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YOUR ANZ
 YOUR WORLD

ANNUAL REPORT

2010

We live in your world

 
 
 
cover: James Riley, Relationship manager and Jenny fan, 
Assistant manager, Business Banking, melbourne, Australia 

BUiLDiNG A BANK OF GLOBAL QUALiTY
WiTH A REGiONAL FOCUS

Almost three years ago ANZ took a decision to change. We set an aspiration to become
a super regional bank – a bank of global quality with clear strategy to focus on growth
in Asia Pacifi c, one of the world’s fastest growing regions.

We had strong franchise in retail, commercial and institutional banking 
in our home markets of Australia and New Zealand and an existing but 
under developed presence in Asia dating back more than 30 years.

Our aspiration and the foundation we had to build on played perfectly 
into the growing economic, trade, educational and cultural linkages 
between Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacifi c.

With our roadmap for change, ANZ remained well capitalised and 
profi table through a time of great turmoil in global markets. This has 
enabled us to take advantage of opportunities to grow and to make 
tangible progress toward becoming a leading bank in the region.

During that time, we have also made signifi cant changes to enable 
ANZ to deliver against the aspiration we have set.

   We have built a new leadership team of international bankers
with the breadth of experience and the range of capability
to grow in our developed home markets and to grow in new 
and emerging markets.

  We have created a new business structure focused on our

customers and our core geographies supported by stronger
governance and risk controls suited to our aspiration.

  We have established clear propositions for our customers

supported by a new unifi ed brand to help drive organic growth.

   We have completed a number of strategic acquisitions
in Asia, Australia and New Zealand providing us with an
enhanced network, broader product capabilities and more
customer relationships across our three core geographies.

Together, our franchise, our clear strategy and the actions we have 
taken to change have uniquely positioned us to ride the wave of 
growth in the region and to create value for our customers and for 
our shareholders.

Today, ANZ is the only Australian bank with a clearly articulated 
strategy to take advantage of Australia and New Zealand’s 
geographic, business and cultural linkages with Asia, the fastest 
growing region in the world.

Our growth agenda is based on building 4 core capabilities: 

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PUTTING CUSTOMERS ATATA THE
CENTRE OF EVERYTHING WE DO

BEING PERFORMANCE DRIVEN

BEING SALES AND
MARKETING FOCUSED

HAVAVA ING TECHNOLOGY AS
THE BASIS FOR OUR BUSINESS

We invite you to read more about our strategy and 
our business by visiting www.shareholder.anz.com

 Directors’ Report

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CONTENTS

SEcTiON 1
Financial Highlights 

Chairman’s Report 

Chief Executive Officer’s Report 

Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report 

Corporate Governance Statement 

SEcTiON 2
Review of Operations 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties 

Five Year Summary 

SEcTiON 3
Financial Report 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

Directors’ Declaration 

Independent Auditor’s Report 

SEcTiON 4
Financial  Information 

Shareholder Information 

Glossary of Financial Terms 

Alphabetical Index 

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SECTiON 1
SECTiON 1

Financial Highlights 

Chairman’s Report 

 Chief Executive Offi  cer’s Report 

 Directors’ Report 

Remuneration Report 

Corporate Governance Statement 

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Financial Highlights 

Profi tability 

Profi t attributable to shareholders of the company ($m)
Underlying profi t1 (m)

Return on:

Average ordinary shareholders’ equity2 
Average ordinary shareholders’ equity (underlying profi t basis)1,2
Average assets 
Average assets (underlying profi t basis)1 
Total income 
Net interest margin 
Net interest margin (excluding global markets) 
Underlying profi t per average FTE ($) 

Effi  ciency ratios

Operating expenses to operating income 
Operating expenses to average assets 
Operating expenses to operating income (underlying)1 

Operating expenses to average assets (underlying)1 

credit impairment provisioning 

collective provision charge ($m) 
individual provision charge ($m) 
Total provision charge ($m) 
individual provision charge as a % of average net advances3 
Total provision charge as a % of average net advances3 

Ordinary share dividends (cents)

interim – 100% franked (mar 2009: 100% franked) 
final – 100% franked (Sep 2009: 100% franked) 
Total dividend
Ordinary share dividend payout ratio4 
Underlying ordinary share dividend payout ratio4 

Preference share dividend ($m)

Dividend paid5 

Full
year 
Sep 10

4,501
5,025

13.9%
15.5%
0.86%
0.96%
14.3%
2.47%
2.75%
 117,486 

46.5%
1.39%
44.2%

1.33%

(4)
 1,791 
 1,787 
0.50%
0.50%

52 
74 
126
71.6%
64.1%

Full
year
Sep 09

2,943
3,772

10.3%
13.3%
0.58%
0.75%
9.7%
2.31%
2.47%
 100,821 

45.7%
1.23%
42.2%

1.20%

235 
 2,770 
 3,005 
0.78%
0.85%

46 
56 
102
82.3%
64.1%

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1  Adjusted for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including one-off gains and losses, non continuing businesses, timing differences on economic 

hedges and acquisition related costs. Refer page 65.

2  Average ordinary shareholders’ equity excludes non-controlling interests, preference shares and includes iNgA treasury shares.
3  for the purposes of this ratio the individual provision charge excludes impairment expense on available-for-sale assets. 
4  Dividend payout ratio is calculated using the 31 march 2009 interim, 30 September 2009 final and the 31 march 2010 interim dividends and the proposed 30 September 2010 final dividend. 
5  Represents dividends paid on Euro Trust Securities issued on 13 December 2004.

 
Chairman’s Report 

A mESSAgE fROm JOhN mORSchEL

ANZ delivered a strong outcome for shareholders in 2010 while also performing  
for our customers and the community. 

Our Performance
ANZ’s statutory profit after tax for the year ended 30 September 2010 
was $4.5 billion, up 53% reflecting a strong performance across the 
bank and lower provisions. The final dividend of 74 cents per share  
is 32% higher than 2009 and will bring the total dividend for the year 
to 126 cents per share fully franked, an annual increase of 24%.

Taking into account one-off items such as acquisition costs and 
subsequent fair value adjustments, and hedging timing differences 
our underlying profit for 2010 was $5.0 billion, up 33%. 

Revenue growth of 15% was solid while costs increased by 17% 
reflecting the integration of acquisitions and continued investment  
in growth. Provisions reduced by 41% to $1.8 billion reflecting the 
improved economic environment in Australia and New Zealand. 

ANZ remains strongly capitalised with Tier 1 capital as at  
30 September 2010 at 10.1% and core Tier 1 of 8.0%. The group  
is well placed to meet new capital standards being developed by  
the Basel committee on Banking Supervision and the Australian 
Prudential Regulation Authority.

Expansion and growth
During 2010, we continued to advance our super regional strategy 
through organic growth and acquisitions.

in December 2009, we acquired the Landmark financial services loan 
and deposit books from AWB bringing with it around $300 million in 
deposits and around $2.4 billion in lending. it has taken our Regional 
commercial business in Australia to the number two market share 
position in agri-business.

We also completed the acquisition of the remaining 51% of the 
ANZ-iNg wealth management and life insurance joint ventures  
in Australia and New Zealand that we did not already own. it was 
pleasing to see the business performed strongly during the year.

in Asia, we completed the acquisition of businesses from the  
Royal Bank of Scotland in six countries in Asia. A number of key 
strategic milestones were also reached including the establishment  
of a locally incorporated subsidiary in china, obtaining a qualifying 
full bank licence in Singapore and in principle approval for a foreign 
bank licence in india. 

customers and the community
During 2010, ANZ continued to deliver good outcomes for  
our customers and the community. This is significant given  
the expectations that shareholders and society have of  
successful banks. 

in Australia, we were ranked number one for retail customer 
satisfaction while in institutional we were rated number one for  
‘lead domestic bank relationships’ in Australia and in New Zealand we 
were named Bank of the Year by the institute of finance Professionals. 
We were also assessed as the leading sustainable bank globally by  
the Dow Jones Sustainability index for the fourth consecutive year.

Together with our financial performance, the good outcomes  
we have achieved for our customers and the community reflects  
the significant efforts of our management and staff and i thank  
them for their contribution.

This year we have provided an integrated view of how ANZ  
is managing financial and non-financial issues. This reflects  
how we think about our business and our commitment to  
growing responsibly. 

By combining the Annual Shareholder Review and our corporate 
Responsibility Review we have simplified our reporting and  
provided a more complete and balanced picture of our performance 
and results.

Board changes
charles goode retired in march 2010 after 18 years of distinguished 
service on the ANZ Board including 15 as our chairman. charles 
successfully oversaw an extraordinary period of change at ANZ and 
made an outstanding contribution to business and the community, 
not only in Australia, but in the Asia Pacific region.

Outlook
in 2011, we expect Asia ex-Japan to grow at around 8% compared  
to less than 3% in the US and Europe. Australia is expected to continue 
to perform well and in New Zealand the recovery is gathering 
momentum for 2011.

Nevertheless, there is continuing uncertainty in the global economic 
environment, particularly in the US and Europe where the recovery 
remains fragile. At the same time, all banks are facing higher funding 
costs and there are regulatory uncertainties associated with new 
capital and liquidity requirements.

Our super regional strategy positions us well but with global 
economic growth likely to continue to be soft over the medium term, 
the environment remains challenging to navigate.

2010 has marked the 175th anniversary of ANZ’s establishment and 
we continue to grow and to strengthen the bank. We have a clear 
direction and our results this year highlight the momentum we  
have established. i believe we will continue to deliver value and 
performance for our shareholders, our customers and the community 
in 2011.

JOHN MORSCHEl 
chAiRmAN

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Chief Executive Officer’s Report 

A mESSAgE fROm michAEL SmiTh

ANZ is now a more predictable organisation for shareholders and a better place for our customers to do business. 

Three years after setting out our super regional ambition,  
our 2010 results have demonstrated that ANZ is now consistently 
delivering on the promises we made to our shareholders as well  
as to our customers and the community.

While our statutory profit for the full year was $4.5 billion, up 53%  
our underlying business has performed strongly across the board.  
We reported an underlying net profit after tax1 of $5 billion which 
was up 33%.

Our performance was assisted by the improved economic environment 
in Australia and New Zealand, and by Asia’s continued growth. The 
improved credit environment saw provisions for bad and doubtful 
debts fall by 41% to $1.8 billion. importantly though, we had good 
growth in underlying profit before provisions1 which was up 6%.

Our balance sheet management remains a strength. We have a strong 
capital position and increasing diversity in our sources of funding 
including continued growth in deposits in Australia and in Asia. 

Regional Performance
Our 2010 results show that ANZ has momentum in every area  
of our business. 

in Australia underlying profit grew 42%. market share growth was a 
feature, Retail lending was up 12% driven by a strong performance in 
mortgages and household customer deposits was up 11%. We have 
achieved this while continuing to improve our number one ranking 
on overall customer satisfaction in our Retail business. commercial 
Banking also made a strong contribution with profit up 34%. 

in Asia Pacific Europe and America, although 2010 was a year  
of consolidation following the acquisition of businesses from the 
Royal Bank of Scotland and the six business integrations we’ve 
completed in Asia during the year, earnings from our partnership 
investments and institutional resulted in a 21%2 lift in underlying 
profit1 to US$620 million. 

During the year we also achieved a number of milestones in our 
regional expansion plans including regulatory approval for new  
or expanded banking licences in china, Singapore, the Philippines 
and india.

Our institutional business is now performing well with underlying 
profit1 up 23% to $1.8 billion. institutional’s strategy is totally aligned 
to our super regional ambition and it is providing a compelling and 
differentiated proposition for our clients. We are investing strongly  
in the business’s future and the results are showing through with 
inter-region client flows up 10% in 2010 and flows into Asia from 
elsewhere in the network up 20%.

in New Zealand, the economy began to stabilise during the year,  
and a 48%2 decline in the provision charge was the main driver 
of a 40%2 rise in underlying profit1 off a low base in 2009 to 
NZ$882 million. i’m optimistic about what our business can do  
in New Zealand in 2011.

Distinctive growth Strategy
We are also now making significant progress with our strategic 
ambition to become a leading super regional bank in Asia Pacific. 

in addition to our strong financial performance, we completed the 
acquisitions in Australia, New Zealand and Asia which strengthened 
our activities in banking and wealth management, and we continued 
to grow our existing business. 

By remaining strong through the financial crisis, we have been able to 
continue supporting our customers and to look at further opportunities 
for growth.

Our strategy is clear and differentiated and it now makes even more 
sense in the post-global financial crisis world where Asia, excluding 
Japan, is growing at around 8% while economic growth in developed 
markets such as the United States and Europe is around 2.5%. 

ANZ is the only Australian bank to give shareholders a material 
exposure to Asia’s growth combined with significant domestic 
businesses in Australia and New Zealand

it’s pleasing that we are now increasingly recognised for our 
geographic diversification which focuses on the world’s best 
performing economies and the linkages that our corporate and 
personal customers have with the Asia Pacific region.

To support this, we’ve continued to build a world-class team of 
experienced bankers throughout the company to take advantage  
of growth opportunities and to deliver on our strategy.

1  Adjusted for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations  

of the group including one-off gains and losses, non continuing businesses, timing 
differences on economic hedges and acquisition related costs.

2  Represents growth in local currency.

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growing Sustainably
While performance often tends to focus on financial results, over  
the long-term it is a reflection of how effectively we are serving our 
customers and contributing to the communities where we operate. 
Our commitment to growing our business responsibly is fundamental 
to our aspiration to become a super regional bank.

in practice, this means understanding and responding to the issues 
that matter to our customers and communities; committing to the 
highest standards of corporate behaviour in order to build trust  
with governments and regulators seeking responsible businesses  
to operate in their countries; and prioritising those investors targeting 
well-managed companies with superior prospects for medium to 
long-term growth.

And, of course, increasingly the best employees want to work  
for companies that are both financially successful and making  
a sustainable contribution to society. 

A commitment to growing responsibly, however, isn’t without its 
challenges and at times can raise unrealistic expectations about  
our ability alone to solve significant issues facing society. During  
the year we responded to concerns raised by stakeholders, including 
shareholders, regarding some of our financing decisions. 

These issues bring into focus the complexity of what it means to  
be a banker in today’s rapidly evolving world. it involves managing 
the financial risks and opportunities and carefully balancing the 
economic, social and environmental aspects of our decisions, giving 
due consideration to the short, medium and long-term impacts.

i am proud of our work to support customers facing financial 
difficulty; assist communities affected by natural disasters; improve 
financial capability amongst people on low incomes; together with 
the progress we have made in further developing a culture of respect 
in our relationships with our customers, employees, suppliers and 
communities in every region where we operate.

Our operating environment 
Looking ahead, there is continuing uncertainty in the global 
environment, particularly for the US and European economies.  
At the same time, higher funding costs are here to stay and there  
are regulatory uncertainties associated with new capital and liquidity 
requirements. All in all, this remains a challenging environment  
to navigate.

The result is we will have to continue to think differently about our 
business. Lower credit growth and higher costs of doing business 
mean we’ll need to drive productivity and innovation to stay ahead  
of the game. We need to streamline our structures and do things in 
new and different ways.

At the same time, our 8 million customers want simpler processes, 
convenience and more innovation from us and this also helps drive 
medium and long-term value for shareholders.

Our performance in 2010 shows that after having weathered the 
global financial crisis in 2008 and 2009 we are now putting runs on 
the board and we are well placed to meet these challenges – and 
indeed to take advantage of them – and to continue delivering on  
the commitments we have made to all our stakeholders.

MICHAEl SMITH 
chiEf ExEcUTivE OfficER

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Directors’ Report

The directors present their report together with the 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 2010  
and the Independent Auditor’s Report thereon. The information is provided in conformity with the Corporations Act 2001.

Principal Activities
The group provides a broad range of banking and financial  
products and services to retail, small business, corporate and 
institutional clients.

The group conducts its operations primarily in Australia and  
New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. it also operates in  
a number of other countries including the United Kingdom  
and the United States.

At 30 September 2010, the group had 1,394 branches and  
other points of representation worldwide excluding Automatic  
Teller machines (ATms).

Results
consolidated profit after income tax attributable to shareholders  
of the company was $4,501 million, an increase of 53% over the  
prior year. 

Strong growth in profit before credit impairment and income tax  
of $1,003 million or 14% and a reduction in the credit provision of 
$1,218 million reflected an improvement in economic conditions  
in each of the regions.

Balance sheet growth was strong with total assets increasing by  
$54.8 billion (11%) and total liabilities increasing by $53.0 billion 
(12%). movements within the major components include:
  Net loans and advances including acceptances increased 
$15 billion (4%) primarily in mortgages Australia with housing 
loans increasing by $17.4 billion (12%). growth of $7.7 billion across 
Asia, primarily in Singapore, hong Kong and Taiwan were offset  
by reduced lending in institutional.
  customer deposits in Australia increased $11.3 billion driven by 
large growth in institutional and Retail deposits, as customers 
respond to attractive rates offered in line with six rate increases  
to the official cash rate. Asia Pacific, Europe and America (APEA) 
increased by $17.2 billion (56%) through successful initiatives  
to raise customer deposit levels.

further details are contained on pages 65 to73 of this Annual Report.

State of Affairs
in the director’s opinion there have been no significant changes  
in the state of affairs of the group during the financial year, other  
than in respect of the following key acquisitions:
  On 30 November 2009, the group acquired the remaining 
51% shareholding in the ANZ-iNg joint ventures in Australia  
and New Zealand, taking its ownership interest to 100%. 
  On 1 march 2010, the group completed its acquisition of the 
Landmark financial services business from the AWB group. 
  During 2009, ANZ announced the acquisition of selected 
RBS businesses in Asia. The acquisitions were completed in the 
Philippines on 21 November 2009, vietnam on the 5 December 
2009, hong Kong on 20 march 2010,Taiwan on 17 April 2010, 
Singapore on 15 may 2010 and indonesia on 12 June 2010. 
The financial impacts of these acquisitions are included from  
these respective dates.

further review of matters affecting the group’s state of affairs is  
also contained in the Review of Operations on page 65 to 73 of this 
Annual Report.

Dividends
The directors propose that a fully franked final dividend of 74 cents 
per fully paid ordinary share will be paid on 17 December 2010.  
The proposed payment amounts to approximately $1,895 million.

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

Type

cents 
per share

Amount before bonus 
option plan adjustment
$m

Date of
payment

final 2009 
interim 2010

56
52

1,403
1,318 

18 December 2009
1 July 2010

The proposed final dividend of 74 cents together with the interim 
dividend of 52 cents brings total dividends in relation to the year 
ended 30 September 2010 to 126 cents fully franked.

Review of Operations
Review of the group during the financial year and the results of  
those operations, including an assessment of the financial position 
and business strategies of the group, is contained in the chairman’s 
Report, the chief Executive Officer’s Report and the Review of 
Operations on pages 65 to 73 of this Annual Report.

Events Since the End of the financial Year
On 27 October 2010 the company announced the investment of an 
additional RmB 1.65 billion ($250m) in Shanghai Rural commercial 
Bank (SRcB) as part of a major capital raising by SRcB.

future Developments
Details of likely developments in the operations of the group and  
its prospects in future financial years are contained in this Annual 
Report under the chairman’s Report. in the opinion of the directors, 
disclosure of any further information would be likely to result in 
unreasonable prejudice to the group.

Environmental Regulation
ANZ recognises its obligations to its stakeholders – customers, 
shareholders, staff and the community – to operate in a way that 
advances sustainability and mitigates ANZ’s environmental impact. 
ANZ’s commitment to improving its environmental performance is 
integral to successfully navigating responsible growth.

ANZ acknowledges that it has an impact on the environment:  
directly through the conduct of its business operations; and indirectly 
through the products and services that it procures and the loans  
that it provides to customers and clients. ANZ may, however, become 
subject to environmental regulation as a result of its lending activities 
in the ordinary course of business.

As such, ANZ has established strategies, policies, governance 
procedures and processes supported by internal responsibilities  
for reducing the impact of our operations and business activities  
on the environment.

The operations of the group become subject to environmental 
regulation when enforcing securities over land. ANZ has developed 
policies to manage such environmental risks.

having made due enquiry, to the best of ANZ’s knowledge, no 
member of the group has incurred any material environmental 
liability during the year.

ANZ sets public targets regarding its environmental performance  
and has historically made data available on its direct and indirect 
environmental impacts on an annual basis through the corporate 
Responsibility Report (which this year is produced as an integrated 
report – see the 2010 Shareholder and corporate Responsibility 
Review) as well as through other avenues such as the carbon 
Disclosure Project. 

ANZ is also subject to two key pieces of legislation. ANZ’s operations  
in Australia are categorised as a ‘high energy user’ under the Energy 
Efficiency Opportunities Act 2006 (cth) (EEO). ANZ has a mandatory 
obligation to identify energy efficiency opportunities and report to 
the Australian federal government progress with the implementation 
of the opportunities identified. As required under the legislation, ANZ 
submitted a five year energy efficiency assessment plan in 2006 and 
will report to the government annually, every December, until the 
end of the five year reporting cycle in 2011. ANZ complies with its 
obligations under the EEO.

The National greenhouse Energy Reporting Act 2007 (cth) has  
been designed to create a national framework for energy reporting 
including creating a baseline for emissions trading. The Act makes 
registration and reporting mandatory for corporations whose energy 
production, energy use, or greenhouse gas emissions trigger the 
specified corporate or facility threshold. ANZ is over the corporate 
threshold for this legislation and as a result was required under the 
legislation to submit its first report on 31 October 2009. A subsequent 
report was submitted on 31 October 2010. 

ANZ’s operations are not subject to any other particular and 
significant environmental regulation under any law of the 
commonwealth of Australia or of any state or territory of Australia. 
further details on ANZ’s environmental performance, including 
progress against its targets and details of its emissions profile are 
available on www.anz.com > About us > corporate Responsibility.

Directors’ Qualifications, Experience  
and Special Responsibilities
At the date of this report, the Board comprises seven non-executive 
Directors who have a diversity of business and community experience 
and one executive director, the chief Executive Officer, who has 
extensive banking experience. The names of Directors and details of 
their skills, qualifications, experience and when they were appointed 
to the Board are contained on pages 47 to 49 of this Annual Report.

Details of the number of Board and Board committee meetings held 
during the year, Directors’ attendance at those meetings, details of 
Directors’ special responsibilities, and details of Directors who retired 
during the 2009/10 financial year are shown on pages 46 to 59 of this 
Annual Report.

Details of directorships of other listed companies held by each 
current director in the three years prior to the end of the 2010 
financial year are listed on pages 47 to 49.

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DiREcTORS’ REPORT (continued)

company Secretaries’ Qualifications  
and Experience
currently there are three people appointed as company Secretaries 
of the company. Details of their roles are contained on page 54. Their 
qualifications are as follows:
  Bob Santamaria, Bcom, LLB (hons),
group general counsel and company Secretary.

  mr Santamaria joined ANZ in 2007. he had previously been  
a Partner at the law firm Allens Arthur Robinson since 1987.  
he was Executive Partner corporate, responsible for client liaison 
with some of Allens Arthur Robinson’s largest corporate clients.

  mr Santamaria brings to ANZ a strong background in leadership  

of a major law firm, together with significant experience in 
securities, mergers and acquisitions. he holds a Bachelor of 
commerce and Bachelor of Laws (honours) from the University of 
melbourne. he is also an Affiliate of chartered Secretaries Australia.
  Peter marriott, BEc (hons), fcA
chief financial Officer and company Secretary.

  mr marriott has been involved in the finance industry for more  

than 25 years. mr marriott joined ANZ in 1993. Prior to his career at 
ANZ, mr marriott was a Partner in the melbourne office of the then 
KPmg Peat marwick. he is a fellow of the institute of chartered 
Accountants in Australia and the Australian institute of Banking 
and finance and a member of the Australian institute of company 
Directors. mr marriott is also a director of ASx Limited. 
  John Priestley, BEc, LLB, fciS, 
company Secretary.

  mr Priestley, a qualified lawyer, joined ANZ in 2004. Prior to  

ANZ, he had a long career with mayne group and held positions 
which included responsibility for the legal, company secretarial, 
compliance and insurance functions. he is a fellow of chartered 
Secretaries Australia and also a member of chartered Secretaries 
Australia’s National Legislation Review committee.

Non-audit Services
The company’s Relationship with External Auditor Policy (which 
incorporates requirements of the corporations Act 2001) states that 
the external auditor may not provide services that are perceived to  
be in conflict with the role of the auditor. These include consulting 
advice and sub-contracting of operational activities normally 
undertaken by management, and engagements where the auditor 
may ultimately be required to express an opinion on their own work.

Specifically the policy:
  limits the non-audit services that may be provided;
   requires that audit and permitted non-audit services must be 
pre-approved by the Audit committee, or pre-approved by the 
chairman of the Audit committee (or up to a specified amount  
by the chief financial Officer, the Deputy chief financial Officer)  
or the head of governance and Policy and notified to the Audit 
committee; and
  requires the external auditor to not commence an audit 
engagement (or permitted non-audit service) for the group, until the 
group has confirmed that the engagement has been pre-approved.

further details about the policy can be found in the corporate 
governance Statement on page 46. 

The Audit committee has reviewed a summary of non-audit services 
provided by the external auditor for 2010, and has confirmed that  
the provision of non-audit services for 2010 is consistent with the 
company’s Relationship with External Auditor Policy and compatible 
with the general standard of independence for auditors imposed by 
the corporations Act 2001. This has been formally advised to the 
Board of Directors.

The external auditor has confirmed to the Audit committee that  
they have:
  implemented policies and processes to ensure they comply with 
independence rules both in Australia and the United States; and

  complied with domestic policies and regulations, together with the 
regulatory requirements of the SEc, and ANZ’s policy regarding the 
provision of non-audit services by the external auditor. 

The non-audit services supplied to the group by the group’s external 
auditor, KPmg, and the amount paid or payable by the group by type 
of non-audit service during the year ended 30 September 2010 are  
as follows:

Non-audit service

market Risk benchmarking review
market Risk system capability review 
Overseas branch registration regulatory assistance
Review of foreign exchange process  
in overseas branch
Training courses
Accounting Advice

Amount paid/payable 
$’000’s

2010

2009

50
30
2

8
–
82

75
41
–

–
35
17

Total 

172

168

for the reasons set out above, the directors are satisfied that the 
provision of non-audit services by the external auditor during the 
year ended 30 September 2010 is compatible with the general 
standard of independence for auditors imposed by the corporations 
Act 2001.

Directors and Officers who were Previously Partners  
of the Auditor
Peter marriott, ANZ’s chief financial Officer, was a partner of KPmg  
at a time when KPmg was the auditor of Australia and New Zealand 
Banking group Limited. in particular, Peter marriott was a partner in 
the melbourne office of the then KPmg Peat marwick prior to joining 
ANZ in 1993.

chief Executive Officer/chief financial Officer 
Declaration
The chief Executive Officer and the chief financial Officer have  
given the declarations to the Board concerning the group’s financial 
statements required under section 295A (2) of the corporations Act 
2001 and Recommendation 7.3 of the ASx corporate governance 
Principles and Recommendations.

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 applicable law) 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 legally, within the policies of 
the company and provided they act in good faith.

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, another corporation 
or other body at the request of the company or a related body corporate.

The indemnity is subject to applicable law and will not apply in 
respect of any liability arising from:
  a claim by the company;
  a claim by a related body corporate;
  serious misconduct, gross negligence, or a lack of good faith;
  illegal, dishonest or fraudulent conduct; or
  material non-compliance with the company’s policies or 
discretions.

The company has entered into indemnity Deeds with each of  
its Directors, with certain secretaries and former Directors of the 
company, and with certain employees and other individuals who  
act as directors or officers 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, 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 or any act or omission 
performed or omitted by them 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, neither the company nor any related body 
corporate of the company has indemnified or 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 and employees of the company and 
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.

Rounding of Amounts
The company is a company of the kind referred to in Australian 
Securities and investments commission class order 98/100 (as 
amended) pursuant to section 341(1) of the corporations Act 2001.

As a result, amounts in this Directors’ Report and the accompanying 
financial statements have been rounded to the nearest million dollars 
except where otherwise indicated.

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REmUNERATiON REPORT

Executive Officers’ and Employee Share Options
Details of share options issued over shares granted to the chief 
Executive Officer and disclosed executives, and on issue as at the  
date of this report are detailed in the Remuneration Report.

Details of share options issued over shares granted to employees  
and on issue as at the date of this report are detailed in note 46 of 
the 2010 financial Report.

Details of shares issued as a result of the exercise of options granted 
to employees as at the date of this report are detailed in note 46 of 
the 2010 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 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.

Lead Auditor’s independence Declaration
The lead auditor’s independence declaration given under section 307c of the corporations Act 2001 is set out below and forms part of this 
Directors’ Report for the year ended 30 September 2010.

ThE AUDiTORS iNDEPENDENcE DEcLARATiON

Lead Auditor’s independence Declaration under Section 307c of the corporations Act 2001 

To: the directors of Australia and New Zealand Banking group Limited

i declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, in relation to the audit for the financial year ended 30 September 2010 there have been:

(i) no contraventions of the auditor independence requirements as set out in the corporations Act 2001 in relation to the audit; and

(ii) no contraventions of any applicable code of professional conduct in relation to the audit.

KPmg 

michelle hinchliffe 
Partner 
melbourne

4 November 2010

contents

Remuneration Report – Summary (Unaudited)  

Remuneration Structure 

Non-Executive Directors 
cEO and Executives 

2010 Actual Remuneration Outcomes 

Non-Executive Directors 
cEO  
Executives 

Remuneration Report – Full (Audited) 

Board Oversight of Remuneration 
Non-Executive Directors 
Non-Executives Directors – Summary 
Executives 
Executives – Summary 

1.  Non-Executive Director Remuneration 

1.1.  Board Policy on Remuneration 
1.2.  components of Non-Executive Director Remuneration 
1.3.  Shareholdings of Non-Executive Directors 
1.4.  Remuneration paid to Non-Executive Directors 

2.  Executive Remuneration 

2.1.  Remuneration guiding Principles 
2.2.  Performance of ANZ 
2.3.  Remuneration Structure Overview 
2.4.  Remuneration components 
2.5.  cEO Remuneration 
2.6.  Executive Remuneration 

2.6.1. fixed Remuneration 
2.6.2. variable Remuneration 
2.6.3. Short Term incentives (STi) 
2.6.4. Long Term incentives (LTi) 
2.7.  Equity granted as Remuneration 
2.8.  Equity valuations 
2.9.  Equity vested/Exercised/Lapsed during 2009/10 
2.10. Shareholdings of Executives 
2.11. Legacy LTi Programs 
2.12. Remuneration Paid to Executives 

3.  Contract Terms 

3.1.  cEO’s contract Terms 
3.2.  Executives’ contract Terms 

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Remuneration Report – Summary (Unaudited)
This overview has been written to provide you with a clear and  
simple summary of ANZ’s remuneration structure and the actual 
value derived from the various remuneration components by 
executives in 2009/10. Detailed data is provided in the Directors’ 
Remuneration Report on pages 21 to 45.

Remuneration Structure

NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS

full details of the fees paid to Non-Executive Directors (NEDs)  
in 2009/10 are provided on page 26 of the Remuneration Report.  
in summary, the chairman receives a base fee which covers all 
responsibilities including all Board committees. NEDs receive a  
base fee for being a director of the Board and additional fees for 
either chairing or being a member of a committee, working on  
special committees and/or for serving on a subsidiary board. They  
do not receive any performance/incentive payments and are not 
eligible to participate in any of the group’s incentive arrangements.

chiEf ExEcUTivE OfficER AND ExEcUTivES

ANZ’s remuneration framework is designed to create and enhance 
value for all ANZ stakeholders and to ensure there is strong alignment 
between the short and long-term interests of shareholders and 
executives. A key feature of ANZ’s reward structure is the role it plays 
in helping drive ANZ’s strategy to build a culture of out-performance 
with integrity, by ensuring differentiation of rewards and recognition 
of key contributors. To achieve this, remuneration for the chief 
Executive Officer (cEO) and Executives is comprised of:

Fixed pay: This is the only ‘guaranteed’ part of the remuneration 
package. ANZ positions fixed pay for Executives against the median 
of the relevant financial services market.

Short Term Incentive (STI): The STi provides an annual opportunity 
for an incentive award if certain company and individual objectives 
are met and there have been no inappropriate behaviour or risk/
compliance/audit breaches.

long Term Incentive (lTI): The LTi provides an annual opportunity 
for an equity award that aligns a significant portion of overall 
remuneration to shareholder value over the longer term. 

Category

Objective

2010 Actual Remuneration Outcomes

NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS

in 2009 the Board again agreed not to increase the NED fees for 
2009/10 apart from a small increase in the committee fees paid to 
members of the Audit committee. As a result, the fee structure has 
basically been maintained at 2008 levels again for the current year.

cEO 

Fixed Pay: The level of fixed annual pay for the cEO was set for three 
years at $3 million on his commencement in October 2007. This was 
reviewed in October 2010. 

Short Term Incentive (STI): The cEO has an annual opportunity 
to receive a bonus payment equivalent to the value of his fixed 
remuneration, i.e. $3 million if targets are met. The actual amount 
paid can increase or decrease from this target dependent on group 
and individual performance. The cEO’s STi payment for 2009/10 has 
been determined having regard to both the company’s underlying 
profit for the current year as well as the significant progress achieved 
in relation to ANZ’s long-term strategic goals. The STi payment for 
2009/10 will be $4.75 million with $2.5 million paid in cash and the 
balance awarded as deferred shares. half the deferred shares will be 
restricted for 1 year and half for 2 years.

ANZ uses a Balanced Scorecard to measure performance in relation to 
STi. A balanced scorecard is used as it provides a framework where a 
combination of metrics can be applied to ensure a broad strategic focus 
on performance rather than just having a focus on short-term activities. 

There were five categories which contained around 20 metrics; these 
were agreed at the beginning of the year and were not changed. 

The following table provides examples of some of the key metrics, 
targets and outcomes that were used in 2009/10 for assessing 
performance for the purpose of determining bonus pools and also 
individual performance outcomes. The list is not comprehensive  
but provides examples of the metrics under each of the balanced 
scorecard categories.

finance

customer

People

meet Underlying Earnings Per Share growth target
meet Price Earnings relative to peers’ target
meet Underlying Economic Profit target
meet Tier 1 Capital target
Ensure full compliance with liquidity stress testing policies

Business specific Customer Satisfaction targets based on improvements on prior year 
and relative to peers (external survey outcomes)
Business specific Market Share targets based on improvements on prior year and relative 
to peers (external survey outcomes)

increase on prior year Employee Engagement result
increase on prior year in the percentage of Women in Management
increase on prior year Corporate Social Responsibility result and achievement of goals

Process/Risk

meet target for reduction in underlying losses
Reduction in number of outstanding internal audit items

Strategic goals

Effective Integration of business acquisitions
Progress towards longer term strategic goals

Outcome vs Target

Exceeded
met
Did not meet
Exceeded
met

met in majority  
of Businesses 
met in majority  
of Businesses 

Did not meet
met
Exceeded

Exceeded
Exceeded

met
Exceeded

Special Equity Allocation: At the 2008 Annual general meeting, 
shareholders approved an additional grant of 700,000 options to  
the cEO at an exercise price of $14.18 and with a vesting date of  
18 December 2011. At grant the options were valued at $2.27 each, 
i.e. a total value of $1.589 million. These options will only have any 
value if, at the vesting date or during the subsequent exercise period 
(i.e. 2 years after vesting), the share price exceeds $14.18. This value 
will be the difference between the exercise price ($14.18) and the 
price on the vesting date (as long as it is greater than $14.18) 
multiplied by the total number of options. No options have been 
granted subsequently.

long Term Incentive (lTI): Three tranches of performance rights were 
provided to the cEO in December 2007, covering his first three years 
in the role. The first of these tranches will be tested against a relative 
Total Shareholder Return (TSR) hurdle after 3 years, i.e. December 2010 
and the other two will be tested in December 2011 and December 
2012 respectively. Therefore, since joining ANZ as cEO on 1 October 
2007 the cEO has received no benefit from these LTi grants and will 
only do so from December 2010 onwards and only if the performance 
hurdles have been met. There is no retesting of these grants.

Chief Executive Officer  
(M Smith)1

2009/10

Other: in addition to his standard remuneration arrangements, 
the cEO was provided with additional equity as part of his original 
sign-on arrangements to recognise remuneration forgone from  
his previous employer in order to join ANZ. The cEO was offered  
$9 million on his commencement which could have been taken in 
cash but which he elected to take as shares, with one third vesting at 
his 1st, 2nd and 3rd anniversaries respectively. This equated to a total 
of 330,033 ANZ shares at the time of grant when the share price was 
$27.27. On 2 October 2008, 110,011 shares became available to the 
cEO, however, the value had declined from the original grant value  
of $3 million to $2.097 million (based on the one day value weighted 
average price (vWAP) of $19.061 per share on 2 October 2008). The 
second grant vested on 2 October 2009. At that time, the value was 
$2.592 million (based on the one day vWAP of $23.560 per share on  
2 October 2009) and the third grant will vest on 2 October 2010.

