News from February 2020
ANZ simplifies loan applications for small businesses
By Globe Banner | Feb 27, 2020
ANZ has introduced a new process to expedite credit access for its small business customers, allowing them to apply for increased credit limits of up to $500,000.
Santander announces increased dividend amid robust financial performance
By Globe Banner | Feb 25, 2020
Banco Santander's board of directors has announced a proposed final cash dividend for 2024 of 11 euro cents per share, which will be presented for approval at the upcoming annual general meeting on April 4, 2025.
ANZ highlights impact of homophobic language with new #LoveSpeech campaign
By Globe Banner | Feb 20, 2020
New research from ANZ reveals that 78% of LGBTIQ+ Australians have experienced homophobic or transphobic language in the past year.
Paul Goodwin named ANZ's US Country Head
By Globe Banner | Feb 19, 2020
ANZ has announced the appointment of Paul Goodwin as the US Country Head.
Santander launches fully digital bank Openbank in Mexico
By Globe Banner | Feb 18, 2020
Openbank, a fully digital bank under Grupo Santander, has officially launched its services in Mexico.
ANZ NZ names Ben Kelleher managing director for retail & business banking
By Globe Banner | Feb 18, 2020
Ben Kelleher has been named Managing Director of Retail & Business Banking at ANZ Bank New Zealand Limited (ANZ NZ).
Urgent Calls for EU Permitting Reform Following New Study
By Globe Banner | Feb 13, 2020
BusinessEurope today released the findings of a new survey highlighting the pressing need for reform in EU industrial permitting processes. The study, encompassing companies from 21 European countries, shed light on the challenges faced by businesses in navigating the complex and lengthy permitting procedures within the EU."In today’s very competitive global scene, speed is of strategic importance. Long and complex industrial permitting is a bottleneck for companies’ green and digital transformations and the EU’s global competitiveness," emphasized BusinessEurope...
Santander reports record profits for third consecutive year
By Globe Banner | Feb 5, 2020
Santander has announced a significant profit increase for the year 2024, with attributable profits reaching €12,574 million.
ANZ disputes A Current Affair's portrayal of customer interaction
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2020
ANZ has responded to a recent segment aired on Channel Nine's A Current Affair, claiming the program misrepresented facts regarding a customer interaction.
Openbank by Santander reaches $2 billion in U.S. deposits
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2020
Santander Bank, N.A. has announced that its digital platform, Openbank, has reached $2 billion in total deposits in the United States since its launch in the fourth quarter of 2024.
ANZ completes sale of OnePath P&I business to IOOF
By Globe Banner | Feb 3, 2020
ANZ has announced the completion of the sale of its OnePath Pensions & Investments (OnePath P&I) business to IOOF Holdings Limited (IOOF).