
8 April 2019
This report provides an analysis of present trends in small business lending and aims to provide a basis for further discussion about what the banking industry can do to make it easier for small businesses to access finance.
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Karl Langdon (Host): Anna Bligh is the Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Banking Association. Australians with Student Help debts to the tune of $43 billion, $3 million Aussies have outstanding help loans, Milsy. Steve Mills (Host): So, when you apply for a loan, you have to put it down as a liability, and the… Read more »
Stephanie Nitschke (Host): Now, locals are being urged to guard our hearts and our bank accounts in the lead up to Valentine’s Day. Scammers will be ramping up and preying on romantics and vulnerable people. Last year, Australians reported over 3000 romance scams, that’s $24 million. So, it does pay to be extra vigilant at… Read more »
The ABA welcomes the Federal Government’s move to have ASIC and APRA further clarify lending rules in relation to the treatment of HELP debts. ABA CEO Anna Bligh said this was a constructive step and the potential to unlock more credit for prospective homebuyers could assist them in realising the dream of home ownership. “Our… Read more »