Four pillars set in stone 15 July 2014 6:29PM 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
FSI panel 'calibrates' its message 15 July 2014 6:16PM 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
Risk weight fiddle pushed 15 July 2014 6:09PM 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
A global banking promise 15 July 2014 3:43PM 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
The problem pillars 15 July 2014 3:42PM 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
The protection regime in Australian banking 15 July 2014 3:41PM Genuine barriers to foreign bank investment in Australia should be investigated and the FSI may recommend relaxation of impediments. read more
Forces of progress strive in banking 14 July 2014 4:12PM Tomorrow's interim report of the Financial System Inquiry will be one more cog in a dynamic and effective machine. The forces for change in banking in Australia are essentially organic and indigenous.. read more
Callinan recycled for CBA review 14 July 2014 4:10PM Ian Callinan, a retired Justice of the High Court of Australia, will chair the Commonwealth Bank review panel set up to hear appeals in connection with the bank's financial advice misdemeanours. read more
Recap: Financial system reform - the second wave 11 July 2014 3:51PM In 1996, the coalition government of John Howard commissioned the second Financial System Inquiry. Stan Wallis, CEO of cardboard box maker and ASX perennial, Amcor, led the inquiry. It produced an int.. read more
Financial reform flag flies high for G20 10 July 2014 4:27PM Australia will push for the continuation of an assertive program of financial regulation at the Brisbane G20 Summit in November. read more