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ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

The Bank with a human face

This is a chronicle 
of 12 months in 
our organisation, 
the events that
mattered, the
impacts they made
and the way we
dealt with them.

The past year has been
about recognising realities
and facing them. 
About technology, people,
leadership and having a go. 

And if you’re an ANZ
customer, staff member or
shareholder, it’s about you.

To us, “growth” no longer
means simply being a
bigger version of what we
were before. To truly grow
today, we must break out
from old paradigms, 
be different from what we
have been in the past
and distinct from what our
competitors are today.

The following pages aim 
to give you a clear and
transparent look at the 12
months from October 2000
to September 2001. 
As a shareholder, you’ll
learn more about how your
investment grew in value.
You’ll also know more 
about how ANZ grew in
strength, in scope and 
in creativity. 

And perhaps, most
importantly, you’ll have a
clearer picture of where we
intend to go in the future,
how well we’re equipped 
to meet our objectives, 
and what foundations are
being laid to help our
customers, our staff and
you, as our shareholder,
grow with ANZ.

02 Chairman’s letter to shareholders

04 Chief Executive Officer’s overview 

06 ANZ Overview

08 Chief Financial Officer’s review

12 Personal Financial Services

22 Corporate Financial Services

30 International and Subsidiaries

34 New Zealand

36 Risk Management

38 ANZ and Technology

42 Our People

44 The Community and the Environment

46 Board of Directors

48 Corporate Governance

49 Concise Financial Report

ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Chairman’s
Letter to
Shareholders

02
03

Prudence, performance, 
and momentum.

ANZ has again delivered on our promises to
shareholders. In the year ended 30 September,
2001, earnings per share grew by 10% to 
$1.17 and the dividend per share was increased 
by nine cents to 73 cents per share fully franked.
The net operating profit after tax increased by 7% 
to $1,870 million, a new record for the company. 

Our return on ordinary shareholders’ equity
at 20.2% passed our 20% target and our cost
income ratio was 48.3%. Our tier one capital
was solid at 7.5%.

It is also pleasing to see this performance 
reflected in the share price, which rose by over 
20% during the year and recorded all-time highs.

Management and staff are to be complimented 
for these achievements, which reflect a focussed
approach to cost controls, risk management, 
and business generation, combined with good
execution of a well thought out strategy.

During the year we moved to have a strategy
focussed on 16 specialist businesses. 
We continued our application of eCommerce 
to both our internal organisation and to
communication with our customers. We moved 
to be far more customer-oriented in our personal
businesses and sought to improve our culture 
and values within the company and in our relations
with customers. We have maintained continued
attention to the control of our risk exposures.

We have sought to energise our staff to be bold 
and think differently about how things are done
and to take the initiative and make a difference 
for their teams and their customers with our
“Breakout” program. Our attention to 
people development and customer focus has
been elevated to equal importance with financial
performance. Our philosophy is to ensure that
staff excel in their own business unit and also work
collaboratively for the success of ANZ as a whole.
This approach is helping to foster a new spirit
in the organisation, and assisting us to reach out
and connect more strongly with our customers
and the community.

On 8 October 2001, Mr Gary Toomey resigned from
the Board and I wish to express our appreciation 
of the contribution he made to our deliberations
since his appointment in March 1998.

In looking to the year ahead we see continued
progress in a more difficult environment. 
We expect some deterioration in credit quality
in line with the weaker economic conditions. 
We also see opportunities for growth in many of
our businesses and are optimistic that the Bank
has the strategy and management capability to
continue to grow, although at a more subdued rate.

Charles Goode
Chairman

ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Chief Executive
Officer’s Overview

04
05

A strong foundation
with new momentum.
Specialise, eTransform, 
Perform, Grow and Breakout.

I am pleased to report another record result with
the 2001 profit up 7% on last year (18% excluding
discontinued businesses). Our good first half
performance was repeated in the second half,
despite the more subdued economy and weaker
credit environment.

All but one of our specialist businesses grew their
profits during the year, and all but four had double
digit earnings growth. This demonstrates the
robustness of our strategy, our disciplined
management and risk approach, and the strength
and depth of our management team. It emphasises
our focus on growing the top line, our caution on
risk, our rigour on capital allocation, and our
decisiveness on costs.

The past four years has seen a major transformation
of ANZ. We now have a more sustainable and
balanced business mix, improved positions in 
a number of growth sectors, industry leading
productivity, and considerably lower risk. 
The current uncertainties in the Middle East
and South Asia provide further affirmation of
our decision to sell Grindlays.

All of this has resulted in a record share price,
market capitalisation, and shareholder dividend.

The Australian and New Zealand economies are
currently performing relatively well, but it is likely that
the higher level of uncertainty will have a tangible
effect. We are closely monitoring the situation and
are preparing contingency plans to mitigate any
adverse impact should the situation deteriorate. 
This will see us in a position to take appropriate
action quickly, should this be necessary.

We will continue to invest in selected growth
segments and to improve the sustainability of our
business mix. We are also paying particular attention
to customer and staff satisfaction, in building our
strategic position in our core businesses, and in
earning the trust of the community. We have plans
for a major transformation of our branch network
domestically over the next few years. Additionally,
strategic opportunities at reasonable values are
likely to present themselves, and we believe this
will play to our advantage. As examples, we recently
acquired a 75% shareholding in Bank of Kiribati
and signed contracts to acquire Bank of Hawaii’s
businesses in Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu.

We expect a slowing in revenue opportunities until
such time as the economy rebounds. The credit
environment is likely to remain subdued, but
barring significant deterioration, losses will be
containable. We are accordingly taking a deliberately
cautious approach to our business, and will
continue to manage costs toward a cost income
ratio in the mid-40’s, and constrain asset growth 
in economically sensitive areas.

Taking account of all factors, we remain positive
about future performance, and are leaving our 
2002 and 2003 financial targets unchanged. 

John McFarlane
Chief Executive Officer

We have made good progress with our other
stakeholders. The number of customers and 
market share across most measures has increased. 
Staff satisfaction has improved substantially. 
We have also taken a number of steps to earn 
the trust of the community, including a new 
ANZ Customer Service Charter, free transactional
banking for those over 60, major concessions
for Centrelink and Health cardholders and our
moratorium on regional branch closures.

Of course, not everything has worked in our favour,
and there are areas where we are not doing as well.
Although we have made progress in the areas of
customer and community satisfaction, we have a
great deal yet to do. It is well known that banks are
not held in high regard by personal customers or by
the community. Changing this perception of ANZ
and contributing to changes in the wider industry
is a major priority of ours over the next few years.

Again, while we have made substantial progress
in Personal Financial Services, we remain
underweight strategically in this area. In particular
we need to increase the number of customers in
Metrobanking, Regionalbanking and Small to
Medium Business. We also need a stronger 
position in Wealth Management.

We are also facing substantial competition for
deposit funds, constraining our ability to grow
assets – particularly from alternative investments.
Plans are in place to increase deposits, but the 
real solution lies in diversifying our business by
growing alternative revenue streams.

This year we launched the “Breakout” program to
create a sustainable high performance culture at
ANZ. One thousand of our top managers have now
been through the program, and we are planning 
to extend this to 6,000 this year. We believe this
initiative will be the foundation for sustainable
performance differentiation in future years.

As we predicted in the first half, we have seen
deterioration in asset quality in Australia as a result
of the recent downturn. This has been evidenced
particularly through some large corporate collapses
and our specific provisions have therefore risen. 
To reflect the potential risk arising from global
economic uncertainty and the events of September
11th, we increased the economic loss provision
(ELP) for the year by $41 million. Our specific
provisions are now broadly in line with ELP for the
year, albeit higher for the second half. We have
provided for all known problem exposures. 

ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

ANZ
Overview

06
07

ANZ Overview

The Bank with a human face

> Put our customers first

> Perform and grow to create value for our shareholders

> Lead and inspire each other

> Earn the trust of the community

> Breakout, be bold and have the courage to be different

Group Profit after Tax – Operating Segments

Personal 46%
Corporate 39%
Int & Subs 15%

Group

Personal

Corporate

International & Subsidiaries

Profile
The Bank with a human face

Profile
Realising our unique growth opportunities

Profile
Dynamic, leading and growing

> 22,501 employees
> $185b assets

Key Businesses
> Personal Financial Services
> Corporate Financial Services
> International & Subsidiaries

Significant Events 2001
> Implemented specialist

business model

> Established a customer charter
> Completed $1b buyback
> Launched new Breakout

Culture program

> Launched staff volunteering

program

> Record share price

Performance
> Profit $1,870m
> Return on Equity 20.2%
> Cost Income 48.3%
> Asset growth 8%
> Staff Satisfaction 62%

Targets
The group has committed to
achieving the following targets
by 2003:

> EPS growth > 10%
> Return on Equity > 20%
> Cost Income ratio – mid 40% range
> Inner Tier 1 Capital – 6.0%
> Maintain AA category credit rating

> 11,474 employees
> 4 million customers (Australia)
> 1 million customers (NZ)
> 775 branches (Australia)
> 143 branches (NZ)
> 750,000 internet banking 

customers (Australia)

> 170,000 internet banking customers (NZ)

Key Businesses
> Mortgages
> Metrobanking
> Regionalbanking
> Wealth Management
> Small to Medium Business
> Cards & ePayments
More details about these businesses
on pages 12–17

Significant Events 2001
> Australian Savings Institution of the Year
> Home Lender of the Year
> On-line Bank of the Year
> Best investment/financial website
> Best Internet Bank in Australia and NZ
> Doubled the number of internet

customers

Performance
> Profit $879m
> Income growth 9%
> Cost Income 52.6%
> Asset growth 10%
> Staff Satisfaction 55%

Targets
> Increase profit by 15%+ pa to 2005
> Add 1 million new customers by 2005
> Double customer and staff advocacy

by 2004

> 3,126 employees
> 10,000 customers

Key Businesses
> Corporate Banking
> Institutional Banking
> Global Foreign Exchange
> Global Structured Finance
> Global Transaction Services
> Global Capital Markets
More details about these businesses
on pages 22–27

Significant Events 2001
> Best FX Bank Australia 
> #1 Commercial Paper Australia & NZ
> #1 Project Finance Loan Arranger 

Asia Pacific

> #1 Overall Customer Satisfaction 

(Global Transaction Services)

> #1 Overall Customer Satisfaction 

(Corporate & Institutional Banking)

Performance
> Profit $737m
> Income growth 14%
> Cost Income 38.5%
> Asset growth 5%
> Staff Satisfaction 68%

Targets
> Profit after tax of $1b by 2004
> Maintain our #1 position in client

satisfaction

> Attain a top 3 position in each of

our core businesses

> Achieve a cost income ratio in the 

30% range

Profile
Leveraging strengths for growth

> 3,799 employees
> 1 million customers

Key Businesses
> Asia
> Pacific
> Asset Finance
> ANZ Investments
More details about these businesses
on pages 30–33

Significant Events 2001
> New operations in East Timor,
American Samoa and Kiribati

> Announced purchase of Bank of Hawaii

operations in PNG, Vanuatu, Fiji
> Improved quality of loan portfolio 

in Asia

> Significant efficiency improvements

in asset finance

> Launched new ANZ Investments brand

Performance
> Profit $284m
> Income growth 7%
> Cost Income 48.2%
> Asset growth 8%
> Staff Satisfaction 65%

Targets
> Grow the network business in Asia 

by leveraging core Group capabilities

> Continue expanding in new 

and existing markets in the Pacific

> Strengthen leading position in 

Asset Finance

> Finalise joint venture with a major

global fund manager

Personal

Corporate

Mortgages 12%
Metrobanking 10%
Regionalbanking 9%
Wealth Management 3%
Small Business 6%
Cards & ePayments 6%

Corporate Banking 7%
Institutional Banking 10%
Global Foreign Exchange 5%
Global Structured Finance 7%
Global Transaction Services 7%
Global Capital Markets 3%

International & Subsidiaries

Asia 3%
Pacific 3%
Asset Finance 5%
ANZ Investments 4%

Net Profit after Tax

$m
2400

2000

1600

1200

800

400

0

group

personal corporate int & subs

dbus & abn

2000

2001

dbus - discontinued business
abn - abnormals

ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Chief Financial
Officer’s Review

08
09

Another year of growth and
increased shareholder returns.

The figures are in and they tell a positive story.
Earnings, dividends per share, income and profit
are all ‘up’.

We have good momentum in a more 
difficult environment.

Earnings and Dividends per Share Up

Higher Return on Equity

¢

120

100

80

60

40

20

0

-20

-40

-60

-80

%

30

25

20

15

10

5

0

-5

-10

-15

-20

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

Earnings Per Share

Dividends Per Share

Increased Earnings & Dividends per share growth
> Earnings per share 117.4 cents; up 10% 

(2000 – 106.8 cents).

> Dividends per share 73 cents; up 14% 

(2000 – 64 cents).

> Payout Ratio 62.0% (2000 – 59.1%).
> Franking 100% interim, 100% final
(2000 – 100% interim, 100% final).

We exceeded our Return on Equity target of 20%
> The Group has achieved its goal of a Return on 
Equity greater than 20% two years earlier than
targeted, with a Return on Equity of 20.2%.
> Increase in Return on Equity is primarily due to 

Return on Assets improving from 1.05% to 1.07%.

> Profit attributable to members of the company
$1,870m – up from $1,747m notwithstanding 
the sale of Grindlays in 2000.

> Average ordinary shareholders’ equity $8,666m 

(2000 – $8,451m).

Overall Staff Satisfaction CFO’s Unit

%

100

80

60

40

20

0

1999

2000

2001

“ Another positive  

performance
after four years
of strategic
repositioning.”

Peter Marriott Chief Financial Officer

ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Chief Financial
Officer’s Review

10
11

Year on Year Profit Comparison

Solid Income Growth*

We are Capitalised above Regulatory Levels

Value of $1000 invested in 1991

 $m
2400

2200

2000

1800

1600

1400

1200

1000

$m
7500

6500

5500

4500

3500

2500

1500

500

0

NPAT
2000

DBus

Rev

Exp

Pro

Tax

NPAT
2001

NPAT  -  Net Profit after Tax
DBus -  Discontinued Business 

  and Abnormals
-  Revenue

Rev 

Exp  -  Expenses
Pro  -  Provisions
-  Income Tax
Tax 

Profit growth of 7%
> During the 2000 year, ANZ sold or discontinued 
a number of businesses, including Grindlays. 
In 2000, these businesses contributed a net profit
of $106m.

> 2000 also included a net abnormal gain of $44m.
> Notwithstanding these factors profit grew by 7%

(2000 – $1,747m; 2001 – $1,870m).

> For continuing businesses, profit increased 

18%, from $1,597m to $1,882m. A 2% decrease
in the Australian corporate tax rate boosted
profits by $36m.

> This was a good profit result driven by

revenue growth and cost containment, offset
by higher provisions.

