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 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
Now in its 38th year, KPMG’s latest review of the mutual banking sector in 2025 considers how innovation rooted in purpose can contribute to the long-term advancement of the sector. … 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
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
A new global report from the World Council of Credit Unions (WOCCU) offers new insights on the customer-owned sector, which now caters to more than 412 million people around the … Read more
Since 1948, International Credit Union Day has been celebrated on the third Thursday of October, commemorating the spirit of the global credit union movement. This year’s theme is “Cooperation for … 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
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