ANZ

Banking / financial services, Melbourne, VIC

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) is an Australian multinational bank and one of the country's 'big four' banks. It provides retail, commercial and institutional banking services and is the largest banking group in New Zealand.

ANZ's origins date to the 1830s, while its modern corporate entity was formed in 1970 through the merger of the Australia and New Zealand Bank with the English, Scottish and Australian Bank. Headquartered in Melbourne, it is one of Australia's largest banks by assets and serves more than 10 million customers across Australia, New Zealand, the Asia-Pacific region and other markets. ANZ employs around 40,000 people, manages roughly a trillion dollars in assets, and is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Fast facts

Legal name	ANZ Group Holdings Limited (Australia and New Zealand Banking Group)
Ticker	ASX: ANZ
Headquarters	Melbourne, VIC
Founded	1835 (Bank of Australasia); ANZ group formed 1951 merger
Sector	Banking / financial services
Revenue	~A$68.1B total revenue (FY2025, per aggregator data)
Employees	~42,700 (2025)
CEO	Nuno Matos (Group CEO since 12 May 2025)
Website	anz.com.au

Key facts

Headquartered in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Modern entity formed in 1970 by merger; origins date to the 1830s
One of Australia's 'big four' banks and the largest banking group in New Zealand
Listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: ANZ)
Serves more than 10 million customers and employs around 40,000 people

Frequently asked questions

What is ANZ?

ANZ is one of Australia's 'big four' banks and the largest banking group in New Zealand, offering retail, commercial and institutional banking.

When was ANZ formed?

Its modern entity was formed in 1970 through a merger, with origins dating back to the 1830s.

Where is ANZ headquartered?

ANZ is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia.

Sources

Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.