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== Advertising ==
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*in [[2005]] an [[advertisement]] included two famous [[robots]]: [[Lost in Space]] [[robot]], and a [[Dalek]] from [[Doctor Who]]
In [[2005]] an [[advertisement]] included two famous [[robots]]: [[Lost in Space]] [[robot]], and a [[Dalek]] from [[Doctor Who]]
In [[2006]] the [[company]] started a [[TV]] [[campaign]] with a [[series]] of medium-sell ads featuring their new [[mascot]] - the Falcon, a [[bird]] trained to stop [[credit card]] thieves illustrating the [[company]]'s measures in prevention of [[phishing]]. This [[campaign]] according to the [[review]] by [[Sydney]]'s [[A Current Affair]] [[program]] was mentioned as one of the most popular new ads of the [[year]].
In [[2006]] the [[company]] started a [[TV]] [[campaign]] with a [[series]] of medium-sell ads featuring their new [[mascot]] - the Falcon, a [[bird]] trained to stop [[credit card]] thieves illustrating the [[company]]'s measures in prevention of [[phishing]]. This [[campaign]] according to the [[review]] by [[Sydney]]'s [[A Current Affair]] [[program]] was mentioned as one of the most popular new ads of the [[year]].


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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
Company typePublic (ASX: ANZ)
IndustryBanking and Finance
Founded1835
HeadquartersAustralia Melbourne, Australia
Key people
Mike Smith, CEO
Charles Goode, Chairman
ProductsTransaction Accounts
Insurance
Stock brokerage
Investment bank
Asset-based lending
Consumer finance
Trade
International Payments
Foreign Exchange
Credit Cards
Revenue$10 billion AUD
$3.7 billion AUD
Number of employees
32,256 full time equivalent [1]
Websitewww.anz.com

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited; ASX: ANZ, NZX: ANZ, NYSE: ANZ), commonly called ANZ, is the third largest bank in Australia, after the National Australia Bank and the Commonwealth Bank. Australian operations make up the largest part of ANZ's business, with commercial and retail banking dominating.ANZ is also the largest bank in New Zealand (where the legal entity became known as ANZ National Bank Limited in 2004).

In addition to operations throughout Australia and New Zealand, ANZ also extends itself to twenty-five other nations. It is one of the leading banks in the South Pacific and in Asia. [2]

ANZ posted a net profit of A$3.69 billion for the year ended September 30, 2006. ANZ recorded revenue growth of 8.4 per cent in the year ended September 30, with group operating revenue of A$10.15 billion and assets of $335 billion. [1]

History

1800s

  • 1835:ANZ began in London when The Bank of Australasia was established under Royal Charter
  • 1837:The Union Bank of Australia was established. This was an Anglo-Australian bank
  • 1852: The English, Scottish and Australian Bank (ES&A) was established in 1852. This was anAnglo-Australian bank

1950-60s

File:1957 ANZ newspaper ad.JPG
An ANZ newspaper ad from 1957.

1970s

1980s

1990s

ANZ World Headquarters. Designed by Peddle Thorp Architects, the building is affectionately known as Gothic Tower due to its architecture. Queen Street, Melbourne.
  • 1991:
    • Acquires 75 per cent of Bank of Western Samoa
    • Opens representative office in the Philippines

2000s

Organizational Structure of the bank

Personal Banking

Institutional Banking

New Zealand division

Other Business units

Shared Services

  • Technology
  • Payments
  • Shared Services
  • Operational & Technology Risk
  • Property
  • OTSS India

Corporate Centre

  • Group Financial Management
  • Internal Audit
  • Corporate Communications
  • Group Corporate Affairs
  • People Capital and Breakout
  • Risk Management
  • Group Strategic Development

Asia-Pacific

ANZ is one of the leading Australian bank in the Asia-Pacific region. It has been aggressive in its expansion into the emerging markets of China, Vietnam, and Indonesia.

In March 2005, it formed a strategic alliance with Vietnam's Sacombank involving an acquisition of 10% of Sacombank’s share capital. As part of the strategic alliance, ANZ will provide technical assistance in the areas of risk management and retail and small business banking.

ANZ has followed a similar strategy in China, where it acquired a 20% share in Tianjin City Commercial Bank in July 2006. It is also expected to complete a similar deal with Shanghai Rural Commercial Bank by December 2006.

ANZ employs over 1,400 staff in Bangalore, India.[5]

Community involvement

ANZ is involved in Community Services such as conducting financial literacy to minor and adult citizens of Australia.

The organisation also participates in the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge and the Carbon Disclosure Project which aims to greatly trim down environmental perils in the long run.

Advertising

In 2005 an advertisement included two famous robots: Lost in Space robot, and a Dalek from Doctor Who In 2006 the company started a TV campaign with a series of medium-sell ads featuring their new mascot - the Falcon, a bird trained to stop credit card thieves illustrating the company's measures in prevention of phishing. This campaign according to the review by Sydney's A Current Affair program was mentioned as one of the most popular new ads of the year.

Notes and references

  1. ^ a b From consolidated results at [1]
  2. ^ [2]
  3. ^ http://www.anz.com/australia/support/library/mr/mr20070516.pdf
  4. ^ http://www.anz.com/aus/shares/services/New_chairman.asp
  5. ^ http://www.fsunion.org.au/news/public/1164680136_24400.html

See also

External link

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