All posts tagged "ABA"
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43Australia & NZABA Updates Guidelines on Preventing Elder Abuse
The ABA is calling on governments across Australia to establish consistent power of attorney laws across the country and a national POA register.
April 7, 2021 -
129Australia & NZAustralia Announces Expansion of SME Loan Guarantee Scheme
The government will guarantee up to 80 percent of the loans under the scheme, while also increasing the loan limit and allowing larger businesses to also benefit.
March 12, 2021 -
87Australia & NZ
ABA Outlines Plans for Next Phase of Pandemic Support
No customer is going to wake up the day after 31 March and find that there is some legal action being taken by their bank on their loan, said ABA CEO Anna Bligh.
February 22, 2021 -
111Market InfrastructureTrade Bodies Set Out Framework for US Transition to Low-Carbon
The framework sets out ten principles to inform the policymaking process and catalyse the transition to a more sustainable and inclusive low-carbon economy.
February 19, 2021 -
103Australia & NZAustralia: Licencing Regime for Debt Management Firms Wins Support
The ABA suggests that ASIC be charged with supervising fee structures of debt management firms to further protect consumers, among other recommendations.
February 17, 2021 -
140Australia & NZAustralia Passes Mandatory Comprehensive Credit Reporting Bill
Banks will have to report expanded information about the credit history of their customers to credit agencies, paving the way for more competition in the lending market.
February 8, 2021 -
192Australia & NZASIC Approves Variations to Banking Code of Practice
The changes extend the Covid-19 Special Note for six months to September 2021, and amend definitions to bring more small businesses into scope.
January 11, 2021 -
400Australia & NZASIC Drafts Reference Checking Protocol for Advisers, Mortgage Brokers
The Royal Commission recommended that reference checks be required for individuals seeking to be employed or authorised as a financial adviser or mortgage broker.
November 19, 2020 -
539Australia & NZ
Australia Introduces New Package of Royal Commission Reforms
The package includes reforms to strengthen consumer protections, including by making industry codes enforceable and enhancing FIs' breach reporting requirements.
November 16, 2020 -
504Australia & NZ
Almost Half of Deferred Loans Resume Repayments: ABA
The ABA says 45% of deferred mortgages and 41% of small and medium business loans that had been deferred are back to making regular loan repayments.
October 15, 2020
