15 February 2021
2020 was a wild ride. Australia has faced down a global pandemic, come in and out of recession, and endured a lasting impact on unemployment and the budget bottom line. The nation’s banks have played a pivotal role, standing with their customers during this difficult time and deferring almost a million loans.
So what does 2021 hold?
Join us virtually as Anna Bligh, Matt Comyn, Marnie Baker and Dr Andrew Charlton address our Sydney luncheon guests in a lively discussion on Australia’s path from pandemic to prosperity.
Panel
Matt Comyn, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Marnie Baker, Managing Director, Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
Dr Andrew Charlton, Managing Director, Accenture Strategy
Moderated by The Hon. Anna Bligh AC, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Banking Association
Latest news
Banks welcome Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ release today of draft regulations to lift the cap on covered bond issuance, a practical step that would help small and mid-tier banks access cheaper, more stable funding. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said these changes, including streamlined reporting for smaller banks, are a welcome part of the Government’s broader productivity… Read more »
Banks have welcomed Shadow Treasurer Tim Wilson’s call today for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to give more weight to economic growth in their decision making. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said regulation that supports growth is key to lifting productivity across the economy. “Banks want to… Read more »
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