The following tables, relating to the cEO, show:
  The actual amounts or grants made in respect of the years 
2008/09 and 2009/10;
  Any amounts which had to be deferred in respect of the years 
2008/09 and 2009/10; and
  The actual amounts received in respect of the years 2008/09 
and 2009/10.

Fixed Pay 
($)

STI 
($)

lTI2
($)

Other grants
/benefits 
($)

TOTAl
($)

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

3,000,000

–

4,750,000

2,250,000

3,000,000

 2,500,000 

2008/09

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2008/09 year

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2008/09 year

Amounts received in respect of 2008/09 year

3,000,000

–

3,000,000

4,500,000

2,100,000

2,400,000

–

–

–

–

–

–

5,5003

–

 5,5003 

 7,755,500 

 2,250,000 

 5,505,500 

1,594,0003,4

1,589,0004

5,0003

9,094,000

3,689,000

5,405,000

1   On commencement with ANZ, m Smith was granted three tranches of equity valued at $3 million each. The first of these tranches of deferred shares became available on 2 Oct 08 – price at 

vesting $19.0610 (based on 1 day vWAP as at 2 Oct 08). Therefore the value of this tranche at date of vesting was $2,096,920. The second tranche became available on 2 Oct 09 – price at vesting 
$23.5600 (based on 1 day vWAP as at 2 Oct 09). Therefore the value of this tranche at date of vesting was $2,591,859. These amounts are not reflected in the table above as they relate to a specific 
equity arrangement associated with his commencement and are not a part of his standard remuneration arrangements.

2   LTi grants covering the cEO’s first three years in the role were granted on his commencement and, therefore, no further grants were made in 2009/10 or 2008/09. A LTi grant is proposed for 

2010/11, subject to approval by shareholders at the 2010 Agm. No value was received from previous LTi grants in either the current or previous years. 

3   Provision of Australian taxation return services by Pwc.
4   Special equity grant – Dec 08 – 700,000 options valued @ $2.27 per option. 

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2010/11 Remuneration: The cEO’s TEc will increase to $3.15 million 
for the year commencing 1 October 2010. (This is the first adjustment 
since his commencement in 2007).

The STi Target is 100% of TEc, therefore, for the 2010/11 year the  
STi Target will also be $3.15 million. The actual payment will be 
determined having regard to performance against relevant objectives 
and targets for the 2010/11 year. 

The cEO was only granted LTi for his first three years with ANZ (i.e. 
2007 to 2009). for 2010, it is proposed to allocate $3 million LTi to be 
delivered as Performance Rights with a relative TSR hurdle, subject 
to shareholder approval at the 2010 Annual general meeting.

ExEcUTivES

Fixed pay: A review identified that ANZ’s current fixed remuneration 
levels for senior executives were competitively positioned within the 
market. As a result of this review and also being cognisant of the need 
for restraint in the prevailing climate, a decision was made that a 
salary freeze would be effected for the 2009 remuneration review.

Short Term Incentive (STI): Executives have an opportunity to receive 
an on-target STi payment equivalent to 120% of their fixed pay, with 
top performers able to receive incentive payments well above the 
target level whereas poorer performers will receive a significantly 
reduced or no incentive payment at all. All incentives paid this year 
(approved in October 2009 but relating to 2008/09 performance) 
were impacted by the company’s performance with reductions 
applied to the STi payments for each executive. The STi pool for  
the 2009/10 year increased from the prior year, reflecting the link 
between increased performance and variable reward outcomes.

A Balanced Scorecard is also used to measure performance in relation 
to STi for Executives – the metrics and targets for Executives are 
consistent with those detailed in the section above relating to the 
cEO’s STi. 

if the STi payment exceeds the deferral threshold, Executives are 
required to take half of the payment in excess of the threshold in  
ANZ equity. The equity is subject to mandatory deferral, with half  
of the deferred equity unavailable for a 1 year period and the other 
half of the deferred equity unavailable for a 2 year period. This is 
designed to strengthen the link between the STi award and longer 
term alignment with shareholder interests. This results in Executives 
receiving significantly less of their STi in cash with more deferred into 
equity than had been the case in the past. if an executive resigns or is 
terminated on notice from ANZ during the deferral period, the equity 
is forfeited.

long Term Incentive (lTI): The target LTi for Executives is 50% 
of their fixed pay. This dollar value is converted into an actual  
number of performance rights using an independent and audited 
external valuation. These rights are subject to a relative TSR 
performance hurdle that compares ANZ’s performance with a selection 
of other comparable financial institutions over the three year period 
following the grant. ANZ’s performance ranking must be above the 
median for any rights to vest and exceed the 75th percentile to fully 
vest. if the hurdle is achieved, the shares are released and if not, they 
are forfeited. in 2009/10, the LTi grants made in 2006 were tested 
against the TSR performance of the comparator group. 

ANZ’s TSR performance was ranked just above the midpoint of the 
range between the median and 75th percentiles of the comparator 
group. Accordingly, 77.54% of the Performance Rights vested in 
October 2009. There was only one performance test, so the balance  
of the Performance Rights lapsed at that time. 

gOvERNmENT/REgULATORY iNfLUENcES

following the global financial crisis, there has been stronger focus on 
executive remuneration by regulators, shareholders and the public.  
The government has also initiated a number of reviews and 
subsequent legislative changes that have impacted remuneration 
approaches. ANZ has carefully scrutinised its remuneration practices 
and a number of key changes have been introduced over the past 
year. The following changes specifically impact the remuneration  
of disclosed executives:
  ANZ has formalised the Board’s discretion to reduce or eliminate 
variable remuneration payments, including deferred amounts 
which have not yet vested, following consideration of any adverse 
outcomes that have arisen during the deferral period that impact 
the original assessment of performance, to meet unexpected or 
unknown regulatory requirements, or to protect the financial 
soundness of ANZ;
  Economic Profit, which is a risk adjusted metric, was introduced as 
one of the financial measures for assessment of company performance 
for the purpose of determining STi bonus payments. it was also 
included in the balanced scorecard of measures for management 
Board members which determines individual performance;
  The remuneration approach for Risk and financial control 
personnel has been carefully reviewed to ensure they remain 
independent from the businesses they support. To further 
strengthen the level of independence of the chief Risk Officer, 
changes to his remuneration mix were introduced for 2009/10 
which resulted in an increase in fixed remuneration and a 
significant lowering of the leverage available to him through 
variable remuneration. The STi bonus opportunity will no longer 
be adjusted for group performance outcomes and the leverage 
percentage applied for individual performance outcomes has 
reduced overall from previously available levels. LTi will now be 
granted as deferred shares which further reduces the leverage 
available compared to the grants of rights previously available. 

The following tables cover those disclosed Executives who were 
employed at the Executive level for 2009/10 and for comparison 
include tables for 2008/09 from last years report. The tables detail:
  The actual amounts or grants made in respect of the years 
2008/09 and 2009/10;
  Any amounts which had to be deferred in respect of the years 
2008/09 and 2009/10; and
  The actual amounts received in respect of the years 2008/09 and 
2009/10.

Chief Executive Officer, Australia
(P Chronican)1

2009/10

Fixed Pay 
($)

STI 
($)

lTI
($)

Other grants
/benefits 
($)

TOTAl
($)

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

1,079,000

1,400,000

 650,000 

296,974

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

–

 600,000 

 650,000 

 –

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

1,079,000

 800,000 

–

296,974

 3,425,974 

 1,250,000 

 2,175,974 

Chief Executive Officer, Institutional

(S Elliott)2

2009/10

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

2,500,000

 550,000 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

 – 

 1,150,000 

 550,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

1,350,000

 – 

12,334

 – 

12,334

4,062,334

1,700,000

2,362,334

Deputy Chief Executive Officer

(G Hodges)3

2009/10

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

1,140,000

 500,000 

17,309

 2,657,309 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

 – 

 470,000 

 500,000 

 – 

 970,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

 670,000 

 – 

17,309

1,687,309

2008/09

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2008/09 year

1,000,000

860,000

 500,000 

145,940

 2,505,940 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2008/09 year

 – 

330,000

 500,000 

 – 

 830,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2008/09 year

1,000,000

530,000

 – 

145,940

 1,675,940 

Chief Financial Officer

(P Marriott)4

2009/10

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

1,140,000

 500,000 

 2,595 

 2,642,595 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

 – 

 470,000 

 500,000 

 – 

 970,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

 670,000 

 – 

 2,595 

 1,672,595 

2008/09

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2008/09 year

1,000,000

850,000

 500,000 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2008/09 year

 – 

325,000

 500,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2008/09 year

1,000,000

525,000

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 2,350,000 

 825,000 

 1,525,000 

Chief Risk Officer

(C Page)5

2009/10

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

1,100,000

1,320,000

 425,000 

60,565

 2,905,565 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

 – 

 560,000 

 425,000 

 – 

 985,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

1,100,000

 760,000 

 – 

60,565

 1,920,565 

2008/09

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2008/09 year

850,000

1,600,000

 425,000 

301,988

 3,176,988 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2008/09 year

 – 

700,000

 425,000 

 – 

 1,125,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2008/09 year

850,000

900,000

 – 

301,988

 2,051,988 

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REmUNERATiON REPORT – fULL (Audited)

Chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Europe & America

(A Thursby)6

2009/10

Fixed Pay 
($)

STI 
($)

lTI
($)

Other grants
/benefits 
($)

TOTAl
($)

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

2,500,000

 550,000 

23,570

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

 – 

 1,150,000 

 550,000 

 – 

4,073,570

1,700,000

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

1,000,000

 1,350,000 

 – 

23,570

 2,373,570

2008/09

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2008/09 year

1,000,000

2,600,000

 550,000 

88,351

 4,238,351 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2008/09 year

 – 

1,200,000

 550,000 

 – 

 1,750,000 

Amounts received in respect of 2008/09 year

1,000,000

1,400,000

 – 

88,351

 2,488,351 

Former Executives

Former Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand

(J Fagg)7

2009/10

Amounts paid or granted in respect of 2009/10 year

782,000

892,400

 391,000 

105,359

 2,170,759 

less amounts which must be deferred in respect of 2009/10 year

 – 

 354,200 

 391,000 

 – 

 745,200 

Amounts received in respect of 2009/10 year

782,000

 538,200 

 – 

105,359

1,425,559

1   Chronican – chronican commenced on 30 November 2009 so payments reflect amounts received for the partial service for the 2009/10 year. Other grants/benefits includes relocation expenses 
and car parking. in addition to the remuneration shown above, chronican received a LTi equity grant in December 2009. As chronican joined ANZ in November 2009 he was not included in the 
LTi grants made to other management Board members in early November. Accordingly, this grant was made in December on similar terms and conditions as those provided to management 
Board for 2009, apart from the allocation value which varied to reflect the different values at the respective grant dates.

2   Elliott – Other grants/benefits includes relocation expenses and taxation services provided by Ernst & Young. No equity from prior years first vested in 2009/10. in addition to remuneration shown 
above, Elliott received an equity grant in 2008/09 in accordance with his employment arrangements on joining ANZ. ANZ agreed to provide Elliott with shares to the value of $125,000 deferred 
for 1 year and shares to the value of $125,000 deferred for 2 years. The shares were granted on 11 June 2009. The 1 year deferred shares became available on 11 June 2010, valued at $172,589  
at vesting.

3   Hodges – Other grants/benefits for 2009/10 includes taxation services provided by Pwc and for 2008/09 includes relocation expenses including an annual leave payment on change of contracts 
on transfer from New Zealand to Australia. Equity which has been previously disclosed in remuneration reports in prior years that first vested in 2009/10 included STi Deferred Options and Rights 
granted 31 October 2008 and LTi Performance Rights granted 24 October 2006. At the respective vesting dates the total value of the equity was $1,698,143.

4   Marriott – Equity which has been previously disclosed in remuneration reports in prior years that first vested in 2009/10 included STi Deferred Shares and Options granted 31 October 2008 and 

LTi Performance Rights granted 24 October 2006. At the respective vesting dates the total value of the equity was $1,600,774. Other grants/benefits includes car parking.

5   Page – Other grants/benefits for 2009/10 includes relocation expenses and taxation services provided by Pwc and for 2008/09 includes relocation expenses. No equity from prior years first vested 

in 2009/10.

6   Thursby – Other grants/benefits includes relocation expenses. Equity which has been previously disclosed in remuneration reports in prior years that first vested in 2009/10 included STi Deferred 

Shares and Options granted 31 October 2008. At the vesting date the total value of the equity was $778,843. in addition to remuneration shown above, Thursby received an equity grant in 
2008/09 in accordance with his employment arrangements on joining ANZ. ANZ agreed to provide Thursby with 3 separate tranches of deferred shares to the value of $1 million per annum. The 
first grant was made on 3 September 2007, the second on 28 August 2008 and the final tranche was granted on 22 September 2009. The shares are restricted and held in trust for three years from 
the date of allocation. The first tranche became available on 3 September 2010, valued at $804,989 at vesting.

7   Fagg – fagg stepped down on 1 September 2010 so actual payments have been prorated based on time as a Key management Personnel in the 2009/10 year. Other grants/benefits includes 

relocation expenses and taxation services provided by Pwc. Equity which has been previously disclosed in remuneration reports in prior years that first vested in 2009/10 included LTi 
Performance Rights granted 24 October 2006. At the vesting date the total value of the equity was $804,743. in addition to remuneration shown above, fagg received a special equity grant in 
2006/07 for retention purposes. ANZ agreed to provide fagg with an allocation of 3 year deferred shares to the maximum value of $300,000, granted on 3 September 2007. The deferred shares 
became available on 3 September 2010, valued at $241,483 at vesting.

Remuneration Report – full (Audited)
The Directors’ Remuneration Report is designed to provide shareholders with an understanding of ANZ’s remuneration policies which relate  
to Key management Personnel (KmP) as defined under the corporations Act and the link between remuneration and ANZ’s performance, along 
with individual outcomes for ANZ’s Directors and Executives. 

This Remuneration Report has been prepared in accordance with section 300A of the corporations Act for the company and the consolidated 
entity for 2009/10. The information provided in this Remuneration Report has been audited as required by section 308(3c) of the corporations 
Act. This Remuneration Report forms part of the Directors’ Report.

Board Oversight of Remuneration
The Board human Resources (hR) committee has responsibility for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board in relation to  
director and executive remuneration and executive succession (excluding the role of group general manager internal Audit which is addressed 
separately by the Board Audit committee). The Board hR committee specifically makes recommendations to the Board on remuneration and 
succession matters related to the cEO and individual remuneration arrangements for other key executives covered by the group’s Remuneration 
Policy, the design of significant incentive Plans such as ANZERS and institutional and remuneration structures for senior executives and others 
specifically covered by the Remuneration Policy (refer to page 57 of the corporate governance Report for more details about the committee’s 
role, and anz.com > about ANZ > corporate governance > ANZ human Resources committee charter, which details the terms of reference 
under which the committee operates).

On a number of occasions throughout the year, both the Board hR committee and management received advice from external providers.  
(The following advisors were used: Ernst & Young, hay group, freehills and Pwc.) The Board’s decisions were made independently using the 
advice provided and having careful regard to ANZ’s position, strategic objectives and current requirements.

Non-Executive Directors
Throughout this report specific disclosures are provided in relation to the remuneration of the Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) set out in Table 1, 
who fall within the definition of KmP of the company and of the group.

TABLE 1: NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS

Current Non-Executive Directors
J morschel 

g clark
P hay
h Lee
i macfarlane
D meiklejohn
A Watkins

chairman, independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed Director October 2004;  
Appointed chairman 1 march 2010 
independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed february 2004
independent Non-Executive Director – commenced 12 November 2008
independent Non-Executive Director – commenced 1 february 2009
independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed february 2007
independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed October 2004
independent Non-Executive Director – commenced 12 November 2008

Former Non-Executive Directors
c goode

J Ellis
m Jackson

chairman, independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed Director July 1991;  
Appointed chairman August 1995; Retired 28 february 2010
independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed October 1995; Retired 18 December 2009
independent Non-Executive Director – Appointed march 1994; Retired 21 march 2009

Non-Executives Directors – Summary

Details

fees

Summary

The chairman receives a fixed base fee which covers all responsibilities of the 
chairman including all committees. NEDs receive a fixed base fee for being a director 
of the Board and additional fixed fees for either chairing or being a member of a 
committee, working on special committees and/or for serving on a subsidiary board. 
Superannuation contributions are also made at a rate of 9% (but only up to the 
government’s prescribed maximum contributions cap). it was agreed that fees would 
not be increased again for 2009/10 apart from a small increase to Audit committee 
fees. NEDs do not earn separate retirement benefits.1

Discussion in Report

Page 24

Remuneration Outcomes

Details of NED remuneration for 2009/10 can be found in Table 6.

Page 26

1  The NED retirement scheme was closed effective 30 September 2005. Accrued entitlements were fixed at that time and will be carried forward until the retirement of the relevant NEDs.

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Executives
Throughout this report specific disclosures are provided in relation to the remuneration of both the chief Executive Officer (CEO) and other 
executives (i.e. those direct reports of the cEO with key responsibility for the strategic direction and management of a major revenue generating 
division or who control material revenue and expenses) who fall within the definition of KMP of the company and of the group as defined by 
Section 300A (1AAA) of the corporations Act and AASB 124. 

Also included are executives who are within the group of the five highest paid executives in the company and the group. This has been defined 
as the five highest paid, relevant group and company executives who participate in making decisions that affect the whole, or a substantial part, 
of the business of the company or who have the capacity to significantly affect the company’s financial standing.

Throughout this report the term “Executives” has been used to refer to these disclosed individuals. Details of these individuals are provided in 
Table 2.

ANZ operates a matrix structure with three geographic Divisions (Australia, New Zealand and Asia Pacific Europe & America) and three business 
segments (Retail, Wealth and commercial) as well as the global institutional client business. All of these are supported by enablement functions 
(e.g. finance, Risk). 

TABLE 2: ExEcUTivES

Executive Director
m Smith

Current Executives
P chronican
S Elliott
g hodges
P marriott
c Page
A Thursby

Former Executives
D cartwright
R Edgar
J fagg
B hartzer

chief Executive Officer

chief Executive Officer, Australia – Appointed 30 November 2009
chief Executive Officer, institutional 
Deputy chief Executive Officer (previously Deputy chief Executive Officer and Acting chief Executive Officer, Australia)
chief financial Officer
chief Risk Officer
chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Europe & America 

chief Operating Officer
former Deputy chief Executive Officer – Retired 8 may 2009
former chief Executive Officer, New Zealand – Stepped down from role due to illness 1 September 2010 
former chief Executive Officer, Australia – ceased employment 31 July 2009

Executives – Summary

Details

Summary

cEO

fixed Remuneration

Short Term incentives 
(STi)

The cEO is the only executive director at ANZ. The cEO’s remuneration arrangements are detailed 
separately in section 2.5.

This is the only ‘guaranteed’ part of the remuneration package. ANZ seeks to position its fixed 
remuneration for Executives against the median of the relevant financial services market in Australia.
it was agreed that there were no increases to fixed remuneration in 2009 for Executives as part of  
the annual remuneration review. (An adjustment to the remuneration mix for the chief Risk Officer 
was introduced in 2009/10 to further strengthen the independence of this role and the risk function. 
This resulted in an increase to fixed remuneration and a reduction in leverage available for variable 
remuneration components.)

The STi plan is designed to drive out-performance by providing rewards that significantly 
differentiate individual achievement against targets. The STi provides an annual opportunity  
for an incentive award if certain company and individual objectives are met and there have  
been no inappropriate behaviour or risk/compliance/audit breaches.
half of the STi payment above a threshold level (currently $200,000) is subject to mandatory 
deferral into equity. 50% of the deferred portion vests after 1 year and 50% vests after 2 years.

Executives – Summary  (continued)

Details

Summary

Long Term incentives 
(LTi)

Other

The LTi provides alignment of a significant portion of remuneration to sustained growth in shareholder 
value over the longer term. Executives are granted Performance Rights which only vest if ANZ’s Total 
Shareholder Return (TSR) hurdle relative to a peer group of comparator companies is achieved over 
the three year period from the date of grant. Performance equal to the median of the comparator 
group will result in half of the Performance Rights vesting. Achieving TSR above the median will 
result in further Performance Rights vesting, increasing on a straight line basis until ANZ’s TSR 
equals or exceeds the 75th percentile of the comparator group at which time all the Performance 
Rights vest. Where ANZ’s performance falls between two of the comparator companies, TSR is 
measured on a pro rata basis.
The only exception is the chief Risk Officer who, under the new remuneration mix introduced  
this year, will be granted unhurdled deferred shares with lower leverage opportunity to strengthen 
independence.

To ensure the interests of Executives continue to be aligned with those of shareholders,  
Executives are subject to a shareholding guideline which requires them to accumulate and 
maintain ANZ equity over a 5 year period equivalent to 200% of their fixed remuneration.
To ensure equity remains at risk until vested, Executives are prohibited from hedging any unvested 
equity. ANZ also extended its policy last year to prohibit Executives from providing ANZ securities 
in connection with a margin loan or similar financing arrangement.

Discussion in Report

Page 31

Page 35

contract Terms

The contract terms for the cEO and other Executives are provided in Section 3.

Page 44

1. Non-Executive Director Remuneration

1.1. BOARD POLicY ON REmUNERATiON

Table 3 sets out the key principles that underpin the Board’s policy on NED remuneration.

TABLE 3: PRiNciPLES UNDERPiNNiNg ThE REmUNERATiON POLicY fOR NEDS

Principle

Comment

Aggregate Board and 
committee fees are within 
the maximum annual 
aggregate limit approved  
by shareholders

fees are set by reference  
to key considerations

Discussion in Report

Page 30

Page 30

The remuneration structure 
preserves independence 
whilst aligning interests  
of NEDs and Shareholders

No Retirement Benefits

Page 30

The current aggregate fee pool for NEDs of $3.5 million was approved by shareholders at the 2008 Annual 
general meeting. The annual total of NEDs’ fees, including superannuation contributions, are within this agreed 
limit. NEDs are also eligible for other payments outside the limit such as reimbursement for business related 
expenses, including travel, and retirement benefits accrued as at September 2005.

Board and committee fees are set by reference to a number of relevant considerations including:
  general industry practice and best principles of corporate governance;
  the responsibilities and risks attaching to the role of NED;
  the time commitment expected of the NEDs on group matters;
  reference to fees paid to other NEDs of comparable companies; and
  advice from external advisors.
So that independence and impartiality is maintained, fees are not linked to the performance of the company 
and NEDs are not eligible to participate in any of the group’s incentive arrangements. NEDS also have adopted 
Shareholding guidelines (refer section 1.3).

NEDs do not accrue separate retirement benefits in addition to statutory superannuation entitlements. (Refer 
to Table 4 for details of preserved benefits for NEDs who participated in the ANZ Directors’ Retirement Scheme 
prior to its closure in 2005).

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1.2. cOmPONENTS Of NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTOR REmUNERATiON

1.3. ShAREhOLDiNgS Of NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS 

NEDs receive a fee for being a director of the Board, and additional fees for either chairing or being a member of a committee. The chairman  
of the Board does not receive additional fees for service on Board committees.

for the 2009/10 year, the Board again agreed not to increase fees from those applied in 2008, apart from a small increase to fees paid in relation 
to the Audit committee. The fee for the chairman is slightly below that of his predecessor. for details of remuneration paid to directors for the 
2009/10 year, refer to Table 6 in this Remuneration Report.

in recognising that ownership of company shares aligns Directors’ interests with those of shareholders, Directors adopted shareholding 
guidelines in 2005. These guidelines provide for Directors to accumulate shares, over a five year period, to the value of 100% (200% for the 
chairman) of the base annual NED fee and to maintain this shareholding while a director of ANZ. Directors have agreed that where their  
holding is below this guideline they will direct a minimum of 25% of their fees each year toward achieving this shareholding. 

The movement during the reporting period in shareholdings of NEDs (held directly, nominally and by related parties) is provided below:

TABLE 5: NED ShAREhOLDiNgS

Name

Current Non-Executive Directors
J morschel
g clark
P hay
h Lee
i macfarlane
D meiklejohn
A Watkins

Former Non-Executive Directors
c goode
J Ellis

Balance as at  
1 Oct 2009

Shares from 
changes during  
the year1

Balance as at 
30 Sep 20102

Balance as at 
30 Sep 2010 as 
a % of base fee3

Balance as at  
report sign-off 
date

12,902
13,521
 7,006 
 1,575 
12,616
16,198
19,461

773,251
154,343

3,000
1,958
2,037
 8,079 
1,500
 – 
 – 

18,473
75

15,902
15,479
9,043
9,654
14,116
16,198
19,461

791,724
154,418

188%
183%
107%
114%
167%
192%
230%

n/a
n/a 

 15,902 
 15,479 
 9,043 
 9,654 
 14,116 
 16,198 
 19,461 

n/a4
n/a4

1   Shares from changes during the year include the net result of any shares purchased/sold or acquired under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
2   The following shares were nominally held as at 30 September 2010: J morschel – 8,860; g clark – 15,479; P hay – 8,785; h Lee – 1,654; i macfarlane – 2,574; D meiklejohn – 13,698;  

A Watkins – 18,419.

3   The value of shares has been calculated using the closing price on 30 September 2010 of $23.68. The percentage of base fee has been determined by comparing the share value against  

the current base annual NED fee of $200,000.

4   current shareholdings for c goode and J Ellis are not provided as they are no longer NEDs as at the report sign-off date.

TABLE 4: cOmPONENTS Of REmUNERATiON fOR NEDS

Elements

Details

Board/committee fees

For 2009/10  
Fees per annum are:

Board

Audit committee

Risk committee

hR committee

governance & Technology committees

Chairman

$745,000

$60,000

$52,000

$48,000

$30,000

NED

$200,000

$30,000

$25,000

$21,000

$10,000

Other fees/benefits

Work on special committees may attract additional fees of an amount considered appropriate in 
the circumstances. 

Post-employment Benefits

Directors’ Share Plan

Superannuation contributions are made at a rate of 9% (but only up to the government’s prescribed 
maximum contributions limit) which satisfies the company’s statutory superannuation contributions.
The ANZ Directors’ Retirement Scheme was closed effective 30 September 2005. Accrued 
entitlements relating to the ANZ Directors’ Retirement Scheme were fixed at 30 September 2005 
and NEDs had the option to convert these entitlements into ANZ shares. Such entitlements, either 
in ANZ shares or cash, will be carried forward and transferred to the NED when they retire 
(including interest accrued at the 30 day bank bill rate for cash entitlements).
The accrued entitlements for current NEDs fixed under the ANZ Directors’ Retirement Scheme  
as at 30 September 2005 are as follows: 
g clark 
D meiklejohn 
J morschel 
The accrued entitlements for c goode and J Ellis at that time were $1,312,539 and $523,039 
respectively. On their retirement, Retirement Benefit Shares were transferred to c goode valued  
at $1,398,845 (based on 1 day vWAP of $22.9507 as at 26 february 2010) and Retirement Benefit 
Shares were transferred to J Ellis valued at $478,333 (based on 1 day vWAP of $21.3694 as at  
18 December 2009).

$83,197
$64,781
$60,459

As a result of taxation changes which came into effect from 1 July 2009, ANZ ceased all new 
purchases under the Directors’ Share Plan (the Plan) with effect from 1 October 2009, although 
existing shares will continue to be held in trust. As shares were purchased from remuneration 
forgone, they were not subject to performance conditions. Participation in the plan was 
voluntary. Shares acquired under the plan were purchased on market and were subject to a 
minimum 1 year restriction, during which the shares could not be traded. in the event of serious 
misconduct, all shares held in trust will be forfeited. All costs associated with the plan are met  
by the company.
The Plan is not a performance-based share plan and is not intended as an incentive component 
of NED remuneration. 

Included in  
Fee limit

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

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1.4. REmUNERATiON PAiD TO NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS 

Remuneration details of NEDs for 2009/10 and 2008/09 are set out below in Table 6.

There is an increase in overall 2010 Total Remuneration for NEDs compared with 2009. This variation is primarily attributable to the termination 
benefits paid to c goode and J Ellis on their retirement from the Board, comprised of the benefit accrued under the retirement scheme which 
existed prior to September 2005.

There was no major increase in actual fee levels so any individual changes can be primarily attributed to changes in representation on different 
committees. Refer to Section 1.2 for fee structure details.

TABLE 6: NED REmUNERATiON fOR 2010 AND 2009

Short-Term 
Employee Benefits

Post- Employment 

long-Term
Employee Benefits

Termination
Benefits2

Share-Based 
Payments

Financial
Year

Board fees
$

Value of shares
acquired in lieu
of fees1
$

Committee
fees 
$

Short term
incentive
$

Other4
$

Total
$

Super
contributions
$

long service
leave accrued
during the year
$

Current Non-Executive Directors

J Morschel (Appointed Director October 2004; 
appointed Chairman March 2010)
independent Non Executive Director, chairman

G Clark (Appointed February 2004)
independent Non-Executive  Director

P Hay (Appointed November 2008)
independent Non-Executive Director

H lee (Appointed February 2009)
independent Non-Executive Director

I Macfarlane (Appointed February 2007)
independent Non-Executive Director

D Meiklejohn (Appointed October 2004)
independent Non-Executive Director

A Watkins (Appointed November 2008)
independent Non-Executive Director

Former Non-Executive Directors

C Goode (Appointed Director July 1991; 
appointed Chairman August 1995; retired  
28 February 2010)
independent Non-Executive Director, chairman
J Ellis (Appointed October 1995;  
retired 18 December 2009)
independent Non-Executive Director
M Jackson (Appointed March 1994; 
retired March 2009)
independent Non-Executive Director

Total of all Non-Executive Directors5

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2009

2010
2009

517,917
180,000

200,000
200,000

200,000
139,500

200,000
107,778

200,000
200,000

200,000
200,000

200,000
127,313

326,250
783,000

43,000
17,500

94,444

2,087,167
2,049,535

 – 
19,987

 – 
 – 

 – 
 37,498 

 – 
 24,995 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 49,670 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 182,429 

 – 

 – 
314,579

48,333
73,000

61,000
51,083

76,000
30,975

35,000
6,639

72,000
65,000

106,000
87,000

103,000
54,960

 – 
 – 

 – 
 35,000 

34,472

501,333
438,129

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

1   Shares acquired through participation in Directors’ Share Plan. The value reflects the fees forgone to purchase shares on market (amortisation is not applicable).
2   The termination benefits paid to m Jackson (in 2008/09) and c goode and J Ellis (in 2009/10) on their respective retirements from the Board relate to the benefits accrued under the retirement 

scheme which existed prior to September 2005 and interest on that benefit. for c goode, Retirement Benefit Shares were transferred on retirement. The price on retirement was $22.9507 (based 
on 1 day vWAP as at 26 february 2010). for J Ellis, Retirement Benefit Shares were transferred on retirement. The price on retirement was $21.3694 (based on 1 day vWAP as at 18 December 2009).
3   Amounts disclosed for remuneration of directors exclude insurance premiums paid by the consolidated entity in respect of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contracts. The total premium, 
which cannot be disclosed because of confidentiality requirements, has not been allocated to the individuals covered by the insurance policy as, based on all available information, the directors 
believe that no reasonable basis for such allocation exists.

4   for c goode, Other relates to gifts on retirement. for J Ellis, Other relates to car parking, office space and gifts on retirement.
5   Due to consistency of remuneration structure, the Remuneration details of the cEO (who is the only Executive Director) are included in Table 17 with other Executives.

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 8,2334 
 – 

 8,5464 
 18,0854

 – 

 16,779 
18,085

566,250
272,987

261,000
251,083

276,000
207,973

235,000
139,412

272,000
265,000

306,000
287,000

303,000
231,943

334,483
783,000

51,546
253,014

128,916

2,605,279
2,820,328

14,646
13,924

14,646
13,924

14,646
13,343

14,646
10,149

14,646
13,924

14,646
13,924

14,646
13,477

7,231
13,924

3,615
13,924

6,872

113,368
127,385

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

$

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 1,398,845 
 – 

 478,333 
 – 

 604,392 

 1,877,178 
604,392

Total amortisation
value of equity
$

Total
Remuneration3
$

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a

580,896
286,911

275,646
265,007

290,646
221,316

249,646
149,561

286,646
278,924

320,646
300,924

317,646
245,420

1,740,559
796,924

533,494
266,938

740,180

4,595,825
3,552,105

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2. Executive Remuneration

2.1. REmUNERATiON gUiDiNg PRiNciPLES

ANZ’s Remuneration Policy, approved by the Board, shapes the group’s remuneration strategies and initiatives.

The following principles underpin ANZ’s Remuneration Policy for Executives:
  focus on creating and enhancing value for all ANZ stakeholders;
  Emphasis on “at risk” components of total rewards which are designed to encourage behaviour that supports both the long-term financial 
soundness and the risk management framework of ANZ and delivers superior long-term total shareholder returns; 
  Differentiation of individual rewards in line with ANZ’s culture of rewarding for out-performance, adherence to standards of behaviour 
and to risk and compliance policies and processes; and
  The provision of a competitive reward proposition to successfully attract, motivate and retain the highest quality individuals required 
to deliver ANZ’s business and growth strategies.

2.2. PERfORmANcE Of ANZ 

Sustained company performance over the long-term is a key focus for ANZ. The success of ANZ’s remuneration policy in aligning shareholder 
and executive rewards is demonstrated by the close correlation that exists between company performance and the benefits derived by 
Executives from the ‘at-risk’ components of their remuneration over the past 5 years.

Table 7 shows ANZ’s annual performance over the five-year period spanning 1 October 2005 to 30 September 2010. The table illustrates the 
impact of ANZ’s performance on shareholder wealth, taking into account dividend payments, share price changes and other capital adjustments 
during the financial year.

TABLE 7: ANZ’S PERfORmANcE 2006 – 2010

Basic Earnings Per Share (EPS)
NPAT ($m)
Total Dividend (cps)
Share price at 30 September ($)
Total Shareholder Return (12 month %)
Underlying profit1

2009/10

2008/09

2007/08

2006/07

2005/06

178.9
4,501
126
23.68 
1.9
5,025

131.0
2,943
102
24.39
40.3
3,772

170.4
3,319
136
18.75
-33.5
3,426

224.1
4,180
136
29.70
15.6
3,924

200.0
3,688
125
26.86
17.1
3,587

1  Underlying profit represents the directors’ assessment of the profit for the ongoing business activities of the group, and is based on guidelines published by the Australian institute of company 
Directors and the financial Services institute of Australasia. ANZ applies this guidance by adjusting statutory profit for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the 
group including one-off gains and losses, gains and losses on the sale of businesses, non-continuing businesses, timing differences on economic hedges, and acquisition related costs. Refer to 
page 65 for details of adjustments.

figure 1 compares ANZ’s TSR performance against the median TSR of the LTi comparator group and the S&P/ASx 200 Banks Accumulation index 
over the 2005/06 to 2009/10 measurement period.

figURE 1: ANZ 5-YEAR cUmULATivE TOTAL ShAREhOLDER RETURN PERfORmANcE

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figure 2 illustrates the relationship between the average actual STi payments 
against target and the group’s performance measured using underlying profit 
over the last 5 years. The average STi payments for each year are based on those 
executives (including the cEO) disclosed in each relevant reporting period. As 
illustrated in the chart, the average STi payments are generally in alignment with 
the underlying profit trend, with both the underlying profit and the STi payments 
(as a percentage of target STi) again trending upwards in 2010.

1  Underlying profit represents the directors’ assessment of the profit for the ongoing business activities of 

the group, and is based on guidelines published by the Australian institute of company Directors and the 
financial Services institute of Australasia. ANZ applies this guidance by adjusting statutory profit for material 
items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including one-off gains and losses, 
gains and losses on the sale of businesses, non-continuing businesses, timing differences on economic 
hedges, and acquisition related costs. Refer to page 65 for details of adjustments.

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2.3. REmUNERATiON STRUcTURE OvERviEW

The key aspects of ANZ’s remuneration strategy for Executives (including the cEO) is set out below:

REmUNERATiON OBJEcTivES

Shareholder  
value creation

Emphasis on “at risk” 
components

Reward differentiation to 
drive out-performance

Attract, motivate  
and retain talent

Pay for Performance 

Total Remuneration set by reference  
to geographic market

fixed

At Risk

fixed Remuneration

Short Term incentive (STi)

Long Term incentive (LTi)

fixed remuneration is set based on financial 
services market/internal relativities 
reflecting: responsibilities, performance, 
qualifications, experience and location

STi targets are linked to the 
performance targets of the group, 
Division and individual using a 
balanced scorecard approach

LTi targets have direct links to 
shareholder value creation

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2.4. REmUNERATiON cOmPONENTS

The Board aims to achieve a balance between fixed and at-risk components of remuneration that reflects market conditions for each seniority level. 

