24 November 2021
These ABA Sanctions Guidelines are intended for Australian Banking Association (ABA) member banks.
The guidelines are not legally binding. They aim to set out good industry practice for ABA members and their staff in relation to sanctions requirements.
These guidelines were updated December 2021.
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With the AFL and NRL finals about to kick off and demand for tickets set to surge, the Australian Banking Association is warning footy fans to be on the lookout for scammers. The ABA is issuing this warning during Scams Awareness Week and as tickets for the AFL finals go on sale from today. … Read more »
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has welcomed today’s announcement from the Federal Government to bring forward the start of the Home Guarantee Scheme. Under the Guarantee, eligible first home buyers are able to purchase a home with a smaller deposit and avoid paying lenders’ mortgage insurance. ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said it made sense to… Read more »
This Scams Awareness Week, banks are urging Australians to remain alert to emerging scam threats, from criminals using AI to replicate the voice of people you trust through to deepfake videos of celebrities endorsing investment opportunities. AI scams to be on the lookout for: ABA CEO Simon Birmingham said the ever-increasing use of AI… Read more »