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Customer Advocate Guiding Principles

1 July 2021

These guiding principles are designed to assist banks when designing, appointing and reviewing the role of Customer Advocate.

Updated: July 2021.

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Former ASIC Commissioner Sean Hughes appointed Chair ofthe Banking Code Compliance Committee
16 January 2026

In conjunction with the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), the ABA is pleased to announce the appointment of former ASIC Commissioner Mr Sean Hughes as the next Chair of the Banking Code Compliance Committee (BCCC).   Mr Hughes served as a Commissioner at ASIC from 2018 to 2023 and brings deep expertise in financial services… Read more »

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Op-Ed: Your super is footing the bill for someone else’s gamble
15 January 2026

The CSLR was intended to give basic protection to mum and dad-type investors. It should not be a collectively funded vehicle for removing investment risk from society.

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Banks offer support to customers impacted by the Victorian bushfires
12 January 2026

Australian banks are rolling out disaster support to customers affected by the current bushfires in Victoria. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said banks were continuing to monitor the evolving situation across Victoria and are on standby to assist impacted customers. “This is an extremely challenging time for many Victorian communities, households and businesses,” Mr Birmingham said.   “There are now special arrangements in place for those who may need additional financial assistance from their bank in the coming days, weeks and months.  “Banks have highly… Read more »

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