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

Net Interest

Non Interest

*Excluding Abnormals

Operating income
> On a reported basis, net interest income grew

1%, from $3,801m in 2000 to $3,833m in 2001. 
For continuing businesses, net interest income
was up 10%, driven by growth in average loans
and advances of 10%, and by overall margins
increasing from 2.75% to 2.77%.

> Non-interest income was up 1%, however for the
continuing businesses increased by 12%. This
result was driven by:
– Institutional Banking – up 23%
– Asia – up 25%
– Pacific – up 22%
– Cards – up 24%
– Global Foreign Exchange – up 19%
– Wealth Management – up 17%

Cost Income Ratio Lower*

Movement in General Provision

$m
3600

3400

3200

3000

2800

2600

%
75

70

65

60

55

50

45

40

$m
2200

1800

1400

1000

600

200

Surplus

91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01

Expenses

Cost Income

*Excluding Abnormals

Sept
2000

ELP

NSP

FXI

Sept
2001

APRA

ELP  -  ELP Charge
NSP  -  Net SP Transfer

FXI 
- FX Impact
APRA - APRA Guideline

Progress in meeting our Cost Income Ratio
commitment
> In 2000, we made a commitment to reduce our

cost income ratio to the mid 40’s by 2003.
> Our cost income ratio has reduced to 48.3%.
> The reduction in the cost income ratio in 2001

was primarily the result of income growth 
and tight cost containment as all businesses
focussed on increasing efficiency and lowering
discretionary spending.

> During the year, acquisitions and GST increased
expenses by $76m, largely accounting for the
increase in expenses on a continuing basis from
$3,024m in 2000 to $3,128m in 2001.

> On a reported basis, expenses were down 6%,
from $3,314m in 2000 to $3,131m in 2001.

Asset quality
> Reflecting the challenging economic environment,
net specific provisions increased from $383m in
2000 to $520m in 2001.

> Economic Loss Provision (ELP) increased

moderately from $502m to $531m.

> The ELP charge was increased by $41m, based on

modelling of the estimated impact of the
weakening economic environment following the
September 11 US terrorist attacks.

> Risk profiles continue to be closely monitored.
> Non-accrual loans declined from $1,391m in

2000 to $1,260m in 2001, assisted by write-offs
and debt sales.

> Our general provision of $1,386m remains well

above the APRA guideline ($1,014m).

%
9

8

7

6

5

4

3

2

1

0

$b
140

135

130

125

120

115

110

105

$
9,000

8,000

7,000

6,000

5,000

4,000

3,000

2,000

1,000

0

Mar
1999

Sept
1999

Mar
2000

Sept
2000

Mar
2001

Sept
2001

Inner Tier 1

Tier 1

RWA’s

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

Financial Goals
ANZ is committed to maximising returns to
shareholders. To achieve this going forward, we
have set ourselves the following financial goals:
> Earnings per share growth greater than 10%.
> Return on Equity above 20%.
> Cost income ratio in mid 40’s by September 2003.
> Inner Tier 1 capital of 6%.
> Maintain credit rating in AA category.

Balance Sheet Management
> During the 2001 financial year, ANZ completed a

$1b on market buyback.

> The dividend payout ratio increased from 59.1%

to 62.0%.

> Inner Tier 1 capital has remained steady at 6.4%,
which is above our target of 6.0%. However we
believe it is prudent to carry a higher level of
capital given the current economic environment.

> Balance sheet growth in Corporate and

Institutional Banking is deliberately constrained
as ANZ re-balances its lending portfolio. 
Consumer lending in Australia and New Zealand
increased to 55% of net assets (2000 – 52%).
$2.5b of mortgages were securitised during 
the year.

Bruce Brook Deputy Chief Financial Officer

Rick Sawers Group Treasurer

 
ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Personal
Financial
Services

Realising our unique 
growth opportunities.
Financial Performance. Customer advocacy.
Staff pride and fulfilment.

Our Personal portfolio is comprised of six specialist
businesses. Together they serve more than five
million individuals, families and small businesses. 

Our customers range from young children to senior
members of the community. People of modest
means and the very wealthy. Diverse in race,
gender, occupation, education and aspiration.

For all this diversity, however, nearly all have faced
profound and numerous changes in the ways they
can access our bank and its products.

These changes produced seemingly conflicting
results. On the one hand, we increased our
customer base by 600,000 over the past two and 
a half years while delivering outstanding results – 
a tribute to many of our new products and services,
as well as the efforts of many people who made
them come into fruition. Conversely, a significant
number of these changes resulted in customer
confusion. As a result, we’ve seen the emergence of
a general downward trend in customer satisfaction,
even while recording increases in profits and return
to shareholders.

Clearly, these conflicting trends cannot co-exist
in the long term. And just as clearly we have
recognised the need to do something about it.

The customer agenda – a renaissance.
The momentum has started to build and our goals
are already a matter of public record:
> We are committed to doubling customer advocacy
in the next three years. That is, we will have twice
as many customers who are not just satisfied and
loyal – but who actively recommend ANZ to their
friends and associates.

> We have set a target of gaining 1 million new

customers by 2005.

> We aim to provide for 50% of all our customers’

financial needs (up from the current 40%) 
by 2005.

Achieving the goals of the new agenda will see a
fundamental shift in power from head office and
support areas to the branches. It also means the
creation of a new kind of branch with new
motivations, new mindsets and new approaches.

We have every confidence that this will deliver:
> a more welcoming and team-oriented approach 

to customers.

> a new path of success for all ANZ branches in the

near future. 

Award-winning products now.
While recognising we have a long road to travel
before reaching our goals, we’ve already
established some major milestones on the journey.
This past year, for example, we have won several
major banking awards:

> Australian Savings Institution of the Year 

(Personal Investor Magazine).

> Home Lender of the Year – 3 years running

(Personal Investor Magazine).

> On-Line Bank of the Year 

(Personal Investor Magazine).

> Best Frequent Traveller Credit or Charge Card 
– International (Inside Flyer Magazine 2001).

Other awards include Silver Medals:

> Small Business Acceptance Facility of the Year

(Personal Investor Magazine).

> Margin Loan of the Year (1 Year Fixed) for the

fourth consecutive year 
(Personal Investor Magazine).

A word about – and a message for – our branch staff.
There is no denying the changes of the past few
years have sometimes been both painful and
frustrating for our branch staff. For them, as it has
been for everyone in the organisation, it has been 
a trying time and each ANZ staff member should be
recognised and congratulated for their hard work,
loyalty and professionalism during this period.

This report’s message for them is that plans for a
new era of pride, involvement and teamwork have
already begun. Our goal is that each individual will
have not just a job but an exciting place to work
and a motivating mission to fulfil. This vision sees
our branch staff being able to exceed customer
expectations – and their own. We want to create 
an environment where our staff will be enabled as
never before. And now, more than ever, our branch
staff are vital to the future of ANZ.

12
13

Overall Staff Satisfaction 
Personal Financial Services

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

PFS

MOR MET

REG CAR WM SMB

1999

2000

2001

PFS  -  Personal Financial Services
MOR -  Mortgages
MET  -  Metrobanking
REG  -  Regionalbanking
CAR  -  Cards and ePayments
WM  -  Wealth Management
SMB -  Small to Medium Business

Overall Customer Satisfaction with Bank 
(Individuals)
Personal Financial Services

Score out of 10
7

6.8

6.6

6.4

6.2

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Source: Roberts Research

“A new path of success for

all ANZ branches.”

Peter Hawkins Group Managing Director 
Personal Financial Services

ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Personal
Financial
Services

Greg Camm
Managing 
Director 
Mortgages

Elizabeth Proust
Managing Director 
Metrobanking

Alison Watkins
Managing Director 
Regionalbanking

01

Mortgages

02

Metrobanking

We have continued to provide our customers
with the best mortgage products and services
available and we are progressing the on-going
development of Australia and New Zealand’s
leading mortgage business. 

2000–2001 Achievements
> Named Personal Investor Magazine 

Home Lender of the Year for the third year
in a row. 

> Achieved strong share of new mortgage

originations in Australia.

We are energising the new customer agenda while
revitalising the metropolitan branch network with
new staff motivation and enhanced capabilities.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Creation of a dedicated Metrobanking business

unit, effective from 1 March 2001 to focus
specifically on serving the needs of metropolitan
based personal customers.

> Won numerous banking industry awards

including:
– Australian Savings Institution of the Year

> Completed implementation of unified technology

(Personal Investor Magazine).

platform across the business.

> Issued US$1 billion in mortgage-backed 

securities into the global markets – our first
international issue.

> Maintained our sound risk profile.

Future Objectives
> Maintenance of our product and 

distribution leadership.

> Enhanced automation and web-based delivery

of services.

> Development of additional third party alliances.
> Strengthen our customer ethic to “best in class”.

– On-line Bank of the Year 

(Personal Investor Magazine).

– Best investment/financial site (Financial 
Review Australian Internet Awards 2000).

– Best Internet Bank in Australia and 

New Zealand (Global Finance Magazine).

Future Objectives
> Upgrade and optimise the locations of

our branches.

> Significantly improve both customer and 

staff satisfaction and advocacy.

> Implement a new sales and service technology

platform for front-line staff.

> Increase staff involvement in their 

local communities.

03

Regionalbanking

This newly created, regionally dedicated business
is reassessing and revitalising our role in serving
the needs of regional customers, and establishing
ANZ as the standout regional bank in Australia 
and New Zealand.

2000–2001 Achievements
> The creation of a dedicated Regionalbanking
business unit, effective from 1 April 2001 
to focus specifically on meeting the needs
of regional and rural personal and small to 
medium business customers.

> Completed a comprehensive review of our
regional and rural business leading to:
– Clearer understanding of where potential lies.
– Development of a distinctive strategy for

achieving our goal of becoming the standout
regional bank.

Future Objectives
> Make the most of our strong branch network in

our local communities.

> Serve our rural customers better.
> Support our people and drive revenue growth

through the “Regional Reach” program.
– Process changes to give staff more time 

to focus on customers.

– Local market planning tools and disciplines

to focus our activities.

– Conduct training and “breakout” development

progams to build staff confidence and
capabilities.

14
15

Mortgages
Overall Customer Satisfaction with Mortgage

Score out of 10
8.5

8

7.5

7

6.5

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Metrobanking
Overall Customer Satisfaction with Bank
(Individuals)

Score out of 10
7

6.8

6.6

6.4

6.2

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Regionalbanking
Overall Customer Satisfaction with Bank
(Individuals)

Score out of 10
8.5

8

7.5

7

6.5

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Source: Roberts Research

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05

Small to Medium Business

06

Cards and ePayments

The Small Business team aims to strengthen our
ties with small and medium sized businesses. 
Our goal is to revitalise our business with SME’s
and realise the full growth potential it holds for ANZ.

We are building the leading Cards business
in Australasia by focussing on product
innovation and providing a distinctive and 
superior customer experience.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Created a dedicated business unit effective from
1 October 2000 focussed on providing relevant
products and services to small and medium
enterprise customers.

> Review of all facets of the business and strategy,
leading to the development of a distinctive new
service proposition.

> A substantial lift in staff satisfaction that will

underpin improved service levels for customers
in the year ahead.

> Simplification of previously over-engineered credit

processes.

Future Objectives
> Invest $10m to support growth in customer

numbers and improved service.

> Launch ANZ Impact* and runningmybusiness.com**

to enhance our customers’ experience.

> Increase geographic coverage and establish

industry sector specialists.

> Lift staff and customer satisfaction to 80% 

by 2004.

* ANZ Impact is a cash flow modelling and scenario

testing tool that will be offered to customers
free on anz.com to help them better understand
cash impacts of changes in their business.
**runningmybusiness is a new Small to Medium

Business “portal” which will be on anz.com and
offers a range of services other than banking 
that customers may look to access.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Increased market share of credit card balances
outstanding, credit card spend, and merchant
transaction volumes.

> Announced the rollout of chip-based cards, along
with our new chip-capable MultiPOS merchant
terminals, which lead the market in functionality,
speed and price.

> Launched a new platinum credit card, known as

PT100 into the Hong Kong market.

> Won recognition as the “Best Frequent

Traveller Credit or Charge Card – International”
(Inside Flyer Magazine 2001).

> Launched several important customer 

experience improvements, including the ability
to get instant decisions in many cases for
applications over the phone and on the Internet.

> Contained fraud losses from credit cards at

around half the industry average.

> Improved staff satisfaction, building on the 
strong progress made in the past two years.

Future Objectives
> Continue to build a leading market position

through product innovation and a high quality
customer experience.

> Leverage our distinctive capabilities into new
growth areas, such as chip cards, and new
markets such as Hong Kong. 

> Roll-out a state of the art technology and

operations platform.

> Continue to drive cultural change to support
improvements for both staff and customers.

04

Wealth Management

Wealth Management delivers comprehensive
financial advisory services, covering investment,
risk lending and gearing. In addition, under the 
ANZ Private Bank sub-brand, Wealth Management
provides “high touch” personalised banking
services and access to a range of third party
specialists through alliances.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Creation of a dedicated Wealth Management

business unit which brings together 
Premier Financial Services, Financial Planning,
ANZ Private Bank, Margin Lending and E*Trade
(Online share trading).

> Development of a unique customer 

proposition which: 
– is personalised but scaleable,
– addresses customers’ total financial needs and,
– minimises conflict by providing access to 
the best solutions available in the market.
> Restructuring of staff around the customer 

into multi-disciplinary professional practices.

Future Objectives
> Deliver a unique customer offer and experience.
> Increase adviser numbers. 
> Improve infrastructure and adviser support.
> Leverage product and service opportunities.
> Achieve 25% annual growth in net profit after 

tax over the next three years.

Wealth Management
Overall Customer Satisfaction with Bank

Score out of 10
8.5

8

7.5

7

6.5

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Small to Medium Business
Overall Customer Satisfaction with Bank

Score out of 10
7

6.8

6.6

6.4

6.2

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Cards and ePayments
Overall Customer Satisfaction with Credit Card

Score out of 10
8.5

8

7.5

7

6.5

6

0

ANZ

CBA

NAB

WBC

Source: Roberts Research

Craig Coleman
Managing Director 
Wealth Management

Satyendra Chelvendra
Head of Restoring Customer
Faith Program

Graham Hodges
Managing Director 
Small to Medium Business

Brian Hartzer
Managing Director 
Cards and ePayments

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Financial
Services

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19

Anne Green from the 55 Collins Street branch in Melbourne
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Financial
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21

“Being Home Lender
of the Year made the
decision to go with ANZ 
an easy one for me.”

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Financial
Services

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23

Dynamic, leading and growing.
Partnering corporations for success.

ANZ is the leading Australian bank for both the large
and medium-sized corporate segments. Our
customers enjoy the benefits of a product offering
that is both priced competitively and offers a wide
range of choice. Our service is a balanced blend of
talented professionals, state of the art technology
(we are leaders in web-enabled offerings) and
knowledgeable, timely consultation.

Our future growth will come from continued
relationship excellence and providing increasingly
value-added solutions for our global client base.
Our targets for that growth are challenging ones –
including doubling the size of our business and
achieving a profit after tax of $1 billion by 2004 – 
all within a strategy that carefully manages and
mitigates risk. 

