https://www.ausbanking.org.au/statement-regarding-accc-and-the-banking-code-of-practice/
Published on 27 September 2019
The new Banking Code of Practice, came into operation on 1 July 2019. On the 22nd May, the ABA applied for authorisation from the ACCC to further amend the Code by adopting the recommendations from the Royal Commission. These recommendations relate to default fees on farm properties during natural disasters, prevention of informal overdrafts... Read more »
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-stand-ready-to-help-those-affected-by-nsw-and-qld-bushfires/
Published on 20 September 2019
Australians affected by the bushfires in NSW and QLD are encouraged to contact their bank to access a wide range of assistance available. CEO of the Australian Banking Association (ABA) Anna Bligh said that banks stand ready to assist customers affected by bushfires, offering a range of services including deferred loan repayments, waiving fees and... Read more »
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banking-code/
The Banking Code is a set of enforceable standards that customers, small businesses, and their guarantors can expect from Australian banks.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banking-code-shakeup-after-royal-commission-final-report/
Published on 27 February 2019
Farmers, small business owners, customers living in remote areas or with limited English and Australians with basic bank accounts will receive new protections under a revamped Banking Code of Practice in response to the Final Report of the Royal Commission.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-stand-ready-to-help-cattle-farmers-affected-by-floods/
Published on 8 February 2019
Queensland cattle farmers affected by flooding are being urged to contact their banks, who have special teams ready to help and provide a wide range of assistance.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/assistance-for-communities-affected-by-floods-and-bushfires/
Published on 5 February 2019
Customers affected by the recent floods in Queensland or bushfires in Tasmania are able to access assistance from their bank, which can include deferred loans payments, waiving fees and charges and assisting with debt consolidation.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/agribusiness/
Lending to agricultural businesses is at a record high of $91.5 billion, a growth of $6.9 billion in the year to Aug 21.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/taskforce-will-coordinate-help-for-drought-affected-communities/
Published on 10 October 2018
Today’s announcement of the new Drought Finance Taskforce, bringing together banks, government departments, elected representatives and peak bodies is an important vehicle to share information and identify ways banks can better assist Australia’s farmers and their local communities doing it tough.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/hardship-customers-protected-in-new-credit-regime/
Published on 29 June 2018
Australia’s four major banks have reached an agreement to protect vulnerable customers from being unfairly treated in the new mandatory Comprehensive Credit Regime.
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https://www.ausbanking.org.au/comprehensive-credit-reporting-must-be-fair-for-all/
Published on 7 March 2018
The upcoming Comprehensive Credit Reporting (CCR) reforms must be fair for all and ensure Australians who have experienced past financial difficulties are not discriminated against.
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