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Focus on supporting state’s economic growth underpins solid half year result for BankSA
Monday, 6 May 2019
BankSA has announced a $114 million net profit after tax for the six months to 31 March 2019.
Business sentiment holds near eight-year high but purse strings tighten as consumer confidence falls
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Business confidence in South Australia remains strong, holding at a near eight-year high level, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor released today.
BankSA Foundation announces $158,278 in community grants and launches new round of charity funding
Friday, 18 January 2019
BankSA Foundation has today announced funding grants totalling $158,278, which will help five charitable organisations in South Australia continue their exceptional community work.
More jobs as business confidence consolidates at eight-year high
Saturday, 10 November 2018
Confidence among South Australian businesses has held firm at an eight-year high and is leading to new jobs, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor released today.
BankSA delivers solid growth across home and business lending
Monday, 5 November 2018
BankSA today announced a net profit after tax of $229 million for the year ended 30 September 2018.
BankSA customers can now do home loan application from the palm of their hand
Thursday, 27 September 2018
An innovative new online service that enables customers to submit a home loan application via their smartphone or tablet, with real-time feedback, has been launched by BankSA.
BankSA increases variable home loan rates
Wednesday, 29 August 2018
BankSA today announced it will increase its variable interest rates for owner occupied and residential investment property loans, reflecting a sustained increase in wholesale funding costs.
Virtual reality helps BankSA become South Australia’s first dementia-friendly bank
Wednesday, 30 May 2018
BankSA is the first bank in South Australia to be officially recognised as dementia-friendly, to help more people living with dementia remain financially independent for as long as possible.
BankSA Foundation launches its biggest ever grant to celebrate BankSA’s 170th anniversary
Wednesday, 9 May 2018
BankSA Foundation has today launched its biggest ever single grant and is calling for applications from charitable organisations in need.
We’re raising funds for women in crisis across South Australia
Wednesday, 9 May 2018
Last year, 20,771 South Australians were assisted with homeless services, and more than 60% of these were women.
BankSA helps more South Australians buy homes and start businesses with solid half year result
Monday, 07 May 2018
BankSA has announced a $114 million net profit after tax for the six months to 31 March 2018, up 7 per cent on the previous corresponding period.
Crop production falls in South Australia
Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Less favourable weather conditions in South Australia have contributed to a significant fall in statewide crop production in 2017-18, according to the latest BankSA Rural Price Index.
BankSA provides disaster relief package for customers affected by Cyclone Marcus in Darwin
Monday, 19 March 2018
BankSA today announced a relief package to assist customers suffering hardship as a result of Cyclone Marcus in Darwin.
Confidence improves however South Australians remain cautious
Wednesday, 28 February 2018
Confidence levels have increased amongst South Australian consumers and businesses however they still remain cautious, according to the latest BankSA State Monitorreleased today.
BankSA Foundation opens funding round with grants of up to $50,000 each
Monday, 15 January 2018
BankSA Foundation is calling on small organisations dedicated to making a big impact in the community to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 each, with applications now open.
Boom year for South Australian lamb producers
Tuesday, 19 December 2017
South Australian lamb producers have enjoyed a stellar 12 months as part of a nationwide boom that has seen the average income of Australian lamb-producing farms rise to a 20-year high, according to the latest BankSA Rural Price Index.
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Three new funding grants announced by BankSA Foundation today have pushed its total donations to South Australian community organisations this year to more than $250,000.
Record low in consumer confidence as business confidence rebounds
Saturday, 25 November 2017
Consumer confidence in South Australia has dropped to a record low, while business confidence has rebounded, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor released today.
Groundswell for South Australia to become a world-class centre for advanced manufacturing
Tuesday, 21 November 2017
South Australians want their state to become a world-class centre for advanced manufacturing, according to a new BankSA study.
Seven South Australian innovators selected to enter the Hive at TEDxAdelaide
Monday, 23 October 2017
Seven innovative South Australian businesses have been selected to showcase their inventive products and services at TEDxAdelaide 2017 at the Adelaide Town Hall on November 2.
BankSA abolishes ATM withdrawal fees
Sunday, 24 September 2017
BankSA today announced that non-BankSA customers will no longer be charged an ATM withdrawal fee when they use one of BankSA’s ATMs.
BankSA Foundation opens funding round with grants of up to $50,000 each
Wednesday, 16 August 2017
BankSA Foundation is calling on small organisations dedicated to making a big impact in the community to apply for funding grants of up to $50,000 each, with applications now open.
Business confidence plummets following State Budget
Wednesday, 02 August 2017
Deteriorating business conditions, coupled with the South Australian Government’s controversial State Budget, have triggered an alarming increase in pessimism for the future, and a significant drop in business confidence amongst South Australians, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor released today.
BankSA Foundation announces major grant funding
Tuesday, 18 July 2017
BankSA Foundation has today announced major funding grants worth $108,000 to help four deserving charitable organisations in South Australia continue their outstanding work.