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Bankwest planners join CFS

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2009
... parent company prior to the Commonwealth Bank buyout last October. Last year's buyout saw CBA purchase BankWest and formerly HBOS-owned wealth management business St Andrew's Australia for $2.1 billion. A spokesperson confirmed that no financial planners ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  MONDAY, 16 FEB 2009
... bolstered by corporate news while sentiment in London was dampened by warnings of a big loss at Lloyds Banking Group division, HBOS. The London FTSE 100 index shed 12.65 points, or 0.30 per cent, to close at 4,189.59. FRANKFURT - The Dax rose 5.83 points ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2008
... remain in a trading halt following the bank's announcement this morning of its agreement to purchase two local arms of UK bank HBOS, retail banker BankWest and wealth manager St Andrew's, for $2.1 billion. CBA last traded at $45.15. ANZ Banking Group ...

CBA buys BankWest and St Andrews

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2008
... will not close as a result of the deal, however both banks customers will soon be able to use each other's ATMs for free. HBOS Australia's wealth management business, St Andrew's, which represents more than $2.4 billion in funds under management, will ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
... Brisbane senior adviser Stuart Smith said. Commonwealth Bank of Australia Ltd says it has begun exclusive negotiations with HBOS plc to buy BankWest. "Whilst discussions are continuing, the parties have not reached agreement," CBA said in a statement ...

CBA in talks to buy BankWest

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
The Commonwealth Bank is negotiating with HBOS plc to purchase BankWest. In a statement from the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Commonwealth Bank said both parties are yet to reach an agreement. This news follows UK bank, Lloyds TSB, buying HBOS ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 OCT 2008
... annual general meeting in Perth and Artist & Entertainment Group Ltd holds an extraordinary general meeting. In Melbourne, HBOS Australia chief executive David Willis addresses an Australia-Israel Chamber of Commerce lunch. The Australian share market ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 OCT 2008
... circulated today that Commonwealth Bank of Australia had made a bid for BankWest, the local arm of troubled British bank, HBOS. CBA denied these reports before market opening. Its stock picked up 17 cents, or 0.38 per cent, to $45.03. ANZ Banking Group ...

GESB announces key hires

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2008
... be responsible for GESB wealth management business including its financial planning division. Hedley previously worked at HBOS as head of strategy and ventures for BankWest retail before joining GESB. Prior to that role he worked across consulting and ...

HBOS Australia gives Lloyds thumbs up

RUTH LIEW  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2008
HBOS Australia's parent company is being swallowed by UK bank Lloyds TBS, but its local arm is welcoming the move as a way to grow its client base. In a statement released by the company, HBOS Australia claims the acquisition would position the firms' ...