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Thursday, 8 July 2010
Kids in need benefit from Happy Dragon's Grand Adventure around Australia
St.George Bank's mascot, Happy Dragon, is embarking on a three month Grand Adventure around Australia to support charities that work with children in need, to celebrate St.George Foundation's 20th anniversary

Tuesday, 29 June 2010
St.George Bank expands parental leave employee benefits
St.George Bank employees who take unpaid parental leave will not be disadvantaged when it comes to their superannuation, as a result of an initiative announced by the Bank today which builds on its leading range of employee benefits.

Tuesday, 15 June 2010
St.George research reveals 'multiple mind-set' Australian economy
Business leaders see economic recovery very differently, based on state, sector and size

Wednesday, 2 June 2010
St.George wins Banking Website of the Year in Money Magazine's Consumer Finance Awards
St.George Bank has been awarded Banking Website of the Year in Money Magazine’s annual Consumer Finance Awards - industry recognition that St.George is leading the way for its website, online banking and mobile banking services.

Tuesday, 1 June 2010
St.George Bank cuts 2 year fixed mortgage rate by 0.40%
St.George Bank today announced it would decrease its 2 year fixed mortgage rate by 0.40%pa to 7.14%pa.

Tuesday, 1 June 2010
St.George increases key deposit account interest rate by 1.25%pa
St.George Bank today announced key changes to its award-winning SENSE transaction and savings account to offer even better value for customers.

Wednesday, 26 May 2010
St.George to launch iPad banking app
St.George Bank today announced it would release a new banking App specially designed for Apple's iPad tablet.

Wednesday, 5 May 2010
Strong customer support powers St.Georges home lending, up 15 per cent
St.George Bank today reaffirmed its position as the fifth largest (and largest regional) banking franchise in Australia, with strong lending growth and an increased lead over the major banks for customer advocacy.

Wednesday, 5 May 2010
St.George increases interest rates in line with RBA cash rate
St.George Bank today announced that following the Reserve Bank of Australias (RBA) 0.25% cash rate increase, it would increase its standard variable home loan interest rate by 0.25% pa.

Monday, 3 May 2010
St.George and Insqribe launch Housefinder - an Australian-first dedicated property App for iPhone
Now available for download from iTunes

Thursday, 15 April 2010
St.George celebrates new branch opening in Top Ryde
State MP, Mayor and Chief Executive join local community for official branch opening

Friday, 9 April 2010
St.George Foundation celebrates 20 years of helping Aussie kids
The St.George Foundation today began celebrations to mark 20 years of working to improve the lives of disabled and disadvantaged children, at a function in Sydney for Foundation supporters, donors and representatives from many of the Foundation’s charity partners.

Wednesday, 7 April 2010
St.George increases home loan and deposit interest rates
St.George Bank today announced it was increasing its standard variable mortgage interest rate by 0.25%, in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia’s cash rate increase.

Monday, 29 March 2010
St.George and Qantas announce new credit card partnership - Amplify
St.George Bank and Qantas today announced a new credit card partnership with the launch of ‘Amplify’, a new rewards credit card. Amplify offers the market a choice of rewards programs - customers can choose between two rewards programs, either Amplify Qantas or Amplify Rewards.

Wednesday, 24 March 2010
St.George offers help to Perth storm victims
St.George Bank today advised customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the recent storms in Perth, to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Monday, 15 March 2010
St.George and QR Reds raise over $13,500 for QLD charities
St.George Bank is pleased to announce that following the QR Reds’ record breaking 50 point win over the Western Force on Sunday 14th March, the bank will donate $12,200 to the St.George Foundation. The money raised from this ‘cash for points’ initiative will go towards supporting Queensland charities that help disabled or disadvantaged children.

Tuesday, 9 March 2010
St.George launches National small business mentoring program
Nine-month business coaching series for more than 1,200 SMEs around Australia

Tuesday, 9 March 2010
St.George - now open 24/7
St.George Bank today announced its Customer Contact Centre (CCC) is now open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, ensuring customers are always able to speak to a person about their everyday banking needs.

Wednesday, 3 March 2010
St.George Bank account statement error
Yesterday St.George Bank identified a statement production issue that resulted in some customers receiving incorrect information in their bank statement sent by post on 1 March 2010. The error affects only transaction and savings account statements with an end date of 26 February 2010.

Tuesday, 2 March 2010
St.George raises interest rates in line with RBA cash rate
St.George Bank today announced it will increase its standard variable home loan interest rate in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) 0.25% cash rate increase.

Monday, 8 February 2010
A small change can make a big difference - switch to eStatements
St.George Bank customers can now make a positive difference to the environment by choosing to receive electronic bank statements.

Friday, 29 January 2010
St.George launches new brand campaign - Big Enough, Small Enough.
St.George Bank today launched a new brand campaign - ‘Big Enough, Small Enough’ - to support the bank’s growth strategy and corporate positioning.

Monday, 18 January 2010
St.George supports ActionAid Haiti Earthquake Appeal
In response to the devastating natural disaster in Haiti, St.George Bank’s Chief Executive Greg Bartlett has announced the Bank is working with ActionAid to assist their fundraising efforts.

Tuesday, 19 January 2010
St.George Bank launches free iPhone app for home buyers
Calculates borrowing power and shows suburbs users can afford to buy in.

Friday, 4 December 2009
St.George to increase standard variable home loan interest rate and deposit rates
St.George Bank today announced that it would increase its Standard Variable Home Loan Rate by 0.39% pa to 6.68% pa effective Tuesday 8 December 2009, reflecting sustained increases in funding costs and the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) increase in its cash rate.

Tuesday, 3 November 2009
St.George announces rate changes on deposits and mortgages
St.George Bank today announced it is increasing its standard variable home loan interest rate in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to increase the cash rate by 0.25%, effective 6 November 2009.

Friday, 20 November 2009
St.George Bank named Australia's best home lender!
St.George Bank was today named Australia's best home lender by the Australian Financial Review's Smart Investor magazine in its annual SMILES survey.

Monday, 16 November 2009
I'm the boss and happier for it - say sole trader business owners
Around five million Australian's are attracted to the idea of starting their own business, with the belief it will offer flexible working arrangements (77%) or simply to fulfil their wish to be their own boss (70%), according to research commissioned by St.George Bank.

Wednesday, 4 November 2009
Customer support drives St.George lending up 10 per cent
St.George Bank concluded the 2008/09 financial year in a strong position with total lending up 10 per cent to $121 billion and total deposits up 13 per cent to $61 billion.

Monday, 12 October 2009
$2.6bn in borrowing, lending and IOUs between Gen Ys reveals need for better saving and budgeting
St.George Bank launches St.George SENSE an innovative joint saving and transaction account to help people save and budget better

Wednesday, 7 October 2009
St.George restructures and appoints new QLD Managing Director
St.George Bank has announced a corporate restructure based strategically on geographical areas and covering both retail and business banking.

Friday, 9 October 2009
St.George announces rate changes
St.George Bank today announced it is increasing its standard variable home loan interest rate in line with the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to increase the cash rate by 0.25%, effective Monday 12 October 2009.

Wednesday, 7 October 2009
St.George provides assistance to natural disaster victims of Samoa, Tonga, Indonesia, the Philippines and Vietnam

Greg Bartlett, St.George Chief Executive today announced that the Bank is donating $50,000 to support the following Australian Red Cross Appeals:

• The Pacific Tsunami (Samoa & Tonga) Appeal
• The Indonesia Earthquake Appeal
• The Typhoon Ketsana Appeal (Philippines and Vietnam)

Wednesday, 16 September 2009
National property hotspots identified
24 previously overlooked and discounted locations provide attractive investment opportunities

Monday, 3 August 2009
St.George Bank cuts exception fees on all personal transaction, savings, credit cards and business accounts
St.George Bank today announced a significant reduction on all exception fees for both retail and business accounts, including credit cards.

Tuesday, 28 July 2009
From cash-splash to frugal - Australian's admit being 'tight' is here to stay

• On average, Australians plan to further boost savings by $100 per month by this time next year
• Australians vote that thrifty ways are here to stay
• Women are paying more attention to their finances than men

Friday, 3 July 2009
St.George Corporate & Business Bank research reveals SMEs focusing on key strategies to protect their business
Download the report.

Friday, 12 June 2009
St.George Bank research shows that Gen Y's 'Bank of Mum & Dad' is now closing
Download the report.

Wednesday, 3 June 2009
St.George Bank - in Melbourne for the Long Run
St.George Bank is excited to announce its commitment to "keeping active" in Victoria through a new partnership and role as major sponsor of Melbourne's premier running event, the St.George Melbourne Marathon.

Wednesday, 3 June 2009
St.George Bank named Home Lender of the Year
St.George Bank is delighted to announce its recent success at the annual Money Magazine Awards 2009, where it was named Home Lender of the Year.

Monday, 1 June 2009
St.George's Complete Freedom puts Free before Fee
St.George Bank today announced it is offering customers the chance to get rid of their unwanted monthly Account Service Fees!

Tuesday, 21 April 2009
St.George Bank continues to invest in Victoria through new partnership with St Kilda Football Club
St.George Bank and the St Kilda Football Club today announced an exciting new three year partnership that will run through until the end of the 2011 season.

