ANZ agrees to sell Life Insurance business to Zurich Insurance Group; 20-year strategic alliance with leading life insurer
2017-12-12 09:23
2017 Media Releases
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ANZ to buy-back $1.5bn shares as part of capital management plan
2017-12-18 13:05 -
ANZ today announced its customers could now use Garmin Pay to make purchases on the go after the bank signed a partnership with the global wearables brand.
2017-12-06 11:37 -
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. My name is David Gonski and I welcome you to ANZ’s 2017 Annual General Meeting.
2017-12-19 08:27 -
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ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence bounced 2.0% last week to 114.8, its highest level in seven weeks.
2017-11-14 19:30 -
Media Release
ANZ releases 2017 Annual Review, first bank to report using global climate recommendations
ANZ today released its 2017 Annual Review becoming the first bank to report using the recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on climate-related financial disclosures.
2017-11-06 08:10 -
We want our customers to value us and the community to trust us. For this to happen we know that things need to change at ANZ.
2017-11-06 08:06 -
ANZ today announced it has extended its partnership with the Australian Centre for Business Growth for three more years to deliver the ANZ Business Growth Program.
2017-11-14 11:13 -
People living with disability are at particular risk of exploitation and financial abuse, and financial education may be a key to addressing the issue, a new ANZ study released today has found.
2017-11-24 10:33 -
Dear Treasurer, We are writing to you as the leaders of Australia’s major banks.
2017-11-30 15:31 -
Media Release
ANZ acquires local startup REALas to help bolster digital offering in Australias property market
ANZ today announced it had acquired Australian property start-up REALas to help home buyers access better information about the Australian property market.
2017-10-03 09:06 -
ANZ today announced it had partnered with leading global wearables brand, Fitbit, to offer customers the ability to make payments on the run through Fitbit Ionic, the ultimate health and fitness watch.
2017-10-02 08:59 -
Media Release
Transcript bluenotes interview with ANZ Wealth Group Executive Alexis George and Andrew Cornell
The following is a transcript of a video interview with ANZ Wealth Group Executive Alexis George discussing an update on the sale of ANZ’s Wealth business which was released today.
2017-10-17 08:36 -
Media Release
ANZ agrees to sell pensions and investments and aligned dealer group businesses to IOOF
Continues to review options for Life Insurance business
2017-10-17 08:27 -
ANZ today announced the rollout of its specially designed accessibility features to all retail and commercial Visa debit cards to make everyday banking easier for customers with a disability.
2017-10-25 12:18 -
ANZ will today be the first Australian bank to roll out Voice ID technology on mobile banking enabling customers to complete higher value transactions conveniently and securely.
2017-09-04 15:26 -
ANZ today announced it would remove fees for all non-ANZ customers using its fleet of automatic teller machines anywhere in Australia.
2017-09-24 17:53 -
Media Release
ANZ upgrades Chinatown branch in Sydney CBD to serve local and international customers
ANZ today officially reopened its largest Australian branch in Sydney’s Chinatown after upgrading it to serve local and international customers from account openings to business lending.
2017-09-27 17:36 -
ANZ today announced it is looking to partner with an innovative technology provider to bring additional insights and experience to complement its deep knowledge in financial services.
2017-08-14 15:03 -
ANZ’s unaudited Statutory Profit for the Third Quarter to 30 June 2017 was $1.67 billion.
2017-08-15 14:56 -
Media Release
Transcript: Third Quarter 2017 Trading Update - bluenotes interview with ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott
The following is a transcript of a video interview with ANZ Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott discussing ANZ’s third quarter 2017 trading update today.
2017-08-15 14:34 -
ANZ and Westpac have teamed with IBM and shopping centre operator Scentre Group and have now successfully digitised the bank guarantee process used for commercial property leasing.
2017-07-10 14:39 -
ANZ today announced that its Chief Risk Officer, Nigel Williams, will retire at the end of March 2018 after a distinguished 33-year career in banking.
2017-12-04 14:31 -
ANZ today announced it has entered into an agreement with its joint venture partner Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank) regarding the sale of ANZ’s 40% stake in the Philippines based Metrobank Card Corporation (MCC).
2017-10-18 12:10 -
After posting a 1.9% fall last week, consumer confidence rose 0.9% to 118.1 in the week ending 29 January.
2017-01-31 19:30 -
After a solid start to the New Year, consumer confidence slipped 1.9% to 117.0 in the week ending 22 January.
2017-01-24 19:30 -
After jumping to a 15-week high last week, consumer confidence was little changed in the week ending 15 January, edging down 0.7% to 119.3.
2017-01-17 19:30 -
Consumer confidence jumped a sharp 5.9% in the week ending 8 January, more than reversing the decline in the last survey conducted in mid-December (post the surprisingly weak GDP reading).