The relative proportion of fixed and at-risk remuneration is as set out below:

TABLE 8: ANNUAL TOTAL REWARD mix PERcENTAgE (% BASED ON AT TARgET LEvELS Of PERfORmANcE)

cEO
Executives

1  The STi for all Executives is subject to mandatory deferral (refer to section 2.6.3 for details).

Fixed

Fixed remuneration

33%
37%

At Risk

STI

33%
45%1

lTI

33%
18%

The levels of reward within the remuneration structure are benchmarked against the financial services market median. however, the application 
of the structure allows for the opportunity to earn upper quartile variable pay for significant out-performance, and significantly reduced or nil 
payment for underperformance. in this way the remuneration structure reflects “reward for performance”.

2.5. cEO REmUNERATiON

The components of the cEO’s remuneration package are substantially the same as other Executives. however, there are some differences in  
the quantum, delivery and timing of the cEO’s arrangements. in the interests of clarity and in order to ensure a thorough understanding of the 
arrangements that are in place for the cEO, the following table provides a summary of these arrangements as well as cross references to other 
sections of the report where these arrangements are outlined in further detail.

Details

Summary

fixed Remuneration

Short-Term incentives 
(STi)

The level of fixed pay for the cEO was set at $3 million on his commencement in 2007. it was agreed this 
would be held constant for the first three years until October 2010 and will be subject to annual review 
from that time.

The cEO has an annual opportunity to receive an incentive payment equivalent to the value of his fixed 
remuneration, i.e. $3 million if targets are met. The actual amount paid can increase or decrease from this 
number dependent on performance. The actual incentive payment paid in November 2009, but which 
related to the 2008/09 year, was $4.5 million of which $2.1 million was deferred (half deferred for one 
year and the other half deferred for two years).
The Board approved the cEO’s 2009/10 balanced scorecard at the start of the year and then assessed  
his performance against these objectives at the end of the 2009/10 year to determine the appropriate 
incentive (relative to target). As per the Board hR committee charter, robust performance measures  
and targets for the cEO that encourage superior long-term performance and ethical behaviour are 
recommended by the Board hR committee to the full Board.
The key objectives for 2009/10 included a number of quantitative and qualitative measures aligned  
with ANZ’s strategy, which included (but were not limited to) financial goals, risk management, progress 
towards long-term strategic goals, strengthening the management bench, and people/culture measures. 
A key focus of these objectives was on the strategic acquisition and disposal of assets in order to position 
the company for the future. 
Based on the Board’s assessment, the STi payment for the cEO for the 2009/10 year will be $4.75 million 
with $2.5 million paid in cash and the balance awarded as deferred shares. half the deferred shares will 
be restricted for 1 year and half for 2 years.

Discussion 
in Report

STi – Refer 
Page 32

Long-Term incentives  
(LTi) – grants covering 
first 3 years

Sign-On Award

2.5. cEO REmUNERATiON (cONTiNUED)

Details

Summary

Discussion 
in Report

Special Equity  
Allocation

in 2008 the Board reviewed the contract and retention arrangements of the cEO to ensure that they 
continued to be market competitive. following this review, the Board considered it reasonable and 
appropriate to grant the cEO 700,000 options. This resolution was approved by shareholders at the  
2008 Agm and the options were granted on 18 December 2008.
The rationale for the grant of options to the cEO was: 
  As options only reward for uplift in the share price above the option exercise price, the award 
helps drive a longer term focus on sustained share price growth while strengthening the alignment  
of the cEO’s interests with shareholders;
  The grant recognised the cEO’s performance in establishing a solid foundation to enable ANZ 
to achieve its longer term vision, as well as acknowledging his very strong internal and external 
leadership during the significant challenges the organisation faced during that year;
  The grant took into consideration the fact that the cEO’s STi payment was reduced by 
20% in 2008 as a result of ANZ’s performance, however, this result was largely attributable  
to decisions made prior to his appointment;

  Using Performance Rights as part of the long-term incentive program and Options for retention 

purposes provides a strong motivation and retention element in both flat and growth economic cycles.

These options will be available for exercise from the date of vesting, December 2011, with the option 
exercise price being equal to the market value of ANZ shares at the date they were granted i.e.  
$14.18 per share. Upon exercise, each option entitles the cEO to one ordinary ANZ share. At grant  
the options were independently valued at $2.27 each i.e. a total value of $1.589 million. however,  
these options will only have any value if, at the vesting date or during the subsequent exercise period  
(i.e. 2 years after vesting), the share price exceeds $14.18. This value will be based on the amount  
by which the market price exceeds the exercise price multiplied by the total number of options.

Three tranches of performance rights were provided to the cEO in December 2007, each to a maximum 
value of $3 million, covering his first three years in the role. The first of these tranches will be tested after 
three years (i.e. December 2010) based on ANZ’s relative TSR against a comparator group, consistent  
with the Executives comparator group (refer section 2.6.4). Performance equal to the median of the 
comparator group will result in half of the Performance Rights vesting. Achieving TSR above the median 
will result in further performance rights vesting, increasing on a straight line basis until ANZ’s TSR equals 
or exceeds the 75th percentile of the comparator group at which time all the performance rights vest. 
The other two tranches will be tested in December 2011 and December 2012 respectively. No retesting  
is available. Therefore, since joining ANZ as cEO on 1 October 2007 the cEO will only receive a benefit 
from December 2010 onwards and only if the performance hurdles have been met.

in addition to his standard remuneration arrangements, the cEO was provided with additional equity  
as part of his original sign-on arrangements to recognise remuneration forgone from his previous 
employer in order to join ANZ. The cEO was offered $9 million on his commencement which he elected 
to take as deferred shares, with one third of the award vesting in each of October 2008, 2009 and 2010 
respectively. The sign-on award equated to a total of 330,033 ANZ shares at the time of grant when the 
share price was $27.27. 
given the purpose of the sign-on award for the cEO was to compensate him for remuneration forgone, 
the ANZ Deferred Shares were not subject to any performance hurdles. The allocation of Deferred Shares 
will, however, strengthen the alignment of the cEO’s interests with shareholders.
On 2 October 2008, 110,011 of those shares became available to the cEO. however, the nominal value  
of the shares had declined from the original grant value of $3 million to $2.097 million on 2 October 2008 
(based on the one day vWAP of $19.0610 per share). The second grant vested on 2 October 2009 and, 
based on the one day vWAP of $23.560 per share, the value at vesting was $2.592 million. The final grant 
will vest on 2 October 2010.

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2.6. ExEcUTivE REmUNERATiON

2.6.1. fixED REmUNERATiON

The fixed remuneration amount is expressed as a total dollar amount which can be taken as cash salary, 9% superannuation contributions,  
and other nominated benefits (e.g. novated car leases, superannuation contributions, car parking and contributions towards the Employee 
Share Save Scheme). 

fixed Remuneration at ANZ is reviewed annually. ANZ sets remuneration ranges with a midpoint targeted to the local market median being  
paid in the financial services industry in the relevant global markets in which ANZ operates.

2.6.2. vARiABLE REmUNERATiON

mandatory Deferral

variable remuneration forms a significant part of Executives’ potential remuneration, providing at risk components that are designed to drive 
performance in the short, medium and long-term. The term “variable remuneration” within ANZ covers both the STi and LTi arrangements.

During the 2009/10 year, ANZ formalised the Board’s discretion to reduce or eliminate variable remuneration payments, including deferred 
amounts which have not yet vested, following consideration of any adverse outcomes that have arisen during the deferral period that impact 
the original assessment of performance, to meet unexpected or unknown regulatory requirements, or to protect the financial soundness of  
ANZ. The Board also considers all these factors when initially determining and approving bonus pools, payments and any significant individual 
bonus amounts.

2.6.3. ShORT TERm iNcENTivES (STi)

Details of the STi arrangements for Executives are provided in Table 9 below:

TABLE 9: SUmmARY Of STi ARRANgEmENTS

Purpose

Determining STi Pools

Performance Targets

The STi arrangements support ANZ’s strategic objectives by providing rewards that are significantly differentiated  
on the basis of achievement against annual performance targets.
The introduction in 2008 of mandatory deferral of a portion of the STi places an increased emphasis on having  
a variable structure that is flexible, continues to be performance linked, has significant retention elements and 
motivates executives to drive continued performance over the longer term.

ANZ’s Employee Reward Scheme (ANZERS) structure is reviewed by the Board hR committee and approved by the Board.
The size of the overall pool is determined by the Board and is based on an assessment of the balanced scorecard  
of measures of the group, with this pool then distributed between the different Divisions based on their relative 
performance against a balanced scorecard of financial and qualitative measures. 

The STi targets are set to ensure appropriate focus on achievement of ANZ group, Division and individual  
performance aligned with ANZ’s overall strategy.
individual performance objectives for Executives are based on a number of qualitative and quantitative measures 
which may include:
  financial measures including economic profit, revenue growth, EPS growth, capital, liquidity and operating costs;
  customer measures including customer satisfaction and market Share;
  Process measures including process improvements and cost benefits; and risk management, audit and compliance 
measures/standards;
  People measures including employee engagement, diversity targets, corporate responsibility and performance 
management behaviour.

  Strategic goals including integration of business acquisitions.

The specific targets and features relating to all these qualitative and quantitative measures have not been provided  
in detail due to their commercial sensitivity.
The performance of relevant executives against these objectives is reviewed at the end of the year by the Board hR 
committee and approved by the Board.

Determining individual 
incentive Targets

Each Executive has a target STi percentage which is determined according to market relativities. The 2009/10 target 
STi award level for Executives (excluding the cEO) is 120% of fixed Remuneration. 

TABLE 9: SUmmARY Of STi ARRANgEmENTS (cONTiNUED)

Rewarding Performance The STi program and the targets that are set have been designed to motivate and reward superior performance. 

The size of the actual STi payment made at the end of each financial year to individuals will be determined based  
on performance as detailed above. 
Within the overall incentive pool approved by the Board, Executives who out-perform relative to their peers and 
significantly exceed targets may be rewarded with a maximum STi award which is significantly higher than their  
target STi. conversely, the poorest performers relative to their peers will not be eligible to receive any STi award. 

Since 2008, the following tiered STi deferral approach applies to Executives (excluding the cEO):
  STi up to the threshold (currently $200,000) paid in cash1
  25% of STi amounts above the threshold deferred in ANZ equity for 1 year
  25% of STi amounts above the threshold deferred in ANZ equity for 2 years
  The balance (i.e. 50%) of STi amounts above the threshold to be paid as cash1.
in 2009/10, Executives could again elect to receive the deferral value as 100% shares or 50% shares/50% options2. 
Allowing a mix of options and shares for the mandatory STi deferral provides a strong retention element in both  
flat and growth economic cycles. Options contain an in-built price hurdle given that they are designed to reward 
for share price growth. That is, options can provide benefits to the extent the ANZ share price increases above the 
option exercise price. Options deliver no value where the ANZ share price is equal to or below the option exercise 
price during the exercise period. (As part of the changed remuneration arrangements introduced this year for  
c Page (chief Risk Officer) to strengthen his independence from the business, all mandatory deferral is granted  
as shares only, i.e. the higher leverage of options is not available.)
As the incentive amount has already been earned, there are no further performance measures attached to the 
shares and options. however, prior to releasing deferred equity, the Board considers whether to reduce or eliminate 
the deferred portion having regard to any adverse outcomes that may have arisen during the deferral period that 
impact the original assessment of performance, to meet unexpected or unknown regulatory requirements, or to 
protect the financial soundness of ANZ. Unless the Board determines otherwise, all unvested deferred amounts are 
forfeited on resignation or termination on notice. in the case of retrenchment, retirement, death or total and 
permanent disablement, the unvested deferred amounts will vest unless the Board determines otherwise.

1  Executives are able to elect to take any cash bonus amounts they may be awarded as cash or superannuation.
2  J fagg received share rights rather than shares due to taxation implications in New Zealand. A share right effectively provides a right in the future to acquire a share in ANZ at nil cost  

to the employee. The value of the right at grant date is discounted (relative to the value of an ANZ share at grant), due to the fact that dividends will not be received during the deferral period. 

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2.6.4. LONg TERm iNcENTivES (LTi)

Details of the LTi arrangements for Executives are provided in Table 10 below:

TABLE 10: SUmmARY Of LTi ARRANgEmENTS

Purpose

The LTi arrangements are designed to link a significant portion of Executives’ remuneration to shareholder interests.

Type of Equity Awarded LTi is delivered to Executives (apart from the chief Risk Officer who receives unhurdled deferred shares) as  

Time Restrictions

Performance hurdle

vesting Schedule

100% Performance Rights. A Performance Right is a right to acquire a share at nil cost, subject to meeting time  
and performance hurdles. Upon exercise, each Performance Right entitles the executive to one ordinary share.

The Performance Rights awarded to Executives will be tested once only against the performance hurdle at the end  
of three years. if they do not achieve the required performance hurdle they are forfeited at that time.
Subject to the performance hurdle being met, Executives then have a two-year exercise period.

The Performance Rights granted to Executives in November 2009 have a single long-term performance measure (refer  
to section 2.11 for details of legacy LTi programs). 
The Performance Rights are designed to reward Executives if the company’s TSR is at or above the median TSR of a 
group of peer companies over a three year period. TSR represents the change in the value of a share plus the value of 
reinvested dividends paid. TSR was chosen as the most appropriate comparative measure as it focuses on the delivery 
of shareholder value and is a well understood and tested mechanism to measure performance.

The proportion of Performance Rights that become exercisable will depend upon the TSR achieved by ANZ relative 
to the companies in the comparator group (shown below) at the end of the three-year period. 
An averaging calculation is used for TSR over a 90 day period for start and end values in order to reduce the impact 
of share price volatility. To ensure an independent TSR measurement, ANZ engages the services of an external 
organisation (mercer) to calculate ANZ’s performance against the TSR hurdle. Performance equal to the median  
of the comparator group will result in half of the performance rights vesting. Achieving TSR above the median will 
result in further performance rights vesting, increasing on a straight line basis until ANZ’s TSR equals or exceeds the 
75th percentile of the comparator group at which time all the performance rights vest. Where ANZ’s performance 
falls between two of the comparators, TSR is measured on a pro-rata basis.

comparator group

The peer group of companies against which ANZ’s TSR performance is measured, comprises the following  
nine companies: 

AmP Limited 
commonwealth Bank of Australia 
macquarie Bank Limited 
QBE insurance group Limited  
Westpac Banking corporation

AxA Asia Pacific holdings Limited
insurance Australia group Limited
National Australia Bank Limited 
Suncorp-metway Limited

Size of LTi grants

The size of individual LTi grants for Executives is determined by an individual’s level of responsibility, their 
performance and the assessed potential of the executive. The target LTi for disclosed Executives is around 18%  
of the individual’s target reward mix and around 50% of fixed Remuneration. Executives are advised of the dollar 
value of their LTi grant, which is then converted into a number of Performance Rights based on an independent 
valuation. Refer to section 2.8 for further details on the valuation approach and inputs.
LTi allocations are made annually after the annual review which occurs in October. The following example uses  
the November 2009 allocation value.
Example:  Executive granted LTi value of $500,000 

Approved Allocation valuation is $12.17 per Performance Right 
$500,000 / $12.17 = 41,084 Performance Rights

TABLE 10: SUmmARY Of LTi ARRANgEmENTS (cONTiNUED)

cessation of  
Employment  
Provisions

The following provisions apply in the case of cessation of employment:
   in case of dismissal for misconduct, Performance Rights are forfeited;
   in case of resignation all unvested or vested but unexercised Performance Rights are forfeited at the time 
notice is given:
   in case of termination on notice, unless the Board determines otherwise, only Performance Rights that are 
vested may be exercised and all unvested Performance Rights will be forfeited; and
   in case of death or total & permanent disablement, the performance hurdle is waived and a grace period 
is provided in which to exercise all Performance Rights.

conditions of grant

The conditions under which Performance Rights are granted are approved by the Board in accordance with the 
rules of the ANZ Share Option Plan.

hedging and margin 
Lending Prohibitions

Shareholding  
guidelines

As specified in the ANZ Securities Trading Policy, equity allocated under ANZ incentive schemes must remain at  
risk until fully vested (in the case of Deferred Shares) or exercisable (in the case of Options or Performance Rights). 
As such, it is a condition of grant that no schemes are entered into that specifically protect the unvested value  
of Shares, Options and Performance Rights allocated. Doing so would constitute a breach of the grant conditions  
and would result in the forfeiture of the relevant Shares, Options or Performance Rights. 
The Policy was also extended in 2009 to incorporate a prohibition on Executives providing ANZ securities in 
connection with a margin loan or similar financing arrangements under which they may be subject to a call.
To monitor adherence to this policy, ANZ’s Executives are required to sign an annual declaration stating that they 
have not entered into (and are not currently involved in) any schemes to protect the value of their interests in any 
unvested ANZ securities. Based on the 2009/10 declarations, ANZ can advise that Executives are fully compliant 
with this policy.

Executives are expected to accumulate ANZ shares over a five year period, to the value of 200% of their fixed 
Remuneration and to maintain this shareholding while an executive of ANZ. This guideline was introduced  
in June 2005. New Executives are expected to accumulate the required holdings within five years of appointment.
Shareholdings for this purpose include all vested and allocated but unvested equity which is not subject to 
performance hurdles.

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2.7. EQUiTY gRANTED AS REmUNERATiON

2.9. EQUiTY vESTED/ExERciSED/LAPSED DURiNg 2009/10

Details of Deferred Shares, Options and Performance Rights granted to Executives during the 2009/10 year are set out in Table 11 below.

Details of the number and value of Deferred Shares, Options and Performance Rights granted to Executives in prior years which vested, were 
exercised or which lapsed during the 2009/10 year are set out in the table below.

TABLE 11: DEfERRED ShARES, OPTiONS AND PERfORmANcE RighTS gRANTED AS REmUNERATiON DURiNg 2009/10

Name

Type of Equity

Current Executives 

m Smith

P chronican
S Elliott

g hodges

P marriott

c Page

A Thursby

STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Shares1
LTi Performance Rights2
STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Options1
STi Deferred Options1
LTi Performance Rights2
STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Shares1
LTi Performance Rights2
STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Shares1
LTi Performance Rights2
STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Shares1
LTi Performance Rights2
STi Deferred Shares1
STi Deferred Shares1
LTi Performance Rights2

Former Executives

J fagg

STi Deferred Share Rights1
STi Deferred Share Rights1
LTi Performance Rights2

Number  
granted

Grant date

Vesting date

Date of 
 option expiry

Option  
exercise price 
$ 

Equity 
Fair Value3 
$

46,053
46,052
57,726
1,096
1,096
5,307
5,307
41,084
7,237
7,236
41,084
7,127
7,127
41,084
15,351
15,350
34,921
26,316
26,315
45,193

4,086
4,291
41,084

13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
24-Dec-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09

13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
24-Dec-12
13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-12
13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-12
13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-12
13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-12
13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-12

–
–
23-Dec-14
–
–
12-Nov-14
12-Nov-14
12-Nov-14
–
–
12-Nov-14
–
–
12-Nov-14
–
–
12-Nov-14
–
–
12-Nov-14

13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09

13-Nov-10
13-Nov-11
13-Nov-12

12-Nov-14
12-Nov-14
12-Nov-14

–
–
0.00
–
–
22.80
22.80
0.00
–
–
0.00
–
–
0.00
–
–
0.00
–
–
0.00

0.00
0.00
0.00

22.54
22.54
11.26
22.54
22.54
4.83
5.09
12.17
22.54
22.54
12.17
22.54
22.54
12.17
22.54
22.54
12.17
22.54
22.54
12.17

21.41
20.39
12.17

1   Executives are required to take half of all STi amounts above the threshold as equity. Refer to Table 9 for further details of the mandatory Deferral arrangements and Table 12 for details of the 

valuation methodology, inputs and fair value.

2   The 2009 LTi grants for Executives were delivered as Performance Rights. Refer to Table 10 for further details of the LTi grant and Table 12 for details of the valuation, inputs and fair value.
3   The estimated maximum value of the grant can be determined by multiplying the number granted by the fair value of the equity instruments. The minimum value of the grants, if the applicable 

conditions are not met, is nil.

2.8. EQUiTY vALUATiONS

ANZ engages two external experts (mercer and Pwc) to independently value any required Options, Rights and Shares, taking into account 
factors including the performance conditions, share price volatility, life of instrument, dividend yield and share price at grant date. These are 
then audited by internal audit and KPmg and the higher of the two values passing audit is then approved by the Board hR committee as the 
allocation and/or expensing/disclosure value. The following table provides details of the valuations of the various equity instruments issued 
during the year:

TABLE 12: EQUiTY vALUATiON iNPUTS

Recipients

Type of Equity

Executives
Executives
Executives
Executives
Executives
Executives

STi Deferred Options
STi Deferred Options
STi Deferred Share Rights
STi Deferred Share Rights
LTi Performance Rights
LTi Performance Rights

Grant date

13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
24-Dec-09

Equity 
fair  
value 
($)

Share  
closing price 
at grant 
($)

ANZ 
expected 
volatility 
(%)

Equity 
term 
(years)

Vesting 
period 
(years)

Expected 
life  
(years)

Expected 
dividend 
yield 
(%)

Risk free 
interest rate 
(%)

4.83
5.09
21.41
20.39
12.17
11.26

22.48
22.48
22.48
22.48
22.48
22.39

39
39
35
35
35
40

5
5
5
5
5
5

1
2
1
2
3
3

3
3.5
1
2
3
3

5.50
5.50
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.60

5.04
5.13
4.26
4.67
5.01
4.71

TABLE 13: EQUiTY vESTED/ExERciSED/LAPSED DURiNg 2009/10 

Vested

lapsed

Exercised

NameType of Equity

Current Executives

Number  
granted

Grant  
date

First date 
exercisable

Date  

of expiry Number %

Value1

$ Number %

Value1

$ Number %

Vested and 
exercisable 
as at 30 Sep 
2010

Value1
$

Unexer 
-cisable  
as at  
30 Sep  
2010

m Smith

Sign-on Shares2

110,011

19-Dec-07

02-Oct-09

 –  110,011 100  2,591,859 

P chronican

 – 

 – 

 – 

S Elliott

Other Deferred Shares

7,530

11-Jun-09

11-Jun-10

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

7,530 100

 172,589 

g hodges

STi Deferred Options

33,870

31-Oct-08

31-Oct-09

30-Oct-13 33,870 100

202,719

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 –   (33,870)

 100  192,338

P marriott

hurdled Options
hurdled Options
index-Linked Options
index-Linked Options
STi Deferred Share Rights
Performance Rights

STi Deferred Shares
STi Deferred Options
hurdled Options
hurdled Options
index-Linked Options
index-Linked Options
Performance Rights

05-Nov-04
23-Oct-02

50
49,181 11-may-04 11-may-07 10-may-11 24,591
86
04-Nov-11 51,600
05-Nov-07
60,000
 – 
 – 
63,000
22-Oct-09
23-Oct-05
 – 
113,000 20-may-03 20-may-06 19-may-10
 – 
30-Oct-13
123,725
5,341 100
24-Oct-11 57,340 100 1,371,699

 – 
172,498
 – 
141,296
 – 
 (63,000) 100  (398,714)
 –   (113,000) 100  (427,598)
 – 

 –   (24,590)
 –   (32,400)
 – 
 – 
 (5,341)
 22   (305,351)  (44,461)

31-Oct-09
25-Oct-09

31-Oct-08
24-Oct-06

 – 
 (12,879)

5,341
57,340

 – 
 – 

 – 

 - 

31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08

31-Oct-09
3,638
24,193
31-Oct-09
69,263 11-may-04 11-may-07 10-may-11 34,632
04-Nov-11 58,136
05-Nov-07
67,600
 – 
153,000
22-Oct-09
23-Oct-05
158,000 20-may-03 20-may-06 19-may-10
 – 
24-Oct-11 57,340 100 1,371,699
57,340

3,638 100
30-Oct-13 24,193 100
50
86
 – 
 – 

 84,275 
144,800
242,933
159,194

05-Nov-04
23-Oct-02

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 –   (153,000) 100  (968,306)
 –   (158,000) 100  (597,881)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 22   (305,351)  (44,461)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

24-Oct-06

25-Oct-09

 (12,879)

 50  114,066
70,590
 54 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 100  122,088
 78  1,016,321

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 78  979,169

c Page

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

A Thursby Other Deferred Shares

34,602

03-Sep-07

03-Sep-10

– 34,602 100

 804,989 

STi Deferred Shares
STi Deferred Options

12,369
82,255

31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08

31-Oct-09
31-Oct-09

– 12,369 100
30-Oct-13 82,255 100

 286,530 
492,313

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

Former Executives

J fagg

Other Deferred Shares
hurdled Options
hurdled Options
hurdled Options
index-Linked Options
index-Linked Options
Performance Rights

03-Sep-10
05-Nov-06

03-Sep-07
05-Nov-03

10,380
11,217
04-Nov-10
10,759 11-may-04 11-may-07 10-may-11
04-Nov-11
11,340
12,955
22-Oct-09
21,200 20-may-03 20-may-06 19-may-10
33,640

– 10,380 100
 – 
50
86
 – 
 – 
24-Oct-11 33,640 100

 – 
5,380
9,752
 – 
 – 

05-Nov-04
23-Oct-02

05-Nov-07
23-Oct-05

25-Oct-09

24-Oct-06

 241,483 
 – 
37,739
26,704
 – 
 – 
804,743

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 (12,955) 100
 (21,200) 100
 (7,556)

 – 
 – 
 –   (11,217)
 (5,379)
 – 
 (6,350)
 – 
 – 
 (81,990)
 – 
 (80,222)
 22   (179,147)  (26,084)

 – 
 100 
 50 
 56 
 – 
 – 

 – 
62,268
25,342
14,295
 – 
 – 
 78  598,137

110,011

 – 

7,530

 – 

 24,591 
 19,200 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

3,638
 24,193 
 69,263 
 58,136 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

34,602

12,369
 82,255 

10,380
 – 
 5,380 
 3,402 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 8,400 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 9,464 
 – 
 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 1,588 
 – 
 – 
 – 

1   The value of shares and/or performance rights is based on the 1-day vWAP of the company’s shares traded on the ASx on the date of vesting, lapsing or exercising, multiplied by the number  

of shares and/or performance rights. The value of options is based on the difference between the 1-day vWAP and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of options.

2   The second tranche of 110,011 deferred shares granted to the cEO on his commencement vested on 2 October 2009 – refer to section 2.5 for further details. The value has been determined  

based on the 1-day vWAP on 2 October 2009 of $23.56 per share.

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2.10. ShAREhOLDiNgS Of ExEcUTivES 

The movement during the reporting period in shareholdings of Executives (held directly, nominally and by related parties) is provided below.

The movement during the reporting period in options and performance rights of Executives (held directly, nominally and by related parties)  
is provided below.

TABLE 14: ExEcUTivES’ ShAREhOLDiNgS (iNcLUDiNg mOvEmENTS DURiNg ThE 2009/10 YEAR)

TABLE 15: ExEcUTivES’ OPTiON AND PERfORmANcE RighT hOLDiNgS (iNcLUDiNg mOvEmENTS DURiNg ThE 2009/10 YEAR)

Name

Current Executives

m Smith
P chronican6
S Elliott
g hodges
P marriott
c Page
A Thursby

Former Executives
J fagg

Balance of shares 
as at 1 Oct 20091

Shares granted
 during the year 
as remuneration2

Shares from 
other changes 
during the year3

Balance as at
30 Sep 20104

Balance as at date 
of report sign-off5

375,025
 1,499 
 15,060 
282,054
534,350
 – 
167,824

 92,105 
 – 
 2,192 
 14,473 
 14,254 
 30,701 
 52,631 

2,246
 3,000 
 817 
 (49,647)
5,210
 748 
2,648

469,376
 4,499 
18,069
246,880
553,814
 31,449 
223,103

469,376
 4,499 
18,069
324,540
553,814
 31,449 
223,103

47,144

 – 

 37,821 

84,965

 n/a 

1   Balance of shares held at 1 October 2009 include beneficially held shares (both direct and indirect) and shares held by related parties.
2   Details of shares granted as remuneration during 2009/10 are provided in Table 11.
3   Shares resulting from any other changes during the year include the net result of any shares purchased, or sold or any acquired under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.
4   The following shares were held on behalf of Executives (i.e. indirect beneficially held shares) as at 30 September 2010: m Smith – 204,362; P chronican – 0; S Elliott – 18,069;  

g hodges – 141,573; P marriott – 134,218; c Page – 31,449; A Thursby – 223,103.

5  current holdings for J fagg are not provided as she is no longer a KmP as at the report sign off date.
6   commencing balance is based on holdings as at the date of commencement as a Key management Personnel.

Name

Type of options/rights

Current Executives

m Smith

Special Options
LTi Performance Rights

P chronican3

LTi Performance Rights

S Elliott

g hodges

P marriott

c Page

A Thursby

Former Executives 

J fagg

STi Deferred Options
LTi Performance Rights
hurdled Options
index-Linked Options
STi Deferred Options
LTi Performance Rights
STi Deferred Share Rights

hurdled Options
index-Linked Options
STi Deferred Options
LTi Performance Rights
Performance Rights

STi Deferred Options
LTi Performance Rights

hurdled Options
index-Linked Options
LTi Performance Rights
STi Deferred Share Rights

Balance as at 
1 Oct 20091

Granted during
the year as
remuneration2

Exercised 
during 
the year

Number changed, 
forfeited or lapsed 
during the year

Balance as at 
30 Sep 2010

Vested and 
exercisable as at 
30 Sep 2010

Balance as at 
date of report
sign-off4

 700,000 
779,002

 – 

 – 
 – 
109,181
176,000
 67,739 
165,260
 11,004 

136,863
311,000
 48,385 
165,260
 38,038 

 164,509 
101,351

33,316
34,155
83,794
37,722

 – 
 – 

 57,726 

 10,614 
 41,084 
 – 
 – 
 – 
41,084
 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
41,084
34,921

 – 
45,193

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 (56,990)
 – 
 (33,870)
 (44,461)
 (5,341)

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (44,461)
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 
 41,084 
 8,377 

 (22,946)
 – 
 (26,084)
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
 – 
 (176,000)
 – 
 (12,879)
 – 

 – 
 (311,000)
 – 
 (12,879)
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 (34,155)
 (7,556)
– 

700,000
779,002

57,726

10,614
41,084
52,191
 – 
33,869
149,004
5,663

136,863
 – 
48,385
149,004
72,959

164,509
146,544

10,370
 – 
91,238
46,099

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 
43,791
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 

127,399
 – 
24,193
 – 
 – 

82,255
 – 

8,782
 – 
 – 
 – 

700,000
779,002

57,726

10,614
41,084
8,400
 – 
–
149,004
5,663

136,863
 – 
48,385
149,004
72,959

164,509
146,544

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

1   Balance of options/rights held at 1 October 2009 include beneficially held options/rights (both direct and indirect) and options/rights held by related parties.
2   Details of options/rights granted as remuneration during 2009/10 are provided in Table 11.
3   P chronican’s commencing balance is based on holdings as at the date of commencement.
4   current holdings for J fagg are not provided as she is no longer a KmP as at the report sign off date.

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2.12. REmUNERATiON PAiD TO ExEcUTivES 
Remuneration details of Executives for 2009/10 and 2008/09 are set out below in Table 17.

Overall the year-on-year total is higher. This is partly attributable to higher variable remuneration payments for the current year but also  
having full year remuneration data for nearly all Executives.

LTi equity grants awarded in 2010 are broadly unchanged from 2009. The overall actual STi payments are higher than last year but this  
is consistent with the improvement in ANZ’s performance. 

for those Executives who were disclosed in both 2008/09 and 2009/10, the following are noted:

S Elliott – 2008/09 remuneration only reflected a partial year as Elliott joined ANZ in that year. Accordingly, year-on-year comparisons  
are not appropriate.

g hodges – Overall remuneration is fairly consistent. fixed remuneration is basically unchanged, with a decrease in some non-monetary  
benefits relating to relocation. The STi is higher and LTi amortisation is relatively unchanged.

P marriott – fixed remuneration and LTi amortisation are virtually unchanged but the STi is higher than last year. 

c Page – As detailed earlier, the overall remuneration mix for Page has been changed with an increase in fixed remuneration but the STi is  
below last year’s level. The largest contributing factor to the year-on-year change is the amortisation of equity relating to prior year grants.

A Thursby – fixed remuneration is unchanged and the STi is slightly lower than 2009. There is a significant increase in the equity amortisation 
relating to deferral of prior year variable payments and expensing of grants made to Thursby in relation to his commencement with ANZ.

J fagg – 2009 remuneration only reflected a partial year as fagg was appointed as a KmP during that year. The 2010 disclosure also reflects a 
partial year as fagg stood down from her role as a KmP in late 2010 due to illness. Accordingly, year-on-year comparisons are not appropriate.

REmUNERATiON REPORT – fULL (Audited) (continued)

2.11. LEgAcY LTi PROgRAmS

There are a number of legacy LTi programs which are no longer offered to new entrants but which have existing participants. Details of these  
are shown in Table 16 below.
Option plans described below have the following features:
  An exercise price that is set equal to the weighted average sale price of all fully paid ordinary shares in the company sold on the Australian 

Securities Exchange (ASx) during the 1 week prior to and including the date of grant;

  A maximum life of 7 years and an exercise period that commences 3 years after the date of grant, subject to performance hurdles being met. 

Options are re-tested monthly (if required) after the commencement of the exercise period;

  Upon exercise, each option entitles the option-holder to one ordinary share;
  in case of resignation or termination on notice or dismissal for misconduct: options are forfeited;
  in case of redundancy: options are pro-rated and a grace period is provided in which to exercise the remaining options (with hurdles waived, 

if applicable);

  in case of retirement, death or total & permanent disablement: A grace period is provided in which to exercise all options (with hurdles 

waived, if applicable); and

  Performance hurdles, which are explained below for each type of option.

TABLE 16: LEgAcY LTi PLANS

Type of Equity

Details

Deferred Shares  
(granted from  
february 2000)

hurdled Options 
(hurdled A) (granted  
to Executives from 
November 2003 until 
may 2004)

hurdled Options 
(hurdled B) (granted 
November 2004)

Deferred Shares granted under the LTi arrangements were designed to reward executives for superior growth 
whilst also encouraging executive retention and an increase in the company’s share price.
  Shares are subject to a time-based vesting hurdle of 3 years, during which time they are held in trust; 
  During the deferral period, the employee is entitled to any dividends paid on the shares; 
  Shares issued under this plan may be held in trust for up to 10 years; 
  The value used to determine the number of LTi deferred shares to be allocated has been based on the volume 
weighted average price of the shares traded on the ASx in the week leading up to and including the date of issue;
  in case of resignation or termination on notice or dismissal for misconduct: LTi shares are forfeited; 
  in case of redundancy: the number of shares that are released is pro rated according to the time held as 
a proportion of the vesting period (for all grants made after february 2010, the pro-rated shares are only released 
at the original vesting date, not the cessation date); and 
  in case of retirement, death or total & permanent disablement: LTi shares are released to executives. 
Deferred Shares no longer form part of ANZ’s Executive LTi program, however there may be circumstances  
(such as retention) where this type of equity (including Deferred Share Rights) will be issued.

Until may 2004, hurdled options were granted to executives with the following performance hurdles attached.
  half the options may only be exercised once ANZ’s TSR exceeds the percentage change in the S&P/ASx 200 
Banks (industry group) Accumulation index, measured over the same period (since issue) and calculated as  
at the last trading day of any month (once the exercise period has commenced); and 
  The other half of hurdled options may only be exercised once the ANZ TSR exceeds the percentage change 
in the S&P/ASx 100 Accumulation index, measured over the same period (since issue) and calculated as at  
the last trading day of any month (once the exercise period has commenced). 

in November 2004 hurdled options were granted with a relative TSR performance hurdle attached.
The proportion of options that become exercisable will depend upon the TSR achieved by ANZ relative to the 
companies in the comparator group shown below. Performance equal to the median TSR of the comparator group 
will result in half the options becoming exercisable. Performance above median will result in further options 
becoming exercisable, increasing on a straight-line basis until all of the options become exercisable where ANZ’s 
TSR is at or above the 75th percentile in the comparator group. Where ANZ’s performance falls between two of the 
comparators, TSR is measured on a pro rata basis.

