CBA’s Mea Culpa

CBA’s new CEO Matt Comyn has written to staff as the the blow touch is applied by the inquiry.

This week the Royal Commission into Misconduct in Banking, Insurance and Superannuation commenced hearings in Melbourne.

From the outset, we said that we were absolutely determined to be cooperative and open with the Commission. Unfortunately, as we heard on Tuesday, our first submissions did not meet the Commission’s expectations. This was never our intention and we will resubmit our information as soon as possible and ensure we have fully met the requests of the Commission. We will work to make sure this doesn’t happen again.

There will be cases highlighted next week where customers have been treated unfairly by us. In many cases, our actions have had a significant impact on the financial and emotional wellbeing of our customers. This is unacceptable.

Where we have made mistakes we must and will take responsibility for them, we will make things right for our customers, and not repeat the same mistakes. We will exceed our regulatory and compliance obligations, and enhance the financial wellbeing of every single customer we serve.

Together, we will make our bank better, and one we can all continue to be proud of.”

Author: Martin North

Martin North is the Principal of Digital Finance Analytics

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