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Gold Coast Chamber of Commerce – Q&A: How the Banking Industry is Helping

21 April 2020

Anna Bligh

Join keynote speaker, Anna Bligh, CEO of the Australian Banking Association, for a discussion on all things business and banking.

Ms Bligh will be available for 40 minutes to answer any questions about “How Banks Can Help During this COVID-19 Crisis”. 

Join us on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00am to 11:40am for this Zoom Webinar.

Click here to register

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Launch of Confirmation of Payee
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ABA CEO Anna Bligh: Well, here we are on the front line of the fight against scams. This is one of Australia’s largest banks, and the team of people here talking with customers, trying to protect customers and fight against scammers. Today, here we are launching a new piece of technology called Confirmation of Payee…. Read more »

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​Australian banks launch new defence in battle against scammers
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Australian banks have today unveiled their latest scam fighting technology, with the launch of Confirmation of Payee – a new name-matching service designed to help protect customers from being tricked into sending money to criminals. Banks have invested $100 million in this new technology which is a key initiative of the sector’s Scam-Safe Accord –… Read more »

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SIMON BIRMINGHAM APPOINTED AS ABA CEO
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Former Federal Finance Minister and Senate Leader, The Hon. Simon Birmingham, will join the Australian Banking Association as Chief Executive Officer. ABA Chair and National Australia Bank CEO Andrew Irvine today announced Mr Birmingham’s appointment, replacing retiring CEO, The Hon. Anna Bligh AC. “We are delighted to have Simon lead our industry and help ensure… Read more »

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