8 February 2022
The ABA provides input to the Banking Code Compliance Committee (BCCC) consultation on its 2022-23 compliance priorities. In addition to its response on the six consultation questions, the ABA acknowledges the critical role the BCCC plays in both monitoring and enforcing banking sector compliance with the Banking Code of Practice and identifying best practice for banks to help achieve compliance in the best interests of customers. The ABA also acknowledges the BCCC submission to the Banking Code Triennial Review and looks forward to working closely as the ABA leads the development of an updated Code.
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The ABA supports in principle the inclusion of compliance powers in the Electronic Conveyancing National Law (ECNL). However, the ABA considers it critical that the Australian Registrars National Electronic Conveyancing Council (ARNECC) is constituted with the appropriate understanding of the technical and operational details of interoperability, including financial settlement, to enforce its proposed new powers… Read more »
The ABA acknowledges the intent of the RIC in supporting agribusinesses during periods of difficulty, such as natural disaster and drought. While the ABA acknowledges these additional loan categories may be valuable to eligible farmers, we note the RIC was first set up for the purpose of supporting drought affected farmers who may not have… Read more »
The ABA continues to support establishment of the Housing Australia Future Fund as a mechanism to provide a sustainable funding source to support and increase the development of social and affordable housing during a critical period of lower than required housing supply. The ABA acknowledges that other industry factors such as planning, and the cost… Read more »