22 June 2009 | Thanks to the Rudd Labor Government's first Cabinet reshuffle financial services now has a seat at the Cabinet table but, as Mike Taylor reports, it remains for the industry to get back on the front foot.
9 June 2009 | Industry representatives have welcomed the appointment of Chris Bowen to the Financial Services portfolio while paying tribute to the efforts of Senator Nick Sherry, who has been appointed Assistant Treasurer.
9 June 2009 | With the Federal Budget having delivered little more than some revenue-oriented tinkering to the financial services environment, a good deal of attention is now being focused on what might or might not be delivered as a result of the recommendations flowing from the Henry Review of Taxation.
7 June 2009 | The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry has been displaced by Chris Bowen who has been announced Minister for Financial Services, Superannuation and Corporate Law in the latest Cabinet reshuffle.
1 June 2009 | The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, has been accused of skewing the panel overseeing the review of superannuation by under-representing the retail master trusts.
29 May 2009 | The Federal Government is tightening the rules on off-market offers, demanding more transparency on the part of those making the offer.
21 May 2009 | The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, canvasses a level-playing field when it comes to licensing accountants and financial planners.
8 May 2009 | The Corporations Legislation Amendment Bill will include requirements for all retail debentures and promissory notes to have a trust deed, trustee arrangements and a full prospectus.
7 May 2009 | The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, has unveiled the legislation that will push trustee companies into Commonwealth jurisdiction and under ASIC regulation.
5 May 2009 | The Federal Government has released the legislation it intends using to end golden handshakes to senior executives, with the draft containing some additional stings.
1 May 2009 | Ross Christie, Colin Grenfell, Dr Carolyn Re, Katy Adams and Ella de Rooy will remain with the board for an additional three years.
29 April 2009 | The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, has announced another review of the superannuation system, this time backed by the key industry groups.
28 April 2009 | Newspaper reports suggest the Government will use the forthcoming Federal Budget to act to prevent financial planners from charging commissions on advice relating to the superannuation guarantee.
27 April 2009 | The Federal Government has moved to help consumers having trouble with their mortgages by lifting the credit protection threshold to $500,000.
15 April 2009 | The Federal Opposition has claimed the Government's delays in implementing consumer credit changes are owed to the fact that it has become bogged down in reviews and consultations.
7 April 2009 | The Minister for Superannuation and Corporate Law, Senator Nick Sherry, has backed rule changes on partly-paid.
1 April 2009 | The Federal Government has announced new superannuation regulations that will require funds to provide more detailed information on five and 10-year performance to members.
4 June 2008 | New green paper on financial services and credit reform.
12:00 AM | Legislative changes underway.