1 July 2021
These guiding principles are designed to assist banks when designing, appointing and reviewing the role of Customer Advocate. Customer Advocates should be a voice for customers within their bank. They should endeavour to make things easier for bank customers by helping to facilitate fair outcomes and minimising the likelihood of future problems.
ABA Customer Advocates – Guiding Principles Updated in July 2021
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Good afternoon and thank you to the Trans-Tasman Business Circle for the invitation to speak today. I want to welcome you all here today for this event and the critically important subject I will be talking about, the emerging contribution gap between Australia’s domestically domiciled company and the rise of big tech. It is a timely moment to take stock. In… Read more »
Australia’s banks contributed a record $16 billion in taxes and other levies in the 2025 financial year, enough to fund over 370 million bulk-billed GP appointments, according to a new report released today by the Australian Banking Association. The Contribution Gap: Tax and regulatory imbalances in the digital age, highlights the critical role banks play… Read more »
The ABA welcomes the release today of Treasury’s exposure draft legislation to regulate Australia’s cash-in-transit sector. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said this regulatory framework was an essential piece in the puzzle of ensuring cash remains available to Australians who still use it. “This is a welcome step and will be an important safety net in… Read more »