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The new banking code looks impressive, but what will it achieve?

Written by Gerhard Hambusch, Senior Lecturer, University of Technology Sydney

The Banking Association says "in and of itself" the code it won't restore trust.Shutterstock

On July 1, the banking industry got yet another code of conduct – its fifth since 1993 – and although it is voluntary, all of the retail banks have signed up.

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The new banking code looks impressive, but what will it achieve?

Building a Crisis-Proof Network for Australia

Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done

Walk while you work: are the extra steps on an under desk treadmill worth the cost?

Why central bankers look to the ‘stars’ when setting interest rates

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Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

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That estimate of 6.6 million Australians on JobKeeper, it tells us how it can be improved

Does fighting inflation always lead to recession? What 60 years of NZ data can tell us

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US landmark settlement protects SMEs, highlighting flaws in the RBA's proposed blanket card surcharging ban for Australia

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