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Sydney, 20 September 2023: Roy Morgan’s Customer Owned Banking Association – Trust and Distrust Scores Report has shown customer owned banks collectively lead the table when it comes to consumer trust … Read more
In evidence before yesterday’s public hearing of the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics inquiry into promoting economic dynamism, competition and business formation, the Customer Owned Banking Association and … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) welcome the Australian Government’s revised Statements of Expectations for the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). COBA has advocated extensively for recognition of the mutual … Read more
Relative to their financial footprint, customer-owned banks provide support beyond their size to local communities and make a significant contribution to the national economy, according to new research commissioned by … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has urged the Australian Government to use its upcoming budget to prioritise a roadmap for financial services regulations that would help member-owned banks manage … Read more
Today, the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has launched a special anthology – Banking with Purpose: Stories from Australia’s customer-owned banking sector – detailing the community engagement and community value … Read more
As we mark the start of Scams Awareness Week, the Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) warns new investors are potentially not doing due diligence when it comes to investing decisions, … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) has introduced a new industry Code of Practice that comes into effect today, with changes increasing protections for customers experiencing vulnerability including elder abuse, … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association – Australia’s industry body for customer-owned banks – has today welcomed Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ announcement of new appointments to the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). … Read more
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