All posts tagged "ABA"
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53Australia & NZABA Commissions Review of Banking Code of Practice
The review seeks input on whether CDR laws provide adequate data protection and how effective the Code has been in supporting consumers during Covid-19.
July 13, 2021 -
67Australia & NZAustralia Commences New Debt Management Licensing Regime
Providers of debt management services including debt negotiation or credit repair services must obtain a credit licence to continue operating.
July 8, 2021 -
498Australia & NZ
Australia to Require Debt Management Firms to Be Licensed
Firms providing debt management services need to apply to ASIC for a credit licence and become a member of AFCA by 30 June 2021.
May 10, 2021 -
143Australia & 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 -
242Australia & 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 -
109Australia & 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 -
199Market 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 -
136Australia & NZ
Australia: 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 -
187Australia & 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 -
220Australia & 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
