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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
RBA Small Business Roundtable opens conversation
18 April 2018

The challenges and opportunities facing small and medium businesses in Australia today were the focus of discussions at a Roundtable hosted by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

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Final McPhee report shows reform well underway
17 April 2018

Today’s release of the final report of independent governance expert, Mr Ian McPhee AO PSM, shows that Australia’s banks have made significant progress on the Better Banking Reform Program, including finalising many of its measures.

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Speech
Thomson Reuters Australian Regulatory Summit
11 April 2018

Speech by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Banking Association, to the Thomson Reuters Australian Regulatory Summit.

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Speech
AFR Banking and Wealth Summit
4 April 2018

Speech by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Banking Association, to the Australian Financial Review’s 2018 Banking and Wealth Summit.

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Media Releases
Open Data, great news for consumers if done right
26 March 2018

Australia’s banking industry is committed to the success of open data and believes that if done properly it can empower customers to achieve better deals and make more informed choices.

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Media Releases
New Banking Code of Practice will be compulsory, binding and enforceable
26 March 2018

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.

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New education standards good news for customers
21 March 2018

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.

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Thousands helped by banks’ inclusion programs
21 March 2018

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.

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Media Releases
ACCC report shows massive home loan discounts
15 March 2018

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.

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Speech
Financial Counsellors’ Association of Queensland Conference
15 March 2018

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.

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Media Releases
Comprehensive credit reporting must be fair for all
7 March 2018

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.

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Media Releases
Support from banks for concerned banana growers
2 March 2018

Banana growers in north Queensland affected by Panama disease are encouraged to contact their bank to access a range of hardship measures on offer.

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Speech
Responsible Lending and Borrowing Summit
21 February 2018

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.

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Speech
5th National Elder Abuse Conference
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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Media Releases
Action needed on elder financial abuse reform by Christmas
20 February 2018

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.

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AFCA common sense reform which will deliver for customers
14 February 2018

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.

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