While much of our business is based on long-
standing relationships in our home markets of
Australia and New Zealand, we also leverage our
global “footprint” to attract customers who are
looking to take advantage of our presence in the
US, UK, and throughout Asia and the Pacific. 
This strong combination of Australasian strength
and global perspective provide us with unique
growth opportunities.

While Corporate Financial Services is one of the
least public of all the faces of ANZ, we are
nevertheless a relationship oriented business
based on outstanding people. Our resources
and expertise assist our customers to employ
thousands of people and – in the process –
contribute to the financial well being of many
shareholders. Moreover, the products we offer 
and the funding we provide supports every
facet of our economy – from international trade 
and business financing to infrastructure projects
such as power stations, freeways, and
communication networks.

Overall Staff Satisfaction 
Corporate Financial Services

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

CFS
1999

C&I

ANZIB*

GTS

2000

2001

* Includes GSF, GCM, GFX

-  Corporate Financial Services
-  Corporate And Institutional Banking

CFS 
C&I 
ANZIB -  ANZ Investment Bank
GTS 
GSF 
GCM 
GFX 

-  Global Transaction Services
-  Global Structured Finance
-  Global Capital Markets
-  Global Foreign Exchange

“Our Australian
strength and
global perspective
provide us with
unique growth
opportunities.”

Roger Davis Group Managing Director 
Corporate Financial Services

Grahame Miller
Managing Director 
ANZ Investment Bank

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Financial
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Customer Satisfaction with 
Relationship Manager (Corporate Banking)

Score out of 10
8.5

8

7.5

7

6.5

6

95 

96 

97 

98 

99 

00 

01

ANZ 

CBA 

NAB 

WBC

Source: Roberts Research

Bob Edgar
Managing Director
Corporate and
Institutional Banking

Peter Hodgson
Head of Investment
Banking Services
Australasia

Chris Cooper
Global Head of
Foreign Exchange

01

Corporate Banking

02

Institutional Banking

We have long-established relationships with 
our middle market corporate customer base. 
The experience and expertise of our people,
coupled with their affinity with our customers’
business, enables us to tailor products and
services uniquely suited to our clients’ needs.

We have banking relationships with major
Australian and international corporations. 
As such this business leverages the knowledge 
and experience we have gained through long-
established relationships to provide maximum
value to our institutional customer base.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Maintained our leading market position in

customer satisfaction (Source: Roberts Research).

> Increased profitability by 12%. 
> Launched our Corporate Banking internet portal.

Future Objectives
> Deliver the ‘Wall Street to Main Street’ program –

the provision of investment banking style
products to the middle market.

> Increase the product cross-sell from our Personal
businesses into the Corporate customer base
(Cards, Superannuation, Insurance, Mortgages).

> Leverage the Corporate portal to lower costs

and enrich the customer experience.

> Maintain performing loans at 99% of total book.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Received the leading industry ratings in overall
customer satisfaction, quality of relationship
management, innovation and industry knowledge.

> Capitalised on our industry expertise to 

generate a 26% increase in revenue and 38%
increase in profitability.

> Achieved a substantial increase in revenue 

from the provision of investment banking style
solutions for our customers.

Future Objectives
> Continue to build on industry specialisation.
> Maintain #1 customer satisfaction ratings.
> Maintain focus on customer profitability, cross-
selling, and the effective use of balance sheet.
> Use the Corporate portal to lower cost, improve
service and enrich the customer experience.
> Maintain performing loans at 99% of total book.

03

Global Foreign Exchange

ANZ is the pre-eminent Australian Foreign 
Exchange bank.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Performed strongly in a competitive industry

with year on year profit up 26%.

> Named Foreign Exchange Bank of the Year 

(Asia Money 2001).

> Rated Australia’s Best Foreign Exchange Bank

(FX Week).

> Conducted 25% of all corporate deals online 
with transaction values in excess of $4billion.

Future Objectives
> Capitalise on our core capabilities with a

differentiated product and service proposition 
for customers.

> Focus on foreign exchange solutions for investors.
> Improve ANZ foreign exchange services for small

business segment.

> Focus on delivering commoditised FX product

to our worldwide customer base.

> Deliver double digit earnings growth with 

low volatility.

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04

Global Structured Finance

This business is tasked with leveraging our global
structured finance capabilities in chosen specialist
markets both domestically and overseas.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Increased focus on structured, higher-margin

product solutions.

> Reduced balance sheet intensity.
> No 1 Project Finance Loan Arranger, Asia Pacific,

(Dealogic Capital Data Project Ware).

> No 1 Project Finance Loan Arranger, Asia,

(Dealogic Capital Data Project Ware).

Future Objectives
> Continue to build industry and product

specialisation. 

> Increase geographic diversity.
> Become the pre-eminent global structured 

finance house in the sectors and geographies
in which we have chosen to compete.

> Continue to exploit the intellectual capital of the
business to leverage our specialist advantage.

> Double digit earnings growth, with a cost

income ratio in the 40% range.

05

Global Transaction Services

06

Global Capital Markets

This growth business comprises a portfolio of
product lines that assist corporate and institutional
customers with working capital management,
liquidity management and transaction processing.

This business is responsible for the delivery of
capital markets, securitisation, fixed income and
interest rate product services to our corporate,
institutional and funds management clients.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Launched Proponix, a global trade processing

joint venture. 

> Recorded strong earnings growth with revenue up

2000–2001 Achievements
> Recorded 22% increase in revenue and 59%

profit growth while adopting a low risk profile.
> Ranked Number One – Interest Rate products

by 11% and profit up by 29%.

in Australia 2001 (Asia Risk).

> Maintained our position as the leading trade

processing bank in Australia.

Future Objectives
> Insource and wholesale relevant parts of core

capabilities.

> Further e-enable the business to improve

productivity and service.

> Double earnings by 2005, with a cost income

ratio comfortably in the 40% range.

> Rated Number One in Commercial Paper 
Australia & New Zealand (Asia Money).
> Named Lead Arranger Debt Issuer of the 

Year (Insto).

Future Objectives
> e-enable, sell or exit those businesses subject

to commoditisation and scale economics.

> Grow our core business at 10%–15% compound,

consolidating our top three status.

> Focus on select, high growth, high intellectual
property businesses, in which we have already
built a strong pipeline such as securitisation.
> Establish global leadership in Australian and NZ

credit and derivative products.

Gordon Branston
Country Head UK/Europe & Executive
Director Global Structured Finance

Carole Anderson
Managing Director
Global Transaction
Services

David Hornery
Global Head of 
Capital Markets

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“We opened for business
in 1917. ANZ’s support
means we’ve never had 
to look elsewhere.”

Hugh Bayford Bayford’s Ford Dealership.
Esanda customer.

Frank Tate Managing Director of Evans & Tate Wines,
a family customer since 1925 and undertook a successful
Initial Public Offering with ANZ Investment Bank this year.

Neville Millin ANZ Relationship Manager with customers Leon Ress, owner of the Mitre Tavern and
a family customer for 70 years, and Roger Mason, Sirius Telecommunications.

“At Sirius we look
for sound and
innovative financial
solutions. ANZ has
delivered for us.”

Tupua Fred Wetzell
Apia Concrete Products Ltd, a Wetzell family-owned company
and valued customer of ANZ Samoa. 

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“ We are not only providing a wide
range of banking services in these
countries, but also contributing
to local development.”

Elmer Funke Kupper
Group Managing Director 
International & Subsidiaries

Overall Staff Satisfaction 
International & Subsidiaries

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

I&S

A

PAC

ASF

ANZI

1999

2000

2001

-  Asia

I&S  -  International & Subsidiaries
A 
PAC  -  Pacific
ASF  -  Asset Finance
ANZI -  ANZ Investments

Asia 
China, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Japan, 
Korea, Malaysia,
Philippines, 
Singapore, 
Taiwan, Thailand 
and Vietnam.

Pacific
American Samoa, 
Cook Islands, East Timor,
Fiji, Papua New Guinea,
Samoa, Solomon Islands,
Tonga and Vanuatu.

Ian Richards
Head of Strategy

Leveraging strengths for growth.
Australia and New Zealand’s bank in Asia 
and the Pacific.

International
We are a corporate citizen – and a significant force
not only in our countries of origin but throughout
the Asia–Pacific region as well.

Future Objectives
> Grow the network business by leveraging 
core Group capabilities in Trade Finance, 
Foreign Exchange, Structured Finance and
Personal Banking.

Asia 
In Asia we specialise in serving the needs of a 
core group of “top end” corporate clients whose
interests extend throughout the region. To that end,
our strength in eleven different Asian markets, and
across a number of leading product capabilities,
not only makes us unique among Australian banks,
but makes us an ideal partner for companies
operating Asia-wide.

In addition, we are growing our personal banking
franchise in several of the Asian markets, with
excellent progress being made in Vietnam and
Indonesia. In Indonesia, where ANZ owns a 29%
stake in Panin Bank, we will continue to help build
the consumer franchise.

The Asian region, with the possible exception of
China, is experiencing a slowdown in immediate
growth prospects. Coming out of the 1998 Asian
economic crisis, ANZ has refocussed its strategy
on its core strengths. As a result, our risk profile
improved significantly, allowing us to better
respond to changing conditions.

2000–2001 Achievements
Asia maintained its performance momentum from
the first half. This was achieved through:
> Continued improvement in the quality of the loan
portfolio with approximately 95% of relationships
in the AAA to BB range. Other risks are essentially
trade and product related in higher risk countries.
> Selective expansion of our product capabilities in
Trade Finance, Foreign Exchange and Structured
Finance to a variety of customers.

> Continue to re-balance resources to growth areas.
> Maintain growth momentum in Panin Bank

in Indonesia.

The Pacific
ANZ in the Pacific is already a strong force in
commercial and retail banking. In many Pacific
nations we hold a leading market position. 

Over the past few years, we have made modern
banking products and services available
throughout the South Pacific. An example of our
investment in the Pacific is our electronic banking
strategy. Over the past 12 months, electronic
banking volumes in the Pacific grew by 60%.

A highlight in 2001 was our entry into East Timor,
where ANZ staff are building the infrastructure for
banking from the ground up. As a result, we are 
providing a wide range of banking services, and we
are also contributing to local development.

ANZ in the Pacific aspires to build on its leadership
position by continuing to improve our product
range and customer service model, and by entering
new markets.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Increased our coverage and presence with 

new operations in East Timor, American Samoa
and a 75% shareholding in the Bank of Kiribati.
> Extended our electronic and telephone banking

channels across most countries.

> Re-engineered our business processes to fund

growth initiatives.

> Launched ANZ Pacific region website at
anz.com/pacific and introduced internet
banking in Fiji.

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> Announced the acquisition of Bank of Hawaii’s

operations in Fiji, Papua New Guinea and
Vanuatu. We are expecting to complete these
acquisitions by the end of 2001 and they will
strengthen our already strong franchises in 
the Pacific.

Building a platform
for growth.

Future Objectives
> Continue expanding our presence in new and

existing markets throughout the Pacific.

> Develop our local staff and provide them with 

new opportunities.

> Increase our electronic delivery channels to reach

more customers.

> Continue improving and refining our successful

business operations/management model.

Subsidiaries
Leveraging strengths to build a platform for growth.

Asset Finance
Esanda and UDC, ANZ’s Asset Finance businesses
in Australia and New Zealand, specialise in building
relationships with customers through vehicle and
equipment finance, vehicle fleet management and
servicing, and debenture investments. They are
predominantly ‘first choice’ providers in both
vehicle and equipment finance, and are using 
this position to invest for growth.

A new technology platform is being activated 
in the 2001 calendar year, a systematic cost-control
program is well in place and promising new growth
channels are being established.

As a result, the business is positioning itself to
provide premium products and services and deliver
returns which reflect that quality. 

East Timor now has its own ANZ Branch.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Made significant efficiency improvements

in Esanda in Australia and UDC in New Zealand
through an ongoing program of technology
investment and process re-engineering. 
> Launched a Vendor Finance business via 

a strategic alliance.

> Launched insurance products via a joint

venture to offer bundled product solutions to 
our customers.

> Improved the profitability and market

position of our fleet businesses in Australia and
New Zealand.

> Continued to improve the returns from the

business via improved margins.

Future Objectives
> Continue unit-cost improvements in the servicing
and processing areas through e-transformation.

> Utilise extensive customer base for the 

cross-selling of non-asset related products
(such as insurance) to our customers.

ANZ Investments
One of the great strengths of our business lies in
the size and stability of our customer base, both
retail and corporate.

With the establishment of our customer businesses
in Personal Financial Services, we have created the
focus that will allow us to capture this growth potential.

At the same time, we recognise that funds
management, as a product business, is an
increasingly global one. Notwithstanding the good
growth we have achieved in this business in the

recent past, we believe that the best way to further
accelerate the growth in this business is to join
force with a major player in the funds management
business. We expect to announce details soon. 

ANZ Investments aspires to be a leading
manufacturer and supplier of funds management
and insurance solutions in Australia and 
New Zealand.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Recorded strong investment returns and good

customer service.

> Established a comprehensive new set of ANZ

Investments products.

> Launched the new ANZ Investments brand
through the “Leave Work Early” campaign.

> Substantially increased net sales of investment
and insurance products leading to improved
market share and profitability.

Future Objectives
> Develop new and distinctive product and 

service propositions to meet the special needs
of ANZ’s customer businesses.

> Extend the “Leave Work Early” campaign 
to cement ANZ Investments as a leading
investment brand.

> Continue to profitably grow net sales, funds

under management and insurance premiums
by leveraging off the Wealth Management
customer business.

> Finalise the joint venture with a major global

fund manager.

“Esanda and UDC are
predominantly ‘first
choice’ providers... 
and are using this
position to invest
for growth.”

John Winders
General Manager
Asia

Bob Lyon
General Manager
Pacific

Peter McMahon
Managing Director
ANZ Asset Finance

Bruce Bonyhady
Managing Director
ANZ Investments

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Strong performance in 
a competitive market.

ANZ provides the full range of financial services
in New Zealand, with the Group’s portfolio of
specialist businesses well represented in the 
New Zealand market. ANZ also owns New Zealand’s
leading finance company (UDC) and leading EFTPOS
provider (EFTPOS NZ). 

ANZ is the fourth largest bank in New Zealand 
with total assets of A$22b, and approximately
16% share of the New Zealand lending market. 

ANZ’s franchise in New Zealand is strong,
represented by more than one million customers –
the second largest of any NZ bank. 

In a very competitive market, ANZ has substantially
increased its efficiency and profitability over the
past three years, moving from one of the poorer
performing banks to one of the best.

2000–2001 Achievements
> ANZ in New Zealand contributed A$278m to the
Group’s 2001 result, an increase of 15% on the
previous year (pre-abnormals in 2000). Costs are
now less than 50% of revenues, return on assets
is 1.3%. 

