20 February 2018
Speech by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Banking Association, to the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference in Sydney.
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With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, the ABA is warning Aussies to guard their hearts—and their bank accounts—as scammers ramp-up the use of artificial intelligence and deepfakes to steal money. According to ScamWatch, last year Australians reported over 3,200 romance scams with losses amounting to almost $24 million. Romance scam red flags: ABA CEO Anna… Read more »
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) is urging customers in North Queensland affected by the floods to get in touch with their bank if they are in need of financial relief. ABA CEO Anna Bligh said banks are on standby to assist households and businesses who have been impacted by these severe floods. “My message to… Read more »
Download radio grabs of Anna Bligh here. The ABA is urging the Parliament to swiftly pass legislation that will ensure Australia’s payments regulatory framework remains fit-for-purpose as digital payments continue to skyrocket. According to the RBA, each month Australians are now making over 500 million payments with mobile wallets worth over $20 billion. This legislation… Read more »