Comparator Group
AmP Limited 
AxA Asia Pacific holdings Limited  
commonwealth Bank of Australia  

insurance Australia group Limited 
macquarie Bank Limited 
National Australia Bank Limited 

QBE insurance group Limited
Suncorp-metway Limited
Westpac Banking corporation

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TABLE 17: ExEcUTivE REmUNERATiON fOR 2009/10 AND 2008/09

Short-Term 
Employee Benefits

Post-
Employment

Financial 
Year

Cash
salary
$

Non monetary
benefits1
$

Total cash
incentive2,3

$

Total
$

Super
contributions4
$

Current Executives

M Smith11
chief Executive Officer

P Chronican12
chief Executive Officer, Australia

S Elliott
chief Executive Officer, institutional

G Hodges13
Deputy chief Executive Officer

P Marriott
chief financial Officer

C Page
chief Risk Officer

A Thursby
chief Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, 
Europe & America

Former Executives

D Cartwright
chief Operating Officer

R Edgar
Deputy chief Executive Officer

J Fagg12
chief Executive Officer, New Zealand

B Hartzer14
chief Executive Officer, Australia

Total of all Executive KMPs15

Total of all Disclosed Executives

2010
2009

2010

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010
2009

2010

2009

2009

2009

2010
2009

2009

2010
2009

2010

2009

3,000,000
3,000,000

985,758

917,431
302,752

917,431
1,012,631

912,431
912,431

1,009,174
779,817

1,000,000

5,500
5,000

301,124

12,334
8,905

17,309
98,630

7,595
9,426

60,565
301,988

23,570

2,500,000
2,400,000

800,000

1,350,000
300,000

670,000
530,000

670,000
525,000

760,000
900,000

1,350,000

5,505,500
5,405,000

2,086,882

2,279,765
611,657

1,604,740
1,641,261

1,590,026
1,446,857

1,829,739
1,981,805

2,373,570

1,000,000

88,351

1,400,000

2,488,351

850,000

128,977

465,000

1,443,977

547,459

782,000
357,000

1,138,052

9,524,225
9,050,142

9,524,225

9,900,142

5,656

105,359
63,814

32,574

533,356
614,344

533,356

743,321

700,000

538,200
214,000

1,253,115

1,425,559
634,814

 – 

1,170,626

8,638,200
6,969,000

8,638,200

7,434,000

18,695,781
16,633,486

18,695,781

18,077,463

 – 
 – 

 89,092 

82,569
 27,248 

82,569
 34,679 

82,569
82,569

 90,826 
70,183

 – 

 – 

–

49,541

 – 
 – 

102,798

427,625
367,018

427,625

367,018

long-Term
Employee Benefits

Retirement
benefit 
accrued
during year5 

$

long service
leave 
accrued
during 
the year
$

Share-Based Payments6

Total amortisation value of

STI shares 
$

lTI shares 
$

STI options
$

lTI options
$

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

4,278
28,588

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

45,668
45,663

16,535

18,630
1,679

15,222
 (9,088)

15,222
15,222

23,197
14,527

15,222

 1,369,343 
 – 

 – 

 32,589 
 – 

 215,177 
 – 

244,833
 80,239 

 456,441 
 – 

894,418

17,275

 272,832 

13,933

160,485

 – 

 115,782 

 12,975 
14,268

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

4,278
28,588

162,671
99,546

3,212,801
468,853

4,278

162,671

3,212,801

28,588

113,479

629,338

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 34,421 
 – 

57,446
 132,340 

41,033
 94,529 

 – 
 – 

139,512

 321,397 

189,057

 138,865 

 – 
 – 

 – 

272,412
687,131

272,412

876,188

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

–

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

Performance
rights
$

Other  
equity
allocations7
$

Termination
benefits8
$

Total  
excluding 
termination
benefits
$

Grand Total
Remuneration 9,10
$

2,341,479
2,341,479

1,594,087
3,143,461

 –  10,856,077
10,935,603
 – 

10,856,077
10,935,603

166,057

 – 

 – 

2,358,566

2,358,566

 146,439 
 – 

151,034
57,810

616,061
790,098

565,243
670,933

250,792
115,909

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

532,865

982,185

356,711

678,029

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 
 – 

 – 

 – 

2,745,447
698,394

2,595,493
2,617,878

2,538,926
2,390,349

2,650,995
2,182,424

2,745,447
698,394

2,595,493
2,617,878

2,538,926
2,390,349

2,650,995
2,182,424

4,937,772

4,937,772

4,134,595

4,134,595

310,957

82,736

–

2,201,145

2,201,145

233,660

606,276
 222,457 

 – 

 421,902 

1,790,963

2,212,865

85,300
42,061

 – 
 – 

2,130,110
913,600

2,130,110
913,600

 (762,604)

 – 

 212,967 

510,820

723,787

5,225,212
3,968,643

2,812,606
3,921,361

 –  30,813,386
26,174,626

634,869

30,813,386
26,809,495

5,225,212

2,812,606

 –  30,813,386

30,813,386

4,279,600

4,004,097

634,869

28,375,771

29,010,640

1   Non-monetary benefits generally consists of salary packaged items such as car parking as 

4   As m Smith, A Thursby and D cartwright are holders of long stay visas, their fixed Remuneration 

7   Amortisation of other equity allocations for m Smith relates to the sign-on award and the 

14  B hartzer’s 2009 share-based payments amortisation reflects the reversal of previously 

well as company-funded benefits including preparation of Australian taxation returns by Pwc. 
This item also includes costs met by the company in relation to relocation, such as airfares and 
housing assistance. The fringe benefits tax payable on any benefits is also included in this item.

2   The total cash incentive relates to the cash component only, with the deferred equity 

component to be amortised from the grant date. The relevant amortisation of the 2009 STi 
deferred components are included in share-based payments above. The 2010 STi deferred 
components will be amortised from the grant date in the 2011 Remuneration Report. The  
cash incentive component was approved by the Board on 25 October 2010 and will be paid  
in December 2010. 100% of the cash incentive awarded for the 2009 and 2010 years vested  
to the Executive in the applicable financial year.

3   The possible range of STi payments is between 0 and 2.5 times target STi. The actual STi 

received is dependent on ANZ group, Division and individual performance (refer to Section 
2.6.3 for more details). The 2010 STi awarded (cash and equity component) as a percentage  
of target STi was: m Smith 158% (2009: 150%); P chronican 108%; S Elliott 208% (2009: 100%);  
g hodges 95% (2009: 72%); P marriott 95% (2009: 71%); c Page 100% (2009: 157%);  
A Thursby 208% (2009: 217%); D cartwright (2009: 72%); R Edgar (2009: 100% pro-rated to 
cessation date); J fagg 95% (2009: 71%); B hartzer (2009: 0%). Anyone who received less than 
100% forfeited the rest of their STi entitlement. The minimum value is nil and the maximum 
value is what was actually paid.

does not include the 9% Superannuation guarantee contribution, however they are able 
to elect voluntary superannuation contributions. for all other Australian based Executives, 
the superannuation contribution reflects the 9% Superannuation guarantee contribution 
– individuals may elect to take this contribution as superannuation or a combination of 
superannuation and cash.

5   Accrual relates to Retirement Allowance. As a result of being employed with ANZ prior  

to November 1992, g hodges is eligible to receive a Retirement Allowance on retirement, 
retrenchment, death, or resignation for illness, incapacity or domestic reasons. The Retirement 
Allowance is calculated as follows: 3 months of preserved notional salary (which is 65% of  
fixed Remuneration) plus an additional 3% of notional salary for each year of fulltime service 
above 10 years, less the total accrual value of long service leave (including taken and untaken).  
R Edgar was also entitled to a Retirement Allowance, which was paid to him on retirement  
and is included in the Termination Benefits amount.

6   in accordance with the requirements of AASB 2, the amortisation value includes a proportion of 
the fair value (taking into account market-related vesting conditions) of all equity that had not 
yet fully vested as at the commencement of the financial year. it is assumed that deferred shares 
will vest after 3 years. Assumptions for rights/options are detailed in Table 12. The fair value 
is determined at grant date and is allocated on a straight-line basis over the relevant vesting 
period. The amount included as remuneration is not related to nor indicative of the benefit (if 
any) that may ultimately be realised should the options/performance rights become exercisable. 
for deferred shares, the fair value is the volume weighted average price of the company’s shares 
traded on the ASx on the day the shares were granted.

special equity allocations which were approved by shareholders at the 2007 and 2008 Annual 
general meetings respectively. Amortisation for S Elliott and A Thursby relates to equity granted 
on commencement – refer to Table 19 for more details; 2009 amortisation for J fagg relates 
to equity granted prior to commencement as a KmP but amortised and reflected since her 
commencement and inclusion as a KmP.

8   Termination benefits for R Edgar include retirement allowance and annual and long service 

leave entitlements payable on his retirement. Termination benefits for B hartzer include annual 
and long service leave entitlements only which were payable on his cessation.

9   Remuneration amounts disclosed exclude insurance premiums paid by the consolidated 

entity in respect of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance contracts which cover current and 
former KmP of the controlled entities. The total premium, which cannot be disclosed because of 
confidentiality requirements, has not been allocated to the individuals covered by the insurance 
policy as, based on all available information, the directors believe that no reasonable basis for 
such allocation exists.

10 The value of rights/options for each KmP as a percentage of grand Total Remuneration is:  
m Smith 26%; P chronican 7%; S Elliott 7%; g hodges 26%; P marriott 24%; c Page 9%;  
A Thursby 14%; J fagg 28%.

11  While the cEO is an Executive Director he has been included in this table with other Executives.
12  chronican commenced on 30 November 2009 so payments reflect amounts received for the 
partial service for the 2009/10 year. J. fagg stepped down on 1 September 2010 so actual 
payments have been prorated based on time as a KmP in the 2009/10 year.

13  g hodges’ 2009 cash salary includes an annual leave payment of $47,310, paid on change 

of contracts on transfer from New Zealand to Australia.

amortised values due to the forfeiture of equity on cessation of his employment.

15 Total of KmPs for 2009 excludes D cartwright who was included in the 2009 disclosures 

by virtue of being in the top 5 highest remunerated executives and was not included under 
the definition of KmP.

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REmUNERATiON REPORT – fULL (Audited) (continued)

3. contract Terms

3.1. cEO’S cONTRAcT TERmS

The following table sets out details of the contract terms relating to the cEO. The contract terms are in line with industry practice  
(based on external advice on Australian and international peer company benchmarks) and ASx corporate governance Principles.

TABLE 18: cONTRAcT TERmS – cEO (m SmiTh)

Length of contract

Smith commenced as cEO and Executive Director of ANZ on 1 October 2007 on a rolling twelve month contract 
with a minimum term of three years.

Notice Periods

Smith or ANZ may terminate the employment agreement by providing 12 months’ written notice. 

Resignation

Smith may resign by providing 12 months’ written notice. On resignation, all unexercised Performance Rights  
(or cash equivalent) and unvested sign-on award will be forfeited. 

Termination on Notice 
by ANZ

Death or Total and 
Permanent Disablement

Termination for serious 
misconduct

if ANZ terminates Smith’s employment, ANZ will give Smith 12 months’ written notice. ANZ may elect  
to pay in lieu all or part of the notice period based on Smith’s fixed Remuneration.
On termination on notice by ANZ: All Performance Rights (or cash equivalent) which have vested or vest during  
the notice period will be retained and become exercisable; all Performance Rights (or cash equivalent) which have 
not yet vested will be retained and will vest and become exercisable subject to the relevant time and performance 
hurdles being satisfied. Sign-on award will vest in full.

All Performance Rights (or cash equivalent) and sign-on award will vest.

ANZ may immediately terminate Smith’s employment at any time in the case of serious misconduct, and Smith  
will only be entitled to payment of fixed Remuneration up to the date of termination. Payment of statutory 
entitlements of long service leave and annual leave applies in all events of separation. 
On Termination without notice by ANZ in the event of serious misconduct: All Performance Rights (or cash 
equivalent) and sign-on award will be forfeited.

3.2. ExEcUTivES’ cONTRAcT TERmS

The following table sets out details of the contract terms relating to the Executives. The contract terms for all Executives are similar, but do,  
on occasion, vary to suit different needs.

TABLE 19: cONTRAcT TERmS – ExEcUTivES

Length of contract

Rolling.

Notice Periods

Resignation

Termination on Notice 
by ANZ

in order to terminate the employment arrangements, Executives are required to provide the company with 6 months’ 
written notice, ANZ must provide Executives with 12 months’ written notice.

Employment may be terminated by the Executive giving 6 months’ written notice.  
On resignation any options, performance rights and unvested deferred shares will be forfeited.

ANZ may terminate the executive’s employment by providing 12 months’ written notice or payment in lieu of  
the notice period based on fixed Remuneration.
There is discretion to pay STi on a pro-rata basis (depending on termination date, reason for termination and 
subject to business performance).
On termination on notice by ANZ any options, performance rights or LTi deferred shares that have vested, or  
will vest during the notice period will be released, in accordance with the ANZ Share Option Plan Rules. Options, 
performance rights or LTi shares that have not yet vested will generally be forfeited. (Although in relation to  
P marriott there is a contractual requirement that equity granted prior to 1 October 2008 will vest in full.) Under  
the new mandatory deferral provisions of the STi program (effective from 2008), Executives must be in employment 
with ANZ and not in receipt of notice (given or received), to exercise vested STi deferred options or for vested  
STi deferred shares to be released in full. 

TABLE 19: cONTRAcT TERmS – ExEcUTivES (cONTiNUED)

Redundancy

Death or Total and 
Permanent Disablement

Termination for serious 
misconduct

Other arrangements

if ANZ terminates employment for reasons of bona fide redundancy, a severance payment will be made that  
is equal to 12 months’ fixed Remuneration.
All STi Deferred Shares are released. Options, Performance Rights and LTi Deferred Shares are either released  
in full or on a pro-rata basis, at the discretion of the Board with regard to the circumstances. 
There is discretion to pay short-term incentives on a pro-rata basis (depending on termination date and subject  
to business performance).

On death or total and permanent disablement, Options, Performance Rights and Shares are released.

ANZ may immediately terminate the Executive’s employment at any time in the case of serious misconduct,  
and the employee will only be entitled to payment of fixed Remuneration up to the date of termination.  
Payment of statutory entitlements of long service leave and annual leave applies in all events of separation. 
On Termination without notice by ANZ in the event of serious misconduct any Options, Performance Rights  
and Deferred Shares still held in trust will be forfeited.

P Chronican
As chronican joined ANZ in November 2009 he was not included in the LTi grants made to other management 
Board members in early November. Accordingly, a separate LTi grant was made in December providing 
Performance Rights on the same terms and conditions as those provided to management Board for 2009, apart 
from the allocation value which varied to reflect the different values at the respective grant dates. 

S Elliott
As part of Elliott’s employment arrangement, he was granted Deferred Shares to a total value of $250,000. The grant 
was made in June 2009 with one-half vesting after 1 year and the other half vesting after 2 years.
The Shares are restricted and held in trust for the beneficial interest of Elliott, during which period they will be 
forfeited if employment ceases for any reason other than retrenchment, death or total and permanent disablement, 
and that for the whole period that the Shares remain in trust (including any further period) they will be forfeited for 
any serious misconduct.

A Thursby
As part of Thursby’s employment arrangement, he was granted 3 separate tranches of Deferred Shares to the value of 
$1 million per annum, subject to Board approval. The first grant was to be made around the time of commencement 
with the subsequent two grants being awarded around his 1st and 2nd anniversaries with ANZ. The first tranche was 
approved by the Board on 3 September 2007, the second on 28 August 2008, and the third on 22 September 2009.
The Shares are restricted and held in trust for three years from the date of allocation for the beneficial interest of 
Thursby, during which period they will be forfeited if employment ceases for any reason other than retrenchment, 
death or total and permanent disablement, and that for the whole period that the Shares remain in trust (including 
any further period) they will be forfeited for any serious misconduct.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the Directors

John morschel 
chairman

michael R P Smith 
Director 

4 November 2010

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Corporate Governance 

The following statement sets out the governance framework the Board has adopted at ANZ as well as highlights of the 
substantive work undertaken by the Board and its Committees during the financial year.

2010 Key Areas of Focus and Achievements 
  Supervision of the management of ANZ’s businesses in the 
aftermath of the global financial crisis and economic downturn, 
including in particular ANZ’s capital and funding requirements.

  Strengthening the link between remuneration and risk.  
Steps taken during the year include the adoption of the ANZ 
Remuneration Policy which addresses new APRA requirements 
relating to risk management practices and the amendment  
of the human Resources committee charter to require some 
overlap between the memberships of the human Resources 
and Risk committees. The intention of these steps is to ensure 
appropriate focus is given to alignment in remuneration 
policies, processes and incentives in order to avoid 
inappropriate risk taking.

  Recognition of ANZ as the leading bank globally on 
the Dow Jones Sustainability index (DJSi) for the fourth 
consecutive year. ANZ received a rating of 92/100 for 
corporate governance as part of this assessment.

changes to the ASx governance Principles were announced in June 
2010, and will come into effect for ANZ’s financial year beginning on  
1 October 2011. in many cases ANZ is already in compliance with the 
revised ASx governance Principles, and in other cases ANZ will seek 
to be an early adopter of the changes, where possible and appropriate.

NEW ZEALAND

As an overseas listed issuer on the NZx, ANZ is deemed to comply 
with the NZx Listing Rules provided that it remains listed on the  
ASx, complies with the ASx Listing Rules and provides the NZx  
with all the information and notices that it provides to the ASx. 

The ASx governance Principles may materially differ from the NZx’s 
corporate governance rules and the principles of the NZx’s corporate 
governance Best Practice code. more information about the 
corporate governance rules and principles of the ASx can be found  
at asx.com.au and, in respect of the NZx, at nzx.com. 

ANZ has complied with all applicable governance principles both 
in Australia and New Zealand throughout the financial year.

  Succession planning for the role of the chairman of the Board, 
and Director retirements.  John morschel was appointed to 
succeed charles goode as chairman upon charles’ retirement 
at the end of february 2010 following his service as a Director 
for close to 19 years and as chairman for approximately  
15 years.  in addition, Jerry Ellis retired from the Board at  
the 2009 Agm after 15 years service as a Director.

  completion of the acquisition of selected businesses in Taiwan, 
Singapore, indonesia, hong Kong, Philippines and vietnam 
from the Royal Bank of Scotland, and the acquisition of iNg 
groep’s 51% shareholding in the ANZ-iNg wealth management 
and life insurance joint ventures in Australia and New Zealand.

Approach to governance
in relation to corporate governance, the Board seeks to:

  embrace principles and practices it considers to be best 

practice internationally;

  be an ‘early adopter’, where appropriate, by complying before 

a published law or recommendation takes effect; and

  take an active role in discussions of corporate governance best 
practice and associated regulation in Australia and overseas.

compliance with corporate governance codes 
ANZ has equity securities listed on the Australian Securities Exchange 
(ASx) and the New Zealand Stock Exchange (NZx), and debt securities 
listed on these and other overseas Securities Exchanges. ANZ must 
therefore comply with a range of listing and corporate governance 
requirements from Australia and overseas.

AUSTRALiA

As a company listed on the ASx, ANZ is required to disclose how  
it has applied the Recommendations contained within the ASx 
corporate governance council’s corporate governance Principles 
and Recommendations (ASx governance Principles) during the 
financial year, explaining any departures from them. 

full details of the location of the references in this statement  
(and elsewhere in this Annual Report) which specifically set out  
how ANZ applies each Recommendation of the ASx governance 
Principles are contained on www.anz.com >About us > Our company 
> corporate governance.

OThER JURiSDicTiONS

ANZ also monitors best practice developments in corporate 
governance across other relevant jurisdictions.

ANZ deregistered from the US Securities and Exchange commission 
(SEc) with effect from October 2007. Despite no longer being 
required to comply with US corporate governance rules, ANZ has 
decided to continue with certain governance practices required 
under US regulations as being best practice, including practices in 
relation to the independence of Directors, the independence of the 
external auditor and the financial expertise of the Audit committee, 
as described in this statement.

Website
full details of ANZ’s governance framework are set out at  
www.anz.com > About us > Our company > corporate governance.

This section of ANZ’s website also contains copies of all the charters 
and summaries of many of the documents and policies mentioned in 
this statement, as well as summaries of other ANZ policies of interest 
to shareholders and stakeholders. The website is regularly updated to 
ensure it reflects ANZ’s most recent corporate governance information.

Directors
The information below relates to the Directors in office, and sets out their Board committee memberships and other details, as at  
30 September 2010.

Mr J P Morschel chairman, independent Non-Executive Director, chair of the governance committee 

DipQS, FAicD

Former Directorships include

Non-executive director since October 2004. Ex officio member  
of all Board committees.

Skills, experience and expertise

mr morschel has a strong background in banking, financial services 
and property and brings the experience of being a chairman and 
Director of major Australian and international companies.

Current Directorships

Director: capitaLand Limited (from 2010), Tenix group Pty Limited 
(from 1998) and gifford communications Pty Limited (from 2000).

Mr M R P Smith OBE chief Executive Officer, Executive Director

BSc (HonS)

chief Executive Officer since 1 October 2007.

Skills, experience and expertise

mr Smith is an international banker with over 30 years experience  
in banking operations in Asia, Australia and internationally.  
Until June 2007, he was President and chief Executive Officer, The  
hong Kong and Shanghai Banking corporation Limited, chairman, 
hang Seng Bank Limited, global head of commercial Banking for the 
hSBc group and chairman, hSBc Bank malaysia Berhad. Previously, 
mr Smith was chief Executive Officer of hSBc Argentina holdings SA.

mr Smith joined the hSBc group in 1978 and during his international 
career he has held a wide variety of roles in commercial, institutional 
and investment Banking, Planning and Strategy, Operations and 
general management.

Current Directorships

Director: ANZ National Bank Limited (from 2007) and the financial 
markets foundation for children (from 2008).

former chairman: Rinker group Limited (chairman and Director 
2003–2007), Leighton holdings Limited (chairman and Director 
2001–2004) and cSR Limited (Director 1996–2003, chairman 2001–2003).

former Director: Singapore Telecommunications Limited (2001–2010), 
Rio Tinto Plc (1998–2005), Rio Tinto Limited (1998–2005), Westpac 
Banking corporation (1993–2001) and Lend Lease corporation 
Limited (1983–1995).

Age: 67.  Residence: Sydney.

member: chongqing mayor’s international Economic Advisory 
council (from 2006), Australian Bankers’ Association incorporated 
(from 2007), Business council of Australia (from 2007), Asia Business 
council (from 2008), financial Literacy Advisory Board (from 2008), 
visa international Senior client council (from 2009) and Shanghai 
international financial Advisory council (from 2009).
fellow:  The hong Kong management Association (from 2005). 

Former Directorships include

former chairman: hSBc Bank malaysia Berhad (2004–2007)  
and hang Seng Bank Limited (2005–2007).
former cEO and Director: The hong Kong and Shanghai Banking 
corporation Limited (2004–2007).
former Director: hSBc Australia Limited (2004–2007), hSBc finance 
corporation (2006–2007) and hSBc Bank (china) company Limited 
(2007). 
former Board member:  visa international (Asia Pacific) Limited 
(2005–2007).

Age 54.  Residence: melbourne.

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cORPORATE gOvERNANcE (continued)

Dr G J Clark independent Non-Executive Director, chair of the Technology committee

Mr I J Macfarlane, AC independent Non-Executive Director, chair of the Risk committee

BSc (HonS), pHD, FApS, FTSe

Current Directorships

Non-executive director since february 2004. member of the 
governance committee and human Resources committee.

Skills, experience and expertise

Dr clark is Principal of clark capital Partners, a US based firm that 
advises internationally on technology and the technology market 
place.  Previously he held senior executive positions in iBm, News 
corporation, and Loral Space and communications. he brings to the 
Board international business experience and a distinguished career  
in micro-electronics, computing and communications.

chairman: Kacomm communications Pty Ltd (Director from 2006).

Former Directorships include

former chairman: gPm classified Directories (2007–2008).
former Director: Eircom holdings Ltd (formerly Babcock & Brown 
capital Limited) (2006–2009).

Age: 67.  Residence: Based in New York, United States of America  
and also resides in Sydney.

Mr P A F Hay independent Non-Executive Director

LLB (MeLB), FAicD 

Non-executive director since November 2008. member of the Risk 
committee, Audit committee and human Resources committee.

Skills, experience and expertise

mr hay has a strong background in company law and investment 
banking advisory work, with a particular expertise in relation to 
mergers and acquisitions. he has also had significant involvement  
in advising governments and government-owned enterprises. 

Current Directorships

chairman: Lazard Pty Ltd Advisory Board (from 2009).

Mr lee Hsien Yang independent Non-Executive Director

MSc, BA

Non-executive director since february 2009.

member of the Technology committee and Risk committee.

Skills, experience and expertise

mr Lee is one of Asia’s most respected business leaders and has 
considerable knowledge of the region. he has a background in 
engineering and brings to the Board his international business  
and management experience across a wide range of sectors  
including food and beverages, properties, publishing and printing, 
telecommunications, financial services, education, civil aviation 
and land transport.

Current Directorships

chairman: fraser & Neave, Limited (from 2007), and civil Aviation 
Authority of Singapore (from 2009).
Director: Singapore Exchange Limited (from 2004), The islamic Bank 
of Asia Limited (from 2007) and Kwa geok choo Pte Ltd (from 1979). 

Director: Alumina Limited (from 2002), Landcare Australia Limited 
(from 2008), gUD holdings Limited (from 2009), NBN co Limited 
(from 2009) and myer holdings Limited (from 2010).
member: Takeovers Panel (from 2009).

Former Directorships include

former chief Executive Officer: freehills (2000–2005).
former Director: Pacifica group Limited (1989–2008) and Lazard  
Pty Ltd (2007–2009).

Age: 60.  Residence: melbourne.

member: governing Board of Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy 
(from 2005) and Rolls Royce international Advisory council (from 2007).
consultant: capital international inc Advisory Board (from 2007).

Former Directorships include

former chairman: Republic Polytechnic (2002–2009).
former Director: SingTel Optus Pty Limited (2002–2007), Singapore 
Post Limited (1995–2007), L & L Services Pte Ltd (2004–2008) and 
Board of iNSEAD (1999–2007).
former member: Textron international Advisory council (1999–2008) 
and merrill Lynch PacRim Advisory council (2007–2010). 
former chief Executive Officer: Singapore Telecommunications 
Limited (1995–2007).

Age: 53.  Residence: Singapore.

Bec (HonS), Mec, Hon DSc (SyD), Hon DSc (UnSW), Hon DcoM (MeLB), Hon DLiTT 
(MAcQ), Hon LLD (MonASH)

Non-executive director since february 2007. member of the 
governance committee and Technology committee.

Skills, experience and expertise

During his 28 year career at the Reserve Bank of Australia including  
a 10 year term as governor, mr macfarlane made a significant 
contribution to economic policy in Australia and internationally.  
he has a deep understanding of financial markets as well as a long 
involvement with Asia.

Current Directorships

Director: Woolworths Limited (from 2007), Leighton holdings Limited 
(from 2007) and the Lowy institute for international Policy (from 2004).

member: council of international Advisors to the china Banking 
Regulatory commission (from 2009), international Advisory Board of 
goldman Sachs JB Were (from 2007) and international Advisory Board 
of chAmP Private Equity (from 2007).

Former Directorships include

former chairman: Payments System Board (1998–2006), Australian 
council of financial Regulators (1998–2006) and financial markets 
foundation for children (1996–2006).
former governor: Reserve Bank of Australia (member 1992–2006, 
chairman 1996–2006).

Age: 64.  Residence: Sydney.

Mr D E Meiklejohn, AM independent Non-Executive Director, chair of the Audit committee

BcoM, DipeD, FcpA, FAicD, FAiM

Current Directorships

Non-executive director since October 2004. member of the human 
Resources committee and Risk committee.

Skills, experience and expertise

mr meiklejohn has a strong background in finance and accounting.  
he also brings to the Board his experience across a number of 
directorships of major Australian companies spanning a range  
of industries.

chairman: Paperlinx Limited (from 1999).
Director: coca cola Amatil Limited (from 2005) and mirrabooka 
investments Limited (from 2006).
President: melbourne cricket club (committee member from 1987).

Former Directorships include

former Director and chief financial Officer: Amcor Limited (1985–2000).

Age: 68.  Residence: melbourne.

Ms A M Watkins independent Non-Executive Director, chair of the human Resources committee

BcoM, FcA, F Fin, FAicD

Former Directorships include

former chairman: mrs crocket’s Kitchen (2006–2007). 
former cEO: Bennelong group (2008–2010).
former Director: Just group Limited (2004–2008), Woolworths Limited 
(2007–2010) and Yarra capital Partners Pty Ltd (2008–2010).
former Partner: mcKinsey & company (1996–1999). 

Age: 47.  Residence: melbourne.

Non-executive director since November 2008. member of the  
Audit committee and Risk committee.

Skills, experience and expertise

ms Watkins is an experienced cEO and established director with  
a grounding in finance and accounting. her experience includes 
retailing, agriculture, food manufacturing and financial services, and 
covers small to medium companies as well as large organisations.  
ms Watkins held senior executive roles with ANZ from 1999 to 2002.

Current Directorships

chief Executive Officer: graincorp Limited (from 2010).
Director: AicD victorian council (from 2007) and The Nature 
conservancy Australian Advisory Board (from 2007). 
member: Takeovers Panel (from 2010).

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cORPORATE gOvERNANcE (continued)

corporate governance framework

CEO

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

PRINCIPAl BOARD COMMITTEES

Audit and Financial 
Governance
  internal audit
  external audit
  financial controls

AUDiT  
cOmmiTTEE

gOvERNANcE 
cOmmiTTEE

hUmAN RESOURcES 
cOmmiTTEE

RiSK 
cOmmiTTEE

TEchNOLOgY 
cOmmiTTEE

MANAGEMENT BOARD

KEY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES

cORPORATE 
RESPONSiBiLiTY 
cOmmiTTEE

cREDiT &  
mARKET RiSK 
cOmmiTTEE 

gROUP ASSET  
& LiABiLiTY 
cOmmiTTEE

gLOBAL ANTi-mONEY 
LAUNDERiNg/ SANcTiONS 
cOmmiTTEE

REPUTATiON  
RiSK  
cOmmiTTEE

TEchNOLOgY RiSK 
mANAgEmENT 
cOmmiTTEE

cAPiTAL  
mANAgEmENT POLicY 
cOmmiTTEE

OPERATiNg  
RiSK ExEcUTivE 
cOmmiTTEE

PROJEcT &  
iNiTiATivES REviEW 
cOmmiTTEE

Board meetings
The Board normally meets at least eight times each year, including  
an offsite meeting to review in detail the group’s strategy.

Typically at Board meetings the agenda will include:
  minutes of the previous meeting, and outstanding issues raised 
by Directors at previous meetings;
  the chief Executive Officer’s report;
  the chief financial Officer’s report;
  reports on major projects and current business issues;
  specific business proposals;
  reports from chairs of committees which have met shortly prior to 
the Board meeting on matters considered at those meetings; and 
  for review, the minutes of previous committee meetings.

There are two private sessions held at the end of each Board meeting 
which are each chaired by the chairman of the Board.

The first involves all Directors including the cEO, and the second 
involves only the non-executive Directors.

The chief financial Officer, group general counsel and company 
Secretary are also present at all Board meetings. members of senior 
management attend Board meetings when an issue under their area 
of responsibility is being considered or as otherwise requested by  
the Board.

cEO and Delegation to management
The Board has delegated to the chief Executive Officer, and  
through the chief Executive Officer to other senior management,  
the authority and responsibility for managing the everyday affairs  
of ANZ. The Board monitors management and their performance  
on behalf of shareholders.

The group Discretions Policy details the comprehensive discretions 
framework that applies within ANZ and to employees appointed to 
operational roles or directorships of related entities.

The group Discretions Policy is maintained by the chief financial 
Officer and reviewed annually by the Audit committee with the 
outcome of this review reported to the Board.

Board Responsibility and Delegation of Authority
The Board is chaired by an independent non-executive Director.  
The roles of the chairman and chief Executive Officer are separate, 
and the chief Executive Officer is the only executive Director on  
the Board.

Role of the chairman
The chairman plays an important leadership role and is involved in:

  chairing meetings of the Board and providing effective leadership 
to it;
  monitoring the performance of the Board and the mix of skills 
and effectiveness of individual contributions;
  being a member of all principal Board committees;
  maintaining ongoing dialogue with the chief Executive Officer
and providing appropriate mentoring and guidance; and

  being a respected ambassador for ANZ, including chairing 
meetings of shareholders and dealing with key customer,  
political and regulatory parties.

Board charter
The Board charter sets out the Board’s purpose, powers,  
and specific responsibilities.

The Board is responsible for:
  charting the direction, strategies and financial objectives for 
ANZ and monitoring progress in relation to such matters;
  monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, ethical 
standards and external commitments, and the implementation  
of related policies;
  appointing and reviewing the performance of the chief Executive 
Officer; and
  reporting to shareholders on ANZ’s performance.

in addition to the above and any matters expressly required by law  
to be approved by the Board, powers specifically reserved for the 
Board include:
  approval of ANZ’s Remuneration Policy, including various 
remuneration matters as detailed in the charter;
  any matters in excess of any discretions delegated to Board 
committees or the chief Executive Officer;
  annual approval of the budget and strategic plan;
  significant changes to organisational structure; and
  the acquisition, establishment, disposal or cessation of any 
significant business.

Under ANZ’s constitution, the Board may delegate any of its powers 
and responsibilities to committees of the Board. The roles of the 
principal Board committees are set out on pages 55 to 59.

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At a senior management level, ANZ has a management Board which 
comprises the chief Executive Officer and ANZ’s most senior executives.

As at 30 September 2010, the following senior executives, in addition 
to the chief Executive Officer, were members of management Board: 
graham hodges – Deputy chief Executive Officer; Peter marriott 
– chief financial Officer; Phil chronican – chief Executive Officer, 
Australia; David hisco – chief Executive Officer, New Zealand; Shayne 
Elliott – chief Executive Officer, institutional; Alex Thursby – chief 
Executive Officer, Asia Pacific, Europe and America; David cartwright 
– chief Operating Officer; Susie Babani – group managing Director, 
human Resources; chris Page – chief Risk Officer; Joyce Phillips – 
group managing Director, Strategy, m&A, marketing and innovation; 
and Anne Weatherston – chief information Officer.

Typically, the management Board meets every week and has a full day 
meeting each month to discuss business performance, review shared 
initiatives and build collaboration and synergy across the group.

Board composition, Selection and Appointment 
The Board strives to achieve a balance of skills, tenure, experience, 
diversity, and perspective among its Directors. Details regarding each 
Director in office at the date of this Annual Report can be found on 
pages 47 to 49.

The governance committee (see page 56) has been delegated 
responsibility to review and make recommendations to the Board 
regarding Board composition, and to assist in relation to the director 
nomination process.

The governance committee conducts an annual review of the size 
and composition of the Board, to assess whether there is a need for 
any new non-executive Director appointments. This review takes the 
following factors into account:

  relevant guidelines/legislative requirements in relation 
to Board composition; 
  Board membership requirements as articulated in the
Board charter; and
  other considerations including ANZ’s strategic goals and the 
importance of having appropriate Board balance and diversity.

in relation to balance and diversity, the guiding principle is that the 
Board’s composition should reflect balance in such matters as:

  specialist skill representation relating to both functions (such as 
accounting/finance, law and technology) and industry background 
(such as banking/ financial services, retail, professional services);
  tenure; 
  Board experience (amongst the members of the Board, there 
should be a significant level of familiarity with formal board and 
governance processes and a considerable period of time previously 
spent working at senior level within one or more organisations of 
significant size); 
  age spread; 
  diversity in general (including gender diversity); and
  geographic experience.

Other matters for explicit consideration by the committee are personal 
qualities, communication capabilities, ability and commitment to 
devote appropriate time to the task, the complementary nature of 
the distinctive contribution each director might make, professional 
reputation and community standing.

Potential candidates for new directors may be provided at any time 
by a Board member to the chair of the governance committee. The 
chair of the governance committee maintains a list of nominees to 
assist the Board in the succession planning process. 

Where there is a need for any new appointments, a formal assessment 
of nominees will be conducted by the governance committee. in 
assessing nominees, the governance committee has regard to the 
principles set out above.

Professional intermediaries may be used from time to time where 
deemed necessary and appropriate to assist in the process of 
identifying and considering potential candidates for Board membership. 

if found suitable, potential candidates are recommended to the 
Board. The chairman of the Board is responsible for approaching 
potential candidates.

The committee also reviews and recommends the process for  
the election of the chairman of the Board and reviews succession 
planning for the chairman of the Board, making recommendations 
to the Board as appropriate.

APPOiNTmENT DOcUmENTATiON

Each new non-executive Director receives an appointment letter 
accompanied by a:
  Directors’ handbook – The handbook includes information on a 
broad range of matters relating to the role of a Director, including 
details of all applicable policies; and
  Directors’ Deed – Each Director signs a Deed in a form approved 
by shareholders at the 2005 Annual general meeting which covers 
a number of issues including indemnity, directors’ and officers’ 
liability insurance, the right to obtain independent advice and 
requirements concerning confidential information.

