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The interim report of David Murray's panel is a cautious and mostly pragmatic survey of issues affecting the finance sector. read more

A general ring-fencing requirement, separating out retail banking, would mean a profound restructure of the industry the Australian Bankers Association said. read more

International standards are no longer an optional extra, especially for a major capital importer like Australia, David Murray told the National Press Club yesterday. read more

Bank ownership of mortgage broking businesses is one facet of industry structure that interests the FSI. "Vertical integration of mortgage broking may create conflicts of interest, which could hamper.. read more

The 'four pillars' policy gets a warm tick from David Murray's panel, a view likely to attract wide support within the industry. read more

The interim report of the Financial System Inquiry, released at 8am this morning, shows the Inquiry panel is cautious about radical reforms to Australia's existing financial system. read more

Aid for smaller banks to catch up to big banks in the use of 'internal ratings-based' (IRB) risk weights may address the cost advantage that big banks hold, the interim report of the Financial Syste.. read more

The FSI website will have, from 8am, the interim report of the Financial System Inquiry. Banking Day's consolidated content will help you understand the issues. read more

Banking Day has been pushing for a proper investigation of the four pillars question. Four pillars should be appraised against the options of three or two pillars. read more

Genuine barriers to foreign bank investment in Australia should be investigated and the FSI may recommend relaxation of impediments. read more