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“it’s heartening to see the need for assistance declining as many States and Territories come out of lockdown”
More than 57,000 customers have received hardship assistance during recent lockdowns across Australia.
“This is an important loan scheme that’s helping Australian businesses fight their way through the pandemic,”
Since 8 July 2021, more than 14,500 home loans have been deferred, while more than 600 business loans have been deferred.
these options do give people you know, a breather, that’s what they’re designed to do, just take the load off for three months, while you get through everything else that you need to get through.”
“customers can rest assured that their bank will have their back”
The national support package will be available to all small businesses and home loan customers significantly impacted.
Australia’s banks stand ready to assist the Government with the vaccine rollout.
ABA CEO Anna Bligh was interviewed by Stan Shaw on ABC Perth on 7 July. She discussed her upcoming meeting with COVID-19 vaccine Task Force Lieutenant General John Frewin with other corporate stakeholders. Banks, as both major employers who already offer vaccinations, and who also have a network of branches, can help with the COVID-19… Read more »
Banks across Australia are ready and willing to assist customers affected by the COVID-19 lockdowns.
“The message from banks is clear: don’t tough it out on your own. Call your bank. They will do whatever they can to help.”
There is absolutely no doubt the face of banking in this country is changing and it’s changing very, very quickly.
New data shows debit cards are the clear choice of payment in post-COVID Australia, outweighing credit cards by almost three times, while cash use has significantly declined.
Interviewed by ABC Life Matters’ Hilary Harper, ABA CEO Anna Bligh discusses how changes in customer behaviour, accelerated by COVID-19, are driving changes in banking and banking services. TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS: ABC Life Matters Hilary Harper, ABA CEO Anna Bligh Hilary Harper: Anna Bligh from the Australian Banking Association, Anna thanks so much for joining us… Read more »
“Over the past year, banks have cushioned the blow for their customers. Through 2021, their priority is helping customers rebuild and get ahead”
“This is the right product for the times. It includes more flexibility, and will allow small businesses to re-stock, rebuild and recover”, said ABA CEO, Anna Bligh.
Banks have developed an industry-wide, consistent approach to hardship and a new online tool to guide customers.
“…banks can go back to their normal processes and that is working out what’s right for every single customer, on an individual tailored basis with a proper assessment. That is the best thing for the customer.”
Interviewed by AM’s Peter Ryan, ABA CEO Anna Bligh talked about the substantial drop in loan deferrals since their peak during the pandemic, falling from 900,000 to 300,000.
The number of deferred loans has fallen below 300,000 – a reduction of almost 70% since the peak earlier this year.