Friday, 22 May 2009
St.George activates emergency assistance package for those impacted by floods
St.George Bank is committed to offering relief for those customers affected by the recent floods in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales and encourages them to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Wednesday, 6 May 2009
St.George announces 6 per cent Cash Earnings growth
St.George Chief Executive, Mr Greg Bartlett, today announced cash earnings of $529 million, up 6 percent on the half year ended 31 March 2008.

Wednesday, 8 April 2009
St.George reduces variable Home Loan interest rates by 0.1% p.a. and business lending rates by 0.25%
St.George Bank today announced that following the RBA decision to reduce the cash rate it was lowering its variable Home Loan interest rate by 0.1% p.a. to 5.79% p.a. for new and existing customers. St.George Corporate and Business Bank (CBB) is reducing business and commercial lending rates by 0.25% for new and existing customers. Both reductions are effective 17 April 2009.

Tuesday, 7 April 2009
St.George Small Business Mentor Program ? offering small businesses the mentoring of a lifetime
St.George Bank continues its support of small business by again running its Small Business Mentor Program, together with Entrepreneur Magazine?s 2005-2008 Number One Business Coaching in the World - ActionCOACH.

Thursday, 26 March 2009
St.George goes dark for Earth Hour
St.George Bank today announced its continued commitment to the environment, with plans to turn off all non-essential lighting in branches and offices for Earth Hour.

Tuesday, 24 March 2009
St.George launches mobile banking for iPhone and iPod touch
St.George Bank today announced key online banking features would be available to customers via their iPhone or iPod Touch, as part of the ongoing commitment to meeting demand for innovative banking solutions.

Tuesday, 24 February 2009
St.George cuts fixed interest home loan rates
St.George Bank today announced it will cut its 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 year fixed interest rates by up to 0.5% p.a. effective Wednesday 25 February 2009.

Friday, 20 February 2009
St.George offers assistance to those affected by floods
St.George Bank is committed to offering relief for those customers affected by the recent floods in Far North Queensland and Northern / North Western New South Wales and encourages them to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Monday, 9 February 2009
St.George Graduate Program 2009 introduces fresh, young outlook for the finance sector
St.George Bank have recently offered 22 new graduates the chance to fast track their careers in the financial world by completing a 12-month program with a guaranteed full-time job at the end.

Monday, 9 February 2009
St.George to help those affected by the Victorian bushfires
St.George Bank is committed to offering relief for those customers affected by the recent bushfires and encourages them to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Wednesday, 4 February 2009
St.George reduces standard variable home loan interest rates by 1.00% p.a.
St.George Bank today announced that following the RBA decision to reduce the cash rate it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rate by the full 1.00% p.a. to 5.89% p.a., effective Friday 13 February 2009 for new and existing customers.

Tuesday, 9 December 2008
St.George Customer Contact Centre best in the World
St.George Bank was last week given the top gong (in the world!) for Customer Contact Centres (CCC) when it won the prestigious Gold Medal at the Customer Contact Centre World Awards at a presentation in Las Vegas.

Wednesday, 3 December 2008
St.George reduces standard variable interest rates by 0.85% pa
St.George Bank today announced that following the RBA decision to reduce the cash rate it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rates by 0.85% pa to 6.89% pa, effective Monday 8 December 2008 for new and existing customers.

Wednesday, 26 November 2008
St.George offers to help Queensland storm affected customers
St.George Bank today advised that customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the recent Queensland storms, should contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances.

Thursday, 20 November 2008
Westpac announces executive team to lead merged group
Westpac Banking Corporation Chief Executive Officer, Gail Kelly, today announced her executive team to lead the Westpac Group. The executive team will comprise:

Monday, 17 November 2008
Paul Fegan, CEO and Managing Director announces resignation
St.George Bank today announced the resignation of Mr Paul Fegan, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer.

Monday, 17 November 2008
ST.GEORGE SCHEMES OF ARRANGEMENT BECOME EFFECTIVE
St.George advises that it has lodged with ASIC the Federal Court orders approving the Share Scheme for the merger of Westpac and St.George, as well as the orders approving the SAINTS Scheme and Option Scheme. Copies of those orders are attached to this release.

Monday, 17 November 2008
FEDERAL COURT APPROVES MERGER OF WESTPAC AND ST.GEORGE
The Federal Court has today given its approval to the Share Scheme for the merger of Westpac and St.George, and has also approved the SAINTS Scheme and Option Scheme.

Thursday, 13 November 2008
Shareholders approve merger with Westpac to create Australia?s leading financial services organisation
St.George shareholders today overwhelmingly approved a proposal for the merger of Westpac and St.George. Approximately 95% of the votes cast at the Share Scheme Meeting held this morning were in favour of the merger proposal.

Thursday, 6 November 2008
St.George reduces standard variable interest rates by 0.62% p.a.
St.George Bank today announced that following the RBA decision on 4 November it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rates by 0.62% p.a. to 7.74% p.a., effective 14 November 2008 for new and existing customers.

Wednesday, 29 October 2008
St.George announces record cash¹ profit of $1,321 million, up 13.9%
St.George Bank today announced a record cash profit result of $1,321 million, up 13.9 per cent from 30 September 2007. The cash profit, which excludes significant items, represents earnings per share growth of 8.3 per cent.
Read the media release.

Thursday, 23 October 2008
St.George and Westpac welcome Treasurer approval for merger
St.George Bank Limited and Westpac Banking Corporation have welcomed approval by the Federal Treasurer, the Honourable Wayne Swan, for their proposed merger.

Tuesday, 21 October 2008
St.George reduces standard variable interest rates by 0.21% p.a.
St.George Bank today announced it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rates by 0.21% p.a. to 8.36% p.a., effective 31 October 2008 for new and existing customers.

Tuesday, 21 October 2008
St.George reduces standard variable interest rates by 0.21% p.a.
St.George Bank today announced it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rates by 0.21% p.a. to 8.36% p.a., effective 31 October 2008 for new and existing customers.

Wednesday, 15 October 2008
St.George cuts fixed interest home loan rates
St.George Bank today announced it is cutting its 1 Year Introductory Fixed Rate and 1 ? 5 year fixed interest rates by up to 1.35% p.a. effective Friday 17 October 2008.

Friday, 10 October 2008
St.George named Business Bank of the Year
St.George has today been awarded Business Bank of the Year by CFO magazine at a luncheon held in Sydney.

Tuesday, 7 October 2008
St.George reduces standard variable interest rates by 0.80% pa
St.George Bank today announced that following the RBA decision to reduce the cash rate it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rates by 0.80% pa to 8.57% pa, effective 13 October 2008 for new and existing customers.

Monday, 29 September 2008
St.George/Westpac merger ? Scheme Booklet released
St.George Bank Limited today released the Scheme Booklet for the proposed merger with Westpac Banking Corporation. In the Scheme Booklet the St.George Board unanimously recommends that its shareholders vote in favour of the merger proposal, in the absence of a superior proposal.

Thursday, 18 September 2008
St.George cuts fixed interest home loan rates
St.George Bank today announced it is cutting its 1 Year Introductory Fixed Rate and 1 ? 5 year fixed interest rates by up to 0.25% p.a. effective Monday 22 September 2008.

Monday, 8 September 2008
St.George and Westpac agree revised terms
Westpac and St.George today announced a revised merger proposal involving a higher dividend for St.George shareholders and a package of measures to increase the certainty of completion of the transaction and accelerate merger benefits. The St.George Board confirms the unanimous support for the merger.

Tuesday, 2 September 2008
St.George reduces standard variable interest rates by 0.30% pa
St.George Bank today announced that it was lowering its standard variable home loan interest rates by 0.30% pa to 9.37% pa, effective 29 September 2008. This is an additional 0.05% pa to the 0.25% pa reduction announced by the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) on 2 September 2008. The new reduced rate will be applicable for new and existing customers.

Monday, 1 September 2008
St.George cuts fixed interest home loan rates by up to 1 percent
St.George Bank today announced it is cutting its 1 ? 5 year fixed interest rates by up to 0.76% p.a., or 1.06% p.a. including the discount, effective Wednesday 3 September. These changes include the introduction of a 2 Year Fixed Rate of 8.29% p.a. for eligible Advantage Package customers, the lowest amongst major banks. The changes give customers the opportunity to lock into some of the most competitive rates currently in the market.

Monday, 1 September 2008
St.George raises $1 billion to complete 40% of 2009 term funding
St.George Bank today announced it has finalised an issue of $1 billion of Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) under its Crusade securitisation program, Crusade Trust No.1 of 2008. The Group has now completed 40% or $4.6 billion of its estimated $11-$12 billion term wholesale funding requirements for 2009.

Monday, 25 August 2008
St.George accepting donations for Children?s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research (CCIA)
St.George Bank branches are pleased to be accepting donations on behalf of Children?s Cancer Institute Australia for Medical Research, during their Childhood Cancer Awareness month of September.

Monday, 4 August 2008
ST.GEORGE ANNOUNCES NEW LIFE INSURANCE PARTNER
St.George Group today announced that AIG Life, a member of global insurance giant American International Group Inc., will be its new Life Insurance partner.

