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The Customer Owned Banking Association warns Australians to be on the alert for scammers targeting people impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and those looking to help through donations. “In the … Read more
A new report from the National Anti-Scam Centre (NASC) shows scam losses declined in Australia for a second consecutive year, with a 25.9% decrease from 2023. “Australia is setting a … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association warns Australians to be on the alert for scammers targeting people impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred and those looking to help through donations. “In the … Read more
As Queensland and Northern NSW communities are bracing for the impact of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, customer-owned banks are ready to provide support. “We understand this is an incredibly stressful time, … Read more
Customer-owned banks welcome the passage of the Scams Prevention Framework Bill 2025, providing better protection for Australians against scams. “Scams have devastated too many Australian lives. The Scams Prevention Framework … Read more
Customer-owned banks welcome the Federal Government’s Fighting Scams campaign, which raises awareness about scams and provides Australians with a practical checklist to safeguard themselves: ‘Stop. Check. Protect’. “Scammers are becoming … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) welcomes the Regulatory Initiatives Grid pilot but emphasises the need for regulator coordination to ensure it delivers on its promise of easing the regulatory … Read more
The Customer Owned Banking Association (COBA) welcomes the release of the Council of Financial Regulators’ (CFR) issues paper, which is part of the Treasurer’s review into challenges faced by small … Read more
Customer-owned banks are giving back to their communities at a rate nearly nine times higher than the major banks, according to the Customer Owned Banking 2024 Impact Report released today. … Read more
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