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The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is the information source for the news media on the Australian banking industry, providing information, analysis and context on industry issues.

The ABA plays an active role in the public dialogue on banking and financial services, providing commentary on broader industry issues and facilitating access to other sources of information.

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Media Releases
Updated rule book for banks 
27 June 2024

The Australian Banking Association welcomes ASIC’s approval of an updated Banking Code of Practice that will continue to drive better banking outcomes for customers. The updated Code strengthens consumer protections by providing customers with safeguards that are in addition to the law.   ABA CEO Anna Bligh said this Code will provide an even higher… Read more »

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Banks raise the bar in new Banking Code    
6 September 2023

In a major step to strengthen customer protections and maintain trust in the banking sector, the Australian Banking Assocation (ABA) has submitted a proposed new Banking Code to ASIC for industry consultation. 

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ABA responds to the Independent Banking Code Compliance Committee Report  
21 October 2022

“We think this is beneficial for lifting industry standards even higher.”

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ABA welcomes Banking Code Final Report
3 December 2021

“This has been a thorough and transparent process and it has been encouraging to see the high levels of interest and engagement in the Banking Code.”

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New independent Banking Code review now calling for submissions
6 July 2021

Make your submission before 6 August.

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Guidelines, Principles & Protocols
Banking Code
1 March 2021
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Media Releases
Temporary changes to Code due to COVID-19
25 June 2020

Temporary changes to the Banking Code of Practice reflect that the COVID-19 pandemic may temporarily affect the provision of banking services.

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Royal Commission changes to Banking Code go live tomorrow
29 February 2020

Changes to the Banking Code of Practice as recommended by the Royal Commission will go live tomorrow.

““These changes to the Code are in addition to a number of actions already taken by banks as a direct result of the Royal Commission”, ABA CEO Anna Bligh.

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Ian Govey AM to chair Banking Code Compliance Committee
12 February 2020

“The BCCC plays a strategic function in monitoring the effectiveness of the new Banking Code of Practice and shaping good industry practice”

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South Australian customers protected by new rule book for banks
7 February 2020

In force since July 1 last year, the new ASIC-approved Banking Code of Practice contains a big step up in protections for customers.

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Guidelines, Principles & Protocols
2019 Banking Code of Practice
1 July 2019

The 2019 Banking Code of Practice commenced on 1 July 2019.

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The new rule book for banks goes live tomorrow
30 June 2019

Australia’s banks will comply with a strong new code of practice that significantly increases and enshrines customer protections and introduces tough new penalties for breaches from tomorrow. The ASIC-approved Banking Code of Practice represents the most significant increase to customer protections under a code in the industry’s history. From 1 July, under the new Banking… Read more »

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