Wednesday, 13 August 2008
ACCC decision on proposed merger
St.George Bank Limited welcomes today?s announcement by the ACCC that it does not object to the proposed merger between St.George and Westpac. This is another important step in the merger process.

Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Update on St.George?s operational and financial performance to 31 July 2008
St.George Bank today announced the Group is on track to meet its EPS growth target of 8-10% in 2008. The unaudited cash profit* was $1,073 million for the ten months to 31 July 2008, 12.5% ahead of July 2007.
Read the full article.

Monday, 28 July 2008
St.George?s credit quality remains excellent with no exposure to CDOs
In response to ongoing volatility in the market, St.George Bank reconfirms that it has no exposure to CDOs or US conduits.

Friday, 18 July 2008
St.George Prices Crusade ABS Series 2008-2 Trust
St.George Bank Limited announced the pricing on Thursday 17 July in Sydney and London of Crusade ABS Series 2008-2 Trust, an issue of asset-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme. The Class A-2 T1 and the Class A-2 T2 Euro tranches will be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. All securities will be backed by Auto loan receivables originated by St.George Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of St. George Bank Ltd.

Friday, 11 July 2008
St.George accepting donations for Lifeline Australia?s ?Stress Down on 24/7?
St.George and BankSA branches are accepting donations for the Lifeline Australia ?Stress Down on 24/7? fundraising event.

Friday, 4 July 2008
St.George to increase standard home loan variable interest rate and deposit rates
St.George today announced that it would increase interest rates on a range of deposit and lending products due to the sustained increase in the difference between cash rates and 90 day rates.

Thursday, 26 June 2008
Update on St.George Bank?s operational performance to 31 May 2008

Today St.George?s Managing Director and CEO, Paul Fegan, is presenting at the UBS Australian Financial Services Conference 2008. The following information is made available:

Wednesday, 18 June 2008
St.George completes 100% of term funding requirements for 2008

St.George today announced that it has now completed 100% of its financial year 2008 term wholesale funding requirements. In addition, St.George has now already raised approximately $1 billion of its estimated $11-$12 billion term wholesale funding requirements for 2009.

Monday, 26 May 2008
St.George and Westpac sign Merger Implementation Agreement to form Australia?s leading financial services company

Read the entire article.

Sunday, 25 May 2008
St.George website gets customer-friendly facelift

St.George Bank has today launched a new-look website to make navigation easier, faster and to improve the online experience for St.George website visitors.

Friday, 16 May 2008
St.George Bank appoints Group Executive for Group Technology & Operations (GTO)
Paul Fegan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, St.George Bank, today announced the formal appointment of Paul Newham as the Group Executive for Group Technology & Operations.

Friday, 16 May 2008
St.George Bank appoints Group Executive for Group Technology & Operations (GTO)

Paul Fegan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, St.George Bank, today announced the formal appointment of Paul Newham as the Group Executive for Group Technology & Operations.

Wednesday, 14 May 2008
St.George accepting donations for Austcare Burma (Myanmar) Cyclone Appeal
St.George and BankSA branches are accepting donations for the Austcare Burma (Myanmar ) Cyclone Appeal.

Tuesday, 13 May 2008
St.George and Westpac agree key merger terms
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) and Westpac Banking Corporation (Westpac) today announced a proposed merger of the two companies to create Australia?s leading financial services company.

Monday, 12 May 2008
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Tuesday, 6 May 2008
St.George announces record cash¹ profit of $603 million, up 6.2%
St.George Bank today announced a record cash profit result of $603m, up 6.2 per cent from March 2007.

Friday, 2 May 2008
ST.GEORGE BANK PRICES A$700m TIER 2 CAPITAL ISSUE
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing today of a new A$700 million Subordinated Notes issue. The issue was upsized from an initial A$300 million to A$700 million following strong investor demand and will settle on 9 May, 2008.

Wednesday, 30 April 2008
St.George changes how mortgage broker commissions are earned
St.George today announced that it will change the way mortgage brokers earn their commissions for originating home loans. In response to higher funding costs being experienced across the market, St.George has endeavoured to develop a model which is mutually sustainable to both the Bank and its broker partners.

Tuesday, 1 April 2008
St.George Bank?s Chairman
The Board of Directors of St George Bank Limited is pleased to announce, as foreshadowed in its news release of 19 December 2007, that Mr John Curtis has commenced as St George Bank's Chairman from today.

Friday, 11 April 2008
FEDERAL COURT DECISION CONCERNING AMENDED TAX ASSESSMENTS ON DEPOSITARY CAPITAL SECURITIES ARRANGEMENT ("DCS")
As previously reported to the market, St.George has been in a long standing dispute with the ATO relating to interest deductions claimed by St.George for the tax years 1998 to 2003 in respect of the subordinated debentures (?the Debentures?) issued to St.George Funding Company, LLC ("LLC") as part of the DCS transaction completed back in June 1997.

Monday, 7 April 2008
St.George Bank appoints new Head of Retail Banking
St.George Bank today announced the appointment of Mr Les Matheson as Group Executive, Retail Bank.

Monday, 7 April 2008
Working grandparents need more time
Australian employers who want to retain experienced, older staff will need to work harder at providing a range of benefits that suit an ageing population, including the provision of grandparental leave, a conference was told today.

Monday, 31 March 2008
St.George increases standard variable home loan interest rates
St.George today announced that, due to continued higher costs of wholesale funding, all of its variable home loan interest rates will increase by 0.10% pa. As a result the St.George Standard Variable Rate will increase from 9.37% pa to 9.47% pa. The new variable home loan interest rates will be effective Thursday 3 April 2008 for new and existing customers.

Monday, 31 March 2008
St.George increases standard variable home loan interest rates
St.George today announced that, due to continued higher costs of wholesale funding, all of its variable home loan interest rates will increase by 0.10% pa. As a result the St.George Standard Variable Rate will increase from 9.37% pa to 9.47% pa. The new variable home loan interest rates will be effective Thursday 3 April 2008 for new and existing customers.

Monday, 31 March 2008
St.George?s Internet Banking even more secure with launch of Secure Code service
St.George today announced the rollout of its newest security feature ?Secure Code?, designed to provide extra protection and added peace of mind for Internet Banking.

Wednesday, 26 March 2008
St.George enhances award-winning Pensioner account
St.George today announced it was increasing deposit rates for its award-winning Retirement Access Plus account. Effective 25 March, customers will receive additional interest on their savings, as well as continuing to enjoy the benefits of this leading product.

Tuesday, 25 March 2008
St.George Prices Crusade ABS Series 2008-1 Trust
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing on Thursday 20 March in Sydney and London of Crusade ABS Series 2008-1 Trust, an issue of asset-backed securities under its Crusade ABS securitisation programme. The A-2 Euro tranche and the A-3 Australian dollars tranche will be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. All securities will be backed by Auto loan receivables originated by St.George Finance Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of St.George Bank Ltd.

Tuesday, 4 March 2008
St.George Share Purchase Plan
St.George today announced the successful completion of its Share Purchase Plan (SPP). Applications from around 19,360 shareholders were received in respect of $85.4 million in application funds.

Tuesday, 25 March 2008
St.George receives significant item gain from VISA Inc. shareholding
St.George today announced that it is to recognise a gain of approximately $75 million before tax in its 31 March 2008 half-year results. This gain follows the issue of Visa shares to St.George as part of Visa?s initial public offering (IPO) completed on 19 March 2008 and represents the sale of a portion of St.George?s shareholding into the IPO and the fair value of the residual shares held.

Tuesday, 11 March 2008
St.George to increase home loan variable interest rates and deposit rates
St.George today announced that it would increase interest rates on a range of lending and deposit products, due to the recent RBA decision and also the significant increase in its wholesale funding costs.

Thursday, 28 February 2008
ST.GEORGE RAISES A$1.08 BILLION OF ONE YEAR TERM FUNDING
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announced yesterday the pricing of A$1.08 billion of one year term funding, comprising a new A$930 million March 2009 Floating Rate Transferable Deposits benchmark issue and A$150m of one year Certificates of Deposit.

Thursday, 21 February 2008
Update on St.George Bank?s Operational and Financial Performance prior to the St.George Share Purchase Plan pricing period
On Thursday 21 February 2008 the pricing period for the St.George Share Purchase Plan commences.

Wednesday, 20 February 2008
St.George Announces CHF 250m March 2010 Note Issue
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces the pricing today of a new Swiss Francs (CHF) 250 million March 2010 Floating Rate Notes, issued off its Euro Note Programme.

Wednesday, 30 January 2008
ST.GEORGE INCREASES AUGUST 2009 BENCHMARK ISSUE TO A$900m
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces an increase of A$100 million, to A$900 million, of its August 2009 Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue that was launched yesterday, as a result of interest from overseas investors last night.

Wednesday, 30 January 2008
St.George Increases August 2009 Benchmark Issue To A$900m
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces an increase of A$100 million, to A$900 million, of its August 2009 Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue that was launched yesterday, as a result of interest from overseas investors last night.

Tuesday, 29 January 2008
St.George Announces A$800m August 2009 Benchmark Issue
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces the pricing today of a new A$800 million August 2009 Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue.

Tuesday, 29 January 2008
ST.GEORGE ANNOUNCES A$800m AUGUST 2009 BENCHMARK ISSUE
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces the pricing today of a new A$800 million August 2009 Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue.

