BOQ ATM Attack at Rhodes
From Pens to Paintbrushes – Local Bankers Participate in Inaugural Community day
Bank of Queensland staff from two Business Banking Centres will be putting down their pens and picking up paintbrushes when they participate in their inaugural community day at Wamuran Park Home on Friday, 12 December.
12/12/2008
BOQ to Unlock new Pathways to Growth
Bank of Queensland today announced a formal process, Project Pathways, to investigate innovative ways to continue the Bank’s growth trajectory.
11/12/2008
BOQ Announces Share Purchase Plan Offer
Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) announced today at its AGM an offer to eligible shareholders to apply for up to $10,000 worth of ordinary shares under the Bank of Queensland Share Purchase Plan (Plan), at an issue price discounted to the average market price of BOQ shares on ASX.
11/12/2008
ATM Reform – What is Happening and When, and how will it Impact BOQ Customers?
From March 3 next year, there will be a significant change in the way customers pay for certain ATM transactions.
10/12/2008
Commercial Swimming Stars to Benefit from BOQ Sponsorship
Two history-rich Queensland icons came together this week when Bank of Queensland’s Redbank Plaza branch became the new sponsor of the Commercial Swimming Club based at the Valley pool.
9/12/2008
BOQ to cut Variable Rates by 83 Points
Bank of Queensland has today announced it will reduce its standard variable interest rate by 0.83%.
4/12/2008
DRP Share Issue and Underwriting
Bank of Queensland Limited will today issue 2,934,016 ordinary shares under the BOQ Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) and the DRP underwriting at an issue price of $10.0882 per share, raising $29,598,940. The DRP was partially underwritten by Macquarie Capital Advisers Limited to 50% of the Final 2008 Dividend.
24/11/2008
Christmas Spirit Alive at BOQ Bundy West
Bank of Queensland Bundaberg West has partnered with the Salvation Army this Christmas to spread cheer to families in need.
21/11/2008
Partial Underwriting of Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Bank of Queensland Limited (BOQ) has today entered into an agreement with Macquarie Capital Advisers Limited to partially underwrite BOQ's Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) in respect of the 2008 Final Dividend.
17/11/2008
Five Grand up for Grabs for Manly Community Groups
Manly’s not-for-profit organisations have been invited to apply for a total of $5,000 in funding on offer from Bank of Queensland Manly.
12/11/2008
BOQ Castle Hill Goes out to bat for Local Baseball Team
Bank of Queensland Castle Hill has signed on to sponsor the local baseball team, the Knights, who turn 25 years old this Summer!
12/11/2008
BOQ to cut Standard Variable Rate by 62 Points
Bank of Queensland has today announced it will reduce its standard variable interest rate by 0.62%.
7/11/2008
All Deposits with Bank of Queensland 100% Government-guaranteed
The Federal Government’s promise to guarantee all deposits with Bank of Queensland and other Australian authorised deposit-taking institutions for three years means depositors with BOQ can be confident their money is absolutely safe.
31/10/2008
BOQ’s Mobile Banking Solution Optimised for the Apple iPhone
Bank of Queensland has optimised its new Mobile banking service for the Apple iPhone.
29/10/2008
BOQ Cuts Rates for SMEs as Sector’s ‘Niche Banker’
In line with its mission to become niche banker for SMEs, BOQ has announced rate reductions of up to 0.5% p.a. across its business lending suite.
24/10/2008
BOQ Delivers Record Result in 2008
BOQ has announced a record normalised cash profit after tax of $155.4 million for the 2007/08 financial year, an increase of 46% on last year, which flowed through to growth in normalised cash diluted earnings per share of 11%, after allowing for the Home Building Society acquisition.
9/10/2008
BOQ to cut Variable Rates by 80 Points
Bank of Queensland has today announced it will reduce its standard variable interest rate by 0.80%.
8/10/2008
Local Bank Teller’s Effort Awarded by $20,000 Donation to Bowen Christian Family Centre
The Bowen Christian Family Centre has received a $20,000 donation from Bank of Queensland on behalf of their local Senior Customer Service Officer Helen Youse, who this week won the Bank’s Gold Managing Director’s Award for Community Involvement.
1/10/2008
Simon Black Banks on Off-field Investment on Coast
Despite missing a record-equalling second Brownlow medal by the narrowest of margins, AFL star Simon Black has still celebrated a significant career milestone by opening his second Bank of Queensland Owner-Managed Branch (OMB).
