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New banking code – the umpire’s decision isn’t final
Wednesday, December 20, 2017
The revised Banking Code of Practice has some positive initiatives for small business but there are unresolved issues with power imbalance and dispute resolution.
Read MoreACCC decision on proposed BP acquisition of Woolworths service stations welcomed
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the ACCC decision to oppose the proposed acquisition by BP Australia of the Woolworths network of retail service station sites.
Read MoreNational Payment Transparency Register established
Thursday, December 14, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has established a National Payment Transparency Register to promote best practice in business-to-business payments.
Read MoreFintech roundtable
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
A roundtable meeting was held on Wednesday 13 December 2017 between representatives of the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman, FinTech Australia and theBankDoctor.org.
Read MoreOmbudsman calls for lower ‘tap-and-go’ transaction fees
Monday, December 11, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has supported a parliamentary committee recommendation for banks to reduce “tap and go” transaction fees.
Read MoreNational farm debt mediation supported
Friday, December 8, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the recommendations of the Select Committee on Lending to Primary Production Customers.
Read MoreAccess to Justice inquiry
Monday, December 4, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has launched an inquiry into access to justice for small business.
Read MoreRoyal Commission welcomed
Thursday, November 30, 2017
The Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement of a Royal Commission into the banking sector.
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