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Australian Banking Association The ABA provides analysis, advice and advocacy for the nation's banking industry and contributes to the development of related public policy.

The Australian Banking Association advocates for a strong, competitive and innovative banking industry that delivers excellent and equitable outcomes for customers.

What happens if there's no happily ever after and there's a joint account in the mix?ABA CEO Simon Birmingham spoke to C...
02/09/2026

What happens if there's no happily ever after and there's a joint account in the mix?

ABA CEO Simon Birmingham spoke to Catherine Fitzpatrick, host of the Before you say yes podcast, to unpack what the Banking Code of Practice requires when a joint account needs to change, what to ask for if you ever need to change or exit one and why a separate account in your own name protects your financial identity regardless of the relationship.

🎧 Watch the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntpkrz74dOg&list=PLMh4yhEYeiKyeh1ujF9CpC0_QPqkLfIsn&index=5

26/08/2026

Simple rules to stay safe from scammers. πŸ›‘

Dedicated teams across Australian banks are on the frontline of the fight against scams, answering thousands of calls to safeguard and support customers.

This Scams Awareness Week, keep these 3 rules in mind:
❌ Don't click. Avoid suspicious links.
❌ Don't share. Keep your personal details to yourself.
❌ Don't answer. Hang up on unexpected or sketchy calls.

Trust your instinct, if something feels off:
𝗦𝗧𝗒𝗣: Always take a moment before giving your money or personal information to anyone.
π—–π—›π—˜π—–π—ž: Make sure the person or organisation you're dealing with is real.
𝗣π—₯π—’π—§π—˜π—–π—§: If you think you've transferred money to a scammer, contact your bank.

πŸŽ₯ Watch the video below.

Is this really my bank calling? πŸ›‘ Scammers are getting more convincing every day, relying on panic and polish to trick y...
25/08/2026

Is this really my bank calling? πŸ›‘

Scammers are getting more convincing every day, relying on panic and polish to trick you. Remember these five things your bank will never ask you to do to keep yourself scam safe.

πŸ›‘οΈ Your bank will never:
1️⃣ Call and ask people to transfer funds to another account over the phone.
2️⃣ Contact you to ask for any account or personal details in an unsolicited text or email.
3️⃣ Ask for online banking passcodes or passwords over email, text or phone.
4️⃣ Ask for remote access to your devices.
5️⃣ Threaten you to take immediate action on an issue.

If you're pressured to move fast, stop. Hang up and contact your bank directly through their official channels.

It takes one convincing fake invoice on a busy afternoon to wipe out a small business's hard work.This Scams Awareness W...
24/08/2026

It takes one convincing fake invoice on a busy afternoon to wipe out a small business's hard work.

This Scams Awareness Week, banks are urging small and medium businesses to stay alert to the risk of scams, with four in five saying they were exposed to an attempted scam across the past year.

β€œScammers target small businesses because they know owners and staff are flat out managing competing priorities. They will use every trick in the book, from fake invoices to impersonation scams, to exploit a busy moment and steal your hard-earned cash." - ABA CEO Simon Birmingham

Swipe through for the scams to watch for this week πŸ‘‡

Your banking app can do a lot more than check your balance.These four are worth knowing about:πŸ”’ Lock your card. Misplace...
18/08/2026

Your banking app can do a lot more than check your balance.

These four are worth knowing about:

πŸ”’ Lock your card. Misplaced it rather than lost it? Freeze it in the app, then unlock it when it turns up in the car.
⬇️ Set your own limits. You can lower your daily transfer limit and your tap and go limit.
🚫 Switch off gambling payments. Many banks let you block gambling transactions on your card, and most add a waiting period before you can switch it back on.
βœ… Confirmation of Payee. When you pay someone new using a BSB and account number, your bank checks whether the account name matches who you think you are paying.

Every bank does this a bit differently, so go and check out the settings in your banking app.

Scammers don't run the Census but they'll happily pretend to this week.With millions of Australians completing the Censu...
10/08/2026

Scammers don't run the Census but they'll happily pretend to this week.

With millions of Australians completing the Census, criminals will be looking to get a pay day out of it.

Key tips for staying Census safe:
🚫 Never click a link in a text or email claiming to be from the ABS.
βœ… Double check you are on the official Census website before proceeding.
πŸ”’ Remember, the ABS will never ask for banking details such as login details or any kind of payment.
🌐 If you're unsure about any Census communications, visit the official ABS website to contact them directly.
🏦 If you think you've provided information to a scammer, contact your bank immediately.

Read the full media release here: https://www.ausbanking.org.au/banks-urge-aussies-to-stay-census-safe-as-scammers-look-to-cash-in/

07/08/2026

Ever feel like your bank is drowning you in red tape and repetitive box-ticking?πŸ“‘

Know Your Customer rules might feel like a hassle, but they’re actually a digital shield protecting your account.

Here’s what those quick identity checks actually do:
πŸ›‘οΈ create a no-go zone for cyber criminals
🚫 prevent money mules from misusing bank accounts
πŸ”“ protect your identity from being stolen and abused

It takes a few minutes, but it provides a lifetime of protection.

πŸŽ₯ Watch to see how KYC keeps your money safe.

07/08/2026

Ever feel like it’s a police interrogation just to withdraw your own cash? 🚨

If a bank teller asks a few extra questions when you’re pulling out cash, there’s a big reason behind it.

Under Australian law, banks are required to report cash transactions of $10,000 or more to AUSTRAC to help combat financial crime. βš–οΈ

On top of that, tellers are trained to spot red flags and rehearsed scam stories, acting as a vital safety net to stop scammers before your money disappears. πŸ›‘οΈ

Tellers aren't gatekeeping your cash, they’re fulfilling a legal duty of care to protect you and disrupt financial crime.

πŸŽ₯ Watch the video to learn more.

07/08/2026

Ever wondered where big bank profits actually go?

Beyond the headlines, bank earnings flow straight back into the Australian economy:
πŸ’‘ interest returns paid straight back to customers
πŸ’Ό wages & jobs supporting thousands of Aussie workers
πŸ“ˆ dividends returned to everyday Australians through super funds
πŸ› taxes funding essential schools, healthcare and infrastructure

Plus, billions reinvested into fighting financial crime, supporting local communities and building tech like Confirmation of Payee to keep your money safe. πŸ”’

πŸŽ₯ Watch to see how bank earnings are working for Australia.

05/08/2026

Rushed. Pressured. That's exactly how scammers want you to feel.

Scammers don't want you to think. They want you to act before you have time to question what's happening.

Here, ABA CEO Simon Birmingham explains what to watch for so you can spot it before it costs you.

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