Bank of New South Wales
Banking company in New South Wales, Australia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with State Bank of New South Wales.
The Bank of New South Wales (BNSW), also known commonly as The Wales, was the first bank in Australia, being established in Sydney in 1817 and situated on Broadway. During the 19th century, the bank opened branches throughout Australia and New Zealand, expanding into Oceania in the 20th century. It merged with many other financial institutions, finally merging with the Commercial Bank of Australia in 1982 and being renamed to the Westpac Banking Corporation on 4 May that year under the Bank of New South Wales (Change of Name) Act 1982.[1]
Quick Facts Industry, Founded ...
Industry | Financial services |
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Founded | 8 April 1817 (1817-04-08) in Sydney, Australia |
Founder | Lachlan Macquarie |
Defunct | 4 May 1982 (1982-05-04) |
Fate | Renamed on 4 May 1982[1] |
Successor | Westpac Banking Corporation |
Headquarters | Martin Place, , |
Area served | New South Wales |
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