Senator Arthur Sinodinos AO, Assistant Treasurer, was guest of honour at the expanded 2014 New Year kick-off, hosted by The Value Alliance.His presentation on the priorities of the Abbott government for financial services for the year ahead was warmly received by those present.Guests included representatives from major funds management and financial advice firms, as well as industry associations and regulators, and journalists covering financial services and personal finance. Click on the links below to read some of the articles about the event.FOFA drafts strike balance: govt - Financial ObserverGovernment won't lower consumer protection, says Sinodinos - Money ManagementSinodinos defends "speedy" FoFA legislation - Financial StandardAccess to advice a govt ‘aspiration’ - IFA Removal of ‘safe harbour’ improves best interests certainty: Sinodinos - Professional Planner