Monday, 21 January 2008
St.George announces Share Purchase Plan
St.George is pleased to announce an offer to eligible shareholders of the opportunity to purchase no more than $5,000 of additional fully paid ordinary shares in the company through a share purchase plan (SPP).

Tuesday, 27 November 2007
St.George announces initial margin for CPS II; CPS II offer opens
Following the successful completion of the bookbuild process, St.George today announces that the margin for the proposed issue of CPS II has been set at 1.60% per annum (Margin). In the bookbuild process St.George has allocated firm A$320 million to institutional investors, co-managers and participating brokers. The oversubscription amount of $80 million has been reserved to allocate primarily to holders of St.George ordinary shares, CPS, SPS and SAINTS.

Thursday, 15 November 2007
St.George successfully completes A$766.5 million capital raising and reconfirms FY2008 EPS guidance
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announced the pricing today of a A$766.5 million equity capital raising in the domestic and international capital markets.

Monday, 19 November 2007
St.George announces Non-innovative hybrid Tier 1 capital offer ? Converting Preference Shares II (CPS II)
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces today a Non-innovative hybrid Tier 1 Capital offer to raise up to $400 million through the offer of Converting Preference Shares II (CPS II).

Friday, 11 January 2008
St.George to increase variable interest rate due to prolonged increases in funding costs
St.George today announced that following a sustained level of higher costs for wholesale funding, all variable home loan interest rates will increase by 0.20% pa. As a result the St.George Standard Variable Rate will increase from 8.57% pa to 8.77% pa. The new variable home loan interest rates will be effective Tuesday 15 January 2008 for new and existing customers.

Friday, 21 December 2007
New Tier 1 Capital Ratio minimum limit
St.George Bank?s minimum Tier 1 regulatory capital ratio has reduced to 6.25%, a reduction of 0.25% on the previous limit. The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) has agreed to the new minimum.

Wednesday, 19 December 2007
St.George Bank Chairman to retire
The Chairman of St.George Bank, Mr John Thame, announced at the Bank?s Annual General Meeting held today on 19 December 2007 that he will be stepping down from the Board on 1 July 2008. The Board has resolved to appoint Mr John Curtis as the Bank?s next Chairman. Mr Curtis will take the chair from 1 April next year.

Wednesday, 5 December 2007
St.George named Best of the Best by Money Magazine
St.George Bank was this week presented with two prestigious Money Magazine?s ?Best of the Best Awards? ? one for its low rate MasterCard ?Vertigo? and one for Best Featured Margin Loan.

Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Management Change
St.George Bank?s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Paul Fegan announced that Group Executive, Group Technology & Operations, Mr Peter Clare, resigned today effective 31 December.

Wednesday, 14 November 2007
St George Bank Appoints Paul Fegan as Chief Executive Officer
The Board of St.George Bank Limited today announced the appointment of Mr Paul Fegan as Chief Executive Officer effective immediately.

Wednesday, 31 October 2007
St.George announces record cash profit of $1,160 million, up 13.1% EPS growth of 11.8% Targets EPS growth of 10% for 2008
Mr John Thame, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced a record cash1 profit after tax of $1,160 million for the year ended 30 September 2007, up 13.1% on the year ended 30 September 2006. This represents earnings per share growth of 11.8%, a result that is at the higher end of our 11-12% market guidance.

Wednesday, 24 October 2007
St.George reaffirms its position as an Employer of Choice with the launch of new Eldercare Leave
St.George Bank today announced a new addition to its market leading staff benefits program, with the launch of Eldercare Leave which provides staff with flexible working arrangements allowing them to help care for older family members during times of need.

Thursday, 18 October 2007
St.George Announces Increase To July 2010 Benchmark Issue
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces the pricing today of a $500 million increase to the July 2010 Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue. At final allotment, the Fixed Rate series increase was $200 million and the Floating Rate series increase was $300 million, resulting in new total tranche sizes of $600 million Fixed Rate and $900 million Floating Rate.

Wednesday, 10 October 2007
St.George to host financial counselling session for those affected by the Equine Influenza outbreak
St.George Bank today announced hosting an information session in addition to providing relief to those affected by the outbreak of Equine Influenza.  The presentation will be given by an independent financial counsellor from Wesley Mission.

Tuesday, 9 October 2007
Optus signs on for services with St.George
St.George Bank and Optus have today announced the signing of an agreement to provide merchant and payment services for Optus Customers.

Tuesday, 2 October 2007
St.George cuts Fixed Rate Home Loans
St.George Bank has reduced its most popular Fixed Rate Home Loans just in time for people looking to buy a home this spring. Customers can get a significant reduction on 3 and 5 year fixed rates, giving them the opportunity to guarantee their interest rate for a set period of time.

Tuesday, 2 October 2007
St.George named Employer of Choice at leading HR Awards
St.George Bank last week reaffirmed its position as one of Australia?s leading employers of choice when it blitzed the prestigious Australian HR Awards, held at an evening event in Melbourne on September 21st 2007.

Wednesday, 26 September 2007
St.George announces 20% increase in its ATM network through new partnership with BP
St.George Bank today announced a new partnership with BP which will see the introduction of almost 200 St.George branded ATMs into prominent BP sites across Australia, offering customers increased access to St.George ATMs and the many benefits of a convenient BP location, including parking and a safe and secure environment.

Wednesday, 26 September 2007
St.George Opens Three ?Bank Of The Future? Branches In Queensland
St.George Bank today announced three new ?Bank of the Future? branches have opened in Queensland between July and September in Browns Plains, Toowong and Springfield.

Tuesday, 18 September 2007
St.George opens for business in Joondalup
St.George Bank has today officially opened a new Commercial and Retail branch in Joondalup reflecting solid growth in the area and growing business traffic through the City of Joondalup region.

Wednesday, 12 September 2007
St.George opens for business in Mandurah
St.George Bank has today opened a new Commercial and Retail branch in Mandurah reflecting solid growth in the area and growing business traffic through the WA Peel Region.

Wednesday, 5 September 2007
St.George supports the Sydney Symphony fundraising concert to aid drought relief in NSW
The Sydney Symphony, supported by St.George Bank, is this weekend putting on a special concert in Tamworth, to help raise money to help the many people affected by the ongoing droughts in Northern New South Wales.

Friday, 17 August 2007
Resignation of Gail Kelly
Mr John Thame, Chairman of St.George Bank, announced that Mrs Gail Kelly had resigned today from the Group to take up the role of Managing Director and CEO of Westpac Banking Corporation from next year.

Wednesday, 25 July 2007
St.George expands in Western Australia
St.George Bank has commenced its geographical expansion into Western Australia with the opening of a new Commercial and Retail branch in Fremantle last night.

Tuesday, 24 July 2007
St.George says to staff ?work four years, take the fifth year off ? with pay?
St.George Bank has continued its run of innovative, practical and well received staff benefits with an initiative that allows staff to work for four years, then take the fifth off, with an income.

Thursday, 19 July 2007
St.George named Australia?s most family friendly employer
In a first for Australian banking, last night at the National Work and Family Awards St.George Bank was winner of the most prestigious National Gold Award for the Private Sector in recognition of achievements in creating a flexible and family friendly work environment. St.George was also awarded the Large Business Award ahead of competitors from a range of sectors including healthcare and professional services.

Thursday, 12 July 2007
St.George Prices Inaugural Fixed Rate Euro Benchmark
On 10 July 2007 in London, St.George Bank Limited priced a new EUR 500 million benchmark issue of Fixed Rate Notes with a term of 5 years. The Fixed Rate Notes will be settled on 17 July 2007 and will mature on 17 July 2012. Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan acted as Joint Lead Managers for the transaction.

Tuesday, 10 July 2007
St.George first to be awarded Cannex Five Star Rating for its leading secured personal loan
Cannex has awarded St.George Bank the prestigious five star product rating for its Fixed Rate Secured Personal Loan. This recognises the excellent value offered to customers by this product.

Friday, 29 June 2007
Customers encouraged to utilise tools that help avoid or minimise bank fees
St.George this week reinforced its commitment to helping educate customers on how to effectively manage their banking and utilise the many tools available to help avoid or minimise fees.

Friday, 22 June 2007
Update on St.George?s financial performance - on track for EPS Targets
During late June, St.George will be presenting to a number of domestic investors.

Friday, 22 June 2007
St.George Prices Crusade Euro Trust No.1e Of 2007
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing, on Wednesday 21 June 2007 in Sydney, of Crusade Euro Trust No. 1E of 2007, an issue of mortgage-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme. Securities issued will be denominated in both Euros and Australian dollars and will be backed by Australian residential mortgage loans originated by St.George. The Euro and Australian dollar senior tranches will be listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Tuesday, 19 June 2007
St.George opens business banking branch in Wetherill Park
St.George Bank has today opened a new business banking branch in Wetherill Park, reflecting solid business growth in the area and growing business traffic through the Western Sydney region.

Monday, 18 June 2007
St.George included in Provisional MSCI Global Investable Markets Indices
St.George welcomes its inclusion in provisional MSCI Global Investable Markets Indices.

Wednesday, 6 June 2007
St.George rolls out stage two of its groundbreaking staff benefits program
St.George Bank has reinforced its commitment to being one of Australia?s leading employers of choice by introducing further enhancements to its program of industry leading staff benefits.