> The New Zealand business is now well aligned
and integrated within the Group, due to the
following factors:
– A shift in business mix in favour of personal

financial services (now about 64% of revenues).

– Increased contribution from fee income 

(now 33% of total income). 

– Costs have been held and credit quality

improved (specific provision charge 0.24% 
of loans and advances).

– Core transactions and customer and account

technology have been moved onto a 
common trans-Tasman platform. 

– Each business unit operates on a fully

integrated trans-Tasman basis.

Murray Horn
Managing Director
ANZ New Zealand

> The past two years have seen double digit

On the personal side:

– Further development of the ANZSat and
Customer Charter initiatives introduced 
this year.

– Improving our product range to better meet

customer needs.

– Introducing our new sales and service

technology platform.

– Strengthening our customer recognition program.

> Invest in areas of higher growth, including cards
and EFTPOS NZ, wealth and funds management,
small business and corporate finance. 
> Further integrate trans-Tasman technology
through the introduction of a Common
Administration System; a common sales and
service platform and a common international
trade and payments processing platform.

> Strengthen front-line customer focus and staff

management by putting all line managers
through an individualised leadership
development program and increasing our 
focus on front-line training.

increases in the level of staff satisfaction. ANZ’s
overall staff satisfaction of 67% positive is now
well above the SICORE all company average for
financial institutions (59%). 

> Customer satisfaction on the corporate side of
the business remains very strong. Our focus is
now on improving personal customer
satisfaction. This year we launched ANZSat, a
program that surveys 6500 customers every six
months, identifies business unit plans to address
issues of customer concern and links the plans to
individual rewards. We also launched the ANZ
Personal Customer Charter promising fee refunds
if minimum service standards are not met. 
> We continue to develop ANZ’s historically very
strong position on the corporate side of the
business, with greater focus on deposits and on
non-lending fee income. The introduction of a
small ANZ Private Equity business during the year
has substantially increased our profile in the 
mid-corporate market and provided some strong
growth opportunities. Our Investment Bank has
also had a very strong year, completing some
high profile transactions.

Future Objectives
> Maintain strong on-going financial performance
with further improvements in efficiency and
profitability.

> Grow the business by strengthening and

deepening relationships with both our corporate
and personal customers. On the corporate side,
we continue building capability to deliver our
“Wall Street to Main Street” customer strategy.

New Zealand
Overall Staff Satisfaction 

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

1999

2000

2001

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Minimising surprises.
Maximising preparedness.

ANZ’s Risk Management Vision
Risk management at ANZ is directed to 
achieve strong risk control and a distinctive 
risk management capability, which enables
ANZ business units to meet their performance,
growth and “breakout” objectives.

The identification and effective management of
risk is an essential part of banking. Overall, our risk
capabilities are considered to be a strategic asset
and a source of competitive advantage. Through
effective use of technology and strong management
focus, we seek to further strengthen the Group’s
risk capabilities and culture to ensure that
ANZ remains at the forefront of risk management
capability within financial services.

Strategic Context
The overall strategy of an organisation
fundamentally impacts the level of risk that it takes.
Therefore, some of the most important decisions
influencing the underlying risk of an organisation
are those which determine the activities,
businesses and regions in which the organisation
engages. The major elements of risk management
policies are approved by the Board of Directors,
with the Board Risk Management Committee
supervising implementation and adherence 
to policy.

In recent years, ANZ has made substantial changes
to its strategy and activities in order to reduce risk
and enhance the sustainability of earnings growth.

Mark Lawrence
Group General Manager
Risk Management

Mick Green
Head of
Retail Risk
Management

2 Market Risk
Risk to earnings arising from movements in 
interest and exchange rates and bond, equity
and commodity prices.

> The Group Asset and Liability Committee oversees
the Group’s balance sheet risk – trading risk is
monitored by the Credit and Trading Risk
Committee. Further oversight is provided by the
Risk Management Committee.

> There have been no significant structural changes
to the Group’s market risk exposures over the
past twelve months. Market risk continues to be
managed within conservative bounds.

3 Operating Risk
Operating risk arises from the potential breakdown
of day-to-day processes.

> ANZ has spent significant time and effort during

the past two years developing advanced
operational risk measurement and management
capabilities, with the Group’s operational risk
economic capital framework acknowledged as
an example of leading practice globally.
> The Operating Risk Executive Committee is
responsible for development and oversight
of operating risk policies.

> A prime responsibility of Business Units is to
ensure compliance with policies, regulations
and laws.

> Key focus areas over the past year have included

fraud prevention, payments risk management and
remote banking security. 

John Conn
Head of 
Wholesale 
Risk Management

Examples of these changes include:

> Sale of Grindlays Bank.
> Reducing the risk profile of the remaining

international businesses. 

> Exiting emerging markets bond trading and retail

stockbroking activities.

> Restrictions on corporate balance sheet growth –
focus on higher quality assets and fee income. 

> Strong growth in the residential

mortgage portfolio.

> Increased emphasis on lower risk Personal

Financial Services businesses. 

These changes have been accompanied by
significant enhancement of the Group’s internal
risk management systems and processes and 
more open, transparent disclosure of risk. 

Three Key Areas of Risk:

1 Credit Risk
The potential financial loss resulting from the
failure of a counterparty to honour fully the terms
of a loan or contract.

> Policy controls aimed at developing and

maintaining a well diversified credit portfolio are
supervised by the Board’s Risk Management
Committee. During the year, the Group’s peak
exposure limits to all categories of corporate
customers were reduced to support this objective.

> Major lending decisions require sign-off from an
independent credit risk function as well as the
business unit. The largest transactions require
approval by the Credit and Trading Risk
Committee of management and/or the Risk
Management Committee.

> The Group has continued to rebalance its lending
portfolio towards lower risk consumer lending,
particularly mortgages. This trend has been
supported by the introduction of advanced
behavioural and other credit scoring technology
in Personal Financial Services.

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Future Objectives
> Continue the development of Customer

Relationship Management (CRM) capability, 
to provide a single view of the customer.
> Continue to develop advanced external web
security capabilities including authentication
certificates, firewalls, triple DES encryption and
smart chip technology for EFTPOS and secure
Internet shopping.

> Continue to drive next wave efficiencies via
component re-use and standardisation of
technologies.

> Continue to implement Common Administration

Systems (PeopleSoft) with self-service and
“straight-through” processing.

> Rollout of new service model for all server and

desktop environments which enables a standard
operating environment and lowers the total cost
of ownership.

> Continue deployment of standard Microsoft

Windows 2000 based computing platform across
the group for new applications.

> Enhance the single IP network to support rich
media content and multi-media applications.
> Continue consolidation of ANZ call centres with
the development of a new purpose-built facility.
> Continuously upgrade data centre capability to

match growing demand for 24 hour, 7 day a week
service availability.

> Developed enhanced project execution 

and reporting capability, including project
management tools. 

> Attained Capability Maturity Model level 2
certification from the Software Engineering
Institute (USA), a first for an Australian bank. 
The program has delivered significant productivity
and quality improvements.

> Delivered further procurement cost savings,

including an additional $4 million savings on
telecommunications costs.

> Introduced new online global payments

technology, providing greater efficiencies
and real time capabilities.

> Substantially replaced existing proof of

deposit equipment with a world class voucher
image processing system that uses a “one pass”
proof process.

Staff Satisfaction Technology, 
eTransformation & Shared Services

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

1999

2000

2001

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ANZ and Technology

“Breaking down the 
barriers and enhancing 
the ‘e’ experience.”

‘Information Technology’ or ‘IT’ can have a different
meaning for different people. To some it’s merely
a necessary business tool. To others, it represents
a new way to access information and communicate
with the world. But to those unfamiliar with its
benefits, IT can provoke anxiety or fear, and may be
seen as a barrier between people and business.

At ANZ, we are breaking down these barriers
by embracing technology in partnership with 
the business. By harnessing technological
advancements, we believe we can provide 
our customers with superior services and 
greater accessibility. We are also committed to
eTransforming our internal processes and
streamlining our business by adapting smarter 
and faster technology-based practices.

With these goals in mind we are putting technology
to work to:

> Provide our customers with a personalised,

consistent experience. 

> Empower our customers and our people 

with real-time information access and online
applications available via web technology
anywhere and anytime.

> Ensure our technology infrastructure is robust,

flexible and cost effective. 

> Aggressively reduce costs, improving 

productivity, increasing “straight-through”
processing, simplifying and automating
administrative functions.

> Provide low risk, high efficiency and 
state-of-the-art payment capabilities.

Technology, eTransformation and Shared Services
> This ANZ business unit (known as ‘TeSS’) is

ANZ’s core support division. It is responsible for
ANZ’s global technical platforms, development
and maintenance of business applications, 
the Group’s payments business and provision of
shared services including property, procurement,
Human Resources services and outsourcing. 
TeSS is also responsible for ANZ’s
eTransformation program to leverage the value 
of technology in creating better ways to work
and serve our customers.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Commenced rollout of new hardware and

Microsoft Windows 2000 operating system for the
branch network in Australia and New Zealand – 
in readiness for the rollout of the new sales
software application.

> Delivered over 20 new online straight-

through applications providing reduced 
costs and turnaround times and improving
information accuracy. 

> Max (ANZ’s Intranet) awarded “Best

communication and information service in 
a large organisation” by the Australian
Telecommunications Users’ Group.

> Restructured the technology organisation to
deliver high quality solutions more rapidly
and efficiently.

Jeff Pitt
Head of Payments

Richard Tait
Head of Customer 
Technologies

David Boyles
Group Managing Director
Technology and Services

ANZ is 2001 Internet bank of the year. 

Recognising that our people 
are the key to our success.
For Peter Savelli, Kristine McCann, Anneli Blundell, 
Rosa Lucarelli, Daniel Ota, Jenny Hui Tong, Michelle Leung,
Suzie Pletvarec, Dee Bertram, Danny Dinicolo and 
22,000 more, ANZ is a place to grow. 

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Our People

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Whether serving customers over the branch
counter, advising on the best way to structure a
home loan, giving assistance over the phone,
keeping our own internal systems running
smoothly, financing the infrastructure of developing
countries or looking after any one of thousands of
essential tasks, our people – all 22,501 of them –
are central to our success. 

Our aspiration is to create an employment brand
that not only reflects the needs and desires of our
people, but also encourages them to actively
recommend ANZ to friends and associates as the
best financial institution to do business with and
the best employer (in any sector).

The recognition that our people are key to driving
our success is reflected in more than 1,000
employees recently participating in three-day
“Breakout” workshops, as part of our cultural
transformation program. As the name implies,
these workshops are designed to encourage our
people to “breakout” from previously accepted
ways of thinking and doing things and to be bold
and have the courage to be different. The resulting
changes in mindset and behaviour will enable us
to serve our customers and ourselves better and
more proactively – and further develop a world-
class performance culture which delivers value for
our shareholders.

To provide greater incentives, we are sharpening
our commitment to performance-based rewards by
“breaking out” from traditional annual reviews and
rewards and moving to a half-yearly performance,
bonus and options cycle. Also, permanent staff
have received $1000 of shares in each year 
since 1999.

We recognise that e-enabling our organisation 
does not just extend to our customers and
shareholders, but to our people as well. In this
area, we are continuing our leadership in online
learning through our recognised eLearning
platform, ANZ eTrain. More than 450 courses,
ranging from compliance training to a full online
MBA, are now available to ANZ staff online. 
To date, 18,200 staff in Australia and New Zealand
have used ANZ eTrain, and 24,900 online courses
have been completed. As a result we have realised
significant benefits in the cost effectiveness,
quality, responsiveness and distribution of training. 

The popular pcs@home offer has been rolled out
again. This program allows staff in Australia and
New Zealand to apply for a heavily subsidised PC,
complete with Internet access. The package 
helps staff and families become more familiar with
PC and Internet technology, and underlines the
importance ANZ places on eTransformation. 

And as part of our approach to refreshing the ANZ
workforce we have again this year been one of
Australia and New Zealand’s leading employers
of university graduates with approximately 200
graduates in the 2002 intake. 

Overall Staff Satisfaction ANZ

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

1999

2000

2001

Staff believe Management will act on Issues
identified in this Survey

%
100

80

60

40

20

0

1999

2000

2001

Finally, we recognise the need for our people to
have a healthy balance of work and life away from
work. Putting this recognition into practice not only
fosters a happier and more productive workplace,
but also helps ANZ attract and retain the best
talent as an employer of choice.

To this end, ANZ has a range of family-friendly
policies covering areas such as parental leave,
family leave, job sharing and telecommuting. 

Our progressive stance on work-life balance 
has been recognised through ANZ being named 
a finalist in two categories in the Australian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry National
Work and Family Awards.

All these changes, and the strengthening company
performance means that our ability to attract the
best people to ANZ has never been better.
Attracting the best people enables us to create a
financial services experience that meets the needs
of our customers, shareholders, and communities,
and it makes ANZ a great place to work.

“We want our staff 
to be bold and 
have the courage 
to be different.”

Shane Freeman Head Of People Capital

Sonia Stojanovic
Head of Breakout and 
Cultural Transformation

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The Community
and the Environment

ANZ staff in Melbourne took part in a walkathon to raise money
for the Royal Children’s Hospital and the Anti–Cancer Council

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Fulfilling our Community
Responsibilities.

At ANZ we are very clear about our responsibilities
to our customers and shareholders, and to the
communities in which we operate. We earn our
living from these communities and we should 
do what we can to put something back. 
Our helping hand extends beyond the funding 
of projects and initiatives: we work closely with
partnered organisations to help ensure their
success, by providing professional, technical and
volunteer support.

We are also placing an increasing emphasis in our
community relations programs, on issues most
relevant to financial services.

50,000 Hours
ANZ is proudly supporting the communities
in which we operate through the 50,000 Hours
program. The program provides up to one full
day of paid leave for each staff member and up 
to 12 months continuous leave without pay for
volunteer service in the community.

Many ANZ employees already devote significant
personal time to not-for-profit organisations,
including Youth at Risk and Foodbank Australia.
ANZ wants to recognise these employees and it
also wants to encourage a widespread commitment
to the community throughout the organisation.

This move is part of an effort by ANZ to develop 
and foster a culture of good corporate citizenship
that values the community and acknowledges
staff already volunteering in the community.

ANZ’s long term aim is to provide 50,000 hours
per annum of volunteer work to local communities.

Youth at Risk
Recognising the need to encourage the
development of our youth, ANZ is now one of
the major sponsors of Youth at Risk.

Youth at Risk is a community based organisation
that develops and delivers programs for
disadvantaged youth. Most program participants
come from difficult backgrounds and have 
had experiences with crime, suicide, drug abuse
and prostitution.

This relationship began in 1998 and ANZ’s
involvement has evolved beyond a financial
contribution. Staff regularly participate in the key
program, Interviewing Your Future, which aims
to prepare youth for future employment and aid 
in personal development.

Through the 50,000 Hours program ANZ staff
conduct interview technique sessions and, 
in the months following the seminar, mentor 
the program’s participants.

