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Banking Code of Practice (March 1 2021 version)

1 March 2021

This is the version of the Banking Code of Practice that took effect on 1 March 2021, a variation of the 1 March 2020 Release. It has now been superseded.

This version of the code has been replaced by the October 5 2021 Version.

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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 »

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Our productivity challenge will take more than Treasury
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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 »

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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 »

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