The small business sector in Australia
17 June 2016
This infographic provides a snapshot of how much banks lend to small businesses.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on the BCBS CD Pillar 3 disclosure requirements etc.
10 June 2016
The ABA provided the BCBS with comments on the Consultative Document: Pillar 3 disclosure requirements - consolidated and enhanced framework. The ABA is supportive of the proposed enhancements and the consolidation of all existing and prospective BCBS disclosure requirements into the Pillar 3 framework.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on the GST treatment of digital currency
6 June 2016
The ABA lodged a submission with Treasury on the GST treatment of digital currency. The submission addresses three key aspects of the discussion paper: 1) The desired policy outcome, 2) Identifying and characterising digital currencies, and 3) The alternative approaches to the GST treatment of digital currencies.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on the BCBS CD: Standardised Measurement Approach for operational risk
3 June 2016
The ABA responded to the BCBS CD: Standardised Measurement Approach for operational risk and in responding to the specific questions raised, also provided the Committee with additional feedback for consideration.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission to AUSTRAC Industry Contribution 2016-17: Stakeholder Consultation Paper
3 June 2016
The ABA provided comments to AUSTRAC on the Industry Contribution for 2016-17 and suggested they be read in conjunction with the submissions provided on 23 July 2014, 24 October 2014, 17 December 2014, and 26 August 2015.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on APRA’s DP: Basel III liquidity – the net stable funding ratio and the liquid assets requirement for foreign ADIS
31 May 2016
The ABA welcomes APRA's efforts to tailor the BCBS liquidity framework rules for the Australian financial system.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on margining and risk mitigation for non-centrally cleared derivatives
20 May 2016
The ABA provided APRA with its comments on the Discussion Paper: Margining and risk mitigation for non-centrally cleared derivatives. While generally supporting the comprehensive submissions by the Australian Financial Markets Association and International Swaps and Derivatives Association, the ABA and members have some specific comments on CPS 226 which are of particular importance to members.
Download PDFRomance scams
19 May 2016
Have you met someone online and are providing money to them? Find out about the alarming incidence of romance scams and prevent it happening to you.
Download PDFCredit card use in Australia
1 April 2016
In this infographic find out how much Australians spent on credit cards in 2015 and the average outstanding balance.
Download PDFThe Australian Bankers’ Association submission on APS 110 and APG 110
23 March 2016
The ABA provided APRA with comments on "Amendments to Prudential Standard APS 110 Capital Adequacy and draft Prudential Practice Guide APG 110 - Capital Buffers.
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