8 April 2019
This report provides an analysis of present trends in small business lending and aims to provide a basis for further discussion about what the banking industry can do to make it easier for small businesses to access finance.
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With the AFL and NRL finals about to kick off and demand for tickets set to surge, the Australian Banking Association is warning footy fans to be on the lookout for scammers. The ABA is issuing this warning during Scams Awareness Week and as tickets for the AFL finals go on sale from today. … Read more »
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed today’s announcement from the Federal Government to bring forward the start of the Home Guarantee Scheme. Under the Guarantee, eligible first home buyers are able to purchase a home with a smaller deposit and avoid paying lenders’ mortgage insurance. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said it made sense to… Read more »
This Scams Awareness Week, banks are urging Australians to remain alert to emerging scam threats, from criminals using AI to replicate the voice of people you trust through to deepfake videos of celebrities endorsing investment opportunities. AI scams to be on the lookout for: ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said the ever-increasing use of AI… Read more »