The Australian Banking Association (ABA), formerly the Australian Bankers' Association, is the trade association for the Australian banking industry. The ABA was founded in 1985 and is based in Sydney, New South Wales. The ABA represents twenty-two banks and associate members. It provides analysis, advice, and advocacy for the banking industry and contributes to the public policy development on banking and other financial services.
The ABA's stated goal is to advocate and promote policies for improvements and development of the banking industry through advocacy, research, policy expertise, and thought leadership.
In 2020, under CEO Anna Bligh, the ABA's public profile had risen due to the industry's response to Australia's "Black Summer" fires, and collective measures to help cushion the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Executives Chair The following were chairs of the Association: Order Officeholder Title Bank Term began Term end Time in office Notes Stuart Fowler Chair Westpac 1990 years Frank Conroy years Don Argus NAB 1994 years David Murray CBA 1994 years Don Mercer ANZ years Robert L. Joss Westpac years Frank Cicutto NAB years David Murray CBA John McFarlane ANZ David Morgan Westpac John Stewart NAB Ralph Norris CBA Mike Smith ANZ Gail Kelly Westpac Brian Hartzer Andrew Thorburn NAB Shayne Elliott ANZ Matt Comyn CBA Peter King Westpac Ross McEwan NAB Andrew Irvine present
Chief executive officers The following were chief executive officers of the association: Order Officeholder Title Term began Term end Time in office Notes Alan Cullen Chief Executive Officer 1985 10 years Mark Addis years Tony Aveling 2000 years Jeff Oughton Acting Chief Executive Officer David Bell Chief Executive Officer Steven Münchenberg Anna Bligh present
See also Banking in Australia Bank nationalisation in Australia Financial regulation in Australia Four pillars policy Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services Industry Too big to fail
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