10 April 2020
ASBFEO statistical report: in 2020, the obstacles were enormous and the true toll of this year on small businesses, including the mental health toll, won’t be clear for some time.
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The ABA today acknowledges and thanks outgoing ASIC Chair Joe Longo for his strong leadership as Chair of ASIC for the past five years. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said Mr Longo had made a significant contribution to ensuring Australia has a fair financial system focused on the interests of both investors and consumers. “The ABA… Read more »
E&OETV InterviewSky News Business with Ross GreenwoodWednesday, 17 September 2025 Topics: Banning of card surcharging; Interchange fees Ross Greenwood (Host): Simon Birmingham recently was appointed Chief Executive of the Australian Banking Association and he joins me now. Simon, good to chat. You’ve been in this studio many, many times before of course, so just good… Read more »
Australian banks strongly support the RBA’s proposed ban on debit and credit card surcharges, while overwhelmingly calling for an alternative pathway forward on interchange fees. The ABA has made the following calls in a submission to the RBA’s current consultation on the Review of Merchant Card Payment Costs and Surcharging: ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said… Read more »