Tuesday, 5 June 2007
St.George launches Winter fixed rate home loan campaign
St.George Bank has announced the launch of its fixed rate campaign which comes just in time for people looking to buy a home this winter. Customers can get a significant reduction on 3 and 5 year fixed rates, giving them the opportunity to guarantee their interest rate for a set period of time.

Tuesday, 12 June 2007
St.George offers to help NSW flood affected customers
St.George Bank today advised that customers who are suffering financial hardship as a result of the NSW Floods should contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their circumstances.

Friday, 18 May 2007
St.George awarded Best Business Bank for 2007
St.George has been awarded the Best Business Bank for 2007 at the 17th Annual Australian Banking and Finance Awards in Sydney last night.

Thursday, 10 May 2007
Resignation of Steve McKerihan, St.George Chief Financial Officer
Steve McKerihan, Group Executive Finance & Risk and Chief Financial Officer has, after an outstanding career of over 20 years with St.George including 12 years as CFO, announced that he will resign on 20 July 2007 to take up the position of Chief Executive Officer of the Sydney Diocesan Secretariat of the Anglican Church.

Thursday, 10 May 2007
Appointment of Michael Cameron to the Position of St.George Chief Financial Officer
The Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of St.George Bank Limited, Gail Kelly, is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Cameron to the position of Chief Financial Officer and Group Executive Finance, Risk & Strategy.

Tuesday, 1 May 2007
St.George announces record cash interim profit of $568 million, up 14.7%. Revenue up 12.7%. EPS growth target for FY 2007 increased from 10% to 11-12%. EPS growth target for 2008 re-affirmed at 10%.
Mr John Thame, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced a record cash1 profit after tax of $568 million for the half year ended 31 March 2007, up 14.7 per cent on the half year ended 31 March 2006. This represents earnings per share growth of 13.6%.

Monday, 30 April 2007
Peter Hawkins appointed Non-Executive Director of St.George Bank Limited
The Chairman of St.George Bank Limited, John Thame, is pleased to announce the appointment today of Mr Peter Hawkins as a non-executive director to the Board of the Bank. The Board now comprises ten directors, the maximum number permitted under the Bank?s Constitution.

Friday, 13 April 2007
St.George Prices New Lower Tier 2 Capital For Issue In Canada
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing today of a new C$250 million Subordinated Notes issue (the "Notes") in Toronto, Canada.

Wednesday, 14 March 2007
St.George Prices Crusade Global Trust No. 1 of 2007
St.George Bank Limited announced the pricing on Thursday, 8 March in Sydney, London and New York of Crusade Global Trust No.1 of 2007, an issue of global mortgage-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme.

Wednesday, 14 March 2007
Retirement of John Loebenstein, Group Executive, Information Technology and Organisational Realignment of Group
John Loebenstein, Group Executive Information Technology and Chief Information Officer has, after an outstanding 12 year career with St.George, announced that he will retire at the end of the financial year.

Tuesday, 13 March 2007
Australand & St.George Co-ownership Plan puts home ownership within reach
Leading property developer Australand has joined forces with St.George Bank Limited to provide an innovative solution that will help moderate-income families own    a brand new quality home for only 50% of the normal price.

Monday, 5 March 2007
Update on St.George's financial performance - on track for EPS targets
During March, St.George will be presenting at a number of offshore investor conferences.

Tuesday, 27 February 2007
St.George launches simple Basic Home Loan with low rate and no ongoing monthly fees
St.George has just launched its new Basic Home Loan for those customers seeking a simple, low variable interest rate home loan with no ongoing monthly administration fees. The Basic Home Loan has a competitive variable interest rate of 7.44% pa, an establishment fee of $500 and no monthly fee.

Tuesday, 27 February 2007
Rick Holliday-Smith appointed Non-Executive Director of St.George Bank Limited
The Chairman of St.George Bank Limited John Thame is pleased to announce the appointment today of Mr Roderic (Rick) Holliday-Smith as a non-executive director to the Board of the Bank.

Friday, 23 February 2007
High Court Decision on St.George Bank Sell Back Rights
In February 2001, St.George granted ?Sell Back Rights? to its shareholders to effect an off-market buy-back of its ordinary shares.

Friday, 16 February 2007
Quick solution for Australia?s high levels of underinsurance
Rice Warner Actuaries, in 'New Research Reveals a Nation exposed' - August 2005 - found 60% of families with dependants would run out of money within one year of the death of the primary income earner. A lump sum payment can help a grieving family to pay off debts such as the mortgage and help with living expenses.

Friday, 2 February 2007
St.George talks home loans this weekend
St.George once again shows that it does things differently by extending opening hours at 49 NSW and ACT branches this weekend, for customers who want to discuss their home loan needs.

Monday, 17 July 2006
St.George Paddington 'Future Branch' goes the extra hours
St.George has opened a remodelled 'Branch of the Future' at Paddington which is designed to improve customers? banking experience, encourage interaction and is also open extended hours for greater convenience.

Friday, 5 May 2006
Australians opt for lower interest rates over rewards programs
A staggering 9 million Australians currently participate in loyalty programs, but new research^* released today by St.George Bank reveals that the nation?s love affair with rewards could soon be over, with 69 percent of participants saying that a low interest rate credit card offers better value than a point?s card.

Wednesday, 24 May 2006
St.George mixes home loans with home runs
St.George and Softball Australia are pleased to announce a Good Choice Home Loan Referral Program tailored to the members, families and friends of the softball community.

Thursday, 27 April 2006
St.George supports Lisa Ho's Summer 2006 Collection
St.George Bank was again a proud sponsor of Lisa Ho's Summer 2006 Collection showing at Sydney Town Hall last night, which opens Mercedes Australian Fashion Week.

Friday, 7 April 2006
St.George does not charge customers for failed ATM transactions
St.George said today that the information provided by the Australian Consumers? Association is incorrect, the Bank does not charge customers for failed ATM transactions and never has.

Thursday, 16 March 2006
St.George opens business branch in Liverpool
St.George Bank has opened a business banking branch in Liverpool in response to continued strong demand for a dedicated service from the bank?s local customers. Like all our Business Banking Branches, the full spectrum of business customers can be serviced; in the form of traditional business banking services through to corporate property finance, which covers investment and construction.

Tuesday, 21 February 2006
St.George offers peace of mind through Home Loan Protection
St.George is pleased to announce it is now offering a new insurance product to eligible new home loan customers. This new insurance product, St.George Home Loan Protection, allows customers, and their families, to protect themselves from struggling with mortgage repayments in the event of death or disability.

Monday, 16 January 2006
St.George further expands in Wollongong
St.George Corporate & Business Bank has expanded in the Illawarra Region.

Tuesday, 23 January 2007
St.George driving ahead on motor insurance
St.George Bank today announced that CGU Insurance had won the tender to provide Motor Vehicle insurance for the St.George Insurance Services Department.

Monday, 15 January 2007
Significant reduction on 3 and 5 year fixed home loan rates
St.George today announced a significant reduction on 3 and 5 year fixed home loan rates, giving customers the opportunity to guarantee their interest rate for a period of time, at a rate well below the standard variable interest rate of 8.07% p.a.

Friday, 12 January 2007
St.George OpenAir Cinema set to dazzle Melbourne audiences
Following its huge success both overseas and in Sydney over the last decade, the St.George OpenAir wil premiere in Melbourne this year and with its exciting and varied line-up of films is a perfect addition to the cosmopolitan city's summer.

Monday, 11 December 2006
St.George announces groundbreaking benefits for staff
St.George Bank have proved Good with People™ is much more than a marketing tagline with a set of new and enhanced staff benefits that cements their reputation as an employer of choice in the financial sector.

Friday, 8 December 2006
St.George Bank's Vertigo credit card wins 2007 Best of the Best Award
St.George Bank was this week presented with Money Magazine's 'Best of the Best Award' for its low rate MasterCard's'"Vertigo', launched in May this year. Cannex chose a winner by assessing the products against a range of criteria that are considered important to consumers. In this instance, Vertigo was selected as the cheapest credit card in Australia with its low ongoing rate of 8.99% and low annual fee of just $45.

Tuesday, 5 December 2006
The Rock Building Society forms alliance with St.George
The Rock Building Society has formed an alliance with St.George Bank that will deliver new products and services to its customer base. The agreement will give The Rock's customers access to full service banking, including commercial and institutional business banking products.

Monday, 4 December 2006
St.George launches new Platinum credit card
St.George Bank has launched a new Platinum credit card today featuring the lowest Platinum purchase interest rate and annual fee in the Australian market.

Friday, 24 November 2006
St.George Announces Benchmark Issue Oversubscribed
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces the pricing today of a $600 million Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue. The initial offer of $500 million was increased to $600 million due to oversubscription. At final allotment, the Fixed Rate series was upsized to $150 million and the Floating Rate series to $450 million as a result of strong investor demand.

Monday, 20 November 2006
St.George's New Funding Benchmarks Launched
St.George Bank Limited announces today the launch of an A$500 million Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits ("FRTDs") issue. The FRTDs will mature on 28 November 2011, creating two new benchmark issues and extending the St.George yield curve. Pricing is expected on Tuesday 21 November 2006.

