2014 Media Releases

St.George takes out Money Magazine’s Best Innovative Banking App

Friday, 5 December 2014

St.George’s MoneyMeter Smartwatch App named Money Mag’s Best New Innovative Banking App.

Australians are much more savvy when it comes to spending and saving this Christmas

Thursday, 4 December 2014

Nearly half of Aussie’s admit to a stress-free Christmas this year by purchasing their gifts earlier in the year or saving ahead of the festive season.

St.George’s HomeHero equips Aussies with the tools to get auction-fit

Saturday, 29 November 2014

New research reveals 62% of home buyers don’t have a strategy in place when under the hammer

St.George launches Third Generation Tablet Banking App

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

St.George Bank has launched its Third Generational Tablet Banking App equipped with innovative new features such as the ability to make payments with just one touch. The redesigned app is supported by new research that reveals Australians are looking for quicker and easy ways to do their mobile banking.

St.George provides assistance to Mr Fluffy homeowners

Tuesday, 25 November 2014

St.George Bank announced today that it is committed to helping customers who are impacted by the ACT Government Buyback Scheme of houses affected by Mr Fluffy loose fill asbestos insulation.

Debts down, savings up: Aussies prepare for big ticket purchases

Monday, 27 October 2014

Financial conditions are on the rise with eight out of ten Australian households managing to add to their savings or at least making ends meet, the highest in nine months, according to the St.George-Melbourne Institute Household Financial Conditions Report, released today.

Australians place greater importance on saving money

Wednesday, 8 October 2014

Aussies aim for a savings safety-net of $10,000 to be financially secure

St.George unveils new look, designed by CAMILLA AND MARC

Thursday, 25 September 2014

St.George Bank has a new look thanks to a partnership with leading Australian design duo Camilla Freeman-Topper and Marc Freeman of CAMILLA AND MARC.

St.George continues smartwatch banking with Samsung Gear2

Thursday, 11 September 2014

Australian-first roll-out of smartwatch banking application proves great success

St.George launches pop-up initiative to kick start small business

Tuesday, 9 September 2014

Kick Start Pop-up program launches in Sydney, Brisbane and Perth – applications now open

Australia – the renovation nation, in planning

Monday, 1 September 2014

St.George research uncovers hurdles for Aussies when starting their dream renovations

St.George to launch biometric technology in mobile banking

Friday, 22 August 2014

Australian-first application of finger-sensor technology for mobile banking logon

St.George announces cuts to fixed home loan rates

Tuesday, 29 July 2014

St.George has announced that it will cut its fixed home loan rates for three, four, and five year terms, effective from today.

St.George shines light on iBeacon technology

Tuesday, 13 May 2014

St.George Bank has announced the start of iBeacon trials within its retail branch network, marking an Australian-first for a bank to adopt the new technology, which aims to enhance customer experience and interaction.

St.George named biggest supporter of first home buyers in Australia

Tuesday, 25 February 2014

Awarded Best First Home Buyer Lender of the year 2014

St.George has been awarded the Best First Home Buyer Lender of the year at the Australian Lending Awards this month, confirming its position as the biggest supporter of Aussies making the move into their first home.

Biggest improvement in financial conditions for Australians in two decades

Wednesday, 22 January 2014

Record levels: More Australian households saving and paying down debt

Sydney, 20 January 2013 - The quarterly St.George-Melbourne Institute Household Financial Conditions Report released today reveals the biggest annual improvement in financial conditions for Australian households since the survey first launched nearly 20 years ago.

St.George Bank extends relief package to customers impacted by WA Bushfires

Tuesday, 14 January 2014

St.George Bank has today announced a Disaster Relief Package to customers impacted by the WA Bushfires which has affected the Perth Hills district.