A truth so unbelievable it reads like fiction

A fantastic book that is well read by the author. Facts and stories that are so unbelievable you could never imagine them happening. A great insight into what appears to have been a illusion in fairness and must read for the development of financial discernment.

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Gripping Read

I could not stop listening. I listened twice through and rarely do that with any book. Brilliantly written and spoken by Adele Ferguson the author.

I can recommend this to anyone who believes in the saying that ‘evil only prevails when good people do nothing’. The book is filled with hero’s and villains and is an example of the media fighting for good rather than quick headlines that tell stories. It’s also an example of how greed and corruption can fester and grow unchecked in powers that control our community. Sadly it is also an example of how Banks have not always lived by the ethos that when a customer chooses a financial institution to entrust their hard earned money with, it is a privilege to be earned and protected, not a right to deceive or connive for profit.

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It's impossible not to be moved ... a must read!

Oh wow.. no.. this can't be true.. there's more oh wow. It was impossible not to be moved by the absolutely abhorrent treatment by the banks ... I listened on to Banking Bad. At times I had tears streaming down my face as I drove and endured the horrors of those deprived of life savings or insurance claims..suffering as the banks showed a complete disregard and the regulator looked on. You couldn't write a better movie script, but movie goers would say the story line was too incredulous to believe. These institutions placed themselves so far above us all and they continue to fail us. I felt like a fool recalling discussions with my US colleagues where I blindly upheld the honour our our Australian banking institutions. My mind raised to my super, my bank accounts, why money just reappeared in my ANZ account. It's fair to say my faith in the banking system is shattered. Will it ever change. Extremely well researched and written. A must read or listen.

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So revealing

Exceptional investigative journalism. loved it but was confronted by the facts that came out. a must read for anyone using the financial sector.

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Brilliant journalism by Adele Ferguson

This is a great summary of the history and failures of the banking sector in Australia over the past four decades culminating in a Royal Commission which the author was instrumental in achieving. Well worth a listen for leaders in the banking sector, for those interested in what integrity really means, and for those in the broader community with responsibility for delivering essential community services.

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Brilliant listening experience

If you’ve ever dealt with the frustrations of a bank this is a must listen. Thank you for exposing the truth!

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Absolutely Outstanding!

I am in awe! Evil does flourish when good people do nothing. Thank you Adele.

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A must listen to for every Australian

A must read/listen too!
Contains factual circumstances and referencing of a corrupt industry, so focused on keeping your money they are willing to lie, cheat and steal to keep it!
Excellently written, and narrated well too.

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Awesome... but horrible

You will want to picket the banks and government after hearing this. How we did not get this done years ago and jail the bankers and politicians is beyond me. At least a light has been shone on these bastards.

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Amazing book

This book is extremely well written. It gives so much information in a succinct & easy to understand story. I’m glad Adele read this herself, I don’t believe anyone else would have been able to add the feeling or emotion she did, without being dramatic.
I was brought to tears a number of times listening to how the banks had cheated, lied & ripped the common person off with complete disregard of everything except profits.

I highly recommend this book to everyone. I would love to see this book compulsory reading for secondary students.

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