Monday, 13 November 2006
St.George launches new range of transaction and cash management accounts
St.George Bank today launched a comprehensive new range of flat-fee everyday transaction accounts, Complete Freedom,Simply Freedom and Express Freedom, as well as a new Investment Cash Account for savings and investment customers.

Wednesday, 8 November 2006
St.George Announces Non-Innovative Hybrid Tier 1 Capital Raising
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces today a Non-innovative hybrid Tier 1 Capital offer to raise up to $250 million through the offer of Converting Preference Shares (CPS).

Monday, 6 November 2006
St.George to help those affected by the drought
St.George Bank is committed to offering relief for those customers affected by drought across rural Australia and encouraged them to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Wednesday, 1 November 2006
St.George announces record cash profit
Profit of $1,026 million, up 14.5%, EPS growth of 13.1%, Targets EPS growth of 10% for 2007 and 2008 years.

Wednesday, 20 September 2006
St.George Prices Crusade Global Trust No. 2 of 2006
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing on last Friday, 15 September in Sydney, London and New York of Crusade Global Trust No.2 of 2006, an issue of global mortgage-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme.

Monday, 18 September 2006
Industry First - St.George launches 'ATM Locater' service via SMS
St.George Bank has launched an industry first ATM finder service which allows customers to locate ATMs via a simple SMS messaging system.

Friday, 1 September 2006
St.George announces sale and leaseback of Head Offices in Kogarah and Adelaide
St.George Bank today announced the sale and leaseback of its Kogarah Head office at 4-16 Montgomery Street, Kogarah and BankSA Head office located at 97 King William Street, Adelaide to Charter Hall.

Wednesday, 30 August 2006
St.George launches new Internet Banking
St.George has launched its new look Internet Banking service to customers offering a wider range of support for more operating systems and browsers. The new platform means it's easier for customers to access as no downloads are required and all they need to do is access the Internet.

Tuesday, 22 August 2006
St.George realigns Wealth Management & Retail Financial Services Division
The St.George Group today announced changes to the organisational model of its Wealth Management & Retail Financial Services division.

Thursday, 10 August 2006
St.George Bank responds to South-East Queensland growth
Phenomenal growth on the Sunshine Coast has prompted St.George Bank to open a second branch in the region in mid-August.

Tuesday, 8 August 2006
St.George acquires HSBC's margin lending portfolio
St.George Bank has announced that it has acquired the margin lending assets of HSBC Bank Australia, effective 7 August. The portfolio has loan receivables of around $420m, which will increase the St.George margin loan book to $2.5b. The HSBC clients become St.George margin lending customers immediately, with transition expected to be complete by mid-September.

Friday, 4 August 2006
You can bank on St.George to be there for you, even on a bank holiday
St.George once again shows that it does things differently to the other banks by staying open on Monday 7 August. Unlike other banks in NSW and ACT, St.George doesn't close down just because it is a bank holiday. All of our branches will be open during the usual hours of 9.30am - 5pm. And to mark the occasion, customers visiting any branch in NSW & ACT have a chance to win a holiday.

Friday, 4 August 2006
Superbank New Zealand's lending assets sold to GE Money
St.George Bank and Foodstuffs New Zealand today announced the sale of Superbank's residential mortgage lending portfolio to GE Money. Superbank is the joint venture between St.George Bank and Foodstuffs and provides phone and Internet banking to the New Zealand market. The terms of the sale are confidential. However the sale is not material to St.George and will not impact St.George Bank's earnings per share targets for 2006 and 2007 previously announced to the market.

Tuesday, 1 August 2006
St.George continues branch sale and leaseback program
St.George Bank today announced it will auction ten of branches located in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria on a sale and leaseback basis. The properties to be offered are two in Queensland; Queen Street Mall in Brisbane and Griffiths Street in Coolangatta, five in NSW; Belmont, Broken Hill, Muswellbrook, North Sydney and Richmond, and three in Victoria; Hamilton, Horsham and Shepparton. Jones Lang LaSalle have been appointed to manage the campaign.

Monday, 31 July 2006
June Quarter 2006 Update - Strong growth in lending receivables
As foreshadowed at St.George�s Interim Results Presentation on 2 May 2006, the Bank today announced it has achieved strong growth in lending receivables in the June quarter.

Friday, 21 July 2006
St.George signs outsourcing stockbroking agreement with E*TRADE
St.George today announced it has signed an outsourcing online stockbroking agreement with E*TRADE for the provision of online stockbroking services for its directshares customers.

Wednesday, 19 July 2006
St.George New Tier 2 Capital Issue Upsized
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing today of a new A$300 million Subordinated Notes issue. The size of the issue was upsized from an initial A$200 million to A$300 million following strong investor demand.

Monday, 5 June 2006
New St.George Euro Currency Benchmark Oversubscribed
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing in London yesterday of a new EUR 600 million benchmark issue of floating rate notes (FRNs) with a term of 5 years. The FRNs have a coupon of three month EURIBOR plus 10 basis points and an issue price of 99.906%, offering investors a margin over three month EURIBOR of 12 basis points. The FRNs will be settled on 9 June 2006 and will mature on 9 June 2011. JP Morgan and Barclays Capital acted as Joint Lead Managers for the transaction.

Wednesday, 31 May 2006
St.George Announces Innovative Hybrid Tier 1 Capital Raising
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) announces today an initiative to raise up to $150 million through an offer of Step-up Preference Shares (SPS), as part of the Group's commitment to actively manage and enhance its capital structure.

Thursday, 18 May 2006
Moody's Investors Service Upgrades St.George Bank's Long Term Rating to A1
Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) announced a short time ago that it has upgraded its long-term counterparty credit rating on St.George from A2 to A1. The P-1 short-term counterparty credit rating has been reaffirmed. At the same time, Moody's upgraded its Bank Financial Strength Rating from C+ to B -. St.George Insurance Pte Ltd, the Bank's captive mortgage insurance company has had its rating raised from A2 to A1.

Friday, 12 May 2006
St.George recognised at Money Magazine Awards
St.George was recognised at the recent Money magazine awards, winning three awards; Business Bank, Credit Card Issuer and Margin Lender of the Year.

Tuesday, 2 May 2006
St.George reports record interim profit of $502 million, up 11.8%. Interim dividend of 74 cents, up 10.4%. EPS growth targets reaffirmed.
Mr John Thame, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced a record profit after tax of $502 million for the half-year ended 31 March 2006, up 11.8% from March 2005. Mr Thame commented, "This is a quality result achieved against the backdrop of a competitive environment. St.George has a strong management team who continue to deliver".

Thursday, 13 April 2006
St.George Bank announces new recruitment strategy
After a rigorous selection process, St.George has appointed recruitment firm Futurestep, a Korn/Ferry International company, in conjunction with MVS Australia Pty Ltd, to provide end-to-end recruitment services as part of a broader integrated talent management strategy

Thursday, 6 April 2006
Benchmark Issue Oversubscribed
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing today of a $1.3 billion Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issue. The initial offer of $700 million was increased to $1.3 billion due to oversubscription. At final allotment, the Fixed Rate series was upsized to $400 million and the Floating Rate series to $900 million as a result of strong investor demand.

Monday, 3 April 2006
St.George announces new funding benchmarks
St.George Bank Limited announced today the launch of an A$700 million Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits ("FRTDs") issue. The FRTDs will mature on 8 April 2011, creating two new benchmark issues and extending the St.George yield curve. Pricing is expected on Wednesday April 5 2006.

Tuesday, 21 March 2006
St.George to help those affected by Cyclone Larry
St.George Bank today announced relief for those customers in the cyclone affected areas of North Queensland and encouraged them to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Tuesday, 21 March 2006
St.George's Happy Dragon celebrates his 35th year and looks forward to many more
S.George Bank's well loved and popular icon, Happy Dragon, celebrated his 35th year at the Bank's Long Service Awards last Friday night. St.George CEO Gail Kelly presented Happy with his award along with 175 staff celebrating their 15, 20, 25 and 35 years of service with the Group.

Tuesday, 21 February 2006
St.George successfully completes $300 million off-market share buy-back and converts PRYMES to ordinary shares
St.George Bank Limited today announced the successful completion of its off-market share buy-back. A total of 11.677 million ordinary shares were bought back at $25.69 per share for a total cost of approximately $300 million.

Monday, 20 February 2006
St.George launches new cash-flow management product
St.George Bank has launched Invoice Discounting Plus, a premium online cash-flow management product designed for businesses seeking a sophisticated, convenient debtor-finance-based line of credit.

Monday, 13 February 2006
High Court to hear appeal on St.George sell back rights
In February 2001, St.George granted 'Sell Back Rights' to its shareholders to effect an off-market buy-back of its ordinary shares. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) subsequently issued a Class Ruling stating that shareholders who received Sell Back Rights would be liable to income tax on the market value of these Rights. St.George funded litigation on behalf of shareholders to challenge the Class Ruling.

Friday, 10 February 2006
Moody's reviews St.George Bank & Insurance
Moody's Investor Service this afternoon placed St.George Bank Limited's ling term deposit and debt ratings or A2, and its Bank Financial Strength Rating (BFSR) of C+ on review for possible upgrade. The A2 Insurance Financial Strength Rating of the Bank's subsidiary St.George insurance Pte Ltd was also placed on review for possible upgrade.