30/09/2008
Unique Model Gives BOQ Customer Edge in Tough Market
A focus on relationship banking and a unique business model appears to have given Bank of Queensland an edge in servicing business customers, as it retains the number one spot in the fourth East & Partners Sentiment Index in a row.
23/09/2008
BOQ Strathpine Insures Local Students see Canberra
Bank of Queensland Strathpine is helping a year seven group from Holy Spirit school at Bray Park travel to Canberra, by covering the cost of travel insurance for the 35 students and six teachers going.
22/09/2008
Toowoomba Kids get a Boost From BOQ
The important work of local child safety awareness group Toowoomba CAN got a high-powered boost from the corporate world today when Bank of Queensland’s Managing Director David Liddy paid a visit.
17/09/2008
BOQ Gives Customers Access to Internet Banking Through Their Mobile Phones
Bank of Queensland today launched its new Mobile banking solution, which offers customers access to BOQ internet banking, and the Bank’s broader website, through their mobile phones.
4/09/2008
BOQ to cut Variable Rates by 28 Points
Bank of Queensland has today announced it would reduce its standard variable interest rate by 0.28%.
4/09/2008
BOQ Announces new Chairman, and MD Extends Contract
Bank of Queensland announced that Managing Director David Liddy has agreed to extend his contract until 2011 and long-standing board member Neil Summerson would become the company’s new Chairman, replacing retiring Chairman Neil Roberts.
20/08/2008
Varsity Lakes’ Business Community Turn out to Welcome Bank of Queensland
Varsity Lakes’ business community turned out in force to welcome the new Bank of Queensland branch to the area.
7/08/2008
Bank of Queensland Smashes the $100,000 Banking on our Kids Fundraising Target
Bank of Queensland branches all around Australia have helped smash all previous records for this year’s Banking on our kids campaign, which raises money for children’s hospitals around Australia.
6/08/2008
BOQ Masters Classic may put Townsville on Beach Volleyball Circuit
The popularity and success of the inaugural Bank of Queensland Masters Beach Volleyball Classic may put Townsville on the sport’s national calendar.
4/08/2008
Incident at BOQ Aspley Branch
Early Saturday morning, our branch at 1344 Gympie Road, Aspley was badly damaged in an explosion.
26/07/2008
BOQ Dominates Customer Service in Qld
Bank of Queensland’s focus on providing relationship banking and its demonstrated experience in its home market has paid off, with BOQ taking the number one spot in the latest East & Partners Sentiment Index of business customers.
8/07/2008
Sick Kids Grab $10k Cash for Charity
Sick and injured children joined AFL legend Luke Power and Bank of Queensland executives today to launch the fourth annual Banking on our Kids appeal, which runs throughout July and raises money for Children’s Hospital Foundations Australia (CHFA).
2/07/2008
Show how big Your Heart is for Sick Aussie Kids
Bank of Queensland is asking Australians how big their hearts are when it comes to helping sick and injured kids get better – and raising awareness of the vital work of our children’s hospitals.
2/07/2008
BOQ “Weathering the Storm Well”
Bank of Queensland Managing Director David Liddy has announced the Bank is in a strong position and the forecast for 2H08 is positive.
26/06/2008
BOQ Maleny Celebrates Milestone With Visit From MD
The Bank of Queensland branch in Maleny achieved a major milestone, celebrating its first birthday with a visit from Managing Director David Liddy.
24/06/2008
Bank of Queensland Appoints new Group Executive IT and Operations
Bank of Queensland today announced the appointment of Jim Stabback as Group Executive IT and Operations.
24/06/2008
Fiona Simpson Launches BOQ Private Bank
Member for Maroochydore and Deputy Leader of the Opposition Fiona Simpson has officially opened Bank of Queensland’s new Private Bank in Maroochydore, citing the Coast’s growing economy and energetic business scene as a key attraction for the facility.
19/06/2008
BOQ Mackay Makes the Smart Business Move
Bank of Queensland’s Mackay Owner-Managed Branch has made the smart move, relocating to more professional and accessible premises to provide a better customer experience.
