This subject looks at the legislative and policy background to financial services law reform. The following issues are canvassed: securities; managed investment schemes; derivatives; superannuation, insurance and other financial products; transitional issues; licensing requirements for financial markets and clearing and settlement facilities; compensation and other issues for financial markets; licensing requirements for financial services providers; disclosure requirements for licensees and authorised representatives; disclosure requirements for financial products; conduct requirements for financial services licensees; misconduct, enforcement and penalties for financial services; title and transfer; qualified privilege; and approved codes of conduct.