Submission to the Banking, Super & Fin Services Royal Commission
9 March 2018
In recent years there have been a number of instances where banks have failed to meet the expectations of their customers and of the community.
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23 February 2018
The ABA has commented on the exposure draft legislation to mandate a comprehensive credit reporting regime.
Download PDFAustralian Bankers’ Association submission on Crisis Resolution Powers Legislation
18 December 2017
The ABA has commented on the Inquiry into the Financial Sector Legislation Amendment (Crisis Resolution Powers and Other Measures) Bill 2017 [Provisions]
Download PDFThe Combined Industry Forum’s response to ASIC Report 516: Review of mortgage broker remuneration
11 December 2017
This paper responds to the proposals outlined in ASIC's 2016 Review of Mortgage Broker Remuneration and takes into account the third party recommendations of the Australian Bankers’ Association 2016/2017 Retail Banking Remuneration Review (Sedgwick Review).
Download PDFAustralian Bankers’ Association submission on authorising new entrants to the banking industry
4 December 2017
The ABA has commented on APRA’s Discussion Paper, Licensing: A phased approach to authorising new entrants to the banking industry.
Download PDFGovernment / Regulator Inquiries into banking — 2008 to Nov 2017
1 December 2017
Since the GFC banks have appeared before, or taken part in 51 substantive inquiries, investigations, and reviews, 12 of which are ongoing.
Download PDFElectronic Conveyancing — significant commercial refinance transactions
28 November 2017
This is the standard letter for use covering exceptions/waivers for mandated refinancing transactions for Victoria, New South Wales and Western Australia.
Download PDFAustralian Bankers’ Association submission on banking executive accountability
3 November 2017
Australian Bankers’ Association lodged a submission to the Senate inquiry into Treasury Laws Amendment (Banking Executive Accountability and Related Measures) Bill 2017 and accompanying Explanatory Memorandum.
Download PDFTreasury Laws Amendment (Banking Executive Accountability and Related Measures) Bill 2017
1 November 2017
As noted in our 4 August 2017 submission in relation to Banking Executive Accountability Regime (BEAR) Consultation Paper (Consultation Paper), and again in our 29 September 2017 submission on the Exposure Draft Bill; the ABA welcomes those reforms that strengthen accountability and competition in the banking industry.
Download PDFAustralian Bankers’ Association submission on counterparty credit risk for ADIs
13 October 2017
The ABA lodged a submission to APRA's discussion paper on counterparty credit risk for ADIs.
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