UNDERTAKiNg iNDUcTiON TRAiNiNg

Every new Director takes part in a formal induction program which 
involves the provision of information regarding ANZ’s values and 
culture, the group’s governance framework, the non-executive 
Directors code of conduct and Ethics, Director related policies,  
Board and committee policies, processes and key issues, financial 
management and business operations. A briefing is also provided  
by senior management about matters concerning their areas 
of responsibility.

mEETiNg ShARE QUALificATiON 

Non-executive Directors are required to accumulate within 5 years  
of appointment, and thereafter maintain, a holding in ANZ shares 
that is equivalent to at least 100% of a non-executive Director’s base 
fee (and 200% of this fee in the case of the chairman).

ELEcTiON AT NExT ANNUAL gENERAL mEETiNg

Subject to the provisions of ANZ’s constitution and the corporations 
Act 2001, the Board may appoint a person as a non-executive Director 
of ANZ at any time but that person must retire and, if they wish to 
continue in that role, must seek election by shareholders at the next 
Annual general meeting.

fiT AND PROPER

ANZ has a robust framework in place to ensure that individuals 
appointed to relevant senior positions within the group have  
the appropriate fitness and propriety to properly discharge their 
prudential responsibilities on appointment and during the course  
of their appointment.

The framework, set out in ANZ’s fit and Proper Policy, addresses  
the requirements of APRA’s fit and Proper Prudential Standard. it 
involves assessments being carried out for each Director, relevant 
senior executives and the lead partner of ANZ’s external auditor prior 
to a new appointment being made. These assessments are carried out 
against a benchmark of documented competencies which have been 
prepared for each role, and also involve attestations being completed 
by each individual, as well as the obtaining of evidence of material 
qualifications and the carrying out of checks such as criminal record, 
bankruptcy and regulatory disqualification checks.

These assessments are reviewed thereafter on an annual basis.  
The governance committee and the Board have responsibility for 
assessing the fitness and propriety of non-executive Directors. The 
human Resources committee is responsible for assessing the fitness 
and propriety of the chief Executive Officer and key senior executives. 
The Audit committee is responsible for assessing the fitness and 
propriety of the external auditor.

fit and Proper assessments were successfully carried out in respect  
of each non-executive Director, the chief Executive Officer, key senior 
executives and the external auditor during the 2010 financial year. 

iNDEPENDENcE AND mATERiALiTY

Under ANZ’s Board charter, the Board must contain a majority of 
non-executive Directors who satisfy ANZ’s criteria for independence.

The Board charter sets out independence criteria in order to establish 
whether a non-executive Director has a relationship with ANZ which 
could (or could be perceived to) impede their decision-making.

All non-executive Directors are required to notify the chairman of a 
potential change in their outside Board appointments. The chairman 
reviews the proposed appointments and will consult with other 
Directors as the chairman deems appropriate.

in the 2010 financial year, the governance committee conducted  
its annual review of the criteria for independence against the ASx 
governance Principles and APRA Prudential Standards, as well as  
US director independence requirements. 

ANZ’s criteria are more comprehensive than those set in many 
jurisdictions including in particular criteria stipulated specifically for 
Audit committee members. The criteria and review process are both 
set out in the corporate governance section of ANZ’s website.

in summary, a relationship with ANZ is regarded as material if a 
reasonable person in the position of a non-executive director of  
ANZ would expect there to be a real and sensible possibility that 
it would influence a Director’s mind in:
  making decisions on matters likely to come regularly before 
the Board or its committees;
  objectively assessing information and advice given 
by management;
  setting policy for general application across ANZ; and 
  generally carrying out the performance of his or her role 
as a Director.

During 2010, the Board reviewed each non-executive Director’s 
independence and concluded that the independence criteria were 
met by each non-executive Director.

Directors’ biographies on pages 47 to 49 and on anz.com highlight 
their major associations outside of ANZ.

cONfLicTS Of iNTEREST

Over and above the issue of independence, each Director has a 
continuing responsibility to determine whether he or she has  
a potential or actual conflict of interest in relation to any material 
matter which comes before the Board. Such a situation may arise 
from external associations, interests or personal relationships.

Under the Directors Disclosure of interest Policy and Policy for 
handling conflicts of interest, a Director may not exercise any 
influence over the Board if a potential conflict of interest exists.

in such circumstances, the Director may not receive relevant Board 
papers and, unless the other Directors have resolved to the contrary, 
may not be present for Board deliberations on the subject, and may 
not vote on any related Board resolutions. These matters, should they 
occur, are recorded in the Board minutes.

iNDEPENDENT ADvicE

in order to assist Directors in fulfilling their responsibilities, each 
Director has the right (with the prior approval of the chairman)  
to seek independent professional advice regarding his/her 
responsibilities at the expense of ANZ. in addition, the Board and 
each committee, at the expense of ANZ, may obtain whatever 
professional advice it requires to assist in its work.

TENURE AND RETiREmENT

ANZ’s constitution, consistent with the ASx Listing Rules, provides that 
a non-executive Director must seek re-election by shareholders every  
3 years if they wish to continue in their role as a non-executive Director.

in addition, ANZ’s Board Renewal and Performance Evaluation Policy 
confirms that non-executive Directors will retire once they have 
served a maximum of three 3-year terms after first being elected by 
shareholders unless invited by the Board to extend their tenure due 
to special circumstances. 

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cONTiNUiNg EDUcATiON

ANZ Directors take part in a range of training and continuing 
education programs. in addition to a formal induction program  
(see page 52), Directors also receive regular bulletins designed  
to keep them abreast of matters relating to their duties and 
responsibilities as Directors.

Each committee also conducts its own continuing education sessions 
from time to time as appropriate. internal and/or external experts  
are engaged to conduct all education sessions. Directors also receive 
regular business briefings at Board meetings. These briefings are 
intended to provide Directors with information on each area of ANZ’s 
business, in particular regarding performance, key issues, risks and 
strategies for growth. in addition, Directors have the opportunity to 
participate in site visits from time to time.

AccESS TO DiREcTORS

management is able to consult Directors as required. Employees  
have access to the Directors directly or through the company 
Secretary. Shareholders who wish to communicate with the Directors 
may direct correspondence to a particular Director, or to the non-
executive Directors as a whole.

Role of company Secretary
The Board is responsible for the appointment of ANZ’s company 
Secretaries. The Board has appointed three company Secretaries.  
The group general counsel provides legal advice to the Board  
as and when required. he works closely with the chair of the 
governance committee to develop and maintain ANZ’s corporate 
governance principles, and is responsible to the Board for the 
company Secretary’s Office function.

The company Secretary is responsible for the day-to-day operations 
of the company Secretary’s Office including lodgements with relevant 
Securities Exchanges and other regulators, the administration of Board 
and Board committee meetings (including preparation of meeting 
minutes), the management of dividend payments and associated 
share plans, the administration of the group’s Australian subsidiaries 
and oversight of the relationship with ANZ’s Share Registrar.

The chief financial Officer is also appointed as a company Secretary. 
Profiles of ANZ’s company Secretaries can be found in the Directors’ 
Report on page 12.

Performance Evaluations

OvERviEW

The framework used to assess the performance of Directors is  
based on the expectation that they are performing their duties:
  in the interests of shareholders;
  in a manner that recognises the great importance that ANZ 
places on the values of honesty, integrity, quality and trust;
  in accordance with the duties and obligations imposed upon them 
by ANZ’s constitution, Non-Executive Directors’ code of conduct 
and Ethics, and the law; and
  having due regard to ANZ’s corporate responsibility objectives, 
and the importance of ANZ’s relationships with all its stakeholders 
and the communities and environments in which ANZ operates.

The performance criteria also take into account the Director’s 
contribution to:
  charting the direction, strategy and financial objectives of ANZ;
  monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements and 
ethical standards;
  monitoring and assessing management’s performance in achieving 
strategies and budgets approved by the Board;
  setting criteria for and evaluating the chief Executive Officer’s 
performance; and
  the regular and continuing review of executive succession planning 
and executive development activities.

The performance evaluation process is set out in ANZ’s Board 
Renewal and Performance Evaluation Policy.

NON-ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS

Non-executive Director performance evaluations are conducted  
in two ways:
  Annual review – On an annual basis, or more frequently if appropriate, 
the chairman has a one-on-one meeting with each non-executive 
Director specifically addressing the performance criteria including 
compliance with the Non-Executive Directors’ code of conduct and 
Ethics. To assist the effectiveness of these meetings, the chairman 
is provided with objective information about each Director (e.g. 
number of meetings attended, committee memberships, other 
current directorships etc) and a guide for discussion to ensure 
consistency. A report on the outcome of these meetings is 
provided to the governance committee and to the Board.
  Re-election statement – Non-executive Directors when nominating 
for re-election are given the opportunity to submit a written or  
oral statement to the Board setting out the reasons why they seek 
re-election. in the non-executive Director’s absence, the Board 
evaluates this statement and has regard to the performance criteria 
when it considers whether to endorse the relevant Director’s  
re-election.

chAiRmAN Of ThE BOARD

Board committees

An annual review of the performance of the chairman of the Board  
is undertaken based on input from each Director individually on the 
performance of the chairman of the Board against the competencies 
for the chairman’s role approved by the Board.

The input from each Director is collated and an overview report is 
provided to the governance committee, as well as feedback to the 
chairman of the Board.

As set out on page 51 of this statement, the Board has the ability 
under its constitution to delegate its powers and responsibilities  
to committees of the Board. This allows the Board to spend  
additional and more focused time on specific issues. ANZ’s Board  
has five principal Board committees: Audit committee, governance 
committee, human Resources committee, Risk committee and 
Technology committee.

ThE BOARD

it is expected that externally facilitated reviews of the Board  
will occur approximately every three years. During 2008/2009  
the performance of the Board in respect of the previous year was 
assessed using an independent external facilitator, who sought  
input from each Director and certain members of senior  
management when carrying out the assessment.

The review process in the intervening years is conducted internally, 
and considers progress against any recommendations implemented 
arising from the most recent externally facilitated review, together 
with any new issues that may have arisen.

BOARD cOmmiTTEES

Each of the principal Board committees conducts an annual 
committee performance self-assessment to review performance 
using guidelines approved by the governance committee. The 
guidelines set out that at a minimum, the self-assessments should 
review and consider the following:
  the scope of the committee’s responsibilities and duties as 
enshrined in its charter;
  the committee’s performance against its charter and annual 
calendar of business;
  the committee’s performance against any goals or objectives 
it set itself for the year under review;
  major issues considered by the committee during the year; and 
  the identification of future topics for training/education of 
the committee.

The outcomes of the performance self-assessments, along with  
plans and objectives for the new financial year, are submitted to  
the governance committee (and, in the case of the governance 
committee, to the Board) for discussion and noting.

SENiOR mANAgEmENT 

Details of how the performance evaluation process is undertaken  
by the Board in respect of the chief Executive Officer and other  
key senior executives, including how financial, customer,  
operational and qualitative measures are assessed, are set out  
in the Remuneration Report on pages 16 and 18.

REviEW PROcESSES UNDERTAKEN

Board, Director, Board committee and relevant senior management 
evaluations in accordance with the above processes have been 
undertaken in respect of the 2009/10 reporting period, with one 
exception. it was believed not necessary or appropriate to carry out  
a performance review of the chairman of the Board given the recent 
change of chairman.

mEmBERShiP AND ATTENDANcE

Each of the principal Board committees is comprised solely of 
independent non-executive Directors, has its own charter and has 
the power to initiate any special investigations it deems necessary.

membership criteria are based on each Director’s skills and 
experience, as well as his/her ability to add value and commit time  
to the committee. composition is reviewed annually by the Board.

The chairman is an ex-officio member of each principal Board 
committee. The chief Executive Officer is invited to attend Board 
committee meetings as appropriate. his presence is not automatic, 
however, and he does not attend any meeting where his 
remuneration is considered or discussed, nor does he attend the 
non-executive Director private sessions of committees. Non-
executive Directors may attend any meeting of any committee.

Each Board committee may, within the scope of its responsibilities, 
have unrestricted access to management, employees and information 
it considers relevant to the carrying out of its responsibilities under  
its charter.

Each Board committee may require the attendance of any ANZ  
officer or employee, or request the attendance of any external party, 
at meetings as appropriate.

mEETiNgS

The principal Board committees plan their annual agendas following 
a process approved by the Board. The offices of the executives who 
are appointed to assist the chair of each Board committee liaise in 
order to review the calendars of business prepared by each committee 
and identify any potential gaps and unnecessary overlaps between 
the committees. Any issues arising from this are reported to, and 
resolved by, the relevant committee chairs. The results of this process 
are then reported to the governance committee to assist the Board  
in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities in respect of the delegations 
it has made to the various Board committees.

committees report at the next Board meeting through the committee 
chairs. When there is a cross-committee item, the committees will 
communicate with each other through their chairs. Throughout the 
year, each committee chair also conducts agenda planning meetings 
involving relevant stakeholders to take account of emerging issues.

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ANZ BOARD cOmmiTTEE mEmBERShiPS – as at 30 September 2010

Substantive areas of focus in the 2010 financial year included:

Substantive areas of focus in the 2010 financial year included:

Audit

Governance

Human Resources

Risk

mr D E meiklejohn fE, c

mr J P morschel c

ms A m Watkins c

mr i J macfarlane c

Technology

Dr g J clark c

mr P A f hay

Dr g J clark

ms A m Watkins fE

mr i J macfarlane

Dr g J clark

mr P A f hay

mr P A f hay

mr i J macfarlane

mr Lee hsien Yang

mr Lee hsien Yang

mr J P morschel (ex officio)

mr D E meiklejohn

mr D E meiklejohn

mr J P morschel (ex officio)

mr J P morschel (ex officio)

ms A m Watkins

mr J P morschel (ex officio)

c – chair fE – financial Expert

mr c B goode was an ex offico member of all Board committees prior to his retirement from the Board on 28 february 2010.
mr J P morschel was a member of all Board committees from 1 October 2009 until he succeeded mr c B goode as chairman of the Board, when he continued to act as a member of each committee 
on an ex officio basis, other than the governance committee which he has chaired.
mr J K Ellis was a Director prior to his retirement from the Board on 18 December 2009, but did not serve as a Board committee member during the 2009/10 financial year.

AUDiT cOmmiTTEE

The Audit committee is responsible for the oversight and monitoring 
of:

  ANZ’s financial reporting principles and policies, controls 

and procedures;

  the effectiveness of ANZ’s internal control and risk management 

framework in connection with financial governance;

  the work of internal Audit which reports directly to the chair 

of the Audit committee (refer to internal Audit on page 59 for  
more information);

  the Audit committees of significant subsidiary companies;

  prudential supervision procedures required by regulatory bodies 

relating to financial reporting; and

  the integrity of ANZ’s financial statements, compliance with related 

regulatory requirements and the independent audit thereof.

The Audit committee is also responsible for:

  the appointment, annual evaluation and oversight of the 
external auditor, including reviewing their independence  
and fitness and propriety;

  compensation of the external auditor; 

  where appropriate, replacement of the external auditor; and

  reviewing the performance and remuneration of the group general 

manager internal Audit.

Under the committee charter, all members of the Audit committee 
must be appropriately financially literate. Both mr meiklejohn (chair) 
and ms Watkins were determined to be a ‘financial expert’ during the 
2010 financial year under the definition set out in the Audit committee 
charter. While the Board has determined that mr meiklejohn and  
ms Watkins each have the necessary attributes to be a ‘financial expert’  
in accordance with the relevant requirements, it is important to  
note that this does not give rise to mr meiklejohn or ms Watkins 
having responsibilities additional to those of other members of  
the Audit committee.

The Audit committee meets with the external auditor and internal 
auditor without management being present. The chair of the Audit 
committee meets separately and regularly with the group general 
manager internal Audit, the external auditor and management.

The Deputy chief financial Officer is the executive responsible  
for assisting the chair of the committee in connection with the 
administration and efficient operation of the committee.

Substantive areas of focus in the 2010 financial year included:

  internal and External Audit – the committee approved the annual 
plans for internal and external audit and kept progress against 
those plans under regular review. Adjustments to the internal audit 
plan were made during the year to accommodate changes arising 
from businesses acquired and high focus items arising from the 
integration of these businesses;

  Regulatory developments – reports on accounting developments 
were provided to the committee outlining relevant changes and 
implications for ANZ;

  financial Reporting governance Program – the committee 

continued to monitor the progress of the 2010 financial Reporting 
governance Program and received regular updates on key themes, 
areas of focus, and Program status; and

  Whistleblowing – the committee received reports on disclosures 

made under ANZ’s global Whistleblower Protection Policy.

gOvERNANcE cOmmiTTEE

The governance committee is responsible for:

  identifying and recommending prospective Board members 

and ensuring appropriate succession planning for the position  
of chairman (see page 52);

  ensuring there is a robust and effective process for evaluating the 
performance of the Board, Board committees and non-executive 
Directors (see pages 54 to 55);

  ensuring an appropriate Board and Board committee structure 

is in place;

  reviewing and approving the charters for each Board committee 
except its own, which is reviewed and approved by the Board; and

  reviewing the development of and approving corporate 
governance policies and principles applicable to ANZ.

The group general counsel is the executive responsible for assisting 
the chair of the committee in connection with the administration 
and efficient operation of the committee.

  Succession Planning – two long serving Directors retired during 

the financial year, and a new chairman was appointed. mr morschel 
was appointed to succeed mr goode as chairman upon mr goode’s 
retirement in february 2010 following 19 years service as a Director 
and 15 years service as chairman. in addition, mr Ellis retired  
at the 2009 Agm after 15 years service as a Director. All current  
non-executive Directors are subject to the Director tenure policy 
which limits the period of service to a maximum of three 3 year 
terms after election by shareholders;

  Board governance framework – the committee conducted its 

annual review of the Board’s governance framework and principles 
including in relation to Board composition and size, Director 
tenure, outside commitments, Board and committee education, 
nomination procedures and Director independence criteria;

  Board and committee performance evaluations – the committee 

reviewed the major themes arising from the annual Board 
performance review process, and considered whether any aspects 
of the Board’s oversight framework could be strengthened. The 
committee also received annual performance self-assessment 
reports from each of the other principal Board committees; and

  Review and approval of group policies – the committee reviewed 

and, where appropriate, approved amendments to existing 
group policies including the continuous Disclosure Policy, global 
Employee Securities Trading and conflict of interest Policy, 
Board Renewal and Performance Evaluation Policy, fit & Proper 
Policy, Director independence criteria and assessment process, 
Shareholder charter, Employee code of conduct and Ethics,  
and Policy on Provision of Banking facilities to Directors and  
Senior Officers.

hUmAN RESOURcES cOmmiTTEE 

The human Resources committee assists the Board in relation to 
remuneration matters and senior executive succession, including for 
the chief Executive Officer. The committee also assists the Board by 
reviewing and approving policies, as well as monitoring performance, 
with respect to health and Safety issues and Diversity.

The committee’s charter was reviewed and amended during 
the year to address new regulatory requirements issued by 
APRA. The committee is responsible for reviewing and making 
recommendations to the Board on:

  all remuneration matters relating to the chief Executive Officer 

(details in the Remuneration Report on pages 15 to 45);

  performance and remuneration, including incentive arrangements, 
for other Board Appointees and key senior executives who may be 
able to affect ANZ’s financial soundness;

  the design of remuneration structures and significant incentive 

plans; and

  the group’s Remuneration Policy and remuneration strategy.

in addition, the committee considers and approves the appointment 
of Board Appointees and senior executive succession plans.

The group managing Director, human Resources is the executive 
responsible for assisting the chair of the committee in connection 
with the administration and efficient operation of the committee. 

  management roles and performance – the committee reviewed 
the performance of the cEO, the cEO’s direct reports and other  
key roles and ensured that succession plans were in place for 
management Board and business critical roles; 

  Regulatory changes – the committee considered the impacts 

of APRA Prudential Standards on remuneration, the changes to 
taxation on employee equity plans, the Productivity commission 
Review and the termination payments cap legislation. As a result,  
a number of changes to remuneration practices were made during 
the year to further strengthen the alignment of rewards with 
prudent risk taking. The committee continues to closely monitor 
regulatory developments and implications for ANZ;

  fitness and Propriety – the committee completed fit and proper 

assessments for all existing and new Board Appointees; and

  Remuneration – the committee approved the grant of up to 

$1000 of shares to each eligible employee under the Employee 
Share Acquisition Plan, and reviewed and approved amendments 
to the bonus framework for the institutional Division. The committee 
conducted an annual review of remuneration for non-executive 
Directors and decided to maintain the existing freeze on director 
fees for the 2009/10 financial year (apart from a reduction in the 
chairman’s fees and an increase in the fees payable to the chair  
and members of the Audit committee), and also reviewed the 
compensation structure for senior executives and agreed not  
to increase their fixed remuneration for the 2009/10 financial year 
(other than in respect of the chief Risk Officer whose remuneration 
mix was adjusted).

for more details on the activities of the human Resources committee, 
please refer to the Remuneration Report on pages 15 to 45.

RiSK cOmmiTTEE

The Board is principally responsible for approving the group’s risk 
tolerance, related strategies and policies, for the oversight of policy 
compliance, and for the effectiveness of the risk and compliance 
management framework that is in place.

The Risk committee is delegated responsibility for overseeing, 
monitoring and reviewing the group’s risk management principles 
and policies, strategies, processes and controls including credit, 
market, liquidity, balance sheet, operational, compliance and other 
reputational risk control frameworks, as well as the culture of the 
organisation in connection with such matters.

The committee is also authorised to approve credit transactions  
and other related matters beyond the approval discretion of 
executive management.

The chief Risk Officer is the executive responsible for assisting the 
chair of the committee in connection with the administration and 
efficient operation of the committee. 

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Substantive areas of focus in the 2010 financial year included: 

TEchNOLOgY cOmmiTTEE 

DiREcTORS’ mEETiNgS

  Economic Environment – the committee received updates on the 
global economic environment and closely monitored the volatility 
in markets as aftershocks continued to work through the system 
following the global financial crisis;

  Regulatory change – the committee monitored proposed new 

financial regulations, both local and global, aimed at promoting  
the resilience of the banking systems in various jurisdictions; 

  Acquisitions – updates were received and reviewed regarding the 

integration of businesses acquired from the Royal Bank of Scotland 
group plc and Landmark financial Services, and the acquisition of 
iNg groep’s 51% shareholding in the ANZ-iNg wealth management 
and life insurance joint ventures;

The Technology committee assists the Board in the effective 
discharge of its responsibilities in relation to technology and 
operations related matters. The committee is responsible for  
the oversight and evaluation of major technology and operations 
projects above $100 million, security issues relevant to ANZ’s 
technology, long-term technology and operations planning,  
and the approval of policies, strategies and control frameworks  
for the management of technology risk. 

The chief information Officer and chief Operating Officer are  
the executives responsible for assisting the chair of the committee  
in connection with the administration and efficient operation of  
the committee.

  Provisioning – the committee regularly monitored provisioning 

Substantive areas of focus in the 2010 financial year included: 

  Review of new and existing major projects – the committee 

reviewed proposed new major projects and monitored progress  
of existing major projects; 

  Strategy – the committee received reports on major strategic 

initiatives, including expected future technology and operations 
investments;

  Security – updates were received on key information security 
issues, and various tactical and strategic activities planned to 
remediate or control them; and

  Service and Systems Stability and Performance – the committee 

received regular reports on operational performance, and actions 
undertaken to maintain or improve service stability.

levels; and

  Risk control frameworks – the committee approved an updated 
Operational Risk management framework and revised credit 
Approval Discretions.

in addition, management reported to the Risk committee during  
the year as to the effectiveness of ANZ’s risk and compliance 
management framework and the management of ANZ’s material 
business risks. 

in August 2008, ANZ released the findings of the Review committee 
which examined ANZ’s involvement in Securities Lending and its 
relationship with Broker clients including the Opes Prime group. ANZ 
pursued a remediation program to address the 13 recommendations 
arising from the Review. While ANZ will continue to report its 
progress on some longer-term aspects of the program to APRA, in 
January 2010 APRA advised ANZ that it was comfortable to formally 
close its oversight of the remediation program.

ANZ introduced a new training program (‘Understanding Risk in  
our World’) during the year as part of its commitment to embedding 
the principle that risk is every employee’s responsibility. The program, 
which is to be undertaken by all ANZ employees, focuses on 
increasing understanding of risk management to improve each 
employee’s ability to make more effective decisions on behalf of ANZ.

for further information on how ANZ manages its material financial 
risks, please see the disclosures in relation to AASB 7 ‘financial 
instruments: Disclosure’ in the notes to the financial statements.

for further information on risk management governance and  
related ANZ policies, please see the corporate governance section  
of anz.com.

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The number of Board meetings and meetings of committees during the year that each Director was eligible to attend, and the number  
of meetings attended by each Director were:

Board

Audit  
Committee

Governance 
Committee

Human  
Resources  
Committee

Risk 
Committee

Technology 
Committee

Executive  
Committee*

Shares  
Committee*

Committee  
of the Board*

A

12

4

6

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

B

12

3

6

12

12

12

12

12

12

12

A

B

5

9

9

9

9

4

8

9

9

7

A

4

2

4

4

B

4

2

4

4

A

5

3

5

5

5

5

B

4

3

5

4

5

5

A

B

2

6

6

6

6

6

6

2

6

6

6

6

6

5

A

5

3

5

5

5

B

5

3

5

5

5

A

B

A

B

A

B

1

1

2

2

2

2

2

2

4

1

3

6

6

1

4

1

3

6

6

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

g J clark

J K Ellis

c B goode

P A f hay

Lee hsien Yang

i J macfarlane

D E meiklejohn

J P morschel

m R P Smith

A m Watkins

column A – indicates the number of meetings the Director was eligible to attend.
column B – indicates the number of meetings attended. 

*The meetings of the Executive committee, Shares committee and committee of the Board as referred to in the table above include those conducted by written resolution.

ADDiTiONAL cOmmiTTEES 

ExTERNAL AUDiT 

in addition to the five principal Board committees, the Board has 
constituted an Executive committee and a Shares committee, each 
consisting solely of Directors, to assist in carrying out specific tasks.

The Executive committee has the full power of the Board and is 
convened as necessary between regularly scheduled Board meetings 
to deal with urgent matters. The Shares committee has the power  
to manage on behalf of the Board the issue of shares and options 
(including under ANZ’s Employee Share Plan and Share Option Plan). 
The Board also forms and delegates authority to ad-hoc committees  
of the Board as and when needed to carry out specific tasks.

Audit and financial governance

iNTERNAL AUDiT 

internal Audit is a function independent of management whose  
role is to provide the Board of Directors and management with  
an effective and independent appraisal of the company’s internal  
controls. Operating under a Board approved charter, the group 
general manager internal Audit reports directly and solely to the  
chair of the Audit committee, with a direct communication line  
to the chief Executive Officer and the external auditors. 

The global audit plan is developed utilising a risk based approach  
and is refreshed on a quarterly basis. The Audit committee approves 
the plan, the associated budget and any changes thereto quarterly.

All audit activities are conducted in accordance with ANZ policies  
and values, as well as local and international auditing standards, and 
the results are reported to the Audit committee, Risk committee  
and management. These results influence the performance 
assessment of business heads.

internal Audit also monitors the remediation of audit issues and 
highlights the current status of any outstanding audits.

The external auditor’s role is to provide an independent opinion that 
ANZ’s financial reports are true and fair and comply with applicable 
regulations. The external auditor performs an independent audit in 
accordance with Australian Auditing Standards. The Audit committee 
oversees ANZ’s Policy on Relationship with the External Auditor. 
Under the Policy, the Audit committee is responsible for the 
appointment (subject to ratification by shareholders) and also the 
compensation, retention and oversight of the external auditor.

The Policy also stipulates that the Audit committee:

  pre-approves all audit and non-audit services on an engagement 
by engagement basis or pursuant to specific pre-approval policies 
adopted by the committee;

  regularly reviews the independence of the external auditor; and

  evaluates the effectiveness of the external auditor.

The Policy also requires that all services provided by the external 
auditor, including the non-audit services that may be provided by the 
external auditor, must be in accordance with the following principles:

  the external auditor should not have a mutual or conflicting 

interest with ANZ;

  the external auditor should not audit its own work;

  the external auditor should not function as part of management 

or as an employee; and

  the external auditor should not act as an advocate of ANZ.

The Policy, which sets out in detail the types of services the external 
auditor may and may not provide, can be found on the corporate 
governance section of anz.com.

Details of the non-audit services provided by the external auditor, 
KPmg, during the 2010 financial year, including their dollar value, 
together with the statement from the Board as to their satisfaction  
with KPmg’s compliance with the related independence requirements 
of the corporations Act 2001, are set out in the Directors’ Report on 
page 12.

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in addition, ANZ requires a two year period before any former partner 
or employee of the external auditor is appointed as a Director or 
senior executive of ANZ. The lead partner of the external auditor is 
required to rotate off the audit after 5 years and cannot return for a 
further 5 years. certain other senior audit staff are required to rotate 
off after a maximum of seven years. Any appointments of ex-partners 
or ex-employees of the external auditor as ANZ finance staff, at senior 
manager level or higher, must be pre-approved by the chair of the 
Audit committee.

As disclosed in previous Annual Reports, in 2004 the US SEc 
commenced an inquiry into non-audit services provided by ANZ’s 
auditor, KPmg. ANZ has provided the information requested by  
the SEc. This inquiry has not concluded. Should the SEc determine  
that services provided by KPmg did not comply with the US auditor 
independence rules, the SEc may seek sanctions, the nature and 
amount of which are not known. Whilst ANZ cannot predict the 
outcome of the inquiry, based on information currently available,  
ANZ does not believe it will have a material adverse effect on ANZ.

fiNANciAL cONTROLS 

The Audit committee of the Board oversees ANZ’s financial reporting 
policies and controls, the integrity of ANZ’s financial statements, the 
relationship with the external auditor, the work of internal Audit, and 
the Audit committees of various significant subsidiary companies.

ANZ maintains a financial Reporting governance (fRg) Program 
which evaluates the design and tests the operation of key financial 
reporting controls. in addition half-yearly certifications are completed 
by senior management, including senior finance executives. These 
certifications comprise representations and questions about financial 
results, disclosures, processes and controls and are aligned with ANZ’s 
external obligations. This process is independently evaluated by 
internal Audit and tested by the fRg Program. 

Any issues arising from the evaluation and testing are reported to the 
Audit committee. This process assists the chief Executive Officer and 
chief financial Officer in making the certifications to the Board under 
the corporations Act and ASx governance Principles as set out in the 
Directors’ Report on page 13. 

Ethical and Responsible Decision-making

cODES Of cONDUcT AND EThicS

ANZ has two main codes of conduct and Ethics, the Employee  
code and the Non-Executive Directors code. These codes provide 
employees and Directors with a practical set of guiding principles  
to help them make decisions in their day to day work. having two 
codes recognises the different responsibilities that Directors have 
under law but enshrines the same values and principles.

The codes embody honesty, integrity, quality and trust, and 
employees and Directors are required to demonstrate these 
behaviours and comply with the codes whenever they are  
identified as representatives of ANZ.

The principles underlying ANZ’s codes of conduct and Ethics are: 

  We act in ANZ’s best interests and value ANZ’s reputation;

  We act with honesty and integrity;

  We treat others with respect, value difference and maintain 

a safe working environment;

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  We identify conflicts of interest and manage them responsibly; 

SEcURiTiES TRADiNg

mEETiNgS

  We respect and maintain privacy and confidentiality;

  We do not make or receive improper payments, benefits or gains; 

  We comply with the codes, the law and ANZ’s policies and 

procedures; and

  We immediately report any breaches of the codes, the law 

or ANZ policies and procedures.

The codes are supported by the following detailed policies that 
together form ANZ’s conduct and Ethics Policy framework:

  ANZ Anti-money Laundering and counter-Terrorism 

financing Program; 

  ANZ Use of Systems, Equipment and information Policy;

  ANZ global fraud and corruption Policy; 

  ANZ group Expense Policy;

  ANZ Equal Employment Opportunity, Bullying and 

harassment Policy;

  ANZ health and Safety Policy;

  ANZ global Employee Securities Trading and conflict 

of interest Policy; 

  ANZ global Anti-Bribery Policy; and

  ANZ global Whistleblower Protection Policy.

ANZ has implemented values and Ethics training sessions to be run 
by ANZ leaders with their direct reports at manager level or above. 
The sessions are designed to build line manager capability, equipping 
ANZ leaders and their teams with tools and knowledge to make 
values-based, conscious and ethical business decisions and create 
team behaviour standards that are in line with the ANZ values. 

Within two months of starting work with ANZ, and thereafter on  
an annual basis, all employees are required to complete a training 
course that takes each employee through the eight code principles 
and a summary of their obligations under each of the policies in the 
conduct and Ethics Policy framework. Employees are required to 
declare that they have read and understand the principles of the 
Employee code, including key relevant extracts of the policies set  
out above.

To support the Employee code of conduct and Ethics, ANZ’s global 
Performance improvement and Unacceptable Behaviour Policy sets 
out the process to be followed to determine whether the code has 
been breached and the consequences that should be applied to 
employees who are found to have breached the code. Under the  
ANZ global Performance management framework, any breach of  
the code that leads to a consequence (such as a warning) will result 
in an unacceptable risk/compliance/behaviour flag being given at  
the time of the performance assessment. A flag must be taken 
into account when determining an employee’s performance and 
remuneration outcome and will almost always negatively impact 
those outcomes for the financial year in question.

Directors’ compliance with the non-executive Directors code 
continues to form part of their annual performance review.

ANZ’s global Employee Securities Trading and conflict of interest 
Policy prohibits trading in ANZ securities or the securities of other 
companies by all employees and Directors who are aware of 
unpublished price-sensitive information.

To allow as many shareholders as possible to have an opportunity  
to attend shareholder meetings, ANZ rotates meetings around  
capital cities and makes them available to be viewed online using 
webcast technology.

The Policy specifically prohibits restricted employees and their 
associates trading in ANZ securities during ‘blackout periods’ leading up 
to the day following the half-yearly and annual results announcements.

Non-executive Directors are required to seek approval from the 
chairman in advance of any trading in ANZ securities. The chairman 
of the Board is required to seek approval from the chairman of the 
Audit committee. Senior Executives and other restricted employees 
are also required to seek approval before they, or their associates, 
trade in ANZ securities.

it is a condition of the grant of employee deferred shares, share 
options and rights that no schemes are entered into by any employee 
that specifically protect the value of such shares, options and rights 
before the shares have vested or the options or rights have entered 
their exercisable period. Any breach of this prohibition would 
constitute a breach of the grant conditions and would result in the 
forfeiture of the relevant shares, options or rights.

Directors and management Board members are also prohibited from 
providing ANZ securities as security in connection with any margin 
loan or similar financing arrangement under which they may be 
subject to a margin call or loan to value ratio obligations.

WhiSTLEBLOWER PROTEcTiON

The ANZ global Whistleblower Policy provides a mechanism by  
which ANZ employees, contractors and consultants may report or 
escalate serious issues on a confidential basis, without fear of reprisal, 
dismissal or discriminatory treatment.

complaints may be made under the Policy to designated Whistleblower 
Protection Officers, or via an independently managed Whistleblower 
Protection hotline.

commitment to Shareholders
Shareholders are the owners of ANZ and our approaches described 
below are enshrined in ANZ’s Shareholder charter, a copy of which 
can be found on the corporate governance section of anz.com.

cOmmUNicATiON

in order to make informed decisions about ANZ, and to communicate 
views to ANZ, it is important for shareholders to have an 
understanding of ANZ’s business operations and performance.

ANZ encourages shareholders to take an active interest in ANZ, and seeks 
to provide shareholders with quality information in a timely fashion 
through ANZ’s reporting of results, ANZ’s Annual Report and 2010 
Shareholder and corporate Responsibility Review, announcements and 
briefings to the market, half yearly newsletters and via its dedicated 
shareholder site on anz.com. ANZ strives for transparency in all its business 
practices, and recognises the impact of quality disclosure on the trust 
and confidence of shareholders, the wider market and the community. 
To this end, ANZ, outside of its scheduled result announcements, issued 
additional Trading Updates to the market during the financial year.

Should shareholders require any information, contact details for  
ANZ and its Share Registrar are set out in the 2010 Shareholder  
and corporate Responsibility Review, ANZ’s half yearly shareholder 
newsletter, and the investor centre section of anz.com.

further details on meetings and presentations held throughout this 
financial year are available on anz.com > About us > investor centre > 
Presentations and Webcasts. Prior to the Annual general meeting, 
shareholders are provided the opportunity to submit any questions 
they have for the chairman or chief Executive Officer to enable key 
common themes to be considered.

The external auditor is present at ANZ Annual general meetings  
and available to answer shareholder questions on any matter that 
concerns them in their capacity as auditor.

