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Bligh appointed ABA chief executive

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 17 FEB 2017
Former Queensland premier Anna Bligh will replace Steven Munchenberg as chief executive of the Australian Bankers Association, a role which will require her to weather the storm of a possible Royal Commission into the major banks. In a statement Bligh ...

Former Suncorp executive joins ME Bank

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 6 FEB 2017
... Perpetual. He has also previously chaired the Perpetual Superannuation Board and served as a council member of the Australian Bankers' Association. ME Bank, which is owned by a collective of industry super funds, is delighted with Nesbitt's appointment. ...

Banks flag adviser transparency in customer program

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 30 JAN 2017
Led by the Australian Bankers' Association, Australia's largest banks are launching new initiatives aimed at improving customer satisfaction. The Better Banking program consists of three key steps. These are a renewed commitment to support customers ...

Product conflicts in retail banking: ABA report

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 19 JAN 2017
A report commissioned by the Australian Bankers' Association highlights potential conflicts in product sales commissions and product-based payments used for retail banking staff, echoing the concerns that led to the Future of Financial Advice reforms. ...

FSC speaks out against elder financial abuse

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 3 JAN 2017
... financial abuse." The FSC also acknowledged the Australian Guardianship and Administrative Council and the Australian Bankers Association for their work in developing the first set of banking industry guidance on the issue. A submission responding to ...

Bank inquiry recommends breaking big four oligopoly

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... advice. AFSL-holders would also be required to contact each of an advisers' clients in cases of misconduct. The Australian Bankers' Association responded to the recommendations made in the report, with chief executive Steven MA1/4nchenberg saying that ...

Narev points to GFC for bank dissatisfaction

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 OCT 2016
... the top of the bank's agenda; progressing via both internal review and a set of initiatives developed by the Australian Bankers Association, targeting remuneration practices, product design, and the ability of individual customers and whistleblowers ...

Poll provides fresh defence against Royal Commission

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
The Australian Bankers Association (ABA) has launched its latest defence against Labor's proposed Royal Commission, releasing new poll data that shows a fall in support for an inquiry. The poll, conducted by Galaxy between October 6-9, shows two thirds ...

Banks commit to new adviser hiring standards

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 20 SEP 2016
... institution for poor conduct, only to turn up working and continuing their poor practices at another," said Australian Bankers' Association executive director - retail policy Diane Tate. "To help avoid this, the banking industry has developed a protocol ...

CBA EGM becomes customer advocate chief

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2016
... bank does business. The appointment also forms part of CBA's commitment to industry initiatives driven by the Australian Bankers' Association. The customer advocate function will report to group executive marketing and strategy, Vittoria Shortt, and ...