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The Australian Bankers’ Association has welcomed the introduction of legislation today to establish the new Australian Financial Complaints Authority.
Statement from Anna Bligh, Chief Executive, Australian Bankers’ Association
Representatives from the mortgage industry are making strong progress developing the industry’s response to ASIC’s report on mortgage broker remuneration.
The Australian Bankers’ Association has today called for a fresh look at tax reform as part of a comprehensive review of how public sector services are funded.
The Australian Bankers’ Association has today released new research that measures and tracks community trust and confidence in banks.
Australia’s major banks have resolved to mount a challenge to the SA bank tax if it is legislated, the Australian Bankers’ Association announced today.
Closing address by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Bankers’ Association, at the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association conference in Melbourne.
Keynote address by Anna Bligh, Chief Executive of the Australian Bankers’ Association, at the Mumbrella Finance Marketing Summit in Sydney.
A poll of more than 2000 South Australians in key state seats shows deep opposition to the Weatherill Government’s proposed tax on banks and significant community concern about its impact on jobs.
The vast majority of South Australian small business owners oppose the State Government’s proposed tax on banks believing it will damage competitiveness, consumer confidence and the State’s economy, according to a new Galaxy* survey.
Ahead of the release of the new Code of Banking Practice, the banking industry has today announced changes to the way consumer credit insurance (CCI) is sold.
The Australian Bankers’ Association Chief Executive Anna Bligh today called on Western Australian Premier Mark McGowan not to introduce a tax on banks in September’s state budget.
The Australian Bankers’ Association has today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of an independent inquiry into implementing an open banking regime in Australia.
South Australians in key marginal seats remain opposed to the idea of the Government’s bank tax, with support for the tax weakening, a new Galaxy poll shows.
Representatives from the mortgage industry have agreed the framework to develop an industry response to ASIC’s report on mortgage broker remuneration.
The Australian Bankers’ Association has welcomed the latest progress report from former auditor-general Mr Ian McPhee AO PSM which found the industry’s reform program is starting to gain traction and deliver tangible benefits to customers.
A new Galaxy poll of key South Australian marginal seats shows South Australians believe the proposed bank tax will hurt the state and want the tax blocked in the Parliament.
The Australian Bankers’ Association welcomes the decision by the South Australian Liberal Party to oppose the proposed State Bank Tax in the South Australian Parliament.
The appointment of a Customer Advocate is an important initiative and opportunity to make it easier for customers when things go wrong and reach fairer customer outcomes. These Guiding Principles were updated in July 2021
South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill’s claims that banks don’t pay their fair share of tax, including the goods and services tax, is wrong, the Australian Bankers’ Association said today.