Hardship Assistance Triples as Deferrals Continue to Rise

Hardship Assistance Triples as Deferrals Continue to Rise

More than 57,000 customers have received hardship assistance during recent lockdowns across Australia, including more than 30,000 loan payment deferrals on home and business loans. New statistics released by the Australian Banking Association today show hardship assistance, which includes deferring credit card payments and waiving fees and charges, has almost tripled over the last month, up to 57,000 from 20,000 last month.   Home loan deferrals […]

New Code provides welcome clarity for retail landlords, tenants and banks

New Code provides welcome clarity for retail landlords, tenants and banks

The new Code of Conduct for small and medium enterprises leasing principles during the COVID-19 crisis brings very welcome clarity to all parties involved. Australian Banking Association CEO Anna Bligh said the Code would give important guidance for all parties on managing a difficult issue for retail landlords, tenants and banks throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. […]