2017-01-10 19:30 -
Job advertisements fell 1.9% m/m in December following a 1.6% rise in the previous month.
2017-01-09 21:00 -
Consumer confidence jumped sharply (up 4.7%) this week following a disappointing performance the previous week (down 2.3%).
2017-02-28 19:30 -
Consumer confidence edged down by 0.9% to 116.4 in the week ending 12 February – its second straight fall.
2017-02-14 19:30 -
Consumer confidence fell slightly by 0.5% to 117.5 in the week ending 5 February, partially unwinding last week’s 0.9% rise.
2017-02-07 19:30 -
Job advertisements jumped 4.0% m/m in January more than reversing the 2.2% fall in the previous month.
2017-02-06 20:54 -
After three straight weeks of falls, consumer confidence rose 1.6% in the week ending 26 March.
2017-03-28 19:30 -
Consumer confidence fell for the third straight week (down 1.0%), bringing the index to its lowest value since April 2016.
2017-03-21 19:30 -
Consumer confidence edged down 0.7% in the week ending 12 March, after falling a sharp 4.4% the previous week, and is now back just above its long run average.
2017-03-14 19:30 -
Consumer confidence fell in the week ending 5 March, down 4.4% and almost entirely reversing the previous week’s gain.
2017-03-07 19:30 -
ANZ Job advertisements fell 0.7% m/m in February in seasonally adjusted terms after recording a solid 3.9% rise in January.
2017-03-06 20:46 -
Consumer confidence extended its losses for a second week, with the headline index falling 1.24% to 111.2 - below its long run average.
2017-04-26 18:30 -
The headline consumer confidence fell 1.9% last week partly reversing the previous week’s gain.
2017-04-19 18:30 -
Headline consumer confidence jumped by 3.3% last week, more than reversing the previous week’s fall.
2017-04-11 18:30 -
Headline consumer confidence jumped by 3.3% last week, more than reversing the previous week’s fall.
2017-04-04 18:30 -
ANZ Job advertisements rose 0.3% m/m in March in seasonally adjusted terms, partially reversing the 0.8% fall in the previous month.
2017-04-03 19:35 -
Consumer confidence increased for the second straight week – up 1.5% to 112.2, bringing the index back to levels before the Commonwealth Budget.
2017-05-30 18:30 -
Consumer confidence ticked up a modest 1.0% in the week ending 21 May.
2017-05-23 18:30 -
The latest headline consumer confidence index dropped sharply, falling 2.6% last week.
2017-05-16 18:30 -
Consumer confidence ticked up a modest 0.9% in the week ending 7 May.
2017-05-09 18:30 -
After two consecutive weeks of declines, consumer confidence was virtually unchanged in the week ending 29th April, up to 111.3 from 111.2 the previous week– just below its long- run average.
2017-05-02 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence edged 0.5% lower last week, down for the second week in a row.
2017-06-27 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence eased slightly (-0.4%) to 112.4 last week.
2017-06-20 18:30 -
After three straight increases, ANZ Consumer Confidence remained unchanged at 112.9 last week following the release of the disappointing Q1 GDP result.
2017-06-14 18:30 -
Consumer confidence increased for the third straight week – up 0.6% to 112.9, bringing the weekly index back to its long term average.
2017-06-06 18:30 -
ANZ Job Advertisements ticked up a modest 0.4% m/m in May in seasonally adjusted terms, following a solid 1.5% rise the previous month.
2017-06-05 17:53 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence bounced 2.3% last week, following a 0.4% fall the previous week.
2017-07-25 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence edged down 0.4% last week, following a 1.3% fall the previous week.
2017-07-18 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence slipped 1.3% last week, following a 2.4% rise the previous week.
2017-07-11 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence bounced 2.4% last week, bringing the index to its highest point since early April and above the long-run average.
2017-07-04 18:30 -
ANZ Job Advertisements rose a solid 2.7% m/m in June in seasonally adjusted terms, following a modest 0.4% rise the previous month.
2017-07-03 17:41 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence rose 3.9% last week, after three straight weekly falls.
2017-08-29 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence fell 2.2% last week, bringing the index down to 109.2 from a high of 118.4 only three weeks earlier.
2017-08-22 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence fell again this week, the headline index dropping by 1.8% from last week to 111.7 and below the long term average of 112.9.
2017-08-15 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence fell a sharp 4.0% last week, partially unwinding the gains over the previous two weeks.
2017-08-08 18:30 -
ANZ Job Advertisements continue to trend up, rising 1.5% m/m in July in seasonally adjusted terms.