The letter of appointment, which has been agreed to and signed by 
all non-executive Directors, states that Directors are also expected to 
attend and be available to meet shareholders at the Annual general 
meeting each year.

Shareholders have the right to vote on various resolutions related  
to company matters. if shareholders are unable to attend a meeting 
they can submit their proxies via post or electronically. Where votes 
are taken on a poll, which is usual ANZ practice, shareholders are  
able to cast their votes on a confidential basis. ANZ appoints an 
independent party to verify the results, normally KPmg, which are 
reported as soon as possible to the ASx and posted on anz.com.

continuous Disclosure
ANZ’s practice is to release all price-sensitive information to the ASx 
in a timely manner and as required under the ASx Listing Rules and 
then to all relevant overseas Securities Exchanges on which ANZ’s 
securities are listed, and to the market and community generally 
through ANZ’s media releases, website and other appropriate channels.

Through ANZ’s continuous Disclosure Policy, ANZ demonstrates its 
commitment to continuous disclosure. The Policy reflects relevant 
obligations under applicable securities exchange listing rules and 
legislation. for disclosure purposes, price-sensitive information is 
information that a reasonable person would expect to have a material 
effect on the price or value of ANZ’s securities.

Designated Disclosure Officers have responsibility for reviewing 
proposed disclosures and making decisions in relation to what 
information can be or should be disclosed to the market. Each ANZ 
employee is required to inform a Disclosure Officer regarding any 
potentially price-sensitive information concerning ANZ as soon as 
they become aware of it.

in carrying out their role, the Disclosure Officers recognise ANZ’s 
commitment to achieving best practice in terms of disclosure by 
acting in accordance with the spirit, intention and purposes of the 
applicable regulatory requirements and by looking beyond form  
to substance. 

A committee of senior executives (the continuous Disclosure  
Review Sub-committee) also meets on a regular basis each quarter  
to overview the effectiveness of ANZ’s systems and procedures  
for achieving compliance with applicable regulatory requirements  
in relation to the disclosure of price-sensitive information. This 
Sub-committee reports to the governance committee of the  
Board on an annual basis.

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corporate Responsibility
ANZ aims to be a role model for responsible business growth  
and business behaviour as it pursues its goal to become a  
super regional bank. 

ANZ’s corporate responsibility framework responds to the priorities  
of customers, shareholders, employees, community groups, 
regulators and governments across ANZ’s business. it emphasises  
the role ANZ plays in society – helping to create prosperity and build 
thriving communities while growing ANZ’s business responsibly.

The following 5 priority areas guide ANZ’s corporate responsibility 
investments, initiatives and decisions globally: 

  education and employment opportunities;

  bridging urban and rural social and economic divides; 

  financial capability; 

  responsible practices; and

  urban sustainability.

The corporate Responsibility committee is chaired by ANZ’s chief 
Executive Officer. The committee provides strategic leadership on the 
corporate responsibility agenda and monitors progress and results.

Each year, ANZ sets public targets and a business-wide program of 
work to respond to the most material issues and opportunities for 
its industry. This year ANZ achieved or made strong progress on over 
90% of its public targets.

ANZ established a Diversity council in 2004 to introduce strategies 
and sponsor initiatives to create a more inclusive culture at ANZ.  
The Diversity council is chaired by the chief Executive Officer and 
is responsible for setting the strategic direction and identifying focus 
areas across ANZ in relation to diversity. it is also a decision-making 
forum of senior executive members across the group, who are 
working together to build a diverse workforce and inclusive culture 
to enhance ANZ’s business performance.

DivERSiTY AchiEvEmENTS fOR ThE YEAR ENDiNg  
30 SEPTEmBER 2010 

ANZ set an objective to increase the proportion of women  
in management from 36.8% to 38.0% during the year ended  
30 September 2010. ANZ exceeded this target, with the proportion  
of women in management increasing to 38.4%. 

in addition, other diversity objectives set for the year ended  
30 September 2010 and the outcomes achieved include the 
following:

  215 indigenous trainees were recruited against a target of 180; and

  38 new employees with a declared disability were recruited against 

a full year target of 35. 

As at 30 September 2010, the proportion of women employed 
globally at different levels of ANZ was as follows:

  Senior Executive level: 23.9% (including two new female 

appointees to ANZ’s management Board)

ANZ keeps interested stakeholders abreast of developments through 
a monthly e-bulletin and annual and interim corporate responsibility 
reporting. Detailed information on ANZ’s approach and results is 
available on www.anz.com> About us> corporate Responsibility.

  Senior manager level: 27.6%

  management level: 40.6%

  Across the organisation: 56.9%

Diversity at ANZ
Workplace diversity is a strategic asset, helping ANZ to outperform  
its competitors and position ANZ as a super regional bank in all the 
geographies in which it operates.

it is not just about doing the right thing; it’s about valuing and using 
people’s unique attributes and creating a level playing field so every 
employee can fully contribute and help ANZ achieve superior business 
performance and deliver value to its customers and shareholders. 

ANZ’s goal is to have a workforce that reflects the diversity of the 
communities in which it operates. it supports an inclusive workplace 
where employee differences in areas like gender, age, culture, 
disability and lifestyle choice are valued. 

The unique perspectives, experiences and contributions of ANZ’s 
people are the source of ANZ’s creativity, innovation and business 
success. That’s why diversity in the workforce is so important.

ANZ’S PARTiciPATiON iN BROADER SOciETAL AcTiviTiES 

As one of the largest corporations operating in many of its markets, 
ANZ also recognises the role it can play as a responsible corporate 
citizen in creating a more inclusive society for people from diverse 
and disadvantaged backgrounds. This year, for example, ANZ 
supported the Equal Opportunity for Women in Workplace Agency 
(EOWA) Women in Leadership census; sponsored the Sydney mardi 
gras and participated in leadership forums aimed at encouraging 
more employment opportunities for indigenous Australian people, 
people with a disability and refugees. 

DivERSiTY OBJEcTivES fOR ThE YEAR ENDiNg 30 SEPTEmBER 2011

for the year ending 30 September 2011, ANZ has set the following measurable gender diversity objectives:

Group

Senior Executives

Senior manager

manager

Total Women in Management

Total across the organisation

Baseline  
(30th September 2010)

Year end target

23.9%

27.6%

40.6%

38.4%

56.9%

25.8%

29.3%

42.2%

40.0%

maintain

Donations and community investment
During the year ended 30 September 2010, ANZ contributed around 
$16 million in cash, time and in-kind services to communities in the 
regions where ANZ does business.

more than $4 million of this contribution was invested in financial 
literacy and inclusion programs such as moneyminded (and its 
cultural adaptations in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific),  
Saver Plus and Progress Loans (Australia). 

This year the Saver Plus program was expanded from 20 to 60 
communities in Australia and is currently delivered by ANZ’s 
community partners the Brotherhood of St Laurence, Berry Street, 
The Benevolent Society, The Smith family and other community 
agencies. funding of $13.5 million was provided by the Australian 
government to support this expansion over 2009–2011 with the goal 
of reaching 7,600 participants. Building financial capability is a key 
element of ANZ’s corporate Responsibility framework, targeting 
especially those in disadvantaged communities who are most at  
risk of financial exclusion.

ANZ also contributed more than $1.5 million to support the  
recovery and rebuilding of communities in regions affected by 
disaster, including earthquakes in New Zealand, indonesia and china; 
Typhoon Ketsana, which swept across vietnam, the Philippines, Laos 
and cambodia; flooding in Queensland and india; and the tornado 
which devastated the chongqing region in china. further details can 
be accessed at www.anz.com> About us> corporate Responsibility. 

in addition, for the year to 30 September 2010, ANZ donated 
$100,000 to the Liberal Party of Australia and $100,000 to the 
Australian Labor Party.

in addition, ANZ has set the following objectives:

  provide 100 additional traineeships to indigenous Australians 
and convert at least 65% of those who complete the program  
to permanent ANZ employees;

  support the advancement of people with a disability through 
a business mentoring program, which involves employing an 
additional 35 people with a declared disability across ANZ’s global 
businesses and achieving at least a 75% retention rate over the 
three year period from 2009–11;

  achieve a 100% completion rate for the 15 participants in 

ANZ’s refugee employment pathway program via ANZ’s given  
the chance program; and

  achieve a 2% increase in the number of maori graduates 

on ANZ’s New Zealand internship program. 

gENDER DivERSiTY ON ThE BOARD

Specific targets have not previously been set in relation to the 
representation of women on ANZ’s Board.

in November 2008, ms Alison Watkins was appointed to the Board, 
taking the number of female directors on the Board to two, including 
long-serving director ms margaret Jackson. ms Jackson subsequently 
retired from the Board in march 2009 and there have been no new 
Board appointments since that time. As a result, the Board currently 
comprises eight Directors, including one Director who is a woman.

The Board has a tenure policy which limits the period of service of a 
non-executive Director to three 3-year terms after first being elected 
by shareholders. in accordance with this policy, the next scheduled 
Board retirements will occur at the 2013 Annual general meeting 
when messrs morschel and meiklejohn and Dr clark are due to retire 
as Directors.

The Board’s objective is that the new Director appointments who  
will replace the three retiring Directors will include at least one 
woman, and it is expected these new appointments will be made  
in the period leading up to the 2013 Annual general meeting in  
order to provide an appropriate transition.

it is not the Board’s current intention to make any new Board 
appointments in the interim. 

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SECTiON 2

Review of Operations 

Principal Risks and Uncertainties 

Five Year Summary 

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 Chief Executive Offi  cer’s Report 

A mESSAgE fROm PETER mARRiOTT
A mESSAgE fROm michAEL SmiTh

ANZ reported a profi t after tax of $4,501 million for the year ended 30 September 2010.

Income Statement ($m)

Net interest income
Other operating income

Operating income
Operating expenses

Profi t before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment

Profi t before income tax
income tax expense
Non-controlling interests

Profi t attributable to shareholders of the company

Underlying profi t

2010

10,869 
4,823 

15,692 
(7,304)

8,388 
(1,787)

6,601 
(2,096)
(4)

4,501 

2009

9,888 
3,722 

13,610 
(6,225)

7,385 
(3,005)

4,380 
(1,435)
(2)

2,943 

Profi t has been adjusted to exclude non-core items to arrive at underlying profi t, the result for the ongoing business activities of the group. 
The principles set out in the Australian institute of company Directors’ (AicD’s) and the financial Services institute of Australasia’s (finsia’s) joint 
recommendations “Principles for reporting of non-statutory profi t information” have been adopted in determining underlying profi t.

Income Statement ($m)

Statutory profi t attributable to shareholders of the company

Adjust for the following gains/(losses) included in statutory profi t (net of tax)

Acquisition costs and valuation adjustments
Treasury shares adjustment
Tax on New Zealand conduits
impact of changes in New Zealand tax legislation
Economic hedging – fair value gains/(losses)
Revenue and net investment hedges
Organisational transformation costs (incl. One ANZ restructuring)
ANZ share of iNg NZ investor settlement
Non continuing businesses

credit intermediation trades
Other

Underlying profi t

2010

4,501 

2009

2,943 

(480)
(32)
38 
(36)
(146)
24 
– 
34 

54 
20 

5,025 

–
–
(196)
– 
(248)
21 
(100)
(121)

(69)
(116)

3,772 

Movt

10%
30%

15%
17%

14%
-41%

51%
46%
100%

53%

Movt

53%

n/a
n/a
large
n/a
-41%
14%
-100%
large

large
large

33%

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Pro Forma 

The underlying results have also been prepared on a pro forma basis which assumes the increase in ownership in funds management and 
insurance (OnePath (formerly iNg Australia) and iNg New Zealand) from 49% to 100% and the Landmark and Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) Asia 
acquisitions took effect from 1 October 2008, effectively restating the group’s underlying profit for both periods. The pro forma results have 
also been adjusted for exchange rate movements which have impacted the results. This analysis enables readers to understand the estimated 
growth rates of the ongoing underlying business performance of the group, including the financial impact of the recent acquisitions. Refer to 
ANZ’s Results Announcement and Appendix 4E for more details.

       Pro Forma Underlying

 Underlying

Pro Forma/Underlying profit by key line item

Net interest income
Other operating income1,2

Operating income
Operating expenses

Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment1

Profit before income tax
income tax expense2
Non-controlling interests

2010

11,051 
5,171 

16,222 
(7,298)

8,924 
(1,875)

7,049 
(1,977)
(6)

2009

10,096 
5,032 

15,128 
(6,783)

8,345 
(3,065)

5,280 
(1,512)
(2)

Profit attributable to shareholders of the company

5,066 

3,766 

Movt

9%
3%

7%
8%

7%
-39%

34%
31%
large

35%

2010

10,862 
4,920 

15,782 
(6,971)

8,811 
(1,820)

6,991 
(1,960)
(6)

2009

9,890 
4,477 

14,367 
(6,068)

8,299 
(3,056)

5,243 
(1,469)
(2)

5,025 

3,772 

Movt

10%
10%

10%
15%

6%
-40%

33%
33%
large

33%

1  credit valuation adjustments on defaulted or impaired exposures of $32 million are reclassified as provision for credit impairment (2009: $82 million).
2  Policyholder tax of $215 million (2009: nil) is netted off against the change in policyholder liabilities for underlying profit.

ANZ reported a profit attributable to shareholders of the company  
of $4,501 million for the year ended 30 September 2010, up  
$1,558 million or 53% from $2,943 million for the year ended  
30 September 2009. Underlying profit was up 33% to $5,025 million.

Analysis of the business performance on a pro forma underlying  
basis excluding exchange rates by major income and expense 
categories follows:

Net interest income
Net interest income increased 9% with higher margins and growth in 
average interest earning assets and an increase in customer deposits. 

growth in balance sheet volumes1 was suppressed by the 
appreciation of the Australian dollar against other currencies. 
Numbers below are excluding the affects of foreign exchange.

growth in average interest earning assets1, was $22.6 billion (5%).

  Net advances increased $5.8 billion (2%) with an increase of 

$3.9 billion in Australia driven by an increase in mortgages partially 
offset by reductions in institutional, reflecting the system trend of 
slowing business growth. New Zealand decreased $1.5 billion (2%) 
primarily in institutional also due to slowing business growth. Asia 
Pacific, Europe & America region increased $3.4 billion (19%), 
reflecting our business expansion in Asia.
  Other interest earning assets1 increased by $16.8 billion (24%) 
due primarily to increased trading activity and investments in 
government securities. 

Average deposits and other borrowings1 increased $24.1 billion (9%). 
customer deposits grew by $27.9 billion (13%), with good growth in 
Australia ($9.0 billion and 6%) and Asia Pacific, Europe & America 
($18.9 billion and 77%).

Net interest margin2 increased by 16 basis points to 2.47%. 
Excluding the impact of the global markets business, the group 
margin2 increased by 28 basis points. The main drivers of improved 
margin performance excluding global markets were:

  improved asset margin (+37 basis points) flowing from repricing 

activities, particularly in New Zealand and institutional; and 
improved fee returns in institutional due to higher commitment 
fees and line fees.

  higher funding costs (-11 basis points) were mainly due to an 

increase in wholesale funding costs and lower returns on capital.

  Other items (+4 basis points) includes the favourable impact 
(+2 basis points) from the acquisition of higher margin assets  
(RBS and Landmark), favourable movement in brokerage costs  
(+1 basis point) following a write down of Esanda capitalised 
brokerage costs in the prior year and other net impacts  
(+1 basis point).

global markets had a -12 basis points impact on the total group 
margin. Net interest movements (-3 basis points) due to the impact  
of funding costs associated with unrealised trading gains on 
derivatives (-8 basis points), mismatch outcome (+3 basis point)  
and other net impacts (+2 basis points). The dilution impact of the 
global markets balance sheet on the group (-9 basis points) was 
driven by strong growth in trading and investment assets.

Other Operating income
Other operating income increased 3% for the year ended  
30 September 2010. major movements include:

  fee income decreased $76 million (3%). Lending fee income 

decreased $36 million (5%): Australia decreased $35 million due  
to the reduction in exception fees and global markets fees partly 
offset by increased fees in other parts of institutional. New Zealand 
decreased $14 million also due to the reduction in exception fees. 
Asia Pacific, Europe & America increased $13 million due mainly  
to business expansion in china, Philippines and indonesia.

  Non-lending fee income decreased $40 million (2%): Australia 
region decreased $50 million with lower exception fees partly 
offset by higher fees in institutional and other Retail fees.  
New Zealand decreased $35 million which includes the reductions  
to exception fees. Asia Pacific, Europe and America increased  
$45 million mainly to increased volumes in Singapore and  
hong Kong.

  foreign exchange earnings decreased $176 million with lower 

global markets income (refer page 68), partly offset by increased 
volumes and pricing initiatives in Transaction Banking.

  Profit on trading instruments increased $15 million. Refer page 68 

for an explanation of total global markets income.

  funding and Asset mix changes (+14 basis points) driven by 

  Net income from wealth management increased $223 million in 

our funds management and insurance businesses in both Australia 
and New Zealand as a result of improved investment markets.

increased capital from the full year impact of the share purchase 
and share placement plans in 2009 (+6 basis points), reduced 
reliance on wholesale funding due to higher customer deposits  
as a source of funding (+5 basis points), other net funding impacts 
(+1 basis point) and favourable asset mix impact from decline in 
low margin institutional assets (+2 basis points).

  This was partly offset by a higher cost of deposits (-16 basis points) 

and higher funding costs (-11 basis points). Deposit costs were 
higher due to competitive pressures (-8 basis points), continued 
customer migration to lower margin deposit products (-4 basis points) 
and lower returns from the replicating portfolio (-4 basis points).

1  Balance sheet growth and associated commentary is on a statutory (not pro forma) basis 

and is adjusted for the changes in exchange rates. 

2  Net interest margin and associated commentaries are on a statutory (not pro forma) basis. 

The acquisitions did not have a significant impact on net interest margin.

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  Other income increased $153 million largely in Asia Pacific, Europe 
& America (up $158 million) as a result of higher profit from our 
Partnerships business. The 2010 year included the reversal of a 
$25 million write down of the investment in Saigon Securities 
incorporation (SSi) booked in the 2009 year, non-recurrence of a 
$14 million mark-to-market loss on Panin warrants booked in 2009 
and higher equity accounted earnings (up $39 million) in Panin 
and AmmB holdings Berhad (AmmB). These were partly offset by 
lower earnings in Shanghai Rural commercial Bank (SRcB) and 
Bank of Tianjin (BoT). higher other income of $69 million included 
an increase in Europe of $11 million, a $16 million increase in 
Singapore due mainly to the sale of available-for-sale securities. 
Australia increased $13 million largely from increased insurance 
premiums in mortgages. New Zealand decreased $18 million with 
2009 including income on the sale of 16 bank branches.

global markets income revenue reduced 12% in total across the 
various income categories with reduced market volatility leading to 
lower customer hedging activity and reduced trading opportunities. 
in addition, margins have tightened as conditions have stabilised.

Operating Expenses
Operating expenses grew 8% with cost growth primarily in Asia 
Pacific, Europe & America and institutional as a result of ongoing 
investment in key strategic markets and infrastructure and system 
enhancements to support future growth.

institutional cost growth was up 14% driven by higher personnel 
costs as staff numbers increased 22% with investment in the Asian 
franchise, frontline staff in Australia as well as building capability in 
infrastructure and system enhancements for future growth across the 
region. The Australian division was up 5% due to volume related costs 
to support strong mortgage and Deposit growth and project spend 
on revenue growth and productivity enhancements. costs were flat  
in New Zealand.

  Personnel expenses increased $381 million (10%) as a result 

of annual salary increases and a 10% increase in staff numbers. 
increases in staff numbers were in Asia Pacific, Europe & America  
up 23% (excluding the RBS acquisition) due to continued growth  
in the business.

  Premises costs increased $46 million (7%) reflecting higher staff 
numbers and an investment in upgrading our premises. This 
includes a $26 million increase in utilities and other outgoings 
including repairs and maintenance, security and in power costs 
driven by an increased space requirement from increasing  
staff numbers. Depreciation was $21 million higher due to the  
ANZ centre.

  computer costs increased $45 million (5%) due to a $53 million 
increase in depreciation and amortisation from our significant 
investment in technology. 

  Other expenses increased $43 million (3%). Professional 

fees increased $53 million with increases across Technology, 
institutional and group centre.

Provision for credit impairment
Total credit impairment charge relating to lending assets, 
commitments and debt securities classified as available-for-sale 
assets decreased by $1,218 million from September 2009 to  
$1,787 million. The pro forma underlying credit impairment charge 
decreased by $1,190 million, driven by lower individual and collective 
provision charges. This reflected a slowing in single name large 
provisions, a stabilising loan portfolio and growth in low risk assets.

The pro forma underlying individual provision charge decreased  
$976 million, due to reductions in Australia and New Zealand. The 
decrease in Australia of $887 million mainly reflected the reduction  
in the number of large single name provisions raised within the 
Australian institutional portfolio. The decrease in New Zealand of 
$126 million was mainly due to writebacks and recoveries. These 
reductions were partially offset by an increase of $37 million in Asia, 
Pacific and America.

The collective provision charge decreased $239 million during the 
year to a release of $4 million, with decreases in New Zealand and 
Asia Pacific, Europe and America offset by an increase in Australia.  
The charge for Australia increased $127 million reflecting releases  
for migrations to impaired status in 2009. The New Zealand charge 
decreased $215 million following the high charge in 2009 and 
recognising some stabilisation in credit conditions. The charge for 
Asia Pacific, Europe & America decreased by $127 million as releases 
from large customer upgrades offset growth in the corporate 
business compared to the high charge for risk in 2009 which 
recognised the stress in global credit markets.

Balance Sheet Summary

Assets
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading and available-for-sale assets
Derivative financial instruments
Net loans and advances including acceptances
investments relating to insurance business
Other

Total Assets

liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
customer deposits
Other deposits and other borrowings

Deposits and other borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes
insurance policy liabilities/external unitholder liabilities
Other

Total liabilities

Total equity

2010
$m

2009
$m

21,521 
5,481 
54,257 
37,821 
360,816 
32,171 
19,672 

531,739 

20,521 
257,964
53,508

311,472 
37,217 
11,495 
59,714 
34,429
22,736

497,584 

34,155 

25,317 
4,985 
47,566 
37,404 
345,769 
– 
15,946 

476,987

19,924 
233,141
61,229

294,370 
36,516 
13,762 
57,260 
–
22,726 

444,558 

32,429 

Movt

-15%
10%
14%
1%
4%
n/a
23%

11%

3%
11%
-13%

6%
2%
-16%
4%

n/a

12%

5%

Asset growth of $54.8 billion (11%) includes $40.4 billion due to the 
acquisitions of OnePath (formerly iNg Australia), Landmark and Royal 
Bank of Scotland assets. growth in the existing business has been 
negatively impacted by movements in exchange rates which has 
subdued growth by $11.4 billion. Excluding exchange rates, growth  
in the existing business was 6%, principally driven by:

growth in Liabilities of $53.0 billion (12%) includes $39.9 billion due  
to the acquisitions of OnePath (formerly iNg Australia), Landmark  
and Royal Bank of Scotland assets. growth in the existing business  
of $23.4 billion (5%) excluding exchange rate impacts was driven by 
an increase in customer deposits ($30.9 billion), partially offset by a 
decrease in wholesale funding ($6.2 billion).

  Net loans and advances including acceptances increased 

$17.8 billion (5%) primarily in mortgages Australia with housing 
loans increasing by $18 billion (12%). growth of $7.7 billion  
across Asia, primarily in Singapore, hong Kong and Taiwan  
was offset by reduced lending in institutional.

  Trading and available-for-sale assets increased $6.7 billion (17%) 
due primarily to local regulatory requirements to hold increased 
government securities in part due to business growth in Singapore 
of $2.9 billion and increased trading securities in institutional 
Australia and New Zealand of $4.5 billion.

  customer deposits in Australia increased $8.4 billion driven by 
large growth in institutional and Retail deposits, as customers 
respond to attractive rates offered in line with six rate increases  
to the official cash rate. Asia Pacific, Europe and America (APEA) 
increased by $10.3 billion (27%) through successful initiatives 
to raise customer deposit levels.

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Australia Region

Income Statement ($m)

Net interest income
Other external operating income

Operating income
Operating expenses

Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment

Profit before income tax
income tax expense
Non-controlling interests

Profit

Adjustments between statutory profit and underlying profit1

Profit

Number of Employees in Region

Asia Pacific, Europe and America Region

            Pro Forma2

            Underlying

            Pro Forma2

            Underlying

2010

8,004
3,379 

11,383
(4,774)

6,609
(1,315)

5,294 
(1,630)
– 

3,664 

2009

7,248
3,168 

10,416
(4,477)

5,939
(2,075)

3,864 
(1,193)
(2)

2,669 

Movt

10%
7%

9%
7%

11%
-37%

37%
37%
-100%

37%

2010

7,966 
3,249 

11,215 
(4,667)

6,548 
(1,300)

5,248 
(1,613)
– 

3,635 

(331)

3,304 

2009

7,085 
2,677 

9,762 
(4,034)

5,728 
(2,053)

3,675 
(1,113)
(2)

2,560 

(476)

2,084 

23,713

20,231

Movt

12%
21%

15%
16%

14%
-37%

43%
45%
-100%

42%

-30%

59%

17%

Income Statement ($m)

Net interest income
Other external operating income

Operating income
Operating expenses

Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment

Profit before income tax
income tax expense
Non-controlling interests

Profit

Adjustments between statutory profit and underlying profit1

Profit

Number of Employees in Region

2010

1,072 
1,207 

2,279 
(1,300)

979 
(194)

785 
(80)
(6)

699 

2009

942 
1,132 

2,074 
(1,082)

992 
(283)

709 
(120)
–

589

Movt

14%
7%

10%
20%

-1%
-31%

11%
-33%
large

19%

2010

921 
1,099 

2,020 
(1,094)

926 
(154)

772 
(76)
(7)

689 

(180)

509 

2009

846 
1,121 

1,967 
(852)

1,115 
(276)

839 
(140)
–

699 

1 

700 

13,542 

8,555 

Movt

9%
-2%

3%
28%

-17%
-44%

-8%
-46%
large

-1%

large

-27%

58%

1   Adjusted for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including one-off gains and losses, gains and losses on the sale of businesses, non-continuing businesses, 

1   Adjusted for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including one-off gains and losses, gains and losses on the sale of businesses, non-continuing businesses, 

timing differences on economic hedges, and acquisition related costs. Refer page 65.

timing differences on economic hedges, and acquisition related costs. Refer page 65.

2  These results have been presented on a pro forma, foreign exchange adjusted basis. for more information on the presentation of this information on this basis, refer to page 66.

2  These results have been presented on a pro forma basis. for more information on the presentation of this information on this basis, refer to page 66.

Other external operating income increased 7%. Australia division 
increased by 6% driven by a strong year on year performance in 
Wealth, partly offset by the reduction in exception related fees in 
Retail. institutional (excluding markets) increased 26% with higher  
fee income in Specialised Lending and Loan Products. 

markets income was lower after the strong earnings in 2009.

Operating expenses increased 7%. Australia division increased by  
5% due to volume related costs to support the strong mortgage  
and Deposit growth, projects and telecommunication costs. Project 
spend for the year was focused on revenue growth and productivity 
enhancements. Expenses in institutional increased 10% with 
investment directed at key initiatives to grow the business.

The individual provision charge was significantly lower in 2010  
mainly reflecting the reduction in the number of large single name 
provisions raised within the Australian institutional portfolio while 
within Retail, improvements to both delinquency trends and 
bankruptcies continue to improve and commercial losses, whilst 
mixed, are down. The collective provision release of $4 million  
reflects lending growth concentrated in lower risk assets and 
otherwise relatively stable portfolios.

Profit for Australia region increased 59%. Underlying profit increased 
42%, with profit before credit impairment and income tax up 14%  
in an environment punctuated by the rising cost of funding, intense 
competition for deposits and subdued business credit growth.

Analysis of the Australia region’s business performance on a  
pro forma basis excluding exchange rate impacts follows:

Net interest income increased 10% due to an increase in net interest 
margin2 of 23 basis points, while average deposits1 grew by 4% 
and average net loans and advances1 increased 2%. Key contributors 
were:

  Australia division net interest income increased 10% due to a 
7 basis point improvement in net interest margin2 combined 
with an 8% increase in average net loans and advances1 and 
7% increase in average customer deposits1. margin improvement 
reflected the impact of asset repricing to recoup higher funding 
costs and continued competition in deposit products. growth in 
average net loans and advances for Australia division was driven  
by above system growth in mortgages, whilst Deposits growth 
predominantly came through term deposits.

  institutional (excluding markets) grew net interest income 7% with 
improved lending margins offsetting lower lending volumes, while 
higher deposit volumes and margins were achieved. 

  group centre increased significantly resulting from higher capital 

as a result of equity raisings in 2h09.

1  Balance sheet growth and associated commentary is on a statutory (not pro forma) basis 

and is adjusted for the changes in exchange rates. 

2  Net interest margin and associated commentaries are on a statutory (not pro forma) basis. 

The acquisitions did not have a significant impact on net interest margin.

Profit after tax decreased by 27%. Underlying profit decreased by  
1%. On a pro forma, foreign exchange adjusted basis, underlying 
profit grew 19% with strong profit growth recorded in Asia 
Partnerships and a solid result in institutional dampened by spending 
to build the platform for the future. The institutional business result 
follows the exceptional additional earnings in 2009 arising from 
increased market volatility due to the global financial crisis. We 
completed the acquisitions of the RBS businesses in the Philippines, 
vietnam and hong Kong during the march 2010 half and in Taiwan, 
Singapore and indonesia during the September 2010 half. 

Key factors affecting the pro forma result were:

  Strong balance sheet growth contributed to net interest income 

increasing 14%. 

  Other external operating income increased 7%, driven primarily 

by higher earnings from Asia Partnerships and the positive impact 
of the reversal in 2010 of the impairment charge taken in 2009 
relating to the carrying value of our investment in Saigon Securities 
incorporation (SSi) in vietnam. This was offset by a 5% decrease in 
institutional due to the exceptional level of earnings in 2009 which 
was unable to be repeated as market volatility and credit spreads 
returned to more normal levels.

  Operating expenses were 20% higher as a result of ongoing 

investments in the key strategic markets of indonesia, vietnam and 
china, and building regional operating and support capabilities. 
Employees increased by 4,987 principally throughout Asia, 
including 2,786 from the RBS acquisition. We continued to invest  
in systems and build core front line capability in the region and 
increase our operations and technology support staff in Bangalore.

1  Balance sheet growth and associated commentary is on a statutory (not pro forma) basis 

and is adjusted for the changes in exchange rates. 

2  Net interest margin and associated commentaries are on a statutory (not pro forma) basis.

The acquisitions did not have a significant impact on net interest margin.

  Provisions for credit impairment were 31% lower year on year, in 

line with an improving outlook. Lower collective provision charges 
were mainly due to the write-backs associated with a few large 
institutional customers and de-risking of the loan portfolio in 
Europe and America compared to the higher charge in 2009.

  The reduced tax rate for 2010 was positively impacted by the 

resolution of an outstanding tax matter in the US and the higher 
proportion of earnings being derived from Asia Partnerships.

Net loans and advances1 registered 45% growth year on year as 
a result of the acquisitions of the RBS businesses and growth in 
Transaction Banking and Specialised and Relationship Lending.  
The growth momentum in customer deposits1 continued, resulting 
in an increase of 72% year on year. Our deposits to loans ratio 
improved from 161% to 191%. margins2 were 16 basis points lower 
due to narrowing credit spreads and a higher proportion of lower 
yielding assets arising from increased liquidity from strong growth  
in customer deposits.

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New Zealand Region

Income Statement ($m)

Net interest income
Other external operating income

Operating income
Operating expenses

Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment

Profit before income tax
income tax expense

Profit

Adjustments between statutory profit and underlying profit1

Profit

Number of Employees in Region

            Pro Forma2

            Underlying

institutional Division
(global line of business, also included in each of the regions discussed on pages 70 to 72).

2010

1,975 
585 

2,560 
(1,224)

1,336 
(366)

970 
(267)

703 

2009

1,909 
732 

2,641 
(1,224)

1,417 
(706)

711 
(200)

511 

Movt

3%
-20%

-3%
0%

-6%
-48%

36%
34%

39%

2010

1,977 
572 

2,549 
(1,212)

1,337 
(366)

971 
(270)

701 

(13)

688 

9,412 

2009

1,879 
759 

2,638 
(1,182)

1,456 
(727)

729 
(216)

513 

(354)

159 

8,879 

Movt

5%
-25%

-3%
3%

-8%
-50%

33%
25%

37%

-97%

n/a

6%

Income Statement ($m)

Net interest income
Other operating income

Operating income
Operating expenses

Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment

Profit before income tax
income tax expense and non-controlling interests

Profit

Number of Employees in Division

            Pro Forma1

            Underlying

2010

3,179 
1,729 

4,908 
(1,735)

3,173 
(747)

2,426 
(668)

2009

3,053 
1,766 

4,819 
(1,529)

3,290 
(1,389)

1,901 
(541)

Movt

4%
-2%

2%
14%

-4%
-46%

28%
23%

1,758 

1,360 

29%

2010

3,151 
1,714 

4,865 
(1,706)

3,159 
(740)

2,419 
(665)

1,754 

6,044 

2009

3,117 
1,848 

4,965 
(1,555)

3,409 
(1,410)

2,000 
(570)

1,430 

4,963 

Movt

1%
-7%

-2%
10%

-7%
-48%

21%
17%

23%

22%

1  These results have been presented on a pro forma basis. for more information on the presentation of this information on this basis, refer to page 66.

1   Adjusted for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including one-off gains and losses, gains and losses on the sale of businesses, non-continuing 

businesses, timing differences on economic hedges, and acquisition related costs. Refer page 65.

2  These results have been presented on a pro forma basis. for more information on the presentation of this information on this basis, refer to page 66.

  Adjusting for the change in composition of the derivatives 

result, other external operating income decreased 17%. This  
largely reflected the lower contribution from markets, with the 
prior year result benefiting from exceptionally favourable trading 
conditions. fee growth remained weak, with Retail fees reducing 
$45 million largely due to the restructure of fees implemented  
in December 2009. These impacts were moderated by a stronger 
contribution from iNg (36% higher), with the result recovering  
from the low of 2009.

  Operating expenses were flat. This largely reflected the ongoing 
benefits from business transformation strategies implemented 
during 2009, and strong control of discretionary expenditure in 
the current environment.

  Provision for credit impairment charge reduced 48% as risk levels 
stabilised. The individual provision charge decreased $126 million, 
with loss rates falling in commercial and Retail as the cycle eases. 
The charge in Rural increased $25 million, with the agricultural 
recovery slightly lagging other sectors. The charge in institutional 
decreased $36 million, largely reflecting recoveries on a single 
name exposure that was provisioned during 2009. The collective 
provision charge decreased $215 million, with risk levels 
moderating across the businesses. credit cycle adjustments 
booked in 2009 (with smaller top-ups in 2010) contributed  
$97 million to the lower year on year charge. The total loss rate 
(total provision charge as a percentage of average net advances) 
for the 2010 year was 0.48%, down from 0.91% for the 2009 year.

The New Zealand economy stabilised during 2010. The pace  
of recovery has been moderate, with the re-balancing process 
characterised by de-leveraging across the household, business and 
rural sectors resulting in subdued credit growth. The improvement  
in the financial performance for the 2010 year reflected the impact  
of these economic trends with provisioning moderating, and revenue  
in the NZ Businesses benefiting from margin recovery, although 
constrained by soft lending growth caused by de-leveraging and  
the lag in business investment. 

Profit more than tripled. Underlying profit increased by 36%, with the 
result including a $253 million after tax decrease in credit impairment 
charge. Profit before provisions decreased 6% (NZ Businesses 2% 
higher, institutional 28% lower). The institutional contribution, whilst 
falling short of the exceptional 2009 result, was the second best  
result ever.

Key factors affecting the pro forma results were: 

  Net interest income increased 3% after adjusting for a $5 million 

decrease in net interest income from derivative and liquidity 
positions that was offset by an increase in trading income. This 
result was driven by net interest margin1 improvement in the 
New Zealand Businesses (10 basis points), reflecting the lagged 
benefit from repricing the fixed rate lending book. The cost  
of funding that escalated during the credit crisis last year has 
remained at elevated levels and, together with intensified 
competition for deposits, continues to place pressure on margins. 
Other impacts on net interest income included higher break costs 
on mortgages, and a lower contribution from the management  
of interest rate risks. Lending and customer deposit volumes were 
substantially flat over the year.

1  Net interest margin and associated commentaries are on a statutory (not pro forma) basis. 

The acquisitions did not have a significant impact on net interest margin.

