BankWest, part of HBOS Australia, is continuing its aggressive push to become a major force in Australian banking with the announcement of a number of key east coast appointments in its private banking arm.
James Blackshaw previously from Macquarie Bank and ANZ has been appointed the State Manager for Queensland, Rory Muscat previously of AMP has been appointed State Manager New South Wales and Jonothan Corbett most recently at HSBC is State Manager for Victoria.
Announcing the appointments, Head of Corporate & Private Banking, Bob Beard, said BankWest is committed to growing its private banking capability nationally, building on its existing presence in Perth and Sydney. The new appointments mark the start of an aggressive Private Banking expansion strategy in the Eastern States.
"A strong private banking service on the east coast of Australia is a natural progression in our overall growth strategy as we go into 2007. BankWest have established strong and rapidly growing businesses in the commercial and business banking sectors nationally, as well as in retail mortgages and deposits. A private bank offering will complement our existing offerings, as well as provide customers with a highly competitive alternative to the other major private banks." Bob Beard said.
BankWest Private customers have access to an extensive range of products and services through the HBOS Australia Group " a wholly owned subsidiary of HBOS plc, which is one of the world's largest financial groups.
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Notes to Editor:
- BankWest Private clients have direct line access to their Client Manager who can work with an existing financial adviser, accountant or taxation specialist to customise a banking solution best suited to an overall wealth creation strategy.
- BankWest has been around for more than 100 years and is now part of the HBOS Australia group with assets of over $39 billion. Backed by our parent company HBOS plc, one of the world's largest financial services groups, we are providing a fresh customer experience and challenging the Australian market.
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Natalie Causley
Media Relations Manager, HBOS Australia
Tel: (02) 8299 8261 or 0400 241 663
natalie.causley@hbosa.com.au
