1 March 2021
This is the version of the Banking Code of Practice that took effect on 1 March 2021, a variation of the 1 March 2020 Release. It has now been superseded.
This version of the code has been replaced by the October 5 2021 Version.
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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) welcomes the release of the 2025-26 Federal Budget that maintains confidence in our financial system. The ABA welcomes initiatives to: “This Budget provides extra support to Australians in the short-term whilst at the same time helping to address some of our longer-term challenges,” Ms Bligh said. “There are modest measures… Read more »
Banks are continuing to play their part in the fight against scammers, as the ABA welcomes a new report showing scam losses fell by almost 26 per cent last year. The ABA acknowledges the release of the 2024 Targeting Scams Report by the National Anti-Scam Centre showing combined reported scam losses fell by $700 million… Read more »
Banks are on standby to assist customers across Queensland and Northern NSW who might be impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred in the coming days. ABA CEO Anna Bligh said banks are closely monitoring the developing situation along the east coast and are putting in place arrangements to support customers in affected areas. “This is a… Read more »