Loans impacted by COVID-19: APRA regulatory support
6 August 2021
The ABA considers that the part and full repayment moratoriums, offered as part of the ABA 2021 national support package, aligns with the regulatory approach provided for in draft Attachment E to assist banks in supporting customers through this period.
Download PDFThe bankruptcy system and the impacts of coronavirus
21 February 2021
The current economic circumstances have not changed the views that we expressed in response to the proposal to shorten the default period for bankruptcy that was contained in the Bankruptcy Amendment (Enterprise Incentives) Bill 2017.
Download PDFAPRA consultation on treatment of loans impacted by COVID-19
21 August 2020
The ABA seeks clarification, but welcomes APRA’s approach by requiring a credit assessment to be ‘appropriate'. The ABA welcomes greater data transparency by regulators, but has a list of recommendations for ARS 923.3.
Download PDFABA Response to Senate inquiry into Australian Government’s response to COVID-19
2 June 2020
The response incorporates initiatives on loan deferrals and lending, banking accessibility, and electronic conveyancing and electronic mortgages. These measures were designed to support consumers and businesses through this difficult time and intended to mitigate the impacts of COVID-19 on bank customers.
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