2017-08-07 17:32 -
ANZ Job Advertisements rose 1.4% m/m in April in seasonally adjusted terms, following a more modest 0.8% rise the previous month.
2017-05-08 19:28 -
I am writing to you in this unusual manner because of action being taken by the South Australian Government that will make your state a more risky place to do business.
2017-07-03 14:42 -
ANZ this week opened a new cashless branch in Brisbane’s CBD, its first for the city, as customers continue to choose online and digital banking options instead of cash.
2017-07-21 14:35 -
Media Release
ANZ comments on APRA Information Paper Establishing Unquestionably Strong Capital Ratios
ANZ advises it is comfortable with its Common Equity Tier-1 (CET1) capital position following the release of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Information Paper ‘Strengthening banking system resilience – establishing unquestionably strong capital ratios’.
2017-07-19 14:33 -
ANZ today announced its customers in Australia can now use Samsung Pay to easily make secure purchases wherever contactless payments are accepted.
2017-07-18 14:29 -
ANZ today announced that it is considering making an on-market buy-back offer for Convertible Preference Shares (CPS3) issued in September 2011.
2017-07-27 14:26 -
ANZ today announced the appointment of Rufus Pinto as CEO Laos, reporting to Dennis Hussey, CEO Vietnam and Head of Greater Mekong Region.
2017-08-01 15:07 -
ANZ today commented on a report in the Australian Financial Review which included details from a statement of claim made by the Australian financial intelligence agency AUSTRAC against Commonwealth Bank of Australia
2017-08-09 15:00 -
ANZ today announced that it intends to offer a new Additional Tier 1 capital security, ANZ Capital Notes 5, to raise up to A$1 billion.
2017-08-16 14:45 -
ANZ today announced additional changes to its small business lending contracts as part of its ongoing commitment to make them simpler for customers.
2017-08-23 14:28 -
ANZ today announced the appointment of Tony Warren as Group General Manager Communications and Public Affairs, reporting to Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott.
2017-08-25 14:26 -
Media Release
Shayne Elliott Opening Statement House of Representatives Economics Standing Committee
I want to briefly address four topics: our view of the economy; our response to these economic conditions; the significant improvements we are making for customers and the community; and our commitment to anti-money laundering laws.
2017-10-11 08:48 -
Media Release
ANZ and ASIC agree in-principle settlement over bank trading and the Bank Bill Swap Rate
ANZ today announced it has reached a confidential in-principle agreement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) to settle court action relating to the Australian interbank BBSW market.
2017-10-23 08:21 -
ANZ today announced a Statutory Profit after tax for the Full Year ended 30 September 2017 of $6.41 billion up 12%.
2017-10-26 12:06 -
Media Release
John Judge to retire from ANZ Bank New Zealand Board with Sir John Key to become Chair
ANZ today announced the Chair of ANZ New Zealand John Judge will be retiring from its Board of Directors in January 2018.
2017-10-18 12:03 -
ANZ today announced the appointment of Alisdair Creanor as CEO Cambodia reporting to Dennis Hussey, CEO Vietnam and Head of Greater Mekong region.
2017-10-19 11:52 -
ANZ today announced it had appointed Opher Yom-Tov as its first Chief Design Officer reporting to Group Executive Digital Banking, Maile Carnegie.
2017-09-06 12:18 -
ANZ today commented on a report in Fairfax Media regarding alleged money laundering in Australia.
2017-09-15 12:11 -
ANZ today noted increased media speculation relating to the possible divestment of its life insurance, superannuation, investments and advice businesses in Australia.
2017-09-18 12:06 -
Media Release
ANZ increases allocation of ANZ Capital Notes 5 to $930 million; Broker Firm New Money Offer will not proceed
ANZ today announced that it will allocate approximately $930 million ANZ Capital Notes 5 under the ANZ Securityholder Offer and Broker Firm Reinvestment Offer which both closed on 13 September 2017.
2017-09-15 11:53 -
ANZ today opened a new digital branch in Wodonga to provide convenient and secure banking services for customers in North East Victoria.
2017-09-06 18:20 -
ANZ today announced that under a revised arrangement Baoshan Iron & Steel Co., Ltd. (Bao) will join China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited (COSCO) to acquire ANZ’s 20% stake in Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank (SRCB).
2017-09-18 18:01 -
ANZ today announced it had reached an agreement with its Australian employees who voted almost unanimously in favour of extending the current collective employment agreement for another year.
2017-09-21 17:42 -
ANZ Job Advertisements rose 2.0% m/m in August, the sixth straight rise.
2017-09-04 17:20 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence edged up 0.5% last week, following a 3.9% rise the previous week.
2017-09-05 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence fell a sharp 3.8% last week – largely offsetting the gains over the previous two weeks.
