18 August 2026
Banks support small businesses in obvious ways, like providing business accounts, loans and payment services. But they also provide the essential infrastructure that keeps businesses running every day, from cyber security to fraud protection and digital banking. By investing billions in technology and security, banks help small businesses get paid, access finance, manage cash flow and grow with confidence.
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E&OETV InterviewInterview on News24 with Kieran Gilbert11 September 2026 Topics: Mortgage fraud; card surcharging ban; immigration Kieran Gilbert: Let’s turn our attention now to one of the biggest financial crime syndicates in Australian history. I want to talk about the implications for our banking system with the CEO of the Banking Association, Simon Birmingham. Simon,… Read more »
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The ABA has today announced that former ASIC Deputy Chair Peter Kell will undertake the five yearly independent review of the Banking Code of Practice, the rule book that sets standards of service for customers. The Code sets out consumer protections and safeguards that are in addition to the law for individuals, small business customers… Read more »