Youth at Risk has had great success and 
ANZ’s support has allowed the program to be 
extended from metropolitan Victoria to rural
and regional Victoria, as well as into NSW. 
Plans are also underway to move to other 
centres around the country.

Credit Helpline
Credit Helpline is a non-profit company that
provides free, independent advice to Victorian
consumers with credit or debt problems.

Credit Helpline was established in 1994 
and relies on funding from several sources,
including ANZ. 

ANZ’s support for Credit Helpline is not only
financial – staff volunteers are involved in 
setting up new networks, an email system and 
a new website.

Through this affiliation with Credit Helpline, ANZ
underscores its commitment to assist individuals
with their financial needs, and to support
the development of the communities in which 
ANZ operates.

Foodbank
ANZ has committed $1m to support Foodbank
nationally for 5 years. ANZ gives Foodbank the
opportunity to help welfare agencies around
Australia meet the most basic need of people –
food. The partnership with Foodbank gives ANZ
staff the opportunity to volunteer to assist
Foodbank in its work.

2000–2001 Achievements
> Joining the Australian Greenhouse Office’s

Greenhouse Challenge.

> Joining the Victorian Government’s

Wastewise program.

> Joining the Sustainable Energy Authority
of Victoria as an Energy Smart Partner.
> Liaising with City West Water to assess

ways of reducing our water consumption.
> The start of a trial of best practice waste 
diversion strategies in 100 Queen Street, 
with the intention that these will be replicated
across all sites over the next two years.
> Undertaking a green building rating of

100 Queen Street.

> Participation in the Property Council of

Australia’s Energy Smart Leader’s Program.

> Having been assessed as being in the top 10% 
of the leading sustainability organisations in the
banking sector globally, ANZ shares will form a
component part of the Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index from October 2001.

Political Donations
In Australia in the year to September 2001, ANZ
donated $75,000 to the Liberal Party, $50,000 to
the Labor Party and $10,000 to the National Party.

Wet ‘n’ Wise
Wet ‘n’ Wise is a community partnership between
Royal Lifesaving Society Australia and ANZ.

The aim of the program is to reduce the number 
of water-related deaths that occur each year.

Using an interactive resource kit and website, 
Wet ‘n’ Wise focusses on encouraging schools
to teach children the rules of common sense and
safety in and around water.

Launched in November 2000, the Wet ‘n’ Wise
program is being utilised by swimming centres,
local councils, schools and education departments
throughout Australia.

Intensive Care Appeal
The Intensive Care Appeal aims to increase 
the survival rate of intensive care patients. 
Its financial goal is to raise $10m over three years.
It is estimated these funds could help save an
additional 2,000 lives a year. ANZ is a major partner
in this endeavour and has already contributed
$750,000 to the appeal.

ANZ and the Environment
ANZ realises that it cannot separate its financial
operations from the environmental impact and has
appreciated the need to incorporate environmental
considerations into its decision-making process. 
To this end, the group appointed an Environmental
Initiatives Manager during the year, who was given
the role of assessing ways that ANZ could reduce 
its overall environmental impact. The Environmental
Initiatives Manager meets regularly with a group of
senior management representatives, to formulate
the best way forward for ANZ. These are early days
for us and ANZ is still assessing the best way it can
address the issue of sustainability. However we feel
that each of the initiatives undertaken so far will
help keep the Bank firmly on the right path.

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Board of
Directors

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Board of Directors.

Mr C B Goode AC

Mr J McFarlane OBE

Dr B W Scott AO

Mr J K Ellis

B Com (Hons) (Melb), MBA
(Columbia University, New York) 
Hon LLD (Melb)

Chairman.

Company Director. 
Director since July 1991,
appointed Chairman 
August 1995. 
Chairman of Woodside
Petroleum Ltd, Australian
United Investment Co. Ltd,
Diversified United
Investment Ltd, 
The Ian Potter Foundation,
and the Howard Florey
Institute of Experimental
Physiology and Medicine.
Director of Singapore
Airlines Ltd. 

Lives in Melbourne.
Age 63

MA, MBA

Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer.

Appointed Managing
Director and Chief Executive
Officer in October 1997.
Director of Australian
Graduate School of
Management and The
Financial Markets
Foundation for Children.
Former Group Executive
Director, Standard Chartered
plc (1993–1997), Head of
Citibank, United Kingdom
(1990–1993), Managing
Director, Citicorp Investment
Bank Ltd (1987–1990),
Director London Stock
Exchange (1989–1991).

B Ec, MBA, DBA

Company Director. 

Director since August 1985.
Chairman of Management
Frontiers Pty Ltd, and The
Foundation for Development
Co-operation Ltd. Director 
of Air Liquide Australia Ltd
and the James N. Kirby
Foundation Ltd. Australian
member of the Board 
of Governors of the Asian
Institute of Management.
Former Chairman of the
Australian Government’s
Trade Development Council
(1984–1990), and 
Federal President, Institute
of Directors in Australia 
(1982–1986).

Lives in Melbourne.
Age 54

Lives in Sydney.
Age 66

MA (Oxon), FAICD, Hon FIE Aust,
FAusIMM, FTSE

Company Director.

Director since October 1995.
Chairman of Sandvik
Australia Pty Ltd,
Australia–Japan Foundation,
Australian Minerals & Energy
Environment Foundation
and Black Range Minerals
Limited. Director of Aurora
Gold Limited, GroPep
Limited and Pacifica Group
Limited. Chancellor of
Monash University, and a
Council Member of the
Victorian College of the Arts.
Former Chairman, BHP
Limited, International
Copper Association Ltd, 
and Board Member of the
Museum of Contemporary Art. 

Lives in Melbourne.
Age 64

Ms M A Jackson

B Econ, MBA, FCA

Dr R S Deane

Mr J C Dahlsen

PhD, B Com (Hons), FCA, FCIS, FNZIM

LLB, MBA (Melb)

Company Director.

Company Director.

Director since March 1994.
Chairman of Qantas Airways
Limited, Chairperson of
Methodist Ladies’ College
and Deputy Chairman of
People Telecom Ltd. Director
of The Brain Research
Institute and Billabong
International Ltd. 
Board Member of
the Howard Florey Institute
of Experimental Physiology
and Medicine.

Lives in Melbourne.
Age 48

Director since September
1994. Chairman of Telecom
New Zealand Limited, Fletcher
Building Limited and Te Papa
Tongarewa (Museum of New
Zealand). He has a number 
of directorships including
TransAlta Corporation
(Canada) and Woolworths
Limited. Former Chief
Executive and Managing
Director, Telecom New Zealand
Limited, Chief Executive,
Electricity Corporation of New
Zealand Ltd, Chairman of
Fletcher Challenge Limited,
State Services Commission,
Alternate Executive Director,
International Monetary
Fund and Deputy Governor,
Reserve Bank of New Zealand.

Lives in Wellington. 
Age 60

Solicitor and Company
Director.

Director since May 1985.
Consultant to and former
Partner of the legal firm
Corrs Chambers Westgarth.
Director of Southern Cross
Broadcasting (Australia) Ltd,
Mining Project Investors Pty
Ltd, The Smith Family and
J. C. Dahlsen Pty Ltd Group.
Former Chairman of
Woolworths Ltd, Melbourne
Business School Ltd, The
Herald and Weekly Times Ltd
and Deputy Chairman Myer
Emporium Ltd.

Lives in Melbourne.
Age 66

Mr G K Toomey

B Com, FCPA, FCA, FCIS

Company Director.

Director since March 1998.
Former President and 
Chief Executive Officer of Air
New Zealand Group (January
2001 to October 2001),
Deputy Chief Executive
Officer and Executive
Director of Qantas Airways
Limited (December 1993 to
September 2000),  
Non-Executive Director of
Air Pacific Limited (May
1998 to September 2000).

Lives in Auckland.
Age 46
Resigned October 2001

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Concise Financial Report.

The 2001 Concise Financial Report has been
derived from the Group’s 2001 Financial Report.
This Concise Financial Report cannot be expected 
to provide as full an understanding of the Group’s
financial performance, financial position and
financing and investing activities as the Group’s
2001 Financial Report.

The Chief Financial Officer’s review on pages 8 to 11
provides a discussion and analysis of the concise
financial statements.

2001 Financial Report
A copy of the Group’s 2001 Financial Report,
including the independent Auditors’ Report, is
available to all shareholders, and will be sent
to shareholders without charge upon request. 
The Financial Report can be requested by
telephone (Australia: 1800 11 33 99, 
Overseas: (61 3) 9205 4892) and by internet
at investor.relations@anz.com

Contents
10 Year Summary

Directors’ Report

Directors’ Meetings

Major Committees

Directors’ Shareholdings

Statement of Financial Performance

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Cash Flows

Notes to the Concise Financial Statements

Directors’ Declaration

Auditors’ Report

Financial Highlights in Key Currencies

Exchange Rates

Shareholder Information

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51

55

55

55

56

57

58

59

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ANZ
Annual
Report

2001

Corporate
Governance

Accountability.
Responsibility. Prudence.

This corporate governance statement is a reflection
of our respect for the responsibilities we hold 
and our firm intent to serve all those associated
with ANZ in an honest and ethical manner. 

Board of Directors

Role and responsibility
The Board is responsible for:

> charting the direction, strategies and financial
objectives for the Group and monitoring the
implementation of those policies, strategies and
financial objectives;

> ensuring regulatory requirements are observed

and ethical standards are met; and

> appointing, and reviewing performance of

the Chief Executive Officer.

The Board of Directors, working with the CEO and
senior management, is responsible for the Group’s
performance. 

Composition, independence and meetings
The Board currently comprises the CEO and
independent non-executive directors, who are 
neither a substantial supplier or customer, nor a
past ANZ executive. The Company’s policy is for the 
Chairman to be an independent non-executive
director and the Board comprise a majority of
non-executive directors.

Board size (five minimum) and composition 
are regularly reviewed. The performance of each
non-executive director is reviewed by the Chairman.
The Chairman’s performance is reviewed by the 
full Board. Details of the experience of directors are
set out on pages 46–47.

The Board meets at least 8 times a year. Board
agendas ensure that each of the Board’s significant
responsibilities (strategy, financial performance 
and risk), are addressed. In addition, directors
hold regular meetings with senior staff to increase
their knowledge of the business.

Board nominations
When a Board vacancy exists, candidates are
identified with a mix of experience, skills,
knowledge and perspective the Board considers
necessary to enable it to carry out its
responsibilities. The Board engages external
consultants to assist in identifying candidates.
Directors appointed to fill a vacancy stand for
election at the Company’s next AGM. 

Share qualification
Each director must hold at least 2,000 shares. 

Retirement policy
One-third of directors stand for re-election by
rotation at each AGM. Directors appointed after
1993 retire after 15 years of service.

Independent advice and access to information
Each director has the right, with the prior approval
of the Chairman, to seek independent professional
advice regarding their responsibilities, at the
Company’s expense. 

Each director has the benefit of a deed that
clarifies the circumstances in which he or she is
entitled to obtain access to company documents
and information. 

Committees
There are three main Board committees, each 
with their own charter, which assist the Board to
review audit, risk, and human resources. 
All committees meet regularly and are chaired by a
non-executive director. Details of committee
memberships and the primary responsibilities of
those committees are set out on page 55.

Policies and other matters

Ethics
The Company has developed a code of conduct
which sets high standards for ethical behaviour and
business practice, beyond complying with the law,
in relation to: 

> ensuring confidentiality and privacy are

respected;

> acting with honesty and integrity at all times; 
> requiring personal transactions remain separate;
> not accepting material personal benefits; and 
> avoiding conflicts of interest.
The code also covers conflict of interest procedures.

Continuous disclosure
The Company has written policies and procedures
for information disclosure that ensures it meets its
obligations under the ASX continuous disclosure
regime, including prior disclosure of material given
to analysts. All material information disclosed to
ASX is posted on the Group’s website. 

Share Trading
The Company has a policy that prohibits directors
and employees from acquiring, selling or otherwise
trading in the Company’s shares if they possess
material price-sensitive information which is not
yet public.

Remuneration
The Group’s policy is to ensure that remuneration
packages properly reflect the responsibilities of
the senior executives and are adequate to attract,
retain and motivate quality personnel. Details
of the broad remuneration policy for directors
and senior executives are set out on pages 52–53.

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Ten Year
Summary1

Directors’ Report

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Statement of Financial Performance
Net interest income
Other operating income
Operating expenses

Profit before tax, debt

provision and prior period abnormals

Debt provision2
Income tax (expense) benefit
Outside equity interests

Profit (loss) after tax

2001
$m

2000
$m

1999
$m

1998
$m

1997
$m

1996
$m

1995
$m

1994
$m

1993
$m

1992
$m

3,833
2,612
(3,131)

3,801
2,583
(3,314)

3,655
2,377
(3,300)

3,547
2,142
(3,442)

3,437
2,110
(3,502)

3,327
1,839
(3,397)

3,084
1,754
(3,116)

2,794
1,793
(3,001)

2,539
1,730
(2,975)

2,427
1,990
(3,199)

3,314
(531)
(911)
(2)

3,070
(502)
(863)
(2)

2,732
(510)
(736)
(6)

2,247
(487)
(576)
(9)

2,045
(400)
(466)
(8)

1,769
(175)
(469)
(9)

1,722
(237)
(442)
(10)

1,586
(388)
(388)
(7)

1,294
(637)
(190)
(7)

1,218
(2,127)
336
(5)

before prior period abnormals

Net prior period abnormal profit (loss)

1,870
–

1,703
44

1,480
–

1,175
(69)

1,171
(147)

1,116
–

1,033
19

Profit (loss) after tax

1,870

1,747

1,480

1,106

1,024

1,116

1,052

803
19

822

460
(213)

247

(578)
(1)

(579)

Statement of Financial Position
Assets

185,493 172,467 152,801 153,215 138,241 127,604 112,587 103,874 103,045 101,138

Net Assets

10,551

9,807

9,429

8,391

6,993

6,336

5,747

5,504

5,133

4,591

Tier 1 capital ratio
Return on average ordinary equity3,4
Return on average assets3
Cost income ratio5

Shareholder value – ordinary shares
Total return to shareholders

7.9%

7.4%

7.5%

6.8%
20.2% 19.3% 17.6% 15.9% 17.2% 18.3% 17.9% 15.6%
0.8%

5.9%
4.8%
5.0% -11.4%
0.2% -0.6%
48.3% 51.7% 54.5% 60.9% 63.1% 65.8% 64.4% 65.4% 69.7% 72.4%

6.6%

6.7%

6.6%

7.2%

0.9%

0.9%

1.1%

1.1%

1.0%

0.7%

0.7%

Market capitalisation
Dividend
Franked portion 

(share price movement plus dividends) 25.5% 35.3% 19.6% -15.6% 62.4% 33.9% 52.4%
8,199
33.0c
0%
33%
$5.75
$3.55
$5.67

