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News 17 Feb 2020

NAB, Bendigo flag $1bn raisings

Bendigo and Adelaide Bank has launched a $300 million capital raising and slashed its interim dividend as rising costs weigh heavily on its first-half result, while NAB says it will raise about $750 million to refinance debt, as it seeks to meet toughened capital requirements.

Financial Services 04 Sep 2019

ASIC takes BoQ and Bendigo to court

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is launching legal action against the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and Bank of Queensland amid allegations of unfair small business lending terms.

Financial Services 06 Dec 2018

Cashies to bring in new CEO

Cash Converters International has appointed Bank of Queensland's Sydney-based group executive, Brendan White, as its new chief executive, starting in March next year.

Mining 24 Jan 2018

FMG makes Bloomberg gender equality index

Fortescue Metals Group has been included in a worldwide gender equality index created by data services giant Bloomberg.

Financial Services 12 Oct 2017

BoQ makes $378m profit

Bank of Queensland has lifted its full-year cash profit 5 per cent to $378 million, delivering shareholders a surprise special dividend on stronger second-half lending growth.

Retail 30 May 2017

Cash Converters leadership shake-up

Payday lender Cash Converters is overhauling its management as it works to improve lending practices and arrest a sharp slide in its share price.

Regulation 18 Dec 2015

Asic bans former Westpac manager

The corporate watchdog has banned a former Northbridge-based bank manager from providing financial services for stealing up to $515,000 during his tenure.

Financial Services 05 Jan 2015

Sutton to head Bank of Queensland

Former Bankwest managing director Jon Sutton has been appointed Bank of Queensland's new chief executive, following the departure of Stuart Grimshaw in September last year.

Appointments 29 Sep 2014

Grimshaw on CCV board

Cash Converters has appointed former Bank of Queensland CEO Stuart Grimshaw to its board as a director.

Appointments 24 Feb 2014

New BOQ role for De Klerk

The Bank of Queensland has appointed Louis de Klerk as Western Australian senior manager of corporate banking, business banking and property finance.

01 Oct 2013

New business woman of the year

A director of corrective services who helped implement a GPS tracking system for sex offenders has been named the Telstra Western Australia Business Woman of the Year.

Financial Services 29 Jul 2013

BOQ tops business banking survey

The rating of Australian banks by their business customers has declined sharply over the past five years, with one of the few exceptions being Bank of Queensland.

07 Nov 2012

WA key battleground for BOQ turnaround

THE Bank of Queensland will use Western Australia as a testing ground for a return to the use of mortgage brokers and a new branch model in an attempt to firm up its bottom line.

Financial Services 07 Dec 2011

Police & Nurses beats banks to rate cut

WA's largest locally owned banking institution Police & Nurses Credit Society has announced that it will follow the Reserve Bank, cutting the full interest rate on its variable home loan produc

Appointments 27 Jul 2010

Howarth steps down from Bank of Qld

Tony Howarth has resigned as Deputy Chairman of the Bank of Queensland's Board of Directors.

Government 23 Jul 2008

Banking franchises find the right fit

The Bank of Queensland's aggressive push into Western Australia has highlighted a growing trend of franchising within the finance industry.

Financial Services 16 Apr 2008

Finance market in good shape despite takeovers

Last week's takeover of United Credit Union continues a long run of Western Australian financial institutions falling prey to interstate and overseas predators; but surprisingly, this trend has done little to dampen competition.

Financial Services 30 Nov 2007

Home shareholders accept BoQ takeover, Greg Wall departs

The Home Building Society Ltd brand could disappear as early as September next year after shareholders today voted in favour of its $600 million takeover offer from the Bank of Queensland Ltd.

Financial Services 20 Nov 2007

BOQ's Home bid still good, despite Mackay rejection: board

The directors of Home Building Society Ltd have moved to reassure shareholders that its proposed merger with Bank of Queensland would not be affected by BOQ's failure to complete a separate merger with Mackay Permanent Building Society Ltd.

07 Sep 2007

Howarth to join BOQ board after Home takeover

Home Building Society chairman Tony Howarth has been invited to join the Bank of Queensland board, subject to BoQ's recommended $592 million takeover of Home proceeding.

31 Aug 2007

Queensland bank bids $592m for Home

The board of Home Building Society Ltd has recommended its shareholders accept a takeover proposal from Bank of Queensland Ltd that values the Perth-based financial services player at $592 million.

24 Jul 2007

BOQ to open in Midland

Bank of Queensland's Western Australian branches will expand to five next month, with former BankWest employee Gui Pierre opening an owner-managed branch in Midland.

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