ANZ’s Nuno Matos named new Australian Banking Association council chair Nuno Matos appointed: ANZ Group CEO becomes new chair of Australian Banking Association council. Replaces Andrew Irvine: National Australia Bank chief steps down after leading through policy and commercial challenges. Role of ABA: Represents major banks, shapes industry policy, consumer protections, and regulatory settings. Council’s function: Sets strategic priorities, guides banks on tech, competition, and customer behaviour shifts. Matos’ priorities: Support a competitive banking system for all Australians. Protect access to core banking services. Strengthen safeguards against scams. #ANZ# #NunoMatos# #australian# #Newzealand#