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New Branch Closure Support Protocol – banking industry to better support customers of closing branches 
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day a reminder to stay vigilant to warning signs of financial abuse   
ABA welcomes future proofing of Australia’s payments system as Treasurer announces biggest overhaul in 35 years 
Mobile wallet transactions skyrocket to $93 billion, as 98.9% of bank interactions take place digitally 
Statement regarding today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)
Australian banks join new Fraud Reporting Exchange digital platform to help halt payments to scammers 
Almost 40% leave wallets at home as mobile phone and smartwatch payments soar  
Cross-industry initiative to provide one-off $7.75 million boost for financial counselling services  
ABA welcomes Federal Budget investment in combatting scams and supporting sustainable finance
WESTPAC CAVES IN TO PRESSURE FROM UNION AND CANCELS BRANCH CLOSURES
World Password Day a reminder to stay vigilant against online criminals 
Statement regarding today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA)  
Australian Banking Association welcomes online gambling credit card ban
Albanese Government will ban credit cards for online wagering
Banking industry launches new campaign to help customers beat the scammers 
Online gambling companies and major sporting codes to appear before parliamentary committee
Review of Australia’s Autonomous Sanctions Framework
Statement from Australian Banking Association (ABA) regarding the agreement reached on the safeguard mechanism reforms: 
Accessible and inclusive banking: Consultation set to begin for accessibility standards review
Statement from the Australian Banking Association (ABA) regarding Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) issue
IWD important reminder to keep up momentum on equity issues
Statement regarding today’s decision by the Reserve Bank of Australia  
Personal Insolvency Roundtable first step to bankruptcy reform
Banks on standby to support flood impacted communities as clean-up continues
Be alert for romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Bank support to flood impacted Kimberley region
AUSTRAC releases Australia’s first national proliferation financing risk assessment
ABA welcomes decisive action on climate change
AUSTRAC issues guidance to ensure greater access to financial services
Banks support stronger customer protections in Banking Code
Consistent approach to farm debt mediation
ABA welcomes APRA’s Climate Information Paper
Updates from Albanese Government, ABS, and more
Number of SMEs growing, despite economic challenges, ABA report
Westpac acting on women’s safety
Bank support for Agribusiness grows to $104.7b
Updates from SA Government, ABA, NSW Government and more
Millions of Australians take-up PayID to prevent scams
Scams Awareness: Helping agricultural businesses keep safe from scams
ABA – AFMA Commence discussions on potential collaboration
ABA welcomes solid Budget in challenging times
ABA responds to Independent Banking Code Compliance Committee Report
Updates from ACCI, RAC, ABA and more
Banks support construction transition to new economy
Updates from ARA, Tasmanian, Queensland and Victorian Governments, ICA and more
Australian banks ready to help floods impacted communities
ABA welcomes plan to stop violence against women
Flood affected customers encouraged to contact their bank 14 October