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institutional’s underlying profit grew 23%. On a pro forma and 
constant exchange rate basis, underlying profit increased 29%,  
with a lower credit impairment charge and a solid revenue result, 
increasing 2% in a year in which market volatility stabilised and 
customer hedging activity returned to more normalised levels. 
Excluding Trading Revenues, customer franchise revenues were up 
9%, reflecting the focus on customer acquisition (in excess of 1,100 
new relationships added in the year) and the growing strength of 
client relationships. The Peter Lee survey in Australia ranked ANZ 
outright first, or equal first, on 14 of the 26 categories, up from 8 
categories last year. in New Zealand, ANZ was ranked first in 17 out  
of 25 dimensions. The strength of our super regional strategy is 
evident through inter-region client flows being up 10% year on year 
and flows into Asia from elsewhere in the network up 20%.

in the analysis that follows, comparisons are on a pro forma exchange 
rate adjusted basis.

Specialised & Relationship Lending increased revenue by 15%, 
benefiting from repricing for risk that occurred through the gfc. 
Average loan balances1 were down 10%, however the significant 
systemic reductions from 2009 have stabilised and the second half 
of 2010 has seen modest growth, particularly in Asia. Transaction 
Banking revenue increased 9%, with Payments and cash 
management up 6% due to strong deposit growth, especially in Asia, 
and improved margins in Australia. Trade & Supply chain revenues 
were up 17% driven by customer acquisition. global markets revenue 
fell 12%, a function of reduced market volatility leading to lower 
customer hedging activity and reduced trading opportunities, and 
tightening margins as market conditions have stabilised. comparing 
the result to the more “normal” level of 2008, markets’ revenue 
recorded circa 22% compound annualised growth on the 2008 year. 
Net interest margin2 (excluding global markets) increased by 56 basis 
points reflecting deposit growth and the repricing of credit risk. 

Operating Expenses increased by 14% driven by higher personnel 
costs as fTE increased 22% with investment in the Asian franchise 
and in Australia in frontline staff as well as building capability in 
infrastructure and system enhancements for future growth across  
the region.

Provision for credit impairment decreased 46% reflecting an 
improvement in the economic environment and disciplined  
risk management. individual provisions of $799 million were 
predominantly in Australia, largely related to property exposures, 
agribusiness and a limited number of corporate names. The collective 
provision release of $58 million was due to migration of certain 
names to impaired loans and a general improvement in credit quality. 
Net impaired loans grew to $2.5 billion, however stabilising in the 
second half. 

The reduced tax rate was impacted by the resolution of an 
outstanding tax matter in the US.

Significant factors affecting revenue geographically included:

  Australian revenue increased 6%, driven by repricing of the loan 

book, solid trade and deposit growth offset in part by a reduction 
in markets’ revenue as the exceptional conditions of 2009 reverted 
to more normalised levels.

  Asia Pacific, Europe & America revenue increased 7% reflecting 

the strategic investment in the region.

  New Zealand revenue decreased 23%, driven by a reduction in 

New Zealand markets’ opportunities.

1  Balance sheet growth and associated commentary is on a statutory (not pro forma) basis 

and is adjusted for the changes in exchange rates. 

2  Net interest margin and associated commentaries are on a statutory (not pro forma) basis.

The acquisitions did not have a significant impact on net interest margin.

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Principal Risks and Uncertainties

ANZ’s business activities are subject to risks that can adversely impact 
its business, future performance and financial condition. The risks and 
uncertainties described below are not the only ones ANZ may face. 
Additional risks and uncertainties that ANZ is unaware of, or that  
ANZ currently deems to be immaterial, may also become important 
factors that affect it. if any of the listed or unlisted risks actually occur, 
ANZ’s business, operations, financial condition or reputation could be 
materially adversely affected, with the result that the trading price of 
ANZ’s equity or debt securities could decline and investors could lose 
all or part of their investment.

changes in general business and economic conditions, 
including disruption in regional or global credit and 
capital markets, may adversely affect ANZ’s results 
ANZ’s financial performance is primarily influenced by the economic 
conditions and the level of business activity in the major countries 
and regions in which it operates or trades, i.e., Australia, New Zealand, 
the Asia Pacific Region, Europe and the United States of America. 
ANZ’s business, operations and financial condition can be negatively 
affected by changes to these economic and business conditions.

The economic and business conditions that prevail in ANZ’s major 
operating and trading markets are affected by domestic and 
international economic events, political events and by movements 
and events that occur in global financial markets.

The impact of the global financial crisis (“gfc”) in 2008 and 2009  
saw a sudden and prolonged dislocation in credit and equity capital 
markets, a contraction in global economic activity and the creation  
of many challenges for financial services institutions worldwide that 
still persist.

The economic effects of the gfc in Australia included weakened retail 
sales, declines in personal and business credit growth, lower growth 
in housing credit and subdued business and consumer confidence. 
While some of these economic factors have since improved, there is 
no certainty as to the future sustainability of these improvements.

The New Zealand economy contracted sharply in 2008 and in the first 
quarter of 2009, and economic conditions in Australia, New Zealand 
and some Asia Pacific countries remain difficult especially in the rural, 
commercial and corporate sectors.

Should the difficult economic conditions of these countries persist or 
worsen, asset values in the housing, commercial or rural property 
markets could decline, unemployment could rise and corporate and 
personal incomes could suffer. Also, deterioration in global markets, 
including equity, property and other asset markets, could impact 
ANZ’s customers and the security ANZ holds against loans and other 
credit exposures, which may impact its ability to recover some loans 
and other credit exposures. 

All or any of these negative economic and business impacts  
could cause a reduction in demand for ANZ’s products and services  
and/or an increase in loan and other credit defaults and bad debts, 
which could adversely affect ANZ’s business, operations and  
financial condition.

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ANZ’s financial performance could also be adversely affected if it  
were unable to adapt cost structures, products, pricing or activities  
in response to a drop in demand or lower than expected revenues. 
Similarly, higher than expected costs (including credit costs) could  
be incurred because of adverse changes in the economy, general 
business conditions or the operating environment in the countries  
in which it operates.

Other economic and financial factors or events which may adversely 
affect ANZ’s performance and results include, but are not limited to, 
volatility in foreign exchange rates and interest rates, changes in inflation 
and monetary supply, fluctuations in both debt and equity capital 
markets, declining commodity prices due, for example, to reduced Asian 
demand, and decreasing consumer and business confidence.

geopolitical instability, such as threats of, potential for, or actual 
conflict, occurring around the world, may also adversely affect global 
financial markets, general economic and business conditions and 
ANZ’s ability to continue operating or trading in a country, which  
in turn may adversely affect ANZ’s financial performance.

changes in the currency exchange rates may adversely 
affect ANZ’s results
An appreciation in the Australian or New Zealand dollar relative to 
other currencies could adversely affect the Australian or New Zealand 
economies, including agricultural exports and international tourism, 
whereas a depreciation would increase debt service obligations in 
Australia or New Zealand dollar terms. Also, a depreciation in the 
value of the New Zealand dollar against the Australian dollar could 
have a negative effect on the financial results of our New Zealand 
businesses, which includes ANZ National Bank Limited (“ANZNBL”). 
Similarly, to the extent the Australian dollar appreciates against the 
United States dollar, this could also negatively impact ANZ’s growing 
US$ earnings from the group’s Asian businesses.

competition may adversely affect ANZ’s results, 
especially in Australia, New Zealand and the Asian 
markets in which it operates
The markets in which ANZ operate are highly competitive and  
could become even more so, particularly in those segments that  
are considered to provide higher growth prospects or are in greatest 
demand (for example customer deposits). factors that contribute  
to competition risk include industry regulation, mergers and 
acquisitions, changes in customers’ needs and preferences, entry  
of new participants, development of new distribution and service 
methods and increased diversification of products by competitors. 
for example, changes in the financial services sector in Australia  
and New Zealand have made it possible for non-banks to offer 
products and services traditionally provided by banks, such as 
automatic payment systems, mortgages and credit cards. in addition, 
banks organised in jurisdictions outside Australia are subject to 
different levels of regulation and consequently some may have  
lower cost structures. increasing competition for customers could 
also potentially lead to a compression in ANZ’s net interest  
margins, or increased advertising and related expenses to attract  
and retain customers.

The effect of the competitive market conditions, especially in  
ANZ’s main markets, may lead to erosion in ANZ’s market share and 
adversely affect ANZ’s business, operations and financial conditions.

On October 28, 2010, the Australian Senate announced that it will 
hold an inquiry into competition within the Australian banking  
sector. The broad ranging inquiry will be undertaken by the Senate 
Economics committee and will examine, among other things, the 
products banks offer, their fees and charges, the current level of 
competition between bank and non-bank providers and any policies, 
practices and strategies that may enhance competition in banking, 
including legislative change.

Any regulatory changes that occur in response to the Senate inquiry 
into “Competition within the Australian banking sector” could have the 
effect of limiting or reducing ANZ’s revenue earned from its banking 
products or operations. These regulatory changes could also result  
in higher operating costs. A reduction or limitation in revenue or an 
increase in operating costs could adversely affect ANZ’s profitability.

changes in monetary policies may adversely affect  
ANZ’s results
The Reserve Bank of Australia (“RBA”) and the Reserve Bank of  
New Zealand (“RBNZ”) set official interest rates so as to effect  
the demand for money and credit in Australia and New Zealand, 
respectively. Their policies determine, in large part, ANZ’s cost of 
funds for lending and investing and the return that ANZ will earn  
on those loans and investments. Both these factors impact ANZ’s  
net interest margin and can affect the value of financial instruments  
it holds, such as debt securities and hedging instruments. The  
policies of the RBA, the RBNZ and any other relevant central monetary 
authority can also affect ANZ’s borrowers, potentially increasing the 
risk that they may fail to repay loans. changes in the RBA’s and RBNZ’s 
policies are difficult to predict accurately.

Sovereign risk may destabilize global financial markets 
adversely affecting all participants, including ANZ
Sovereign risk or the risk that foreign governments will default on 
their debt obligations or be unable to refinance their debts as they 
fall due has emerged as a risk to the recovery prospects of global 
economies. This risk is particularly relevant to a number of European 
countries, though it is not limited to Europe. Should one sovereign 
default, there could be a cascading effect to other markets and 
countries, the consequences of which, while difficult to predict, may 
be similar to or worse than that experienced during the gfc. Such an 
event could destabilise global financial markets adversely affecting  
all participants, including ANZ. financial support packages jointly 
announced by EU authorities and the imf in the first half of 2010 were 
designed to reassure global markets regarding the risk of sovereign 
default and avert further financial turmoil. it is not certain whether 
such packages will achieve their intended effect, and the impact of 
any withdrawal and modifications to such packages over time. 

The withdrawal of the Australian government guarantee 
Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale funding 
and the New Zealand government Wholesale funding 
guarantee Scheme may adversely impact ANZ’s access  
to funding and liquidity
With improvement in international capital market and liquidity 
conditions, and banks subsequently being able to again successfully 
raise non-government guaranteed funds in the international 
wholesale market, many government-sponsored financial 
stabilisation packages are progressively being withdrawn. There is  
a risk that this may result in unexpected stress on the global financial 
system or regional financial systems, which could adversely impact 
ANZ and its customers and counterparties.

Specifically, on february 7, 2010, the Australian federal government 
announced the withdrawal of the Australian government guarantee 
scheme for wholesale funding with effect from march 31, 2010. 
Similarly, on march 10, 2010, the New Zealand government announced 
the withdrawal of its wholesale guarantee facility with effect from April 
30, 2010. Other countries have also ended their guarantee schemes, 
are in the process of doing so or are likely to do so in the future.

The withdrawal of the Australian and New Zealand wholesale funding 
guarantee schemes could adversely affect ANZ’s ability to access 
sources of funding and lead to a decrease in ANZ’s liquidity position 
and increase in funding costs, particularly if credit market conditions 
are disrupted.

it is also possible that global financial conditions could again 
deteriorate, liquidity could tighten and new risks could emerge  
as a result of markets experiencing stress, or existing risks manifest 
in ways that are not currently foreseeable. Such conditions could 
adversely affect ANZ’s funding and liquidity position, negatively 
affecting ANZ’s business, operations and financial condition.

ANZ is exposed to liquidity and funding risk, which  
may adversely affect its results
Liquidity risk is the risk that ANZ has insufficient capacity to fund 
increases in assets, or is unable to meet its payment obligations as 
they fall due, including repaying depositors or maturing wholesale 
debt. Liquidity risk is inherent in all banking operations due to the 
timing mismatch between cash inflows and cash outflows. 

Reduced liquidity could lead to an increase in the cost of ANZ’s 
borrowings and possibly constrain the volume of new lending, which 
could adversely affect ANZ’s profitability. A significant deterioration in 
investor confidence in ANZ could materially impact ANZ’s cost of 
borrowings and ANZ’s ongoing operations and funding.

ANZ uses a variety of funding sources including customer deposits and 
wholesale funding (including from outside of Australia) to seek to help 
ensure that it continues to meet its funding obligations and to maintain 
or grow its business generally. in times of systemic liquidity stress, in 
the event of damage to market confidence in ANZ or in the event that 
funding outside of Australia is not available or constrained, ANZ’s 
ability to access sources of funding and liquidity may be constrained. 
Deterioration in global markets and systemic market liquidity stress 
may limit ANZ’s ability to access sources of funding and liquidity.

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Since the second half of 2007, developments in the US mortgage 
industry and in the US and European markets more generally, have 
adversely affected the liquidity in global credit and capital markets. 
This has resulted in an increase in funding costs that currently 
continues. future deterioration in these market conditions may limit 
ANZ’s ability to replace maturing liabilities and access funding in a 
timely manner necessary to fund and grow its business. 

global and domestic regulators have released proposals intended  
to strengthen liquidity requirements which, together with any risks 
arising from these regulatory changes, are set out below in the  
risk factor entitled “Regulatory changes or a failure to comply with 
regulatory standards, law or policies may adversely affect ANZ’s  
business, operations or financial condition”.

ANZ is exposed to the risk that its credit ratings could 
change, which could adversely affect its ability to raise 
capital and wholesale funding
ANZ’s credit ratings have a significant impact on both its access to, 
and cost of, capital and wholesale funding. credit ratings are not a 
recommendation by the relevant rating agency to invest in securities 
offered by ANZ. however, a downgrade or potential downgrade to 
ANZ’s credit rating may reduce access to capital and wholesale debt 
markets, potentially leading to an increase in funding costs, as well as 
affecting the willingness of counterparties to transact with it. credit 
ratings may be withdrawn, subject to qualifiers, revised, or suspended 
by the relevant credit rating agency at any time. in addition, the 
ratings of individual securities (including, but not limited to, Tier-1 
and Tier-2 securities) issued by ANZ (and banks globally) could be 
impacted from time to time by changes in the ratings methodologies 
used by rating agencies. Ratings agencies may revise their 
methodologies in response to legal or regulatory changes or other 
market developments. 

ANZ may experience challenges in managing its  
capital base, which could give rise to greater volatility 
in capital ratios
ANZ’s capital base is critical to the management of its businesses  
and access to funding. ANZ is required by regulators including, but 
not limited to, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), 
the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ), the UK financial Services 
Authority (fSA), US regulators and various Asia Pacific jurisdictions 
where ANZ has operations, to maintain adequate regulatory capital.

Under current regulatory requirements, risk weighted assets and 
expected loan losses increase as a counterparty’s risk grade worsens. 
These additional regulatory capital requirements compound any 
reduction in capital resulting from increased provisions for loan losses 
in times of stress. As a result, greater volatility in capital ratios may 
arise and may require ANZ to raise additional capital. There can be  
no certainty that any additional capital required would be available  
or could be raised on reasonable terms. 

global and domestic regulators have released proposals, including 
the Basel iii proposals, to strengthen, among other things, the 
liquidity and capital requirements of banks and funds management 
and insurance entities. These proposals, together with any risks 
arising from any regulatory changes, are described below in the  
risk factor entitled “Regulatory changes or a failure to comply with 
regulatory standards, law or policies may adversely affect ANZ’s 
business, operations or financial condition”. 

ANZ is exposed to credit risk, which may adversely  
affect its results
As a financial institution, ANZ is exposed to the risks associated  
with extending credit to other parties. Less favourable business or 
economic conditions, whether generally or in a specific industry 
sector or geographic region, could cause customers or counterparties 
to experience adverse financial consequences, thereby exposing ANZ 
to the increased risk that those customers or counterparties will fail  
to meet their obligations in accordance with agreed terms. ANZ holds 
provisions for credit impairment. The amount of these provisions is 
determined by assessing the extent of impairment inherent within 
the current lending portfolio, based on current information. This 
process, which is critical to ANZ’s financial results and condition, 
requires difficult, subjective and complex judgments, including 
forecasts of how current and future economic conditions might 
impair the ability of borrowers to repay their loans. however, if  
the information upon which the assessment is made proves to  
be inaccurate or if ANZ fails to identify proper factors or fails to 
accurately estimate the impact of factors ANZ does identify, the 
provisions made for credit impairment may be insufficient, which 
could have a material adverse effect on ANZ’s financial performance.

Since 2009, a stabilisation has occurred, and in most cases a reduction 
in impairment costs. This has been driven by an improvement in 
global economic conditions and a slowdown in corporate defaults. 
While emerging economies, including in Asia, where ANZ has focused 
its recent growth strategy, have been resilient amidst a moderation in 
growth in some developed economies, the uneven recovery supports 
ANZ’s intention to retain a cautious approach to impairment charges 
and provisions.

in addition, in assessing whether to extend credit or enter into other 
transactions with customers, ANZ relies on information provided by 
or on behalf of customers, including financial statements and other 
financial information. ANZ may also rely on representations of 
customers as to the accuracy and completeness of that information 
and, with respect to financial statements, on reports of independent 
auditors. ANZ’s financial performance could be negatively impacted 
to the extent that it relies on information that is inaccurate or 
materially misleading.

An increase in the failure of third parties to honor  
their commitments in connection with ANZ’s trading, 
lending, derivatives and other activities may adversely 
affect its results
ANZ is exposed to the potential risk of credit-related losses that  
can occur as a result of a counterparty being unable or unwilling  
to honour its contractual obligations. As with any financial services 
organisation, ANZ assumes counterparty risk in connection with its 
lending, trading, derivatives and other businesses where it relies on 
the ability of a third party to satisfy its financial obligations to ANZ  
on a timely basis. ANZ is also subject to the risk that its rights against 
third parties may not be enforceable in certain circumstances.

There is a risk that subsequent events will not be the same as 
assumed in ANZ’s original assessment of the ability of a third party 
to satisfy its obligations. Such credit exposure may also be increased 
by a number of factors including declines in the financial condition  
of the counterparty, the value of assets ANZ holds as collateral and 
the market value of the counterparty instruments and obligations 
it holds. credit losses can and have resulted in financial services 
organisations realising significant losses and in some cases  
failing altogether. 

To the extent ANZ’s credit exposure increases, the increase could  
have an adverse effect on ANZ’s business and profitability if material 
unexpected credit losses occur. 

Weakening of the real estate markets in Australia,  
New Zealand or other markets where it does business 
may adversely affect ANZ’s results
Residential, commercial and rural property lending, together with 
property finance, including real estate development and investment 
property finance, constitute important businesses to ANZ. Overall, 
the property market has been variable and in some locations there 
have been substantially reduced asset values. With respect to the 
New Zealand housing market in particular, the outlook remains 
subdued, albeit with some signs of stabilisation, impacted by a  
strong market supply and an overall cautious economic outlook.

A decrease in property valuations in Australia, New Zealand or other 
markets where it does business could decrease the amount of new 
lending ANZ is able to write and/or increase the losses that ANZ may 
experience from existing loans, which, in either case, could materially 
and adversely impact ANZ’s financial condition and results of 
operations. in particular, a significant slowdown in the Australian  
and New Zealand housing markets or in other markets where it  
does business could adversely affect ANZ’s results of operations.

ANZ is exposed to market risk which may adversely 
affect its result
ANZ is subject to market risk, which is the risk to ANZ’s earnings 
arising from changes in interest rates, foreign exchange rates, credit 
spreads, equity prices and indices, prices of commodities, debt 
securities and other financial contracts, including derivatives.  
Losses arising from these risks may have a material adverse effect  
on ANZ. As ANZ conducts business in several different currencies, its 
businesses may be affected by a change in currency exchange rates. 
Additionally, as ANZ’s annual and interim reports are prepared and 
stated in Australian dollars, any appreciation in the Australian dollar 
against other currencies in which ANZ earns revenues (particularly  
to the New Zealand dollar and US dollar) may adversely affect the 
reported earnings.

The profitability of ANZ’s funds management and insurance 
businesses is also affected by changes in investment markets  
and weaknesses in global securities markets due to credit, liquidity  
or other problems. 

ANZ is exposed to the risks associated with credit 
intermediation and financial guarantors which may 
adversely affect its results
ANZ entered into a series of structured credit intermediation trades 
from 2004 to 2007. ANZ sold protection using credit default swaps 
over these structures and then, to mitigate risk, purchased protection 
via credit default swaps over the same structures from eight US 
financial guarantors. The underlying structures involve credit default 
swaps (cDS) over synthetic collateralised debt obligations (cDOs), 
portfolios of external collateralised loan obligations (cLOs) or specific 
bonds/floating rate notes (fRNs). 

Being derivatives, both the sold protection and purchased protection 
are marked-to-market. Prior to the commencement of the gfc, 
movements in valuations of these positions were not significant and 
largely offset each other in income. following the onset of the gfc, 
the purchased protection has provided only a partial offset against 
movements in valuation of the sold protection as: 

  one of the purchased protection counterparties defaulted and 

many of the remaining were downgraded, and

  ANZ makes a credit valuation adjustment on the remaining 

purchased protection counterparties reflective of changes to  
credit worthiness.

ANZ is actively monitoring this portfolio with a view to reducing the 
exposure via termination and restructuring of both the bought and 
sold protection if and when the Bank deems it cost effective relative 
to the perceived risk associated with a specific trade or counterparty. 
consistent with this approach the Bank took action on several 
transactions throughout 2010 which resulted in a total notional 
reduction of US$2.6 billion leaving the notional outstanding on the 
sold trades at US$8.4 billion as at September 30, 2010 (September 
2009: US$11 billion).

The credit risk expense on structured credit derivatives still remains 
volatile reflecting the impact of market movements in credit spreads 
and USD/AUD rates. it is likely there will continue to be substantial 
volatility in this market value. 

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Corporate Governance

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ANZ is exposed to operational risk, which may adversely 
affect its results
Operational risk refers to the risk of loss resulting from inadequate or 
failed internal processes, people and systems, or from external events. 
Operational risk includes legal risk and the risk of reputational loss, 
but excludes strategic risk. 

Loss from operational risk can include fines, penalties, loss or theft of 
funds or assets, legal costs, customer compensation, reputational loss, 
loss of life or injury to people and loss of property and/or information.

Examples of operational risk that ANZ is exposed to include the risks 
arising from theft, fraud and crime; process error or failure to follow 
established procedures; operational or system failures; inadvertent 
violations of money laundering, sanctions or other laws and 
regulations; external events such as natural disasters, other bank 
failures, civil unrest and other events that lead to the loss or 
unavailability of bank property, systems or staff; failure and breach  
of security, physical protection and recovery systems; failure of third 
party suppliers or outsourced functions; failure of customer services; 
product development and maintenance; failure to disclose, provide 
adequate advice or mis-selling; and breaches of ANZ’s internal policies 
and of laws and regulations. Similarly, there are operational risks in the 
management, design and implementation of major projects. 

Direct or indirect losses that occur as a result of operational failures, 
breakdowns, omissions or unplanned events could adversely affect 
ANZ’s financial results.

Disruption of information technology systems or 
failure to successfully implement new technology 
systems could significantly interrupt business
ANZ is highly dependent on information systems and technology  
and there is a risk that these, or the services ANZ uses or is dependent 
upon, might fail. 

most of ANZ’s daily operations are computer-based and information 
technology systems are essential to maintaining effective 
communications with customers. The exposure to systems risks 
includes the complete or partial failure of information technology 
systems or data center infrastructure, the inadequacy of internal  
and third-party information technology systems due to, among  
other things, failure to keep pace with industry developments and 
the capacity of the existing systems to effectively accommodate 
growth and integrate existing and future acquisitions and alliances. 

To manage some of these risks, ANZ has disaster recovery and 
systems continuity plans in place. however, any failure of these 
systems could result in business interruption, loss of customers, 
financial compensation, damage to reputation and/or a weakening  
of ANZ’s competitive position and could adversely impact ANZ’s 
business and have a material adverse effect on ANZ’s financial 
condition and operations. 

in addition, ANZ must update and implement new information 
technology systems, in part to assist it to satisfy regulatory demands, 
ensure information security, enhance computer-based banking 
services for ANZ’s customers and integrate the various segments of  
its business. ANZ may not organise these implementation projects 
effectively or execute them efficiently, which could lead to increased 
project costs, delays in the ability to comply with regulatory 
requirements, failure of ANZ’s information security controls or  
a decrease in ANZ’s ability to service its customers.

ANZ is exposed to risks associated with information 
security, which may adversely affect its financial results 
and reputation
information security means protecting information and information 
systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, 
modification, perusal, inspection, recording or destruction. As a bank, 
ANZ handles a considerable amount of personal and confidential 
information about its customers and its own internal operations. 

ANZ Technology employs a team of information risk subject matter 
experts who are responsible for the development and 
implementation of ANZ’s information Security Policy. ANZ is 
conscious that threats to information security are continuously 
evolving and as such ANZ takes a proactive approach of conducting 
regular internal and external reviews to ensure new threats are 
identified, evolving risks are mitigated, policies and procedures are 
updated, and good practice is maintained. however, while significant 
efforts and precautions are taken by ANZ to protect and ensure the 
confidentiality, integrity and availability of this information, including 
the use of sophisticated firewalls, network intrusion detection 
systems, access control processes, data encryption, and the 
deployment of business controls and processes, there is nevertheless 
a risk that information may be inadvertently or inappropriately 
accessed or distributed or illegally accessed or stolen. Any 
unauthorised use of confidential information could potentially  
result in breaches of privacy laws, regulatory sanctions, legal action, 
and claims of compensation or erosion to our competitive market 
position. Such events could subsequently adversely affect ANZ’s 
financial position or reputation.

ANZ is exposed to reputation risk, which may adversely 
impact its results
Reputation risk may arise as a result of an external event or ANZ’s  
own actions and adversely affect perceptions about ANZ held by the 
public (including our customers), shareholders, investors, regulators 
or rating agencies. The impact of a risk event on ANZ’s reputation  
may exceed any direct cost of the risk event itself and may adversely 
impact ANZ’s earnings, capital adequacy or value. Accordingly, 
damage to ANZ’s reputation may have wide-ranging impacts, 
including adverse effects on ANZ’s profitability, capacity and cost  
of sourcing funding and availability of new business opportunities.

The unexpected loss of key staff or inadequate 
management of human resources may adversely  
affect ANZ’s results
ANZ’s ability to attract and retain suitably qualified and skilled 
employees is an important factor in achieving its strategic objectives. 
At ANZ, there are certain individuals and key executives whose skills, 
technical knowledge, creativity, inspiration and reputation are critical 
to setting the strategic direction, successful management and growth 
of ANZ, and whose unexpected loss due to resignation, retirement, 
death or illness may adversely affect its operations and financial 
condition. in addition, ANZ may in the future have difficulty attracting 
highly qualified people to fill important roles, which could adversely 
affect its financial performance and results of operations.

ANZ may be exposed to the impact of future climate 
change, geological and other extrinsic events which may 
adversely affect its results
Scientific observations and climate modelling point to changes in the 
global climate system that may see extreme weather events increase 
in both frequency and severity. Among the possible effects of climate 
change are the risks of volcanoes, severe storms, cyclones, hurricanes, 
floods and rising sea levels. Such events, and others like them, pose 
the risk of inundation and damage to the houses and commercial 
assets of ANZ’s customers. in some cases, this impact may also 
adversely affect ANZ’s collateral position in relation to credit facilities 
extended to those customers.

While the future impact of climate change is difficult to predict 
accurately, it should nevertheless be considered among the risks  
that may adversely impact ANZ’s financial results in the future.

in addition to climatic events, geological events, such as volcanic or 
seismic activity, or other extrinsic events, such as flu pandemic, can 
also severely disrupt normal business activity and have a negative 
effect on ANZ’s customer’s ability to pay interest or repay principal  
on their loans. 

Regulatory changes or a failure to comply with 
regulatory standards, law or policies may adversely  
affect ANZ’s business, operations or financial condition
ANZ is subject to laws, regulations, policies and codes of practice  
in Australia, New Zealand and in the other countries (including but 
not limited to the United Kingdom, the United States, hong Kong, 
Singapore, china and other countries within the Asia Pacific region)  
in which it has operations, trades or raises funds or in respect of 
which it has some other connection. in particular, ANZ’s banking, 
funds management and insurance activities are subject to extensive 
regulation, mainly relating to our liquidity levels, capital, solvency, 
provisioning and insurance policy terms and conditions.

Regulations vary from country to country but generally are designed 
to protect depositors, insured parties, customers with other banking 
products and the banking and insurance system as a whole.

The Australian government and its agencies, including APRA, the  
RBA and other financial industry regulatory bodies including the 
Australian Securities and investments commission (“ASic”), have 
supervisory oversight of ANZ. The New Zealand government and 
its agencies, including the RBNZ, have supervisory oversight of ANZ’s 
operations in New Zealand. To the extent that ANZ has operations, 
trades or raises funds in, or has some other connection with, 
countries other than Australia or New Zealand, then such activities 
may be subject to the laws of, and regulation by agencies in, those 
countries. Such regulatory agencies include, by way of example,  
the US federal Reserve Board, the US Department of Treasury, the  
US Office of the comptroller of the currency, the US Office of foreign 
Assets control (“OfAc”), the UK’s financial Services Authority, the 
monetary Authority of Singapore, the hong Kong monetary 
Authority, the china Banking Regulatory commission and other 
financial regulatory bodies in those countries and in other relevant 
countries. in addition, ANZ’s expansion and growth in the Asia Pacific 
gives rise to a requirement to comply with a number of different  
legal and regulatory regimes across that region.

A failure to comply with any standards, laws, regulations or policies 
in any of those jurisdictions could result in sanctions by these or other 
regulatory agencies, the exercise of any discretionary powers that  
the regulators hold or compensatory action by affected persons, 
which may in turn cause substantial damage to ANZ’s reputation.  
To the extent that these regulatory requirements limit ANZ’s 
operations or flexibility, they could adversely impact ANZ’s 
profitability and prospects. 

These regulatory and other governmental agencies (including 
revenue and tax authorities) frequently review banking and tax  
laws, regulations, codes of practice and policies. changes to laws, 
regulations, codes of practice or policies including changes in 
interpretation or implementation of laws, regulations, codes of 
practice or policies, could affect ANZ in substantial and unpredictable 
ways. These may include increasing required levels of bank liquidity 
and capital adequacy, limiting the types of financial services and 
products ANZ can offer and/or increasing the ability of non-banks  
to offer competing financial services or products, as well as changes 
to accounting standards, taxation laws and prudential regulatory 
requirements.

As a result of the gfc, regulators have proposed various amendments 
to financial regulation that may affect ANZ. APRA, the Basel 
committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel committee”) and 
regulators in other jurisdictions where ANZ has a presence have 
recently released discussion papers and proposals in regards to 
strengthening the resilience of the banking sector, including 
proposals to strengthen capital and liquidity requirements for the 
sector. in addition, the United States has recently passed into law the 
Dodd-frank Wall Street Reform and consumer Protection Act which 
significantly affects financial institutions and financial activities in the 
United States and the potential impacts of this new law are uncertain. 
The Australian Senate has also announced that it will hold an inquiry 
into competition within the Australian banking sector as discussed 
above in the risk factor entitled “Competition may adversely affect 
ANZ’s results, especially in Ausstralia, New Zealand and the Asian 
markets in which it operates”.

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Acquisitions and disposals may also result in business disruptions  
that cause ANZ to lose customers or cause customers to remove their 
business from ANZ to competing financial institutions. it is possible 
that the integration process related to acquisitions could result in  
the disruption of ANZ’s ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in 
standards, controls, procedures and policies that could adversely 
affect ANZ’s ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, 
depositors and employees. The loss of key employees in connection 
with an acquisition or disposal could adversely affect ANZ’s ability  
to conduct its business successfully. ANZ’s operating performance, 
risk profile or capital structure may also be affected by these 
corporate opportunities and there is a risk that any of ANZ’s credit 
ratings may be placed on credit watch or downgraded if these 
opportunities are pursued.

PRiNCiPAL RiSKS AND UNCERTAiNTiES (continued)

While uncertainty remains as to the final form that any proposed 
regulatory changes will take in Australia and other countries in which 
ANZ operate, any such changes may adversely affect ANZ’s results, 
operations or financial condition. The changes may lead ANZ to, 
among other things, incur additional costs as a result of increased 
management attention, raise additional amounts of higher-quality 
capital (such as ordinary shares) and hold significant levels of 
additional liquid assets and undertake additional wholesale long-
term funding to replace short-term funding to more closely match 
ANZ’s long-term asset profile.

Unexpected changes to ANZ’s license to operate in any 
jurisdiction may adversely affect its results
ANZ is licensed to operate in the various countries, states and 
territories in which it operates. Unexpected changes in the conditions 
of the licenses to operate by governments, administrations or 
regulatory agencies which prohibit or restrict ANZ from trading in a 
manner that was previously permitted may adversely impact ANZ’s 
financial results.

ANZ is exposed to insurance risk, which may adversely 
affect its results
insurance risk is the risk of loss due to unexpected changes in current 
and future insurance claim rates. in life insurance business, insurance 
risk arises primarily through mortality (death) and morbidity (illness 
and injury) risks being greater than expected and, in the case of 
annuity business, should annuitants live longer than expected. for 
general insurance business, insurance risk arises mainly through 
weather-related incidents (including floods and bushfires) and other 
calamities, as well as adverse variability in home, contents, motor, 
travel and other insurance claim amounts. As a result of iNg Australia 
Limited (“iNgA”) and iNg New Zealand Limited (“iNgNZ”) becoming 
wholly owned subsidiaries of ANZ, ANZ has increased exposure to 
insurance risk in both life insurance and general insurance business, 
which may adversely affect its results.

ANZ may experience reductions in the valuation of some 
of its assets, resulting in fair value adjustments that may 
have a material adverse effect on its earnings
Under Australian Accounting Standards, ANZ recognizes at fair value:

  financial instruments classified as “held-for-trading” or “designated 

as at fair value through profit or loss”;

  financial assets classified as “available-for-sale”;

  derivatives; and

  financial assets backing insurance and investment liabilities.

generally, in order to establish the fair value of these instruments, 
ANZ relies on quoted market prices or, where the market for a 
financial instrument is not sufficiently active, fair values are based on 
present value estimates or other accepted valuation techniques. in 
certain circumstances, the data for individual financial instruments or 
classes of financial instruments used by such estimates or techniques 
may not be available or may become unavailable due to changes in 
market conditions. in these circumstances, the fair value is 
determined using data derived and extrapolated from market data 
and tested against historic transactions and observed market trends.

The valuation models incorporate the impact of factors that would 
influence the fair value determined by a market participant. Principal 
inputs used in the determination of the fair value of financial 
instruments based on valuation techniques include data inputs  
such as statistical data on delinquency rates, foreclosure rates, actual 
losses, counterparty credit spreads, recovery rates, implied default 
probabilities, credit index tranche prices and correlation curves. These 
assumptions, judgments and estimates need to be updated to reflect 
changing trends and market conditions. The resulting change in the 
fair values of the financial instruments could have a material adverse 
effect on ANZ’s earnings.

changes to accounting policies may adversely  
affect ANZ’s results
The accounting policies and methods that ANZ applies are 
fundamental to how it records and reports its financial position  
and results of operations. management must exercise judgment 
in selecting and applying many of these accounting policies and 
methods so that they not only comply with generally accepted 
accounting principles but they also reflect the most appropriate 
manner in which to record and report on the financial position and 
results of operations. however, these accounting policies may be 
applied inaccurately, resulting in a misstatement of financial position 
and results of operations.

in some cases, management must select an accounting policy or 
method from two or more alternatives, any of which might comply 
with generally accepted accounting principles and be reasonable 
under the circumstances, yet might result in reporting materially 
different outcomes than would have been reported under another 
alternative.

ANZ may be exposed to the risk of impairment to 
capitalized software, goodwill and other intangible 
assets that may adversely affect its results
in certain circumstances ANZ may be exposed to a reduction in the 
value of intangible assets. As at September 30, 2010, ANZ carried  
a goodwill balance of $4,086 million which principally relates to its 
investment in ANZNBL and iNgA; intangible assets of $1,327 million 
principally relating to assets recognized on the acquisition of iNgA 
and capitalised software balances of $1,217 million. ANZ is required 
to assess the recoverability of the goodwill balance on at least an 
annual basis using either a discounted cash flow or a multiple of 
earnings calculation. changes in the assumptions upon which  
the calculation is based, together with expected changes in future  
cash flows, could materially impact this assessment, resulting in  
the potential write-off of a part or all of the goodwill balance. 

