June 2018 Newsletter

Banks are warning shoppers to keep their guard up as they grab a bargain during the Black Friday sales period, after Australians reported losing more than $22 million to buying and selling scams across the past year. Common shopping scams to watch out for: ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said scammers would be out in force… Read more »

This op-ed was originally published in the Australian Financial Review More rates pain denotes an even greater focus on the fight against inflation. Rightly so. As the Reserve Bank pulls harder on the monetary policy lever to reduce aggregate demand, a proper focus also falls on the role of all governments to do likewise through… Read more »

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 »