2017-09-12 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence bounced 4.6% in the week ending 17 September, more than offsetting the loss over the previous week.
2017-09-19 18:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence eased a touch (-0.6%) in the week ending 24 September.
2017-09-26 18:30 -
ANZ today welcomed the decision of the South Australian Government it would not be proceeding with its planned bank tax.
2017-11-15 10:59 -
ANZ today announced the launch of Android Pay for eftpos cardholders, which means all its Australian customers can now easily make secure payments on their smartphone.
2017-11-14 17:18 -
ANZ today announced the appointment of Patrick Vizzone to a new Hong Kong-based role as Head of Food, Beverage and Agribusiness (FBA), International, reflecting the bank’s focus on building its FBA business in Asia.
2017-11-09 12:26 -
ANZ today announced the Federal Court of Australia has approved its settlement with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) in relation to attempted unconscionable conduct and also compliance controls in the Australian interbank BBSW market.
2017-11-10 12:34 -
ANZ today announced it has appointed Ron Spector as Managing Director, New Business, Emerging Technology and Ventures, reporting to Group Executive Digital Banking Maile Carnegie.
2017-11-08 15:52 -
Media Release
Transcript bluenotes interview with ANZ Chief Executive Shayne Elliott and Andrew Cornell
The following is a transcript of a video interview with ANZ Chief Executive Officer Shayne Elliott following the sale of ANZ’s life insurance business to Zurich Financial Services Australia.
2017-12-12 13:56 -
ANZ today announced that it has signed a statement of commitment to the FX Global Code of Conduct, set to come into effect in May 2018. The code is a single set of global principles which define good practice for the wholesale FX market.
2017-12-11 14:08 -
Media Release
ANZ and Brotherhood of St Laurence announce new ANZ Tony Nicholson Research Fellowship
ANZ today announced it had partnered with the Brotherhood of St Laurence on a new research fellowship to support talented young people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
2017-12-11 14:17 -
ANZ today announced the appointment of Chris Raciti as CEO Korea reporting to Grant Knuckey, CEO Japan.
2017-11-01 15:13 -
After six straight monthly increases, ANZ Job Advertisements were flat (0.0% m/m) in September.
2017-10-03 17:04 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence slipped 0.6% in the week ending 1 October.
2017-10-03 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence recovered some of the previous week’s losses, rising 0.4% to 113.8 in the week ending 8 October.
2017-10-09 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence failed to sustain the gain showed last week, dropping 1.2% to 112.4.
2017-10-16 19:30 -
The ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence bounced back from last week’s decline, rising 0.8% on a weekly basis to 113.3.
2017-10-24 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence showed little change (0.1%) last week, after a 0.8% rise in the previous week.
2017-10-31 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence slipped 0.7% last week to 112.6, a touch under its long term average of 112.9.
2017-11-07 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence rose 1.4% last week to 116.4, its highest level in 16 weeks.
2017-11-21 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence eased 1.2% last week to 115. Confidence remains above its long term average of 112.9.
2017-11-28 19:30 -
ANZ Job Advertisements rose 1.4% m/m in October, more than reversing the 0.7% decline previously.
2017-11-06 18:20 -
ANZ today released its 2017 Corporate Sustainability Review disclosing how it is managing its material environmental, social and governance risks and opportunities.
2017-12-12 09:04 -
Media Release
ANZ, CEFC launch $150 million program to help businesses cut energy costs through innovation
ANZ today announced it had joined with the Clean Energy Finance Corporation to establish a $150 million program to help Australian businesses cut energy costs and reduce carbon emissions through innovation.
2017-12-14 09:01 -
ANZ today announced it was reducing international money transfer fees from Australia to foreign countries, effective immediately.
2017-12-15 08:57 -
ANZ Bank today announced the appointment of Grant Knuckey as CEO USA, reporting to Farhan Faruqui, Group Executive International.
2017-12-18 08:53 -
ANZ Bank New Zealand has been informed that New Zealand’s Overseas Investment Office has declined HNA Group’s application to acquire UDC Finance.
2017-12-21 08:50 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence bounced 0.7% last week to 115.8, partially reversing the 1.2% fall in the previous week.
2017-12-05 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence slipped 0.6% last week to 115.1, effectively unwinding the 0.7% gain in the previous week, but remaining above its long run average.
2017-12-12 19:30 -
ANZ-Roy Morgan Australian Consumer Confidence ended the year at 116.5 with a 1.2% bounce last week.
2017-12-19 19:30 -
In seasonally adjusted terms, ANZ Job Advertisements rose 1.5% in November following a 1.5% increase in the prior month.
2017-12-04 18:04