BANK OF QUEENSLAND
People & Products
The chair of Australian Retirement Trust has been appointed as non-executive director at the Bank of Queensland, commencing next month....
Financial planning
ME Bank has been ordered to pay $820,000 by the Federal Court for pleading guilty to criminal charges of making false and misleading representations, and failing to provi...
Funds management
Following the surprise departure of George Frazis last year, the Bank of Queensland has discontinued its CEO search and named a permanent successor....
People & Products
AUSTRAC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from the Bank of Queensland to improve its compliance with Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financi...
People & Products
Pengana Capital has announced board changes as non-executive director Warwick Negus takes up a role as chairman of the Bank of Queensland....
Financial planning
Bank of Queensland has provided an update for shareholders on its search for a chief executive following the surprise departure of George Frazis last November....
Financial planning
The Bank of Queensland has received approval for its 100% acquisition of ME Bank, which is expected to be completed this month....
Superannuation
Bank of Queensland has confirmed its acquisition of industry funds-owned ME Bank....
Life/Risk
St Andrew’s insurance is set to become an independent player in the Australian market after being sold by the Bank of Queensland to investment player, Farmcove Investment...
People & Products
Ewen Stafford would take on both roles, replacing Matt Baxby who will finish up at the end of the month....
People & Products
Bank of Queensland has announced the resignation of chief financial officer Matt Baxby to pursue other leadership opportunities....
People & Products
Bank of Queensland has named Westpac executive, George Frazis as its new chief executive....
Financial planning
The Royal Commission has unsurprisingly hit consumers’ satisfaction with the banks, with negative sentiment toward the Big Four accounting for most of the drop....
Financial planning
Small to medium enterprise owners are feeling the strain of running businesses, with over half experiencing emotional strain from family and friends as a result of their ...
Life/Risk
BOQ has sold its St Andrew’s Insurance arm to Freedom Insurance Group, comprising a $35 million quota reinsurance arrangement and cash proceeds of around $30 million....
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