BFSLA is delighted to announce that Helena Busljeta from Mallesons has been elected as President of the Banking and Financial Services Law Association.

At the 41st annual BFSLA conference Yu Zhang Partner at Allens and Allison Hancock Partner at MinterEllisonRuddWatts were elected as board member of the Banking & Financial Services Law Association. Yu and Allison bring a wealth of experience, fresh ideas and energy to the Association.