Sydney, 18 December 2025: 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 … Read more
The World Credit Union Conference (WCUC) is coming to Sydney next July for the first time in its history. This major international event will be co-hosted by the World Council … Read more
Sydney, 20 November 2025: 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), … Read more
Credit unions, mutual banks, building societies – there are several different terms used to describe Australia’s customer-owned banking sector, which caters to more than 5 million Australians today. Here, we … Read more
Customer-owned banks are a force for good in their communities, and many go beyond traditional banking services to champion community well-being. By supporting mental health organisations and community programs, many … Read more
NAIDOC Week is a significant time each year to celebrate and recognise the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. In 2025, NAIDOC Week marks a … Read more
Customer-owned banks have once again been named Australia’s most trusted banking sector, according to the latest Roy Morgan Bank Trust and Distrust Scores Report, while distrust worsened with the broader … Read more
Credit unions are more than just financial institutions; they are a unique, member-owned organisations built on the principle of people helping people. Unlike traditional banks, which prioritise investor profits, credit … Read more
Building societies are financial institutions with a unique, customer-owned structure. Unlike traditional banks driven by investor profits, building societies prioritise their members and the communities they serve. This mutual model, … Read more
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