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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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Banks to continue Royal Commission reform
12 November 2020

“Banks have already been acting on the findings of Commissioner Hayne and remain fully engaged for this next phase” ABA CEO Anna Bligh

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COVID-19 refinancing breaks records: Anna Bligh on ABC News Breakfast
2 November 2020

“we’ve seen a record high number of Australians switch their loans, either to another bank or gone to their own bank and got a better deal.”

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ABC Sydney Radio – Interview with Anna Bligh
30 October 2020

Anna answered questions about the impact of COVID-19 on banks’ profits, how banks have responded to help customers during the pandemic and what’s happening next to customers who’ve deferred their mortgages.

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Flow of credit to small business remains strong
20 October 2020

Since February 1, Australian banks have approved over $41b for SMEs and sole traders. That’s an average of $5 billion per month.

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Today interview with ABA CEO Anna Bligh: “banks are very encouraged”
15 October 2020

Interview: Almost 45% of Australians who deferred their mortgages in June have begun repaying their loans.

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Repayments have resumed on almost half of deferred loans
14 October 2020

Almost half of deferred loans are now being repaid again as Australians recover from the pandemic

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Budget 2020 charts the road to recovery
6 October 2020

This year’s federal budget will help Australia recover from the economic impact of COVID‑19 and create jobs as the nation recovers. The Australian Banking Association has welcomed the strong focus on support for small and medium businesses and direct assistance to families. “Australian banks stand ready to continue their role helping millions of Australians through… Read more »

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Government digital plan good for consumers
29 September 2020

“These changes will make banking faster and easier” said ABA CEO Anna Bligh

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Changes to Australian Credit Laws
25 September 2020

“Banks look forward to working with the Government to ensure the legislation works for both customers and the broader economy”.

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6-month loan assessments begin as Australians resume loan repayments
7 September 2020

Australia’s banks supported their customers as the country entered the COVID-19 pandemic and they continue to support them on the way out.    As the initial wave of 6-month loan payment deferrals come to an end, banks have begun to contact customers for their 6-month assessment and to discuss the next stage of support and assistance. … Read more »

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FAQs: what you need to know about COVID-19 bank relief
20 August 2020

Helping businesses to remain viable and keeping people in their homes is good for everyone.

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Increased small business lending boosts Australia’s economic recovery
24 July 2020

“These figures show there are some green shoots emerging in our economy and that’s a positive sign.” – ABA CEO Anna Bligh

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SME Loan Guarantee expanded: a welcome extension
20 July 2020

“This will be welcome news for SMEs and opens up the scheme to those businesses who are looking to invest or need some extra support.”

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Banks enter phase two on COVID-19 deferred loans
8 July 2020

This new phase of support turns a cliff into manageable steps for Australians to get back on track.

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Temporary changes to Code due to COVID-19
25 June 2020

Temporary changes to the Banking Code of Practice reflect that the COVID-19 pandemic may temporarily affect the provision of banking services.

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Banks welcome creative economy restart
25 June 2020

Businesses in the creative industry who are looking to take advantage of the government-backed concessional loans should get in touch with their bank.

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COVID-19 Australian Banking Statistics
19 June 2020

Banking activity during the coronavirus pandemic. Between 14 May and 19 June the ABA published data on total deferrals member banks made to customers. These figures represented the sum total of deferrals made at the time of each data publication, and does not account for deferrals which had been reversed at the customer request. ABA’s… Read more »

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Electronic transactions and mortgages should be here to stay
18 June 2020

The temporary introduction of COVID-19 related measures such as electronic mortgages, witnessing a document over video call and signing documents electronically should be made permanent to save time, money and hassle for Australian customers.   A coalition of associations including the Australian Banking Association, the Business Council of Australia, the Australian Institute of Company Directors,… Read more »

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Banks defer repayment of 429,000 mortgages due to COVID-19
16 May 2020

Banks have deferred the repayments of one in fourteen mortgages totalling more than $150 billion to assist Australians through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Banks deferred 100,000 extra loans this week: total more than 643,000
8 May 2020

Australia’s banks deferred an extra 100,000 loans, this week, including approximately 50,000 home loans, to help customers through the COVID-19 Pandemic. Total number of loans deferred is now at least 643,000.

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