23,783 20,002 16,045 13,885 17,017 10,687
42.0c
52.0c
48.0c
60% 100%
50%
60% 100% 100%
$7.28
$5.41
$7.23

$17.39 $13.46 $12.45 $11.88 $11.58
$8.45
$13.44
$7.10
$8.58
$9.60
$9.02 $11.28
$15.98 $13.28 $10.25

– interim
– final
– high
– low
– 30 Sep

73.0c
64.0c
100% 100%
100% 100%

56.0c
75%
80%

Closing share price  

2.0% 47.2% -19.6%
3,037
5,285
5,293
20.0c
25.0c
20.0c
0% 100%
0%
0%
0%
0%
$4.88
$4.40
$5.68
$2.87
$2.53
$3.78
$2.88
$4.04
$3.91

Share information 
(per fully paid ordinary share)
Earnings per share 
– basic
Dividend payout ratio
Net tangible assets

No. of fully paid
ordinary shares issued (millions)
– interim
DRP issue price
– final

117.4c 106.8c
13.5c
68.6c
62.0% 59.1% 62.1% 67.8% 61.6% 55.5% 49.1% 46.4% 65.6%
$3.43
$4.59
$5.96

$3.94

$5.49

$5.21

$4.98

$4.24

$3.58

69.9c

76.3c

55.9c

90.6c

72.6c

-60.2c
n/a
$3.40

1,488.3 1,506.2 1,565.4 1,539.4 1,508.6 1,478.1 1,446.0 1,353.6 1,308.2 1,054.5
$3.58
$15.05 $11.62 $10.95 $10.64
$2.51
– $14.45 $11.50 $10.78

$3.42
$4.44

$3.78
$3.73

$4.40
$6.27

$5.59
$7.60

$9.77
$9.92

Other information
Points of representation
No. of employees
(full time equivalents)6
No. of shareholders7
1 Data for 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2001 includes the consolidation of assets in the statutory funds of ANZ Life as required by an accounting standard applicable 

22,501 23,134 30,171 32,072 36,830 39,721 39,240 39,642 40,277 43,977
181,035 179,244 214,151 151,564 132,450 121,847 114,829 121,070 115,000 112,036

1,205

1,056

1,087

1,147

1,473

1,744

1,881

2,026

2,136

2,302

from 1 October 1999

2 From 1997, the annual debt provision charge has been calculated based on economic loss provisioning; prior year data has not been restated for this change 

in measurement approach

3 After abnormals
4 From 2001, the return on average ordinary equity calculation accrues the dividend over the year; prior year data from 1997 has been restated for this change in calculation
5 Before goodwill amortisation and abnormals
6 Prior to 1997 excludes temporary staff
7 For 2000 and 2001 the number of shareholders does not include the number of employees whose shares are held by ANZEST Pty Ltd as the trustee for shares issued under the

terms of any employee incentive plan

The directors present their report together with the concise
financial report of the consolidated entity (the Group), 
being Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited
(the Company) and its controlled entities, for the year ended 
30 September 2001 and the auditors’ report thereon. 
The information is provided in conformity with the
Corporations Act 2001.

Principal Activities
The principal activities of the Group during the year were
general banking, mortgage lending, life insurance, leasing,
hire purchase and general finance, international and
investment banking, investment and portfolio management
and advisory services, nominee and custodian services and
executor and trustee services.

There has been no significant change in the nature of the
principal activities of the Group during the financial year.

At 30 September 2001, the Group had 1,056 points of
representation.

Result
Consolidated net profit after income tax attributable 
to shareholders of the Company was $1,870 million. 
Further details are contained in the Chief Executive Officer’s
Overview and the Chief Financial Officer’s Review
commencing on pages 4 and 8 respectively of the 
2001 Annual Report.

Dividends
The directors propose that a final fully franked dividend 
of 40 cents per fully paid ordinary share be declared on 
19 November 2001 and be paid on 14 December 2001. 
The proposed payment amounts to $595 million.

During the financial year, the following fully franked
dividends were paid on fully paid ordinary shares:

Cents per
share

Amount before
bonus options
$m

Date of
payment

35
33

528 15 December 2000
2 July 2001
491

Type

Final
Interim

The final dividend for the year ended 30 September 2000
was paid on 15 December 2000 and is detailed in the
Directors’ Report dated 6 November 2000.

Review of Operations
A review of the operations of the Group during the financial
year and the results of those operations are contained in the
Chairman’s Letter to Shareholders, the Chief Executive
Officer’s Overview and the Chief Financial Officer’s Review.

State of Affairs
In the directors’ opinion, there have been no significant
changes in the state of affairs of the Group during the
financial year, other than:  

> Net loans and advances increased by 6.3% from

$116,315 million to $123,657 million, primarily from
growth in mortgage lending and commercial lending 
in Australia and New Zealand. 

> Deposits and other borrowings increased by 4.2% 

from $100,602 million to $104,874 million.

> The charge for doubtful debts has been determined using
economic loss provisioning and is based on the Group’s
risk management models.

> The economic loss provision charge increased from

$502 million to $531 million reflecting a down grade in
the overall risk profile due to the slowing world economy.

> Net specific provisions were $520 million, up from

$383 million.

> Gross non-accrual loans decreased to $1,260 million,

or 1.0% of net loans and advances.

> On 27 April 2000 the Group announced an on-market

buyback of ordinary shares. This was completed on 8 May
2001 and 75.4 million ordinary shares were bought back
at a total cost of $1 billion.

While the above matters are those considered to be
significant changes, reviews of matters affecting the Group’s
state of affairs are also contained in the Chairman’s Letter to
Shareholders, the Chief Executive Officer’s Overview and the
Chief Financial Officer’s Review.

Events since the End of the Financial Year
Other than the proposed purchase of banking operations in
Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Vanuatu (subject to regulatory
approval), no matter or circumstance has arisen between 
30 September 2001 and the date of this report that has
significantly affected or may significantly affect the
operations of the Group in future financial years, the results
of those operations or the state of affairs of the Group in
future years.

Future Developments
Details of likely developments in the operations of the Group
in future financial years are contained in the Chairman’s
Letter to Shareholders and the Chief Executive Officer’s
Overview. In the opinion of the directors, disclosure of any
further information would be likely to result in unreasonable
prejudice to the Group.

Rounding of Amounts
The Company is a company of the kind referred to in the
Australian Securities and Investments Commission class
order 98/100 dated 10 July 1998 pursuant to section 341(1)
of the Corporations Act 2001. As a result, amounts in this
report and the accompanying financial statements have
been rounded to the nearest million dollars except where
otherwise indicated.

Shareholdings
The directors’ shareholdings, both beneficial and 
non-beneficial, in the shares of the Company are detailed 
on page 55 of the 2001 Annual Report.

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Directors’ Report

Directors’ Report

52
53

Share Options

Details of share options issued over un-issued shares
granted to directors, senior executives and officers, are
shown under Directors’ and Executive Officers’ Emoluments
in this report, and in note 49 of the Financial Report.

No person entitled to exercise any option has or had, by
virtue of an option, a right to participate in any share issue
of any other body corporate.

The names of all persons who currently hold options granted
under the schemes are entered in the register kept by the
Company pursuant to section 170 of the Corporations Act
2001. This register may be inspected free of charge.

Directors’ Qualifications and Experience

The Board includes six non-executive directors who have 
a diversity of business and community experience and one
executive director who has extensive banking experience.
The names, qualifications and experience of the directors
who are in office at the date of this report are contained on
pages 46 and 47 of the 2001 Annual Report and those
pages are incorporated in and form part of this report.

G K Toomey resigned as a director on 8 October 2001, 
having held office since before the commencement of
the financial year.

Special responsibilities and attendance at meetings by
directors, are shown on page 55.

Directors’ and Executive Officers’ Emoluments

The Human Resources Committee (the Committee) of the
Board assists the Board in its oversight of major policies and
guidelines relating to the management of human resources.

The Committee consists of the executive and 
non-executive directors shown in the table on page 55.

The Committee’s responsibilities include the review of
proposed remuneration and profit sharing programs. 
The Committee recommends these programs to the Board
for approval and monitors their ongoing operation. It also
reviews and approves all remuneration entitlements for
senior executives, approving the same or, in the case of
Board appointees, makes recommendations to the Board.
The Managing Director does not participate in discussions
and decisions relating to his own remuneration.

The Committee does not set fees for the Chairman or other
non-executive directors. These are based on advice received
from external advisors and approved by the Board.  Non-
executive directors’ fees are within the limit set by
shareholders at the Annual General Meeting held on 
21 January 1998, and are set at levels which fairly represent
the responsibilities of, and time spent by, the non-executive
directors on Group matters. Regard is also had to the 
level of fees payable to non-executive directors in
comparable companies.

The Group’s remuneration policy is to ensure that
remuneration packages properly reflect the duties and
responsibilities of the senior executives and are sufficient to
attract, retain and motivate personnel of the requisite quality.

Remuneration packages are structured in such a way that
a significant part of the individual’s reward depends upon
the achievement of business objectives and the profitability
of the Group as measured by the Economic Value 
AddedTM methodology.

All senior executives have performance objectives, including
the achievement of key strategic milestones and operating
performance targets. These objectives are agreed at the
beginning of the performance period. Performance bonus
payments are contingent on the achievement of agreed
performance goals, assessed through the semi-annual
performance management process.

Two thirds of the performance related bonus of senior
executives, other than the Managing Director, is paid as
deferred shares in the Company, with half of these shares
deferred a minimum of twelve months and half deferred for
a minimum of three years. The issue price of deferred shares
is based on the average closing price of the Company’s
shares during the five trading days prior to the relevant
Board or Shares Committee meeting which approves the
issue of the shares.

Deferred shares are held in trust by ANZEST Pty Ltd 
(the trustee of employee incentive plans) and may vest with
the senior executive after a minimum relevant period. If the
senior executive resigns or is dismissed during a deferral
period, the shares are forfeited.

Long term incentives in the form of options and shares
are also provided to eligible executives in consideration 
of future performance.

Details of the emoluments of each director and of the five
most highly paid executives for the Group and the Company
are shown on page 53.

Director Emoluments

Amounts in $

Non-executive directors
C B Goode (Chairman)
J C Dahlsen
R S Deane
J K Ellis
M A Jackson
B W Scott
G K Toomey2

Fees Paid

Cash

Value of
deferred shares1

Subsidiary
Board

Committee
Chairman’s fee

Superannuation
contributions

Total

76,000
95,000
95,000
74,000
95,000
68,750
92,418

596,168

239,000
–
–
21,000
–
26,250
–

286,250

–
–
90,196
–
10,000
–
–

100,196

–
10,000
–
10,000
–
10,000
–

30,000

8,416
8,400
7,600
8,400
8,400
8,400
7,393

323,416
113,400
192,796
113,400
113,400
113,400
99,811

57,009

1,069,623

1 Participation in Directors’ Share Plan. Value of shares at the date they were purchased on market
2 Commenced leave of absence from 20 September 2001, resigned 8 October 2001

Executive Emoluments
Cash and benefits

Amounts in $

Performance
related 
bonus (cash
component)

Salary
or fees

Benefits1

Superannuation
contributions

Executive Management Committee
J McFarlane (Managing Director)
D L Boyles
R A Davis
E Funke Kupper
P J O Hawkins
P R Marriott
1 Benefits include the provision of housing, cars and parking, private health insurance, subsidised loans and certain other expenses

1,422,000
628,372
644,049
660,100
707,500
660,100

–
200,333
198,000
200,333
219,333
205,000

–
35,228
19,551
3,500
3,500
3,500

78,000
36,400
36,400
36,400
39,000
36,400

Total cash
and other
benefits

1,500,000
900,333
898,000
900,333
969,333
905,000

Deferred shares and options

Deferred Shares1

Options granted2, 3, 4

Type I

Type II

Number Issued

Date

Number

Value $

Number

Value $

Exercise Price
$

J McFarlane (Managing Director)

100,922 1,593,686

–

–

750,000

31/12/00

14.78

D L Boyles

13,231

200,330

25,131

381,785

R A Davis

13,118

197,996

25,018

379,451

E Funke Kupper

13,031

200,335

26,731

408,125

P J O Hawkins

14,370

219,334

26,770

409,314

170,000
80,000
70,000

21/11/00
24/04/01
24/10/01

170,000
80,000
70,000

21/11/00
24/04/01
24/10/01

270,000
95,000
77,000

21/11/00
24/04/01
24/10/01

170,000
80,000
77,000

21/11/00
24/04/01
24/10/01

14.34
13.70
17.05

14.34
13.70
17.05

14.34
13.70
17.05

14.34
13.70
17.05

25,605

13,505

205,001

P R Marriott

14.34
13.70
17.05
1 Deferred shares are held in trust for up to 10 years and are restricted for periods of one year (Type I) or three years (Type II). Subject to the Board determining otherwise
the shares are forfeited if the recipient leaves the Group within the restricted period for reasons other than retirement, retrenchment, death or disablement or commits
gross misconduct. For J McFarlane, deferred shares are purchased under the Directors’ Share Plan. For the other senior executives deferred shares are issued in lieu of
bonus, or as part of long term incentive arrangements. The number of shares issued under long term incentive arrangements is predicated on a market competitive
assessment of long term compensation benchmarks. These shares have an additional restriction, and entitlement will only vest in the event of individual performance
conditions being met. In the event of retrenchment or retirement the release of long term incentive shares will be pro-rated.

21/11/00
24/04/01
24/10/01

170,000
80,000
73,000

389,866

2 All options expire seven years from the date of grant except for J McFarlane’s which expire four years from the date of grant. These options are exercisable between three
and seven years of the date of grant if certain performance conditions are met. Each option entitles the holder to purchase one ordinary fully paid share in the company.
The estimated value is calculated using a modified Black Scholes model. Estimated values, per option, at the dates of issue, were: $2.21 (21 November 2000), 
$2.24 (31 December 2000), $2.21 (24 April 2001), $2.68 (24 October 2001).

3 All options issued except for J McFarlane’s may be exercised only if the ANZ Accumulation Index over the period from the date of grant to the last trading day of any

month occurring during the relevant measurement period equals or exceeds (for 50% of the options issued) the ASX 100 Accumulation Index and
(for the remaining 50% of the options issued) the Accumulated Banking and Finance Index, both calculated over the same period.

4 J McFarlane’s options may be exercised only if the ANZ Accumulation Index over the period from the date on which the options are granted to the last trading day of any
month occurring during the relevant exercise period equals or exceeds the ASX 100 Accumulation Index calculated over the same period. Subject to the performance
conditions being met, J McFarlane’s options are exercisable from 31 December 2003 to 31 December 2004, both dates inclusive.

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Report

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Directors’ Report

Directors’ Meetings
Major Committees
Directors’ Shareholdings

54
55

Directors’ and Officers’ Indemnity
The Company’s Constitution (Rule 11.1) permits the
Company to indemnify each officer or employee of the
Company against liabilities (so far as may be permitted
under the Corporations Act 2001) incurred in the execution
and discharge of the officer’s or employee’s duties.

