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The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has opened applications for a new Industry Representative on the Customer Owned Banking Code Compliance Committee (COBCCC); the independent body overseeing compliance with the … Read more
Australia’s customer-owned banking sector is putting prevention in focus this Scams Awareness Week (24 to 28 August 2026), reinforcing its ongoing commitment to protecting Australians from increasingly sophisticated crime. “Our … Read more
A new report has revealed that Australia’s customer-owned banks are delivering excellent home loan rates and high-quality service for their customers, all while generating positive outcomes for the wider communities … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) is urging Australians to be vigilant following an increase in scam attempts due to recent data breaches. When a data breach happens, hackers steal … Read more
The independent review of the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice (the Code) has reached its conclusion, with independent reviewer Eva Scheerlinck of Scheerlinck Consulting delivering her Final Report to … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) and Bridges Financial Services (Bridges) have awarded Claire Mahady, Employee Experience Partner at Newcastle Greater Mutual Group, the 2026 COBA Emerging Leader Award. Presented … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has formally supported the passage of the Cash Distribution Framework Bill 2026 during a hearing before the Economics Legislation Committee inquiry. Appearing on behalf … Read more
Customer-owned banks have welcomed the new Statements of Expectations for APRA and ASIC, which place renewed emphasis on proportionate, risk-based regulation while preserving strong consumer protections, supporting economic growth and … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has acknowledged the release of draft industry codes for the Scams Prevention Framework (SPF), and will work constructively with government and industry to ensure … Read more
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