Friday, 3 February 2006
Why wait to save a deposit when you can buy a home now?
On Sunday (5 February) St.George will launch its new TV and Outdoor advertising campaign for its successful No Deposit Home Loan, as consumer demand increases for specialised mortgages. The campaign includes a nil establishment fee, a saving of $750 for customer.

Thursday, 9 February 2006
St.George announces co-investor in Ascalon
St.George Bank Limited (St.George) today announced that it entered into an agreement with Kaplan Equity Limited (KEL) whereby KEL will co-invest in Ascalon Capital Managers Limited. Both St.George and KEL will hold 50% of Ascalon.

Monday, 30 January 2006
Standard & Poor's Upgrades St.George Bank's Long Term Rating to A+
Standard & Poor's announced a short time ago that it has upgraded its long-term counterparty credit rating on St.George to A+ from A. The A-1 short-term counterparty credit rating has been affirmed. The rating outlook is stable. At the same time, Standard & Poor's upgraded its bank fundamental strength rating on St.George to B+ from B. St.George Insurance Pte Limited, the Bank's captive mortgage insurance company has had its rating raised to A+ from A.

Thursday, 19 January 2006
New St.George Sterling Benchmark Oversubscribed
On 18 January 2006 in London, St.George Bank Limited priced a new GBP 375 million benchmark issue of floating rate notes (FRNs) with a term of 5 years.

Friday, 16 December 2005
St.George Announces $300 million Off-Market Share Buy-Back


Wednesday, 7 December 2005
St.George signs $500M CRE Services outsourcing contract with United Group Services
In August, St.George Bank signed a three-year contract with United Group Services (UGS) to provide Corporate Real Estate (CRE) including real estate, finance, facilities and capital works project management.

Monday, 31 October 2005
St.George reports record profit of $828 million, up 15.5%. Targets 10 per cent EPS growth for next two years
Mr John Thame, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced a record profit after tax of $828 million for the year ended 30 September 2005, up 15.5% from the 2004 result of $717 million. EPS growth of 12.1% was ahead of the adjusted target of 11%.

Monday, 5 January 2004
St.George starts new year with fixed home loan rate reductions
St.George Bank has announced interest rate reductions of more than 0.30% to its Fixed Home Loan rates, effective from Monday 5 January.

Monday, 2 February 2004
Interest rates may rise in early 2004
St.George Bank expects the Reserve Bank of Australia may lift interest rates another 0.25% in the first quarter of 2004.

Tuesday, 10 February 2004
St.George Announces Crusade Global Trust No. 1 of 2004
St.George Bank today announces the start of a marketing campaign for a proposed global mortgage backed securities issue under the Crusade securitisation programme.

Friday, 20 February 2004
Crusade Global Trust No. 1 of 2004 Priced
St.George Bank Limited announced today the pricing in Sydney and in New York of Crusade Global Trust No. 1 of 2004, its seventh Global mortgage-backed securities issue (and twelfth overall) under the Crusade Securitisation Programme.

Wednesday, 25 February 2004
St.George leads the way again with new Family Pledge Home Loan
St.George now offers a better way to provide help for family members who want to buy their first home with the new Family Pledge Home Loan option.

Thursday, 26 February 2004
St.George Depositary Capital Securities
St.George has received queries from several media outlets and investment analysts arising from the release made today by National Australia Bank concerning its issues of securities known as ExCaps and TrUEPrS.

Tuesday, 2 March 2004
Rates likely to stay put for March
The Reserve Bank of Australia is unlikely to opt in favour of a rate rise for March when it meets today, given signs of moderation in housing activity and the strength of the Australian dollar.

Tuesday, 4 May 2004
Industry First - Keep Track of Accounts with SMS
For the first time in Australia, customers will now be able to use the SMS facilities on their mobile phones to monitor their bank and credit card accounts, as part of an innovative service unveiled by St.George Bank today.

Thursday, 1 April 2004
Businesses turn to St.George for Treasury Banking services
St.George Bank continued to make strong inroads into Australia?s business banking market in the year to 2004, according to the most recent East & Partners Australian Commercial Treasury Banking Markets survey.

Friday, 2 April 2004
St.George's Ascalon invests in First Samuel
Ascalon Capital Managers Limited, today announced that it had taken a 25% equity stake in First Samuel Limited, a Victorian based boutique fund manager. This takes to six the number of boutique funds managers in which Ascalon holds equity positions.

Thursday, 15 April 2004
Court Decision On St.George Sell Back Rights
In February 2001, St.George granted 'Sell Back Rights' to its shareholders to effect an off-market buy-back of its ordinary shares. The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) subsequently issued a Class Ruling stating that shareholders who received Sell Back Rights would be liable to income tax on the market value of these Rights. St.George funded litigation on behalf of shareholders to challenge the Class Ruling. A hearing on this matter was held in the Federal Court on 30 October 2003.

Tuesday, 4 May 2004
St.George reports 18.8% increase in interim profit, 33.3% increase in the interim dividend and upgrades the 2004 EPS target
Mr Frank Conroy, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced an interim profit after tax of $354 million for the half-year ended 31 March 2004, up 18.8% on the 2003 half-year. A fully franked interim dividend of 60 cents has been declared, a 33.3% increase on the March 2003 half.

Wednesday, 5 May 2004
St.George?s fee-free offer gives small business customers a break
St.George Bank is making a special offer to new small business customers of an account free of transactional and account keeping fees for a limited time.

Friday, 14 May 2004
St.George Announces Crusade Euro Trust No. 1E of 2004
St.George Bank today announces the start of a marketing campaign for a proposed European mortgage backed securities issue under the Crusade securitisation programme.

Saturday, 28 May 2005
St.George Prices European Securitisation Issue
St.George Bank Limited announced today the pricing in London of Crusade Euro Trust No. 1E of 2004, its first Euro denominated Mortgage-Backed Securities issue (and thirteenth overall) under the Crusade securitisation programme.

Monday, 31 May 2004
St.George Bank Chairman to retire
The Chairman of St.George Bank, Mr. Frank Conroy, announced today that it is not his intention to seek re-election as a director this year and will retire from the Board at the conclusion of the Bank's Annual Meeting in December.

Thursday, 24 June 2004
St.George Asian Benchmark Oversubscribed
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing in London on Thursday 24 June of a new USD 500 million 3 year floating rate notes (FRNs) issue. With a coupon of LIBOR plus 12.5 basis points, the notes offered an investor margin of LIBOR plus 13 basis points, representing an issue price of 100.02%.

Friday, 2 July 2004
St.George Bank Announces Tier 1 Capital Raising
St.George Bank Limited today announced an offer of non-cumulative, redeemable and convertible preference shares called SAINTS (Subordinated Adjustable Income Non-refundable Tier 1 Securities).

Wednesday, 28 July 2004
New St.George Euro Currency Benchmark Oversubscribed
St.George Bank Limited announced the pricing in London on Tuesday, 27 July, of its new Euro 750 million 5 year floating rate notes (FRNs) issue.

Thursday, 12 August 2004
St.George Prices Fixed Rate Bond Issue
St.George Bank Limited announced today the pricing of its A$300 million Fixed Rate Transferable Deposits (?FRTDs?) issue.

Friday, 20 August 2004
St.George recognised as Business Bank of the Year at CFO Magazine 2004 Awards
St.George Bank was named Business Bank of the Year by CFO Magazine at their annual banking industry awards ceremony in Sydney last night.

Monday, 30 August 2004
St.George Group recognised at Personal Investor Awards
St.George has been awarded Personal Banking Web Site of the Year, Investor Web Site of the Year and Business Banking Web Site of the Year by the Personal Investor Magazine awards for Excellence in Financial Services 2004.

Monday, 30 August 2004
New St.George Chairman and Directors
St.George Bank today announced it has appointed Mr. John Thame, who is currently on the Board, as Deputy Chairman and that he will become its new Chairman at the end of the year.

Tuesday, 31 August 2004
St.George Announces Crusade Global Trust No. 2 of 2004
St.George Bank today announces the start of a marketing campaign for a proposed global multi-currency mortgage backed securities issue under the Crusade securitisation programme.

Friday, 10 September 2004
Crusade Global Trust No. 2 of 2004 Priced
St.George Bank Limited announced today the pricing in Sydney, London and New York of Crusade Global Trust No. 2 of 2004, an issue of Global mortgage-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme.

Thursday, 21 October 2004
Achieving our Vision ? Focusing on Local Markets
The St.George Group today announced an important change to its organisational model, affecting the Personal Customer and Wealth divisions.

Monday, 1 November 2004
St.George reports 18.3 per cent increase in profit and a 28.4 per cent increase in the annual dividend
Mr Frank Conroy, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced a record profit after tax of $717 million for the year ended 30 September 2004, up 18.3% from the 2003 result of $606 million.

Monday, 8 November 2004
St.George's Ascalon invests in Alleron
Ascalon Capital Managers Limited, today announced that it had completed an investment agreement under which it would acquire an equity stake of up to 46% in Alleron Investment Management Limited. This takes to seven the number of boutique fund managers in which Ascalon holds equity positions.