It is the Company’s policy that its employees should not
incur any liability for acting in the course of their employment.

Under the policy, the Company will indemnify employees
against any liability they incur in carrying out their role. 
The indemnity protects employees and former employees
who incur a liability when acting as an employee, trustee or
officer of the Company, or a subsidiary of the Company at
the request of the Company.

The indemnity is subject to the Corporations Act 2001 and
will not apply in respect of any liability arising from:

> a claim by the Company;

> a claim by a related body corporate; 

> a lack of good faith; 

>

illegal or dishonest conduct; or

> non compliance with the Company’s policies

or discretions. 

The Company has entered into Deeds of Access, Insurance
and Indemnity with each of its directors and secretaries and
with certain employees and certain other individuals who act
as directors of related body corporates or of another
company. 
To the extent permitted by law, the Company indemnifies
the individual for all liabilities, including costs, damages
and expenses incurred in their capacity as an officer of
the company to which they have been appointed.

The Company has indemnified the trustees and former
trustees of certain of the Company’s superannuation funds
and directors, former directors, officers and former officers
of trustees of various Company sponsored superannuation
schemes in Australia. Under the relevant Deeds of
Indemnity, the Company must indemnify each indemnified
person if the assets of the relevant fund are insufficient to
cover any loss, damage, liability or cost incurred by the
indemnified person in connection with the fund, being loss,
damage, liability or costs for which the indemnified person
would have been entitled to be indemnified out of the
assets of the fund in accordance with the trust deed and 
the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993. 
This indemnity survives the termination of the fund. 
Some of the indemnified persons are or were directors
or executive officers of the Company.

The Company has also indemnified certain employees of the
Company, being trustees and administrators of a trust which
is a subsidiary entity,  from and against any loss, damage,
liability, tax, penalty, expense or claim of any kind or nature
arising out of or in connection with the creation, operation 
or dissolution of the trust, where they are acting in good
faith and in a manner that they reasonably believed to be
within the scope of the authority conferred by the trust.

Except for the above, no person has been indemnified 
nor has the Company or a related body corporate of the
Company made an agreement to indemnify any person who
is or has been an officer or auditor of the Company or of a
related body corporate.

During the financial year, and again since the end of the
financial year, the Company has paid a premium for an
insurance policy for the benefit of the directors, secretaries,
and executive officers of the Company, and directors,
secretaries and executive officers of related bodies corporate
of the Company. In accordance with common commercial
practice, the insurance policy prohibits disclosure of the nature
of the liability insured against and the amount of the premium.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

Charles Goode
Chairman
5 November 2001

John McFarlane
Chief Executive Officer

Directors’ Meetings
The number of Board meetings and Committee meetings held during the year, and attended by each director are set out in the
following table:

C B Goode
J C Dahlsen
R S Deane1
J K Ellis
M A Jackson
J McFarlane
B W Scott
G K Toomey2

Board

Risk
Management

Audit

A

9
9
9
9
9
9
9
8

B

9
9
8
9
8
9
9
6

A

11
–
11
11
–
11
–
10

B

9
–
8
10
–
8
–
5

A

8
8
–
–
8
–
8
–

B

7
8
–
–
6
–
8
–

Human
Resources
B
A

Executive
Committee
A

B

Shares
Committee
A

B

Committee
of the
Board
B

A

7
–
–
6
–
6
7
6

7
–
–
5
–
5
7
4

2
1
–
–
1
2
–
–

2
1
–
–
1
2
–
–

7
5
–
3
–
1
8
2

7
5
–
3
–
1
8
2

1
–
–
1
2
4
–
–

1
–
–
1
2
4
–
–

Column A - The number of meetings the director was eligible to attend
Column B - The number of meetings attended. The Chairman is an ex-officio member of all Board Committees
1 New Zealand resident
2 New Zealand resident from January 2001; on leave of absence from 20 September 2001; resigned 8 October 2001

Major Committees
Audit (Chairman - J C Dahlsen) reviews the Group’s accounting policies and practices; reviews financial statements, 
due diligence processes in relation to capital raisings and compliance with the Group’s statutory responsibilities; 
monitors compliance with approved policies and controls; and approves audit plans and the audit fee of the external auditor. 

Risk Management (Chairman - J K Ellis) oversees all aspects of risk management; and approves the delegation policies,
standards and reporting mechanisms for credit risk, market risk, balance sheet risk and operating risk.

Human Resources (Chairman - B W Scott) oversees human resources policies and guidelines including remuneration schemes,
industrial relations strategies, staff development programs, and assessment of the performance of senior executives.

Directors’ Shareholdings

Beneficially held 

C B Goode
J C Dahlsen
R S Deane
J K Ellis
M A Jackson
J McFarlane
B W Scott
G K Toomey

Shares1

214,782
83,400
75,000
56,370
70,803
631,039
65,609
2,364

Options

–
–
–
–
–
2,500,000 2
–
–

Non-beneficially held
Shares

142,093
12,000
–
–
–
–
–
–

Total
1 Shares include deferred shares
2 500,000 options exercisable at $12.12 after 1 February 2000; 500,000 options exercisable at $11.40 after 1 June 2001; 750,000 options exercisable at $11.49 after 

2,500,000

1,199,367

154,093

31 December 2002  and 750,000 options exercisable at $14.78 after 31 December 2003 with the latter two subject to a performance hurdle that the ANZ accumulation
index exceeds the ASX 100 accumulation index calculated over a stated period.

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2001

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and Controlled Entities
Consolidated Statement of Financial Performance 
for the year ended 30 September 2001

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and Controlled Entities
Consolidated Statement of Financial Position
as at 30 September 2001

56
57

Total income

Interest income
Interest expense

Net interest income
Other operating income
Prior period abnormal income

Operating income
Operating expenses
Prior period abnormal expenses

Profit before debt provision
Provision for doubtful debts

Profit before income tax

Income tax expense
Prior period abnormal tax

Total income tax expense

Profit after income tax
Net profit attributable to outside equity interests

Net profit attributable to shareholders of the Company

Currency translation adjustments, net of hedges after tax
Revaluation of properties

Total adjustments attributable to shareholders
of the Company recognised directly into equity

Total changes in equity other than those resulting
from transactions with shareholders as owners

Earnings per ordinary share (cents)
Basic
Diluted

Dividend per ordinary share (cents)

Net tangible assets per ordinary share ($)

Note

2

2

2

2001
$m

12,863

10,251
(6,418)

3,833
2,612
–

6,445
(3,131)
–

3,314
(531)

2,783

(911)
–

(911)

1,872
(2)

1,870

197
–

197

Consolidated
2000
$m

14,031

10,241
(6,440)

3,801
2,583
1,207

7,591
(3,314)
(986)

3,291
(502)

2,789

(863)
(177)

(1,040)

1,749
(2)

1,747

170
31

201

1999
$m

11,061

8,684
(5,029)

3,655
2,377
–

6,032
(3,300)
–

2,732
(510)

2,222

(736)
–

(736)

1,486
(6)

1,480

(215)
–

(215)

2,067

1,948

1,265

117.4
116.3

73

5.96

106.8
106.3

64

5.49

90.6
90.3

56

5.21

Assets
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Investment securities
Net loans and advances
Customers’ liabilities for acceptances
Life insurance investment assets
Regulatory deposits
Shares in associates
Income tax assets
Goodwill
Other assets
Premises and equipment

Total assets

Liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Income tax liabilities
Creditors and other liabilities
Provisions
Life insurance policy liabilities
Bonds and notes
Loan capital

Total liabilities

Net assets

Shareholders’ equity
Ordinary share capital
Preference share capital
Reserves
Retained profits

Share capital and reserves attributable to shareholders of the Company
Outside equity interests

Total shareholders’ equity

Contingent liabilities

Note

2001
$m

Consolidated

2000
$m

7,794
4,829
4,827
3,487
123,657
14,324
4,774
133
64
1,200
137
18,906
1,361

185,493

12,690
104,874
14,324
1,335
15,948
2,142
4,458
15,340
3,831

174,942

10,551

3,733
1,526
717
4,562

10,538
13

10,551

5,648
5,822
4,126
3,006
116,315
15,482
4,739
103
29
1,227
145
14,566
1,259

172,467

12,247
100,602
15,482
1,303
13,371
2,089
4,360
9,519
3,687

162,660

9,807

4,028
1,374
786
3,607

9,795
12

9,807

4

5

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2001

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and Controlled Entities
Statement of Cash Flows for the year ended 30 September 2001

Notes to the Concise Financial Statements

58
59

1:  Accounting Policies
This concise financial report has been derived from the
Group’s 2001 Financial Report which complies with the
Corporations Act 2001, Australian Accounting Standards,
Urgent Issues Group Consensus Views and other authoritative
pronouncements of the Australian Accounting Standards
Board. A full description of the accounting policies adopted
by the Group is provided in the 2001 Financial Report. 
The accounting policies are consistent with those of the
previous financial year except for the change disclosed.

The directors have elected to adopt early the revised
Accounting Standard AASB 1005 ‘Segment Reporting’.

Change in Accounting Policy
On applying AASB 1041 ‘Revaluation of Non-Current Assets’
with effect from 1 October 2000, the Group has elected to
revert to the cost basis for measuring the class of assets
land and buildings. Previously, this class of assets was
revalued periodically.

In changing from a revaluation to a cost policy, the carrying
amount of the class of assets land and buildings at the date 
of first applying the standard is deemed to be their cost.
Writedowns of previously revalued assets may no longer be
made through the asset revaluation reserve. This change in
accounting policy had no impact for the year ended 
30 September 2001.

2:  Items Reported as Abnormal in Prior Periods

2001
$m

Consolidated
2000
$m

1999
$m

Profit before tax

Revaluation of properties
Gain on sale of investment in Colonial Limited
Income from sale of Grindlays and associated businesses

(Loss) before tax

Provisions raised on sale of Grindlays and associated businesses
Restructuring provision
Provision for litigation
Writedown of investment in Panin Bank

Total prior period abnormal profit before tax

Income tax (expense) benefit applicable to
Restatement of deferred tax balances
Sale of Grindlays and associated businesses and provisions raised 
Restructuring provision
Provision for litigation

Total prior period abnormal income tax expense

Total prior period abnormal profit after tax

–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–

30
33
1,225

(575)
(361)
(50)
(81)

221

(64)
(246)
116
17

(177)

44

–
–
–

–
–
–
–

–

–
–
–
–

–

–

Cash flows from operating activities
Interest received
Dividends received
Fees and other income received
Interest paid
Personnel expenses paid
Premises expenses paid
Other operating expenses paid
Income taxes paid
Goods and services tax received (paid)
Net (increase) decrease in trading securities

Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities
Net decrease (increase)

Due from other financial institutions
Regulatory deposits
Loans and advances
Shares in controlled entities and associates

Investment securities

Purchases
Proceeds from sale or maturity
Controlled entities and associates

Purchased (net of cash acquired)
Proceeds from sale (net of cash disposed)
Transferred from controlled entities to associates (net of cash)

Premises and equipment

Purchases
Proceeds from sale 

Other

Net cash (used in) investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities
Net (decrease) increase 

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
Creditors and other liabilities

Bonds and notes
Issue proceeds
Redemptions

Loan capital

Issue proceeds
Redemptions

Decrease in outside equity interests
Dividends paid
Share capital issues
Share buyback

Net cash provided by financing activities

Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in) investing activities
Net cash provided by financing activities

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Foreign currency translation on opening balances

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

2001
$m

11,054
75
2,783
(6,703)
(1,827)
(253)
(1,775)
(823)
(53)
(629)

1,849

909
(27)
(4,829)
(36)

(4,005)
3,630

(36)
–
–

(452)
127
529

(4,190)

(826)
890
581

7,542
(2,878)

–
(244)
(1)
(1,028)
114
(495)

3,655

1,849
(4,190)
3,655

1,314
6,462
1,295

9,071

Consolidated
2000
$m

Inflows (Outflows)

9,916
192
2,460
(6,108)
(1,735)
(283)
(1,199)
(754)
4
(25)

2,468

(792)
(90)
(17,633)
(50)

(8,109)
8,553

(43)
1,510
–

(275)
249
(3,160)

(19,840)

3,111
12,763
(843)

5,555
(1,341)

152
(147)
(19)
(749)
36
(1,014)

17,504

2,468
(19,840)
17,504

132
6,634
(304)

6,462

1999
$m

8,679
157
2,089
(5,039)
(1,840)
(282)
(977)
(535)
–
1,442

3,694

616
828
(12,936)
–

(5,527)
4,670

(2)
–
(94)

(177)
142
(610)

(13,090)

(779)
5,202
743

4,330
(479)

–
(256)
(1)
(671)
591
–

8,680

3,694
(13,090)
8,680

(716)
8,981
(1,631)

6,634

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Notes to the Concise Financial Statements

Notes to the Concise Financial Statements

60
61

3:  Dividends

Ordinary Dividends

Interim dividend
Final dividend
Bonus option plan adjustment

Dividends on ordinary shares

2001
$m

491
595
(24)

1,062

2000
$m

445
528
(32)

941

1999
$m

404
470
(60)

814

A fully franked final dividend of 40 cents, is proposed to be paid on each fully paid ordinary share on 14 December 2001 (2000:
final dividend of 35 cents, paid 15 December 2000, fully franked; 1999: final dividend of 30 cents, paid 20 December 1999,
partially franked to 80%). The 2001 interim dividend of 33 cents, paid 2 July 2001, was fully franked (2000: interim dividend 
of 29 cents, paid 3 July 2000, fully franked; 1999: interim dividend of 26 cents, paid 5 July 1999, partially franked to 75% ).

The tax rate applicable to the franking credits attached to the interim dividend and to be attached to the proposed final
dividend is 30% (2000: 34%, 1999: 36%).

Preference Dividends

Dividends on preference shares

2001
$m

119

2000
$m

102

1999
$m

72

In 1998 the Company issued 124,032,000 preference shares, raising USD 775 million via Trust Securities issues. The Trust
Securities carry an entitlement to a distribution of 8.00% (on USD 400 million) and 8.08% (on USD 375 million). The amounts
are payable quarterly in arrears. Shown above are amounts paid for the year to 30 September 2001 (2000: full year to 
30 September 2000; 1999: from their dates of issue, 23 September 1998 and 19 November 1998, to 30 September 1999).
Payment dates are the fifteenth days of January, April, July and October in each year.

Dividend Franking Account
The amount of franking credits available for the subsequent financial year is nil (2000 and 1999: nil), after adjusting for franking
credits that will arise from the payment of tax on Australian profits for the 2001 financial year less franking credits which will be
utilised in franking the proposed final dividend and franking credits that may not be accessible by the Company at present.

