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Banks’ solid half year results 9 May 2013: Sydney, 9 May, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) said banks have reported solid half year results as our stable and reliable banking sector continues to approve loans to support the financial and investment decisions which benefit households, businesses and the wider economy.

Help for consumers wanting better banking 7 May 2013: Sydney, 7 May, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) has published a new booklet to help consumers understand their rights when it comes to banking.

Banks protect customer privacy 29 April 2013: Sydney, 29 April, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) said banks are committed to protecting customer’s privacy and safeguarding your personal information whether you bank in a branch, on the phone, on your tablet or home computer.

Renminbi Trade and Investment Dialogue 15 April 2013: Renminbi Trade and Investment Dialogue

Renminbi Trade and Investment Dialogue 12 April 2013: Sydney, 12 April, 2013: A working group comprised of senior representatives from the banking and business sectors plus financial authorities in Australia will investigate the expansion of Renminbi (RMB) trade settlement and investment

Banking industry supporting Earth Hour 22 March 2013: Sydney, 22 March, 2013: The banking sector is again supporting Earth Hour this year by switching off lights in landmark offices on Saturday 23 March, 2013, at 8.30pm.

New ePayments Code starts today 20 March 2013: Sydney, 20 March, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) welcomes the new ePayments Code which starts today, giving customers more certainty when transacting electronically.

ABA rejects Greens call for retirement savings tax 8 March 2013: Sydney, 8 March, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) has rejected calls by the Greens for a super profits tax on banks as this would effectively amount to a tax on Australians’ retirement savings.

Banks offer support to customers affected by extreme weather 27 February 2013: Sydney, 27 February, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) is urging customers to contact their banks for emergency relief if they have been affected by the severe weather in Queensland and New South Wales.

Superannuation speculation worries bank customers 20 February 2013: Sydney, 20 February, 2013: The Australian Bankers’ Association (ABA) said today that banks were receiving numerous inquiries from bank customers worried about their retirement security because of potential increases in taxation on superannuation.

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