Bank heads unanimous in apologies as hearing finishes

A composite image of signage of Australia's 'big four' banks ANZ, Westpac, the Commonwealth Bank (CBA) and the National Australia Bank (NAB) signage in Sydney, Friday, Oct. 23, 2015. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett) NO ARCHIVING

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All four of Australia's big banks have appeared before a federal three-day inquiry into the banking system, plagued for years by financial scandals and accusations of misconduct. The heads of all four banks have issued apologies but have rejected any claims there are widespread cultural problems within the banking institutions. The Federal Government has promised significant cultural change as a result of the first annual parliamentary inquiry into the banking system



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