16/06/2008
BOQ Boss in Mackay for Staff Briefing
Bank of Queensland Managing Director David Liddy is in Mackay to address local staff, including former Pioneer Permanent Building Society employees, about the Bank’s strong growth and prospects in the region.
27/05/2008
Adelaide’s First Locally Owned Bank Still Turning Heads
South Australia’s first and only privately-owned bank branch – the Bank of Queensland in Pirie Street – has achieved a major milestone, celebrating its first birthday.
20/05/2008
BOQ and Home Announce Single Brand
Bank of Queensland and Home Building Society have today announced that they will move forward with a single brand as they near full integration.
20/05/2008
New BOQEF Head to Diversify Business
Bank of Queensland has appointed a former director in ANZ’s Institutional Banking business, Brandon Stannett, to head its Equipment Finance business and maintain the growth of its $2.9 billion EF portfolio.
8/05/2008
New BOQ Manager has eye on Small Business
The new manager at Bank of Queensland’s Townsville CBD branch is riding to the rescue of the city’s growing number of small businesses suffering from the off-hand, hands-off attitude of the big banks.
17/04/2008
Springvale Welcomes First Locally-owned Bank
Springvale has welcomed its first locally owned and managed full-service bank branch, with local bankers Vinh Ly, Ben Pham and Long Pham opening the doors of the Bank of Queensland franchise at 349 Springvale Road.
14/04/2008
BOQ Delivers Record Growth Despite Difficult Environment
Bank of Queensland announced an interim Normalised Cash Net Profit After Tax¹ of $65.3 million for the first half of the 2007/08 financial year, an increase of 33% on the prior comparable period (pcp), leading to growth in Normalised Cash Diluted Earnings Per Share of 10%.
10/04/2008
BOQ Private Bank Opens on Gold Coast
Bank of Queensland has enhanced its already substantial presence on the Gold Coast with the official opening of a Private Bank for high-net worth clients.
2/04/2008
BOQ Switches off for Earth Hour
As a keen supporter of the environment, Bank of Queensland has jumped at the chance to get involved in Earth Hour in 2008.
26/03/2008
Treasurer to Open Hobart’s First Locally Owned Bank
Tasmanian Treasurer the Hon. Michael Aird will officially open Hobart’s first locally owned bank branch, a move expected to shake up the banking industry and give consumers greater choice.
21/02/2008
New BOQ Service Makes it Even Easier to Find an ATM
Not satisfied with just having the most widespread ATM network of any bank in Australia, Bank of Queensland has now made it even easier for its customers to find an ATM.
8/02/2008
Perth CBD’s First BOQ Branch Keeps its Promise
The Bank of Queensland branch in Perth’s CBD achieves a major milestone, celebrating its first birthday.
11/02/2008
Which Bank is Already Different?
Bank of Queensland will this weekend launch a cheeky attack on the Commonwealth Bank’s new advertising campaign that claims the bank is “determined to be different”.
8/02/2008
BOQ Announces Market-leading Mobile Banking Solution
Bank of Queensland today announced that it will launch a market-leading mobile banking solution for customers in the first half of this year.
8/02/2008
BOQ Nambour Raises Funds for Families
Bank of Queensland Nambour has raised over $7,000 for the Lions Club’s Better Start program which provides vital assistance to disadvantaged and at-risk families.
1/02/2008
Bundaberg Gets First Privately-owned Bank
Bundaberg now has its very first bank owned and operated by locals, with the Bank of Queensland branch on the corner of Barolin and Bourbong Streets set to be purchased by local businessmen Paul Devlin and Peter Glover.
1/02/2008
BOQ Thanks Community for Their Support
The return of face-to-face branch banking to Wollongong was announced last night when the Lord Mayor Alex Darling officially opened the area’s first owner-managed bank branch.
23/01/2008
BOQ Offers Assistance to Flood-affected Customers
Bank of Queensland is offering assistance to any customers experiencing financial difficulty due to the recent floods across Queensland and New South Wales.
16/01/2008
BOQ Brings Home bag of Money Magazine Medals
Bank of Queensland has rung in the New Year with a strong performance in Money magazine’s annual Best of the Best Awards, emerging as the top-performing home-grown regional bank in banking products.
3/01/2008
BOQ “Best Mid Cap Company in Australia”
Bank of Queensland has been named the Best Mid Cap Company in Australia by AsiaMoney magazine.
2/01/2008
