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British Bankers' Association

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nonprofit financial organization a not-for-profit trading association for the financial services and banking industries. The Association was established in 1919 and has 260 members, including 57 associate members. It addresses a variety of industry issues, including the development and revision of the voluntary Banking Code, which aims to set standards of best practice.

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Definitions of ’British Bankers' Association’ and meaning of ’British Bankers' Association’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’British Bankers' Association’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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