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AASB publishes co-op and mutual FAQs webinar slides and recording
The Australian Accounting Standards Boards (AASB) has published the recording and slide pack from a webinar on Co-operative and Mutual Enterprise financial reporting.
Minister for Mutuals backs legislative reform
Yesterday, Treasury Laws Amendment (Mutual Reforms) Bill 2019 had its first and second readings in the upper house. Federally registered co-ops and mutuals are a step closer to the passage of this Bill through Parliament with bipartisan support.
Landmark Legislation for Mutuals Raises the Bar on Competition for Ethical Business Models
The BCCM welcomes the Government’s publication of landmark legislation that will unshackle co-operatives and mutuals, including customer owned banks, to compete with listed companies in their industries, providing greater competition and choice for customers.
$3.5 billion opportunity for Teachers Mutual in responsible investment
Teachers Mutual Bank Limited will create billions of dollars of responsible investment as it becomes one of the first Australian banks to certify its retail deposits, mortgages, and wholesale funding.
Michael Shuman tour
BCCM is proud to be supporting local economic development expert Micahel Schuman’s upcoming Australian tour.
1000 Women Summit – organised by Not In My Workplace
New organisation, Not In My Workplace (NIMWP), is hosting the 1000 Women Summit
Assistant Treasurer Announces Consultation on Mutual ADI tax changes
Stuart Robert MP has announced more progress on the competition reforms of the Government’s Hammond Review.
Customer Owned Banking Association appoints Phil Khoury to review Code of Practice
The Customer Owned Banking Association has appointed former Australian Securities and Investments Commission official Phil Khoury to conduct the review of the Customer Owned Banking Code of Practice (the Code).
2018 Impact 25 nominees announced!
Voting closes on Thursday, 31 January at 5pm, so please vote and encourage your colleagues to also vote for these great Australian co-operators.
VALE Dr Gary Lewis – Co-operatives Historian
Australian co-operative historian Dr Gary Lewis has died.
Experienced hand to take the reins at Queensland Country Credit Union
A smooth succession will take place at the helm of Queensland Country Credit Union in March when Aaron Newman, the current Chief Executive Officer of subsidiary business Queensland Country Health Fund, replaces Aileen Cull in the financial services group’s top job.
Community based club succeeds in A-League bid
The BCCM is delighted with the A-League’s announcement that a new club from in Sydney’s South-West will be joining the A-League in the 2020/21 season.