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In a first for the industry, retail banks in Australia will be required to sign up to the new Banking Code of Practice as a condition of membership to the Australian Banking Association.
The Australian Banking Association welcomes the work of the Federal Government and the Financial Adviser Standards and Ethics Authority with the release of proposed guidelines on education standards for financial advisers.
Thousands of vulnerable Australians, from newly arrived refugees to customers experiencing domestic violence, have been helped by Australia’s banks as they roll out new programs aimed at improving access to financial products and increasing financial literacy.
The Australian Banking Association welcomes today’s ACCC interim report into residential mortgages, which clearly shows very high levels of discounting in the Australian home loan market. It’s clear that competition is delivering better deals for customers, shopping around works and Australians should continue to do so to get the best discounts on the advertised rate.
Speech by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Banking Association, to the Financial Counsellors’ Association of Queensland Conference about improving the banking experience for customers.
The upcoming Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) reforms must be fair for all and ensure Australians who have experienced past financial difficulties are not discriminated against.
Banana growers in north Queensland affected by Panama disease are encouraged to contact their bank to access a range of hardship measures on offer.
Speech by Christine Cupitt, Executive Director – Policy at the Australian Bankers’ Association, to the Responsible Lending and Borrowing Summit on the new Banking Code of Practice.
Speech by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Banking Association, to the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference in Sydney.
The Australian Bankers’ Association has today called on the Federal Government to act now on financial abuse against the elderly and resolve three key issues by Christmas.
The passage through the parliament of the Australian Financial Complaints Authority Bill (AFCA) delivers a big win for Australian bank customers by creating a ‘one stop shop’ for resolving issues in the financial services industry.
The launch of the New Payments Platform will transform the banking experience for everyday Australians and put an end to the inconvenience of the ‘three day wait’.
9 Feb 18 – Interview with Georgie Gardner on Ch9 Today Show
12 Feb 18 – Interview with Fran Kelly, ABC Radio National
Banks are excited to enter the Open Banking age that will spark new innovations and deliver cutting edge products, with customers the big winner.
Keynote presentation by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Bankers’ Association, to the Tax Institute on the Gold Coast.
The Australian Bankers’ Association will carefully analyse the Productivity Commission Draft Report, consult with its members and make a further submission to inform the final report expected mid-year.