Bank inquiry bad for business: Bligh

Original article by Michael Roddan
The Australian – Page: 4 : 21-Nov-17

Australian Bankers’ Association CEO Anna Bligh says a royal commission into the banking sector could hurt the reputation of Australian banks overseas. Her comments come as the prospect of a royal commission or a commission of inquiry into the banking sector grows increasing likely. A spokesperson for the National Australia Bank said it did not think either type of commission was needed, contending that the banking sector is both well regulated and well governed.

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