4:  Share Buybacks

The Company conducted the following on-market buybacks during the year to 30 September 2001:

Date of
Announcement1

Date
Buyback
Completed

27 April 2000
1 Date of the directors’ resolution approving the buyback
2 Consideration is allocated to Share Capital

8 May 2001

5:  Contingent Liabilities

No. of
ordinary shares
bought back

34.6 million

% of
ordinary shares
bought back

2.3%

Average
price
per share

$14.30

Total

Consideration 2
$m

495

There are outstanding court proceedings, claims and possible claims against the Group, the aggregate amount of which cannot
readily be quantified. Where appropriate, legal advice has been obtained and, in the light of such advice, provisions have been
made as deemed necessary.

Details covering indemnities and other matters arising from the Grindlays sale on 31 July 2000 are contained in the 2001
Financial Report.

6:  Segment Analysis

During the year ended 30 September 2001, the Group managed its activities along the following lines of business:
Personal, Corporate and International and Subsidiaries. Corporate Centre, Technology and Finance combines the central support
and shared service units of the Group, including the results of asset and liability management and earnings on central capital. 
A description of each of the operating business segments, including the types of products and services the segments provide 
to customers, is detailed in the 2001 Financial Report.

Business Segment Analysis1, 2

Consolidated
30 September 2001 

Total income 

Net interest income 
Other external operating income
Net intersegment income

Operating income

Other external expenses
Net intersegment expenses

Operating expenses

Profit before debt provision
Doubtful debt provision
Income tax and outside equity interests

Profit after income tax

Total assets
Total liabilities

Business Segment Analysis1, 2

Consolidated
30 September 2000

Total income 

Net interest income 
Other external operating income
Net intersegment income

Operating income

Other external expenses
Net intersegment expenses

Operating expenses

Profit before debt provision
Doubtful debt provision
Income tax and outside equity interests

Profit after income tax

Personal
$m

Corporate
$m

International
& Subsidiaries
$m

Corporate
Centre,
Technology
& Finance
$m

Discontinued
Businesses
$m

Consolidated
Total
$m

6,306

2,196
951
118

3,265

(1,372)
(359)

(1,731)

1,534
(205)
(450)

879

73,528
40,228

4,524

819
1,140
(36)

1,923

(594)
(146)

(740)

1,183
(178)
(268)

737

1,977

615
508
(91)

1,032

(417)
(83)

(500)

532
(91)
(157)

284

48

174
31
9

214

(750)
593

(157)

57
(42)
(33)

(18)

8

29
(18)
–

11

2
(5)

(3)

8
(15)
(5)

(12)

12,863

3,833
2,612
–

6,445

(3,131)
–

(3,131)

3,314
(531)
(913)

1,870

68,191
58,818

26,416
26,978

16,270
47,950

1,088
968

185,493
174,942

Personal
$m

Corporate
$m

International
& Subsidiaries
$m

Corporate
Centre,
Technology
& Finance
$m

5,517

1,985
869
146

3,000

(1,332)
(374)

(1,706)

1,294
(192)
(391)

711

4,041

723
1,004
(45)

1,682

(574)
(141)

(715)

967
(153)
(212)

602

1,789

1,743

613
446
(92)

967

(450)
(40)

(490)

477
(87)
(170)

220

143
27
(9)

161

(709)
596

(113)

48
(8)
24

64

Discontinued
Businesses
& Abnormals 3,4

$m

941

337
1,444
–

1,781

(1,235)
(41)

(1,276)

505
(62)
(293)

150

909
2,184

Consolidated
Total
$m

14,031

3,801
3,790
–

7,591

(4,300)
–

(4,300)

3,291
(502)
(1,042)

1,747

172,467
162,660

Total assets
Total liabilities
1 Results are equity standardised
2 Intersegment transfers are accounted for and determined on an arms length basis
3 Results of Grindlays and associated businesses sold on 31 July 2000 to Standard Chartered Bank are included here
4 Includes abnormal items in year ended 30 September 2000

65,161
50,705

66,896
36,004

24,372
25,325

15,129
48,442

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Notes to the Concise Financial Statements
Directors’ Declaration

Auditors’ Report
Financial Highlights in Key Currencies
Exchange Rates

62
63

6:  Segment Analysis (continued)

The Group operates in Australia, New Zealand and Overseas markets. Overseas operations are conducted in UK and Europe,
Asia, Pacific and Americas. As a result of the sale of the Grindlays operations, the Group no longer has material operations in
South Asia and the Middle East.

Geographic Segment Analysis

2001

2000

Australia
New Zealand
Overseas markets

Total

Income
$m

9,046
2,024
1,793

12,863

Assets
$m

133,035
22,337
30,121

185,493

Income 
$m

7,991
1,843
4,197

14,031

Assets
$m

127,306
20,354
24,807

172,467

7:  Events Since the End of the Financial Year

On 8 October 2001, ANZ announced, subject to regulatory approval, the acquisition of operations in Papua New Guinea, Fiji and
Vanuatu, for approximately USD 50 million. The acquisitions comprise the operations of the Bank of Hawaii in those countries.

Directors’ Declaration

The directors of Australia and New Zealand Banking Group
Limited declare that the accompanying concise financial
report of the consolidated Group is fairly presented as an
abbreviation of the Group’s 30 September 2001 Financial
Report and complies with Australian Accounting Standard
AASB 1039 ‘Concise Financial Reports’.

In our report on the Group’s 2001 Financial Report we
declared that:

(a)

the financial statements and notes comply with the
Corporations Act 2001, including:
(i) complying with applicable Australian Accounting
Standards and other mandatory professional
reporting requirements; and

(ii) giving a true and fair view of the financial position of
the Company and of the consolidated Group and of
their performance as represented by the results of
their operations and their cash flows; and
(b) in the directors’ opinion at the date of this declaration
there are reasonable grounds to believe that the
Company and consolidated Group will be able to pay its
debts as and when they become due and payable.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors

Charles Goode
Chairman
5 November 2001

John McFarlane
Chief Executive Officer

To the members of Australia and New Zealand 
Banking Group Limited

Scope
We have audited the concise financial report of Australia 
and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and its controlled
entities for the financial year ended 30 September 2001
consisting of the statement of financial performance,
statement of financial position, statement of cash flows,
accompanying notes as set out on pages 56 to 62, and the
accompanying discussion and analysis on pages 8 to 11 in
order to express an opinion on it to the members of the
Company. The Company’s directors are responsible for the
concise financial report.

Our audit has been conducted in accordance with Australian
Auditing Standards to provide reasonable assurance
whether the concise financial report is free of material
misstatement. We have also performed an independent
audit of the full financial report of Australia and New Zealand
Banking Group Limited and its controlled entities for the year
ended 30 September 2001. Our audit report on the full
financial report was signed on 5 November 2001, and was
not subject to any qualification.

Financial Highlights in Key Currencies

Millions

Profit and loss
Net income
Operating expenses

Profit before tax and debt provision
Provision for doubtful debts

Profit before tax
Income tax expense
Outside equity interests

Profit after tax

Our procedures in respect of the audit of the concise
financial report included testing that the information in the
concise financial report is consistent with the full financial
report and examination, on a test basis, of evidence 
supporting the amounts, discussion and analysis, and other
disclosures which were not directly derived from the full
financial report. These procedures have been undertaken 
to form an opinion whether, in all material respects, the
concise financial report is presented fairly in accordance
with Accounting Standard AASB 1039 ‘Concise Financial
Reports’ issued in Australia.
The audit opinion in this report has been formed on the
above basis.

Audit Opinion
In our opinion, the concise financial report of Australia 
and New Zealand Banking Group Limited and its controlled
entities for the year ended 30 September 2001 complies
with AASB 1039 ‘Concise Financial Reports’.

KPMG
Chartered Accountants

Melbourne

5 November 2001

P S Nash
Partner

2001
AUD

2001
USD1

2001
GBP1

2001
NZD1

6,445
(3,131)

3,314
(531)

2,783
(911)
(2)

1,870

3,371
(1,638)

1,733
(278)

1,455
(476)
(1)

978

2,338
(1,136)

1,202
(193)

1,009
(330)
(1)

678

Balance Sheet
Assets
Liabilities
Shareholders’ equity2
Ratios – per ordinary share
Earnings per share – basic
Dividends per share – declared rate
Net tangible assets per share
1 USD, GBP and NZD amounts – profit and loss converted at average rates for financial year 30 September 2001 and balance sheet items at closing rates at

185,493
174,942
10,551

90,947
85,774
5,173

61,788
58,273
3,515

42.6
26
$1.99

117.4
73
$5.96

61.4
38
$2.92

30 September 2001

2 Includes outside equity interests

Exchange Rates

The exchange rates used in the translation of the results and the assets and liabilities of major overseas branches and
controlled entities are:

Great British pound
United States dollar
New Zealand dollar

2001

2000

1999

Closing

Average

Closing

Average

Closing

Average

0.3331
0.4903
1.2127

0.3627
0.5230
1.2473

0.3720
0.5444
1.3324

0.3903
0.6101
1.2647

0.3972
0.6533
1.2598

0.3932
0.6403
1.2014

8,039
(3,905)

4,134
(662)

3,472
(1,136)
(2)

2,334

224,947
212,152
12,795

146.4
91
$7.23

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Shareholder Information

Ordinary shares

At 9 October 2001 the twenty largest holders of ordinary shares held 879,019,333 ordinary shares, equal to 59.1 per cent of
the total issued ordinary capital.

Name

Number of shares

%

Name

Number of Shares

%

Chase Manhattan Nominees Ltd
National Nominees Ltd
Westpac Custodian Nominees Ltd
Citicorp Nominees Pty Ltd
ANZ Nominees Ltd
AMP Life Ltd
RBC Global Services Australia

Nominees Pty Ltd

Commonwealth Custodial

259,425,473 17.43
164,911,251 11.08
8.73
129,970,745
4.18
62,257,042
2.74
40,797,225
1.98
29,485,998

Cogent Nominees Pty Ltd
ING Life Ltd
HSBC Custody Nominees Ltd
ANZEST Pty Ltd
Perpetual Trustees Nominees Ltd
NRMA Nominees Pty Ltd
The National Mutual Life Association

28,281,407

1.90

of Australasia

Government Superannuation Office
Perpetual Trustees Victoria Ltd
Australian Foundation Investment

Company Ltd

17,186,097 1.15
14,923,462 1.00
13,803,993 0.93
10,628,264 0.71
8,754,900 0.59
7,332,734 0.49

6,486,755 0.44
6,020,779 0.40
4,933,409 0.33

4,677,049 0.31

879,019,333 59.06

Services Ltd

26,635,838
Queensland Investment Corporation 22,661,039
19,845,873
MLC Ltd

1.79
1.52
1.33

Distribution of shareholdings
At 9 October 2001
Range

1 to 1,000 shares
1,001 to 5,000 shares
5,001 to 10,000 shares
10,001 to 100,000 shares
Over 100,001 shares

Total

Number of
holders

93,015
68,479
11,693
7,436
412

181,035

% of
holders

51.4
37.8
6.5
4.1
0.2

100

Number of
shares

44,184,391
155,789,882
83,198,231
161,086,569
1,044,017,447

1,488,276,520

% of
shares

3.0
10.5
5.6
10.8
70.1

100

At 9 October 2001:
>

there was one entry in the Register of Substantial Shareholdings. Franklin Resources Inc. and its affiliates held
97,535,676 shares equal to 6.55 percent of the total issued ordinary capital; and
the average size of holdings of ordinary shares was 8,221 (2000: 8,403) shares; and
there were 1,772 holdings of less than a marketable parcel (less than $500 in value (or 30 shares based on a market price 
of $16.45)), (2000: 1,762 holdings), which is less than 1% of the total holdings of ordinary shares.

>
>

Voting rights of ordinary shares
The Constitution provides for votes to be cast:
(i) on show of hands, 1 vote for each shareholder; and
(ii) on a poll, 1 vote for each fully paid ordinary share.

Preference shares
At 9 October 2001 Hare and Co was the only holder of preference shares and held 124,032,000 preference shares, being 100
per cent of the total issued preference capital.

Voting rights of preference shares
A preference shareholder may not vote in normal circumstances, but may vote:
(i) when a preference share dividend (or equivalent) is not paid by the prescribed quarterly payment date. This entitlement to

vote ceases after full payment of four consecutive quarterly preference share dividends; and

(ii) on proposals or resolutions that affect the rights attached to the preference shares including proposals to restructure or

wind up ANZ.

Employee shareholder information
At the Annual General Meeting in January 1994, shareholders approved an aggregate limit of 7% of all classes of shares and
options, which remain subject to the rules of a relevant incentive plan, being held by employees and directors.

At 30 September 2001 participants held 2.27% of the issued shares and options of ANZ under the following incentive plans:
> ANZ Employee Share Acquisition Plan; and
> ANZ Share Option Plan.

Shareholder Information
Dividends
The final dividend of 40 cents per share will be paid on 14 December 2001, 100% franked. Dividends may
be paid directly to a bank account in Australia, New Zealand or the United Kingdom. Shareholders who 
want their dividends paid this way should contact ANZ Share Registry at the addresses shown below.
Dividend Reinvestment and Bonus Option plans are available to shareholders. The plans are detailed in a
booklet called ‘Shareholder Alternatives’, copies of which are available from ANZ Share Registry at the
addresses shown below.

Stock Exchange Listings
The Group’s ordinary shares are listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and the New Zealand Stock
Exchange. The Capital Securities offered in 1993 and the Preference Shares issued in 1998 are listed 
on the New York Stock Exchange.

American Depositary Receipts
The Bank of New York sponsors an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program in the United States
of America and ADRs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange. ADR holders should deal directly with 
the Bank of New York, New York, telephone (212) 462 6618, fax (212) 462 6211 on all matters relating 
to their ADR holdings.

Credit Ratings
Short Term
Moody’s Investors Service
Standard & Poor’s Rating Group

Long Term
Moody’s Investors Service
Standard & Poor’s Rating Group

ANZ
Registered Office
Level 6, 100 Queen Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
Tel: (61 3) 9273 6141
Fax: (61 3) 9273 6142
Secretary: J. Slatter

Investor Relations
Level 20, 100 Queen Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
Tel: (61 3) 9273 6466
Fax: (61 3) 9273 4899
investor.relations@anz.com

P-1
A1+

Aa3 (outlook stable)
AA- (outlook stable)

ANZ Share Registry
Australia
Level 12, 565 Bourke Street
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia
Tel: 1800 11 33 99
Fax: (61 3) 9611 5710
anzshareregistry@computershare.com.au

New Zealand
Private Bag 92119
Auckland 1020
New Zealand
Tel: 0800 174 007
Fax: (64 9) 488 8787

United Kingdom
Tel: (44 870) 702 0000

2001 Financial Report
A copy of the Group’s 2001 Financial Report, including the independent Auditors’ Report, is available 
to all shareholders, and will be sent to shareholders without charge upon request. The Financial Report
can be requested by telephone (Australia 1800 11 33 99, Overseas 61 3 9615 5989) by email at
investor.relations@anz.com or viewed directly on the internet at www.anz.com.

Annual General Meeting
The Annual General Meeting will be held on 14 December 2001, at The Westin, No. 1 Martin Place, Sydney
commencing at 10:00am.

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