Friday, 12 November 2004
St.George And ACCI Join Forces
St.George Bank and the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry have formally launched a partnership at the annual St.George Trends luncheon in Canberra today.

Wednesday, 17 November 2004
Gail Kelly Signs On-Going Contract
St.George Bank announced today changes to the Service Agreement and remuneration arrangements for the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mrs Gail Kelly.

Monday, 29 November 2004
Small Business Conditions Ease But Sales And Profits Rise To All Time Highs
The St.George?ACCI Small Business Survey shows that most measures of current small business performance were strong while expectations for 2005 remain optimistic, although they have eased slightly during the September quarter.

Wednesday, 1 December 2004
Group Executive, Retail Business leaves St.George
St.George Bank today announced that Group Executive, Retail Business, Andrew Thorburn, would be leaving the Group to join the National Australia Bank.

Wednesday, 1 December 2004
St.George recognised as 'Best Bank' at Money Awards
St.George has been awarded the top award 'Best Bank' for 2005 at the annual Money magazine 'Best of the Best' Awards yesterday. The Group was further recognised with awards for Best Margin Loans, Best Industry Funds and Master Trusts and also for Australian and International Shares.

Monday, 20 December 2004
Do it faster at a St.George ATM
Nobody wants to hang around an ATM any longer than they have to. St.George customers can access their cash quicker than most by selecting the 'Favourite transaction' functionality at the ATM.

Tuesday, 21 December 2004
St.George wins Ethical Investor award for Corporate Governance
St.George has won the award for Corporate Governance ahead of nine other nominees including Westpac, Telstra and Coles Myer, at the 2004 Ethical Investor Sustainability Awards earlier this month.

Thursday, 30 December 2004
St.George contributes $100,000 to Tsunami victims and establishes account for donations
Gail Kelly, Managing Director, St.George Bank today announced that the Group was making a donation of $100,000 to support the Australian Red Cross ? Asia Quake and Tsunamis Appeal in their efforts to assist the victims of the recent tragedy.

Friday, 31 December 2004
Customers and Staff donate $300,000 to Tsunamis Appeal Fund in just under two days
St.George Bank today announced that it has received $300,000 in donations from customers and staff for the Australian Red Cross ? Asia Quake and Tsunamis Appeal.

Wednesday, 5 January 2005
St.George increases Tsunami Appeal donation to $250,000
St.George Bank today announced it would more than double its original donation to the Tsunami Appeal, providing a total of $250,000 to assist those affected by the unprecedented tragedy.

Friday, 4 February 2005
St.George Commercial Lending ? December Quarter 2004
The Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) released its Monthly Bank Statistics report on 31 January 2005. Contained within the report are some statistics relating to St.George?s commercial lending.

Monday, 7 February 2005
New St.George USD Benchmark Oversubscribed
On 4 February 2005 in London, St.George Bank Limited priced a new USD 500 million floating rate notes (FRNs) issue with a term of 5 years. With a coupon of LIBOR plus 12.5 basis points and an issue price of 99.930%, the FRNs offered an investor margin of LIBOR plus 14 basis points.

Wednesday, 9 February 2005
St.George appoints new Group Executive Retail Business
St.George today announced the appointment of Mr David Gall as its new Group Executive, Retail Business. David will be part of the Group?s Executive Management Team reporting directly to CEO, Gail Kelly.

Wednesday, 9 February 2005
St.George sells ASSIRT
St.George Bank today announced it has sold its ASSIRT business to international ratings agency Standard & Poor?s. ASSIRT provides high quality and timely advice to clients regarding the managed funds industry, through its ASSIRT Ratings and ASSIRT Data businesses.

Wednesday, 2 March 2005
St.George proud to partner 'The Complete Parenting Guide'
Professor Kim Oates, CEO of The Children's Hospital at Westmead, recently launched The Complete Parenting Guide ? Caring for your child from toddler to teenager.

Friday, 4 March 2005
St.George Announces New Tier 2 Capital Issue
St.George Bank Limited announces today the launch of a new EUR200 million Subordinated Notes issue.

Monday, 7 March 2005
St.George New Tier 2 Capital Issue Oversubscribed
On 4 March 2005 in London, St.George Bank Limited priced a new EUR 250 million Subordinated Notes issue.

Wednesday, 9 March 2005
St.George Prices Crusade Global Trust No. 1 of 2005
St.George Bank Limited announced today the pricing in Sydney, London and New York of Crusade Global Trust No. 1 of 2005, an issue of Global mortgage-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme.

Wednesday, 9 March 2005
St.George Launches New Business Tool
Marketing Without Money Interactive Creative Seminar.
St.George is pleased to announce the launch of the "Marketing Without Money Interactive Creative Seminar", a groundbreaking strategic tool for businesses of any size.

Friday, 1 April 2005
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) Banking Statistics - 28 February 2005
St.George Bank has misclassified certain balances of loans and receivables categories reported in APRA's 28 February 2005 monthly banking statistics, issued on 31 March 2005.

Monday, 11 April 2005
St.George Bank rejects amended tax assessments on 1997 Depositary Capital Securities arrangement (DCS) and reaffirms EPS targets
As first advised to the market on 26 February 2004, St.George Bank Limited ("St.George") has received questions from, and been in discussion with, the Australian Taxation Office ("ATO") concerning deductions claimed by St.George in respect of its 1997 DCS.

Thursday, 28 April 2005
St.George Bank updates prior announcement concerning amended tax assessments on Depositary Capital Securities arrangement ("DCS")
As advised to the market on 11 April 2005, the Australian Taxation Office ("ATO") issued St.George Bank Limited ("St.George") with an amended assessment for a total of $40 million (after tax) for the tax year ended 30 September 1998.

Monday, 2 May 2005
St.George supports Lisa Ho?s Summer 2005 Collection
St.George Bank is again a proud sponsor of Lisa Ho?s Summer 2005 Collection showing at Sydney Town Hall today, which opens Mercedes Australian Fashion Week.

Tuesday, 3 May 2005
St.George-ACCI Business Expectations Survey
The St.George ? ACCI Business Expectations Survey shows the Australian economy has eased over the March quarter of 2005. Sales and employment growth both slowed while profits fell sharply.

Tuesday, 3 May 2005
St.George Margin Lending named best in Australia
St.George Margin Lending has again been awarded a Five Star rating by independent research group CANNEX in their latest review of Australian financial services.

Friday, 20 May 2005
St.George Announces Crusade Trust No. 1A of 2005
St.George Bank today announces the start of a marketing campaign for a proposed Australian dollar mortgage - backed securities issue under the Crusade securitisation programme.

Friday, 8 July 2005
New St.George Euro Benchmark Oversubscribed
On 7 June 2005 in London, St.George Bank Limited priced a new EUR 750 million benchmark issue of floating rate notes FRNs with a term of 5 years.

Friday, 1 July 2005
St.George to help flood victims in NSW and Queensland
St.George Bank today announced relief for those customers in the flood affected areas of Northern NSW and the Gold Coast and encouraged them to contact the Bank as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances.

Tuesday, 12 July 2005
St.George Establishes New A$ Benchmarks
St.George Bank Limited announced today the launch of A$500 million Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits ("FRTDs") issue. The FRTDs will mature on 19 July 2010, creating two new benchmark issues and will extend the St.George yield curve. Pricing is expected on Thursday 14 of July.

Thursday, 14 July 2005
New St.George Benchmark Issues Oversubscribed
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing today of Fixed and Floating Rate Transferable Deposits issues totalling $1 billion. The initial offer of $500 million was increased to $1 billion due to over subscription by investors.

Tuesday, 19 July 2005
Avoid EFTPOS fees with St.George
St.George customers with a MultiAccess card never pay EFTPOS fees, just by selecting the Credit (CR) button when making a purchase in Australia*.

Wednesday, 20 July 2005
St.George launches 5.60% rate for online savings
dragondirect from St.George has launched a new rate on their personal online product directsaver.


Monday, 15 August 2005
St.George Victoria growth strategy on track - Gail Kelly in Melbourne to open new Branch
Managing Director, Gail Kelly, is in Melbourne today to officially open the latest branch at Moonee Ponds, as part of the Bank's commitment to expand operations in Victoria.

Saturday, 27 August 2005
St.George again excels at the Personal Investor Awards


Tuesday, 3 May 2005
St.George reports record interim profit and upgrades full year EPS growth target to 11%
Mr John Thame, Chairman of St.George Bank, today announced an interim profit after tax of $405 million before significant items for the half-year ended 31 March 2005, up 14.4% on the March 2004 half-year. Profit after tax and significant items was $416 million, up 17.5%.

Monday, 29 August 2005
St.George Announces Crusade Global Trust No.2 of 2005


Monday, 5 September 2005
St.George's Ascalon sells Jenkins
Ascalon Capital Managers Limited, a member of the St.George Group, today announced that it has sold its equity stake in Jenkins Investment Management Pty Ltd to the existing shareholders and staff of Jenkins as part of their new Employee Share Scheme.

Monday, 12 September 2005
St.George Prices Crusade Global Trust No. 2 of 2005
St.George Bank Limited announces the pricing last Friday in Sydney and New York of Crusade Global Trust No. 2 of 2005, an issue of global mortgage-backed securities under its Crusade securitisation programme.