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An independent review of the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice (the Code) is officially underway with the release of a consultation paper inviting customers, advocates, and industry stakeholders to … Read more
Australia’s banks and finance firms are joining forces with Australia’s leading financial safety by design expert, to prevent financial abuse, with the launch of the Financial Safety Alliance. The Financial … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has commenced a comprehensive, independent review of the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice (the Code) to ensure its standards remain robust and contemporary … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is pleased to announce Patrick Ashkettle as the new Industry Representative on the Customer Owned Banking Code Compliance Committee (COBCCC), with his term commencing … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is warning shoppers to be on the alert for scammers targeting bargain hunters this Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “This is a peak season … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has welcomed the Albanese Government’s move to strengthen coordination through the second edition of the Regulatory Initiatives Grid (RIG). The updated RIG, announced by … Read more
Customer-owned banks are getting behind 2025 Scams Awareness Week (SAW) and will be supporting customers and communities better safeguard themselves against scams with this year’s ‘Stop. Check. Protect.’ theme. “For … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has commended the Government for its intent to add more diversity to the panel of lenders in the expanded Home Guarantee Scheme (HGS). “Our … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has welcomed the Council of Financial Regulators’ (CFR) report on small and medium-sized banks as positive first step in a broader reform journey. “We … Read more
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