Australia's financial sector operates under the oversight of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, covering banking, capital markets, insurance and superannuation activity. The Australian Securities Exchange serves as the country's primary equity market, supported by a regulatory framework addressing licensing, conduct and prudential supervision. Banking and capital markets activity remain closely tied to the country's superannuation system and broader financial stability policy. This section brings together the institutions, regulatory frameworks and market developments shaping Australia's financial sector, from banking supervision to capital markets structure and regulatory policy.