Former Prime Minister the Hon Julia Gillard AC and globally recognised leadership expert Holly Ransom will headline the World Credit Union Conference 2026 (WCUC) as Australian keynote speakers. The conference … Read more
Financial abuse is a form of domestic violence where money is used to control, track or trap someone, and it occurs in nearly all cases of domestic violence. Financial abuse … Read more
The year 1966 was a watershed moment for the credit union movement in Australia. According to data from the Australian Mutuals Archives, 63 credit unions were formed in that single … Read more
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 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
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