Auswide Bank

Auswide Bank Ltd, formerly known as Wide Bay Australia, was Australia’s 10th bank listed and trading on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX).

Its head office is located in Bundaberg, Queensland. Auswide Bank has an asset base of over $5 billion.

Overview
Auswide Bank has been around for over 57 years and has 16 branches located primarily across the Queensland east coast.

They provide personal banking products and services including loans, savings and investments, insurance, foreign exchange and banking services, with a focus on home ownership for everyday Australians.

Auswide Bank has an Australian Credit Licence and an Australian Financial Services Licence issued by ASIC and is an Authorised Deposit-taking Institution prudentially supervised by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Corporate History
Auswide Bank’s origins are in the local communities of Queensland's Wide Bay Burnett region.

Operations
The company’s corporate head office is located in Bundaberg, Queensland. A corporate office is also based in the Brisbane CBD.

Retail Banking
The retail banking channel provides financial services to personal and business banking customers via Auswide Bank branches, mobile lenders, phone and online.

Third Party
The third-party channel provides loans and associated financial services to customers via accredited mortgage brokers and introducers and deposits to customers via partnerships and deposit brokers.

Private Bank
The private banking channel offers one-on-one expertise with a private banking specialist to enhance and manage clients’ financial priorities and provide a range of financial solutions – from banking and deposits to borrowing and protection.

Community Involvement
Auswide Bank supports grass roots initiatives in local communities.

FY23 Sponsorships and Community Initiatives
Source:
 * Major Sponsor – Queensland Rugby League
 * Auswide Bank Mal Meninga Cup
 * Corey Parker Rugby League Training Clinics
 * Murgon Mustangs – Domestic Violence Awareness
 * Salvation Army Red Shield Appeal (Bundaberg)
 * Auswide Bank Regional Road Show
 * Stanley River Junior Rugby League Club – Community Social Responsibility Program of the Year
 * Walk for Mental Awareness
 * Wide Bay Sports Academy
 * Australian Football league Women’s (AFLW) GenW program
 * Queensland Cancer Council
 * Bundaberg Regional Show partnership
 * Bargara Triathlon

Sustainability
Auswide Bank’s sustainability goals tend to focus on value creation for customers, shareholders and the communities in which they operate. Their sustainability statements speak to an ethical banking vision with a commitment to doing business responsibly in ways that benefit both customers and communities. Auswide Bank considers sustainability in six key pillars:


 * Customer
 * Community
 * Our People
 * Environment
 * Financial
 * Technology & Data