The global credit crunch has further to run as more losses are expected in the US sub-prime sector and liquidity dries up. A report by analysts in New York and London has warned that $US150 billion of sub-prime mortgages will be reset to higher interest rates over the next 18 months, noting that Standard & Poors has estimated that total losses in the sector could run as high as 14 per cent. More downgrades of residential-backed mortgage securities are expected on top of the 8,000 ratings actions that were taken in the 190 days from May 1.
Unlimited ANZ transactions via ANZ ATMs, ANZ Internet and Phone Banking, EFTPOS, Cheques and ANZ Branches for $5 a month
Unlimited transactions via ANZ Internet Banking.
You can deposit your salary, and set up direct deposits into your account.
If you are aged under 18, or 60 and over, or are a full time student at an Australian educational institution, ANZ can waive the monthly account service fee.
Get high interest rates of 6.51%p.a on your savings
Rate includes a savings bonus of 0.50%
Rates are calculated daily and paid monthly
No monthly account fees
No minimum deposit amount
Maximum balance of $1 million dollars per customer
Set up 'Savings Buckets' - This allows you to set up different accounts for each of your savings goals in just a few clicks, for example 'New car Fund'
Set up an Automatic Savings Plan option that makes regular contributions from another Australian bank account. For example, set up a monthly Automatic Savings Plan for $100 (or more) and receive a Savings Bonus of 0.10%p.a. (for balances up to $150,000)
Make use of the Usaver Goal Tracker online savings tool
Have the flexibility to transfer funds to any Australian account with the Usaver 'Pay Anyone' feature
Have your choice of alerts sent to you via email, SMS or secure mail
Access to a real person at Ubank through a dedicated call centre.
Open a Direct Saver online saving account today and enjoy a fixed bonus rate of 1.55%p.a. above the standard Direct Saver variable rate (4.60%p.a. on 10 May 2010), for 4 months when you open a Direct Saver account before 30 June 2010.
No fees
No minimum balance
Instant funds transfer if linked to St.George account
Open an ANZ Online Saver by 30 Sept 2010 and you can get your savings off to a flying start. Enjoy bonus interest of 1.50% p.a. on top of the standard variable rate, currently 4.50% p.a., until 31 Jan 2011. There is no minimum balance needed to open the account, meaning you can start your savings plan now. This offer is only available by applying online via the Apply Now button.
Enjoy a fixed bonus interest rate on top of your standard variable Power Saver rate for 4 months when you open a new Power Saver account between 1 March 2010 and 30 June 2010 and deposit only new funds to St.George Bank
For customers who reside in NSW, ACT, SA or NT the fixed Bonus rate is 2.40%p.a.
For customers who reside in QLD, VIC, WA or TAS, the fixed Bonus rate is 1.55%p.a.
No monthly account fees
Unlimited fee free online and phone transactions
Instant access via branch and ATM/EFTPOS+
Choose a Deposit Only Card, so you won’t be tempted to access your savings at an ATM