The recoverability capitalised software and other intangible assets is 
assessed at least annually. in the event that asset is no longer in use, 
or that the cash flows generated by the asset do not support the 
carrying value, an impairment may be recorded, adversely impacting 
ANZ’s results.

Litigation and contingent liabilities may adversely  
affect ANZ’s results
from time to time, ANZ may be subject to material litigation, 
regulatory actions, legal or arbitration proceedings and other 
contingent liabilities which, if they crystallise, may adversely affect 
ANZ’s results. Details regarding ANZ’s material contingent liabilities  
as at September 30, 2010 are contained in Note 44 (“credit Related 
commitments, guarantees, contingent Liabilities and contingent 
Assets”) of the ANZ Annual Report for the full year ended September 
30, 2010. There is a risk that these contingent liabilities may be larger 
than anticipated or that additional litigation or other contingent 
liabilities may arise.

ANZ group regularly considers acquisitions and 
divestments, and there is a risk that ANZ may undertake 
an acquisition or divestment that could result in a 
material adverse effect on its performance 
ANZ regularly examines a range of corporate opportunities,  
including material acquisitions and disposals with a view to 
determining whether those opportunities will enhance ANZ’s 
financial performance and position. Any corporate opportunity  
that is pursued could, for a variety of reasons, turn out to have a 
material adverse effect on ANZ.

The successful implementation of ANZ’s corporate strategy, including 
its strategy to expand in the Asia-Pacific region, will depend on a 
range of factors including potential funding strategies and challenges 
associated with integrating and adding value to an acquired business, 
as well as new regulatory, market and other risks associated with 
increasing operations outside of Australia and New Zealand.

There can be no assurance that any acquisition would have the 
anticipated positive results, including results relating to the total  
cost of integration, the time required to complete the integration,  
the amount of longer-term cost savings or the overall performance  
of the combined entity or an improved price for ANZ’s securities. 
integration of an acquired business can be complex and costly, 
sometimes including combining relevant accounting and data 
processing systems and management controls, as well as managing 
relevant relationships with employees, clients, suppliers and other 
business partners. integration efforts could divert management 
attention and resources, which could adversely affect ANZ’s 
operations or results. Additionally, there can be no assurance  
that customers, counterparties and vendors of newly acquired 
businesses will remain as such post-acquisition and the loss of 
customers, counterparties and vendors could adversely affect  
ANZ’s operations or results.

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 Five Year Summary

Financial Performance1
Net interest income
Other operating income
Operating expenses
Profi t before income tax, credit impairment and non-core items1
Provision for credit impairment 
 income tax expense
Non-controlling interest
Underlying profi t1 
Adjustments between statutory profi t and underlying profi t1 

Profi t attributable to shareholders of the Company

Financial Position 
Assets2
Net Assets
Tier 1 capital ratio3
Return on average ordinary equity4
Return on average assets4
cost to income ratio1

Shareholder value – ordinary shares
Total return to shareholders (share price movement plus dividends)
market capitalisation
Dividend
franked portion  

– interim
– fi nal

Share price 

– high
– low
– 30 Sep

Share information
(per fully paid ordinary share) 
Earnings per share 
Dividend payout ratio
Net tangible assets per ordinary share5
No. of fully paid ordinary shares issued (millions)
Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRP) issue price

– interim

– fi nal

Other information
Points of representation6
No. of employees (full time equivalents) 
No. of shareholders7

2010
$m

2009
$m

2008
$m

2007
$m

2006
$m

10,862 
4,920 
(6,971)
8,811 
(1,820)
(1,960)
(6)
5,025 
(524)

4,501 

531,739 
34,155 
10.1% 
13.9% 
0.9% 
44.2% 

9,890 
4,477 
(6,068)
8,299 
(3,056)
(1,469)
(2)
3,772 
(829)

2,943 

476,987 
32,429 
10.6% 
10.3% 
0.6% 
42.2% 

7,855 
4,440 
(5,406)
6,889 
(2,090)
(1,365)
(8)
3,426 
107 

3,319 

471,024 
26,552 
7.7% 
14.5% 
0.8% 
47.4% 

7,302 
3,720 
(4,953)
6,069 
(522)
(1,616)
(7)
3,924 
256 

4,180 

392,773 
22,048 
6.7% 
20.9% 
1.2% 
44.9% 

1.9% 
60,614 
126 cents
100% 
100% 

40.3% 
61,085 
102 cents
100% 
100% 

–33.5% 
38,263 
136 cents 
100% 
100%

15.6% 
55,382 
136 cents 
100% 
100% 

$26.23 
$19.95 
$23.68 

$24.99 
$11.83 
$24.39 

$31.74 
$15.07 
$18.75 

$31.50 
$25.75 
$29.70 

6,943 
3,146 
(4,605)
5,484 
(407)
(1,486)
(4)
3,587 
101 

3,688 

334,640 
19,906 
6.8% 
20.7% 
1.1% 
45.6% 

17.1% 
49,331 
125 cents 
100% 
100%

$28.66 
$22.70 
$26.86 

178.9c 
71.6% 
$10.38 
2,559.7 

131.0c
82.3% 
$11.02 
2,504.5 

170.4c 
82.6% 
$10.72 
2,040.7 

224.1c 
60.9% 
$9.36 
1,864.7 

200.0c 
62.6% 
$8.53 
1,836.6 

$21.32 

$15.16 

$20.82 

$29.29 

$26.50

– 

$21.75 

$13.58 

$27.33 

$28.25 

1,394 
46,917 
411,692 

1,352 
37,687 
396,181 

1,346 
36,925 
376,813 

1,327 
34,353 
327,703 

1,265 
32,256 
291,262 

1   Adjusted for material items that are not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including one-off gains and losses, gains and losses on the sale of businesses, non-continuing businesses 

timing differences on economic hedges, and acquisition related costs. Prior to 2010 these were adjustments to arrive at cash profit in accordance with market convention.

2   in 2010, consolidated assets included assets from OnePath (formerly iNgA), iNg NZ, Landmark and RBS acquired during the financial year.
3   calculated in accordance with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority requirements effective at the relevant date. Basel ii has been applied from 1 January 2008.
4  Excludes minority interest.
5   Equals shareholders’ equity less preference share capital, goodwill, software and other intangible assets divided by the number of ordinary shares. 
6 
7  Excludes employees whose only ANZ shares are held in trust under ANZ employee share schemes.

includes branches, offices, representative offices and agencies.

SECTiON 3
SECTiON 3

Financial Report 

  income Statements 
  Statement of comprehensive  income  
 Balance Sheet 
 cash flow Statement  
Statement of changes in equity 

Notes to the Financial Statements 

1   Signifi cant Accounting Policies 

2   critical Estimates and Judgements Used 

in Applying Accounting Policies 
income 

3  
4   Expenses 
5   compensation of Auditors 
6   current income Tax Expense 
7   Dividends 
8   Earnings per Ordinary Share 
9   Liquid Assets 
10   Due from Other financial institutions 
11   Trading Securities 
12   Derivative financial instruments 
13   Available-for-sale Assets 
14   Net Loans and Advances 
15   impaired financial Assets 
16   Provision for credit impairment 
17   Shares in controlled Entities, Associates 

and Joint venture Entities 

18   Tax Assets 
19   goodwill and Other intangible Assets 
20   Other Assets 
21   Premises and Equipment 
22   Deposits and Other Borrowings 
23   income Tax Liabilities 
24   Payables and Other Liabilities 
25   Provisions 

84

84
85
86
87
88

90

90

101
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
110
110
111
117
118
119
119

122
123
124
125
125
126
127
127
128

Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)

26  Bonds and Notes 
27   Loan capital 
28   Share capital 
29   Reserves and Retained Earnings 
30   Non-controlling interests 
31   capital management  
32   Assets charged as Security for Liabilities and 
collateral Accepted as Security for Assets  

33   financial Risk management 
34   fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities 
35   maturity Analysis of Assets and Liabilities 
36   Segment Analysis 
37   Notes to the cash flow Statements 
38   controlled Entities 
39  Associates 
40 
41   Securitisations 
42   fiduciary Activities  
43   commitments 
44   credit Related commitments, guarantees, 

interests in Joint venture Entities 

contingent Liabilities and contingent Assets 
45   Superannuation and Other Post Employment

Benefi t Schemes 

46   Employee Share and Option Plans 
47   Key management Personnel Disclosures 
48   Transactions with Other Related Parties 
49   Life insurance Business 
50   Business combinations 
51   Exchange Rates 
52   Events since the End of the financial Year 
 Directors’ Declaration 
 Independent Auditor’s Report 

128
129
132
134
135
136

139
140
165
172
173
175
177
178
179
180
181
182

183

187
192
196
197
197
202
204
204

205
206

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Financial Report 

iNcOmE STATEmENT fOR ThE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEmBER

 STATEmENT Of cOmPREhENSivE iNcOmE fOR ThE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEmBER

interest income
interest expense

Net interest income

Net funds management and insurance income
Other operating income
Share of joint venture profit from OnePath (formerly iNg Australia)  
and iNg New Zealand
Share of associates profit
Operating income
Operating expense

Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment 

Profit before income tax

income tax expense

Profit after income tax
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests

Profit attributable to shareholders of the Company

Earnings per ordinary share (cents)
Basic
Diluted
Dividend per ordinary share (cents)

The notes appearing on pages 90 to 204 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

26,608
(15,739)

10,869

1,099
3,291

33
400
15,692
(7,304)

8,388
(1,787)

6,601

(2,096)

4,505
(4)

4,501

178.9
174.6
126

2009
$m

26,286
(16,398)

9,888

230
3,027

83
382
13,610
(6,225)

7,385
(3,005)

4,380

(1,435)

2,945
(2)

2,943

131.0 
129.6 
102 

2010
$m

22,922
(14,677)

8,245

164
4,436

–
–
12,845
(5,636)

7,209
(1,369)

5,840

(1,412)

4,428
–

4,428

n/a
n/a
126

2009
$m

20,666
(13,600)

7,066

151
2,924

–
–
10,141
(4,868)

5,273
(2,079)

3,194

(909)

2,285
–

2,285

n/a
n/a
102 

Note

3
4

3
3

3
3

4

16

6

8
8
7

Profit for the period
Share of associates’ equity accounted profits

Total profit for the period

Other comprehensive income
currency translation adjustments 
  Exchange differences on translation of foreign operations taken to equity

Available-for-sale assets
  valuation gain/(loss) taken to equity
  cumulative (gain)/loss transferred to the income statement

cash flow hedges
  valuation gain/(loss) taken to equity
  Transferred to income statement for the period

Actuarial gain/(loss) on defined benefit plans

income tax on items transferred directly to/from equity
  foreign currency translation reserve
  Available-for-sale reserve
  cash flow hedge reserve
  Actuarial gain/(loss) on defined benefits plan

Other comprehensive income

Total comprehensive income for the period

comprising:
Total comprehensive income  
  attributable to non-controlling interests
Total comprehensive income attributable  

to shareholders of the company

The notes appearing on pages 90 to 204 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

Note

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

4,072
433

4,505

2009
$m

2,480
465

2,945

2010
$m

4,428
–

4,428

2009
$m

2,285
–

2,285

29

(1,027)

(919)

(337)

(283)

29

29

45

151
8

191
(54)

(6)

10
(38)
(36)
2

31
33

(156)
(89)

(173)

10
(17)
76
49

69
(23)

121
(69)

(26)

–
(23)
(16)
8

(799)

3,706

(1,155)

1,790

(296)

4,132

17
32

(135)
(89)

(153)

–
(11)
64
40

(518)

1,767

4

2

–

–

3,702

1,788

4,132

1,767

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BALANcE ShEET AS AT 30 SEPTEmBER
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

cASh fLOW STATEmENT fOR ThE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEmBER

Note

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

Note

Assets
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances
customer's liability for acceptances
Due from controlled entities
Shares in controlled entities
Shares in associates and joint venture entities
current tax assets
Deferred tax assets
goodwill and other intangible assets1
investments backing policyholder liabilities
Other assets
Premises and equipment

Total assets

liabilities
Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Liability for acceptances
Due to controlled entities
current tax liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Policyholder liabilities
External unit holder liabilities (life insurance funds)
Payables and other liabilities
Provisions
Bonds and notes
Loan capital

Total liabilities

Net Assets

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

Share capital and reserves attributable to shareholders of the company
Non-controlling interests

Total shareholders’ equity

commitments
contingent liabilities

The notes appearing on pages 90 to 204 form an integral part of these financial statements.

1  Excludes notional goodwill in equity accounted entities.

21,521 
5,481 
33,515 
37,821 
20,742 
349,321 
11,495 
– 
– 
2,965 
76 
792 
6,630 
32,171 
7,051 
2,158 

25,317 
4,985 
30,991 
37,404 
16,575 
332,007 
13,762 
– 
– 
4,565 
693 
503 
3,896 
– 
4,227 
2,062 

18,530 
4,136 
28,305 
34,191 
16,973 
277,956 
11,517 
46,216
9,189 
1,035 
61 
575 
1,198 
– 
4,564 
1,508 

20,199 
3,236 
27,410 
33,001 
13,554 
256,008 
13,739 
45,471 
8,522 
761 
601 
446 
829 
– 
2,749 
1,449 

531,739 

476,987 

455,954 

427,975 

20,521 
311,472 
37,217 
11,495 
– 
973 
35 
28,981 
5,448 
7,950 
1,462 
59,714 
12,316 

19,924 
294,370 
36,516 
13,762 
– 
99 
111 
– 
– 
7,775 
1,312 
57,260 
13,429 

18,849 
253,608 
34,647 
11,517 
38,487
987 
39 
– 
– 
5,702 
971 
48,178 
10,963 

16,974 
227,300 
33,168 
13,739 
42,336 
61 
90 
– 
– 
6,006 
905 
46,033 
11,885 

497,584 

444,558 

423,948 

398,497 

34,155 

32,429 

32,006 

29,478 

19,886
871 
(2,587)
15,921 

34,091 
64 

34,155 

19,151 
871 
(1,787)
14,129 

32,364 
65 

32,429 

20,246 
871 
(777)
11,666 

32,006 
– 

32,006 

19,151 
871 
(494)
9,950 

29,478 
– 

29,478 

9
10
11
12
13
14

17
17
18
18
19
49
20
21

22
12

23
23
49

24
25
26
27

28
28
29
29

30

43
44

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Cash flows from operating activities
interest received
Dividends received
fee income received
Other income received
interest paid
Personnel expenses paid
Premises expenses paid
Other operating expenses paid
Net cash paid on settlement of derivatives
income taxes paid

Australia
Overseas

Net cash flows from funds management and insurance business
  funds management income received

insurance premium income and other policyholder receipts

  claims and policyholder liability payments

investment income received

  commission expense paid
Net cash flows from investments backing policy liabilities
  Purchase of insurance assets
  Proceeds from sale/maturity of insurance assets
goods and services tax paid
(increase)/decrease in operating assets:
  Liquid assets – greater than three months
  Due from other financial institutions – greater than three months
  Trading Securities
  Loans and advances
  Net intra-group loans and advances
increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities
  Deposits and other borrowings
  Due to other financial institutions
  Payables and other liabilities
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Net decrease/(increase)
Available-for-sale assets
  Purchases
  Proceeds from sale or maturity
controlled entities and associates
  Purchased (net of cash acquired)
  Proceeds from sale (net of cash disposed)
Premises and equipment 
  Purchases
  Proceeds from sale
Other
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Net increase/(decrease)
Bonds and notes
issue proceeds

  Redemptions
Loan capital

issue proceeds

  Redemptions
Dividends paid
Share capital issues
Net (purchase)/sale of treasury shares
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Net cash (used in)/provided by investing activities
Net cash (used in)/provided by financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period
foreign currency translation
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

The notes appearing on pages 90 to 204 form an integral part of these financial statements. 

26,362 
54 
2,177 
1,230 
(15,726)
(4,102)
(557)
(1,625)
(1,823)

(353)
(629)

665 
6,144 
(5,587)
536 
(353)

(9,982)
10,021 
33 

2,184 
(65)
(2,004)
(17,044)
– 

14,726 
55 
(1,288)
3,049 

26,795 
49 
2,799 
962 
(17,354)
(3,652)
(503)
(1,161)
(7,754)

(851)
(439)

119 
28 
– 
– 
83 

– 
– 
(29)

2,253 
1,402 
(15,971)
(1,897)
– 

12,601 
(168)
(994)
(3,682)

22,708 
1,184 
2,117
996
(14,651)
(3,044)
(389)
(1,292)
(1,110)

21,245 
156 
2,071 
1,696 
(14,503)
(2,736)
(362)
(1,457)
(7,936)

(353)
(123)

(845)
(78)

85 
28 
– 
– 
51 

– 
– 
9 

76 
28 
– 
– 
47 

– 
– 
5 

815 
(145)
(1,835)
(20,345)
(5,110)

20,862
1,329 
(709) 
1,078

2,427 
1,032 
(14,491)
(23,162)
6,412 

26,171 
(1,027)
259 
(4,972)

(29,312)
25,244 

(30,980)
31,559 

(24,236)
20,955 

(28,206)
29,480 

50 
15 

(317)
24 
(1,428)
(5,724)

(263)
15 

(709)
27 
(50)
(401)

2,310
113 

(240)
–
(687)
(1,785)

(231)
15 

(211)
8 
(704)
151 

21,756 
(17,105)

20,417 
(20,648)

17,401 
(14,070)

16,297 
(14,009)

1,976 
(2,565)
(1,671)
37 
(78)
2,350 
3,049 
(5,724)
2,350 
(325)
22,805 
(576)
21,904 

1,287 
(1,344)
(697)
4,680 
–
3,695 
(3,682)
(401)
3,695 
(388)
23,487 
(294)
22,805 

1,976 
(2,451)
(1,660)
37 
(78)
1,155 
1,078
(1,785)
1,155 
448
18,051 
(364)
18,135 

1,242 
(1,344)
(664)
4,680 
– 
6,202 
(4,972)
151 
6,202 
1,381 
17,156 
(486)
18,051 

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STATEmENT Of chANgES iN EQUiTY fOR  ThE YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEmBER
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

Consolidated

As at 1 October 2008

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with equity holders in
their capacity as equity holders:
  Share placement
  Dividends paid
  Dividend reinvestment plan
Other equity movements:
  group employee share acquisition scheme
  Share based payments
  group share option scheme
Other changes

As at 30 September 2009

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with equity holders in
their capacity as equity holders:

Dividends paid

  Dividend reinvestment plan
Other equity movements:
  group employee share acquisition scheme

Treasury shares

  Share based payments
  group share option scheme
  Treasury shares iNgA adjustment
Adjustments to opening retained
      earnings on adoption of revised
      accounting standard AASB 3R
Other changes

Ordinary 
share capital 
$m

Preference 
shares 
$m

12,589 

871 

–

4,661
–
1,788

99
–
14
–

19,151

–

–
1,007

129
(78)
–
37
(360)

–
–

–

–
–
–

–
–
–
–

871

–

–
–

–
–
–
–
–

–
–

Reserves 
$m

(742)

(1,031)

Retained 
earnings 
$m

13,772 

2,819

Shareholders’ 
equity 
attributable 
to equity 
holders of 
the Bank 
$m

26,490 

1,788

–
–
–

–
9
–
(23)

–
(2,485)
–

4,661
(2,485)
1,788

–
–
–
23

99
9
14
–

(1,787)

(795)

14,129

4,497

32,364

3,702

–
–

–
–
7
–
–

(2,678)
–

(2,678)
1,007

–
–
–
–
–

129
(78)
7
37
(360)

(39)
–

–
(12)

(39)
12

As at 30 September 2010

19,886

871

(2,587)

15,921

34,091

The notes appearing on pages 90 to 204 form an integral part of these financial statements.

Non-controlling 
interests 
$m

Total 
shareholders’ 
equity 
$m

62 

2

–
–
–

–
–
–
1

65

4

–
–

–
–
–
–
–

26,552 

1,790

4,661
(2,485)
1,788

99
9
14
1

32,429

3,706

(2,678)
1,007

129
(78)
7
37
(360)

–
(5)

64

(39)
(5)

34,155

The Company

As at 1 October 2008

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with equity holders in
        their capacity as equity holders:
  Share placement
  Dividends paid
  Dividend reinvestment plan
  Dividend reinvestment plan underwriting
Other equity movements:
  group employee share acquisition scheme
  Treasury Shares
  Share based payments
  group share option scheme
Other changes

As at 30 September 2009

Total comprehensive income for the period
Transactions with equity holders in

their capacity as equity holders:

Share placement
Dividends paid

  Dividend reinvestment plan
Other equity movements:
  Treasury shares
  Share based payments
  group share option scheme
  group employee share acquisition scheme
Adjustments to opening retained
      earnings on adoption of revised
      accounting standard AASB 3R
Other changes

Ordinary 
share capital 
$m

Preference 
shares 
$m

12,589 

– 

4,661 
– 
742 
1,046 

99 
– 
–
14 
– 

19,151 

– 

– 
– 
1,007 

(78)
–
37 
129 

– 
– 

871 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

871 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

As at 30 September 2010

20,246 

871 

The notes appearing on pages 90 to 204 form an integral part of these financial statements.

Shareholders’ 
equity 
attributable 
to equity 
holders of 
the Bank 
$m

23,592

1,767 

4,661 
(2,452)
742 
1,046 

99 
– 
9 
14 
– 

Retained 
earnings 
$m

10,207

2,172 

– 
(2,452)
– 
– 

– 
– 
–
– 
23 

9,950 

4,410 

29,478 

4,132 

– 
(2,667)
– 

– 
(2,667)
1,007 

– 
– 
– 
– 

(39)
12 

(78)
7 
37 
129 

(39)
– 

11,666 

32,006 

Reserves 
$m

(75)

(405)

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
9 
– 
(23)

(494)

(278)

– 
– 
– 

– 
7 
– 
– 

–
(12)

(777)

Non-controlling 
interests 
$m

Total 
shareholders’ 
equity 
$m

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

– 

23,592

1,767 

4,661 
(2,452)
742 
1,046 

99 
– 
9 
14 
– 

29,478 

4,132 

– 
(2,667)
1,007 

(78)
7 
37 
129 

(39)
– 

32,006 

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

1: Significant Accounting Policies

The financial report of Australia and New Zealand Banking group 
Limited (the company or the Parent entity) and its controlled entities 
(the group) for the year ended 30 September 2010 was authorised  
for issue in accordance with the resolution of the directors on  
4 November, 2010.

The principal accounting policies adopted in the preparation of 
the financial report are set out below. These policies have been 
consistently applied by all consolidated entities and to all periods 
presented in the consolidated financial report. 

A) BASiS Of PREPARATiON

i) Statement of compliance
The financial report of the company and group is a general  
purpose financial report which has been prepared in accordance 
with the accounts provisions of the Banking Act 1959 (as amended), 
Australian Accounting Standards (AASs), Australian Accounting 
Standards Board (AASB) interpretations, other authoritative 
pronouncements of the AASB, and the corporations Act 2001.

international financial Reporting Standards (ifRS) are Standards and 
interpretations adopted by the international Accounting Standards 
Board (iASB). ifRS forms the basis of AASs and interpretations issued 
by the AASB. The group’s application of AASs and interpretations 
ensures that the consolidated financial report of the group and the 
financial report of the company comply with ifRS.

ii) Use of estimates and assumptions
The preparation of the financial report requires the use of 
management judgement, estimates and assumptions that affect 
reported amounts and the application of policies. The estimates 
and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and 
various other factors that are believed to be reasonable. Actual results 
may differ from these estimates. Discussion of the critical accounting 
treatments, which include complex or subjective decisions or 
assessments, are covered in note 2. Such estimates may require 
review in future periods.

iii) Basis of measurement
The financial report has been prepared in accordance with the 
historical cost basis except that the following assets and liabilities  
are stated at their fair value: 

  derivative financial instruments, including in the case of fair 

value hedging (refer note 1 (E)(ii)) the fair value of any applicable 
underlying exposure;

  financial assets treated as available-for-sale;

  financial instruments held for trading; and

  assets and liabilities designated at fair value through profit 

and loss.

in accordance with AASB 1038 Life insurance contracts, life insurance 
liabilities are measured using the margin of Services model.

in accordance with AASB 119 Employee Benefits, defined benefit 
obligations are measured using the Projected Unit credit method.

iv) changes in Accounting Policy and early adoptions
All new accounting standards and interpretations applicable to 
annual reporting periods beginning on or after 1 October 2009 
have been applied to the group effective from the required date 
of application. The initial application of these Standards and 
interpretations has not had a material impact on the financial 
position or the financial results of the group.

The revised accounting standard relating to business combinations 
(AASB 3(R)) has been applied in these financial statements 
prospectively to all business combinations for which the acquisition 
date is on or after 1 October 2009. Prior to the adoption of the revised 
standard, the group had $39 million of capitalised transaction costs 
in respect of acquisitions not completed at 30 September 2009, 
which was written off to retained earnings on adoption of the revised 
standard. As a result of the adoption of the standard the group is 
required to:

  expense acquisition related costs ($21 million in the current period);

  remeasure the existing interest to fair value through profit or loss 
and reclassify from equity to profit or loss amounts previously  
held in the acquiree, for business combinations achieved in stages 
($217 million debit in the current period); and

  recognise movements in contingent consideration, subsequent 

to initial measurement, in profit and loss (no impact in the current 
period). 

The revised accounting standard on consolidated and Separate 
financial Statements (AASB 127) has been adopted. As a result of  
the adoption the group is required to: 

  replace the term ‘minority interests’ with ‘non-controlling interests’;

  account for changes in a parent’s ownership in a subsidiary that 

does not result in loss of control as an equity transaction (no impact 
in the current period); and

  recognise gains and losses upon loss of control of a subsidiary in 

profit and loss with any investment retained measured at fair value 
at the date control is lost (no impact in the current period).

The revised accounting standard on Presentation of financial 
Statements (AASB 101) has been applied which has required inclusion 
of a new statement of changes in equity in these financial statements.

The revised accounting standard on financial instruments: 
Disclosures (AASB 7) has been applied which requires additional 
disclosures about fair value measurements and liquidity risk.

There has been no other change in accounting policy during the year.

v) Rounding
The Parent entity is an entity of the kind referred to in Australian 
Securities and investments commission class order 98/100 dated 
10 July 1998 (as amended). consequently, amounts in the financial 
report have been rounded to the nearest million dollars, except 
where otherwise indicated.

vi) comparatives
certain amounts in the comparative information have been 
reclassified to conform with current period financial statement 
presentations.

1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

vii) Principles of consolidation
Subsidiaries
The financial statements consolidate the financial statements of the 
company and all its subsidiaries where it is determined that there is  
a capacity to control.

Where subsidiaries have been sold or acquired during the year, their 
operating results have been included to the date of disposal or from 
the date of acquisition.

control means the power to govern, directly or indirectly, the 
financial and operating policies of an entity so as to obtain benefits 
from its activities. All the facts of a particular situation are considered 
when determining whether control exists. control is usually present 
when an entity has: 
  power over more than one-half of the voting rights of the 
other entity; or
  power to govern the financial and operating policies of the 
other entity; or
  power to appoint or remove the majority of the members 
of the board of directors or equivalent governing body; or 
  power to cast the majority of votes at meetings of the board 
of directors or equivalent governing body of the entity. 

in addition, potential voting rights that are presently exercisable  
or convertible are taken into account in determining whether  
control exists.

in relation to special purpose entities, control is deemed to exist 
where:
  in substance, the majority of the residual risks and rewards from 
their activities accrue to the group; or
  in substance, the group controls decision making powers so as to 
obtain the majority of the risks and rewards from their activities.

further detail on special purpose entities is provided in note 2(i).

Foreign currency transactions
foreign currency transactions are translated into the functional 
currency using the exchange rates prevailing at the dates of the 
transactions.

monetary assets and liabilities resulting from foreign currency 
transactions are subsequently translated at the spot rate at  
reporting date.

Exchange differences arising on the settlement of monetary items 
or on translating monetary items at rates different to those at which 
they were initially recognised or included in a previous financial 
report, are recognised in the income statement in the period in  
which they arise.

Translation differences on non-monetary items, such as derivatives 
measured at fair value through profit or loss, are reported as part of 
the fair value gain or loss on these items. 

Translation differences on non-monetary items measured at fair 
value through equity, such as equities classified as available-for-sale 
financial assets, are included in the available-for-sale reserve in equity. 

Foreign operations
The results and financial position of all group entities (none of 
which has the currency of a hyperinflationary economy), that have a 
functional currency different from the group’s presentation currency, 
are translated into the group’s presentation currency as follows:
  assets and liabilities of each foreign operation are translated 
at the rates of exchange ruling at balance date;
  revenue and expenses of each foreign operation are translated 
at the average exchange rate for the period, unless this average 
is not a reasonable approximation of the rate prevailing on 
transaction date, in which case revenue and expenses are 
translated at the exchange rate ruling at transaction date; and
  all resulting exchange differences are recognised in the foreign 
currency translation reserve.

Associates and joint ventures
The group adopts the equity method of accounting for associates 
and the group’s interest in joint venture entities.

When a foreign operation is disposed, exchange differences  
are recognised in the income statement as part of the gain or  
loss on sale.

The group’s share of results of associates and joint venture entities  
is included in the consolidated income statement. Shares in 
associates and joint venture entities are carried in the consolidated 
balance sheet at cost plus the group’s share of post-acquisition  
net assets. interests in associates and joint ventures are reviewed  
for any indication of impairment at least at each reporting  
date. This impairment review uses a discounted cash flow (Dcf) 
methodology and other methodologies to determine the 
reasonableness of the valuation, including the capitalisation  
of earnings methodology (cEm).

in the company’s financial statements, investments in associates  
and joint venture entities are carried at cost.

viii) foreign currency translation
Functional and presentation currency
items included in the financial statements of each of the group’s 
entities are measured using the currency of the primary economic 
environment in which the entity operates (the functional currency).

The consolidated financial statements are presented in Australian 
dollars, which is the company’s functional and presentation currency.

goodwill arising on the acquisition of a foreign entity is treated  
as an asset of the foreign entity and translated at the rate ruling  
at balance date.

B) iNcOmE REcOgNiTiON

i) interest income
interest income is recognised as it accrues using the effective interest 
rate method.

The effective interest rate method calculates the amortised cost of  
a financial asset or financial liability and allocates the interest income 
or interest expense over the expected life of the financial asset or 
financial liability so as to achieve a constant yield on the financial 
asset or liability.

for assets subject to prepayment, expected life is determined on 
the basis of the historical behaviour of the particular asset portfolio, 
taking into account contractual obligations and prepayment 
experience assessed on a regular basis.

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

ii) fee and commission income
fees and commissions received that are integral to the effective 
interest rate of a financial asset are recognised using the effective 
interest method. for example, loan commitment fees, together  
with related direct costs, are deferred and recognised as an 
adjustment to the effective interest rate on a loan once drawn. 
commitment fees to originate a loan which is unlikely to be  
drawn down are recognised as income as the service is provided.

fees and commissions that relate to the execution of a significant  
act (for example, advisory or arrangement services, placement fees 
and underwriting fees) are recognised when the significant act has 
been completed.

fees charged for providing ongoing services (for example, 
maintaining and administering existing facilities) are recognised  
as income over the period the service is provided.

iii) Dividend income
Dividends are recognised as revenue when the right to receive 
payment is established.

iv) Leasing income
finance income on finance leases is recognised on a basis that reflects 
a constant periodic return on the net investment in the finance lease.

v) gain or loss on sale of premises and equipment
The gain or loss on the disposal of premises and equipment 
is determined as the difference between the carrying amount  
of the assets at the time of disposal and the proceeds of disposal,  
and is recognised as an item of other income in the year in which  
the significant risks and rewards of ownership are transferred to  
the buyer.

c) ExPENSE REcOgNiTiON

i) interest expense
interest expense on financial liabilities measured at amortised  
cost is recognised in the income statement as it accrues using  
the effective interest rate method.

ii) Loan origination expenses
certain loan origination expenses are an integral part of the effective 
interest rate of a financial asset measured at amortised cost. These 
loan origination expenses include:
  fees and commissions payable to brokers in respect of originating 
lending business; and
  other expenses of originating lending business, such as external 
legal costs and valuation fees, provided these are direct and 
incremental costs related to the issue of a financial asset.

Such loan origination expenses are initially recognised as part  
of the cost of acquiring the financial asset and amortised as part  
of the effective yield of the financial asset over its expected life  
using the effective interest rate method. 

iii) Share-based compensation expense
The group has various equity settled share-based compensation 
plans. These are described in note 46 and largely comprise the 
Employee Share Acquisition Plan and the ANZ Share Option Plan.

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ANZ ordinary shares
The fair value of ANZ ordinary shares granted under the Employee 
Share Acquisition Plan is measured at grant date, using the one-day 
volume weighted average market price of ANZ shares. The fair value 
is expensed immediately when shares vest or on a straight-line basis 
over the relevant vesting period. 

Share options
The fair value of share options is measured at grant date, using 
an option pricing model. The fair value is expensed on a straight-
line basis over the relevant vesting period. This is recognised as an 
employee compensation expense with a corresponding increase  
in the share options reserve.

The option pricing model takes into account the exercise price  
of the option, the risk-free interest rate, the expected volatility 
of ANZ’s ordinary share price and other factors. market vesting 
conditions are taken into account in estimating the fair value.

Performance rights
A Performance Right is a right to acquire a share at nil cost to the 
employee subject to satisfactorily meeting time and/or performance 
hurdles. Upon exercise, each Performance Right entitles the holder 
to one ordinary share in ANZ. The fair value of Performance Rights 
is determined at grant date using an option pricing model, taking 
into account market conditions. The fair value is expensed over the 
relevant vesting period. This is recognised as an employee expense 
with a corresponding increase in the share options reserve.

Other adjustments
Subsequent to the grant of an equity-based award, the amount 
recognised as an expense is adjusted for vesting conditions other 
than market conditions so that, ultimately, the amount recognised 
as an expense is based on the number of equity instruments that 
eventually vest.

iv) Lease payments
Leases entered into by the group as lessee are predominantly 
operating leases, and the operating lease payments are recognised  
as an expense on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

D) iNcOmE TAx

i) income tax expense
income tax on earnings for the year comprises current and deferred 
tax and is based on the applicable tax law in each jurisdiction. it is 
recognised in the income statement as tax expense, except when it 
relates to items credited directly to equity, in which case it is recorded 
in equity, or where it arises from the initial accounting for a business 
combination, in which case it is included in the determination  
of goodwill.

ii) current tax
current tax is the expected tax payable on taxable income for the 
year, based on tax rates (and tax laws) which are enacted at the 
reporting date, including any adjustment for tax payable in previous 
periods. current tax for current and prior periods is recognised as  
a liability (or asset) to the extent that it is unpaid (or refundable).

1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

iii) Deferred tax
Deferred tax is accounted for using the comprehensive tax balance 
sheet method. it is generated by temporary differences between 
the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for financial reporting 
purposes and their tax base.

Deferred tax assets, including those related to the tax effects of 
income tax losses and credits available to be carried forward, are 
recognised only to the extent that it is probable that future taxable 
profits will be available against which the deductible temporary 
differences or unused tax losses and credits can be utilised.

Deferred tax liabilities are recognised for all taxable temporary 
differences, other than those relating to taxable temporary 
differences arising from goodwill. They are also recognised for  
taxable temporary differences arising on investments in controlled 
entities, branches, associates and joint ventures, except where the 
group is able to control the reversal of the temporary differences  
and it is probable that temporary differences will not reverse in  
the foreseeable future. Deferred tax assets associated with these 
interests are recognised only to the extent that it is probable that  
the temporary difference will reverse in the foreseeable future and 
there will be sufficient taxable profits against which to utilise the 
benefits of the temporary difference.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured at the tax rates  
that are expected to apply to the period(s) when the asset and 
liability giving rise to them are realised or settled, based on tax  
rates (and tax laws) that have been enacted or substantively  
enacted by the reporting date. The measurement reflects the  
tax consequences that would follow from the manner in which  
the group, at the reporting date, recovers or settles the carrying  
amount of its assets and liabilities.

iv) Offsetting
current and deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset only to the 
extent that they relate to income taxes imposed by the same taxation 
authority, there is a legal right and intention to settle on a net basis 
and it is allowed under the tax law of the relevant jurisdiction.

E) ASSETS

financial assets
i) financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
Trading securities are financial instruments acquired principally 
for the purpose of selling in the short-term or which are a part of 
a portfolio which is managed for short-term profit-taking. Trading 
securities are initially recognised and subsequently measured in  
the balance sheet at their fair value.

Derivatives that are neither financial guarantee contracts nor effective 
hedging instruments are carried at fair value through profit or loss.
certain financial assets and liabilities may be designated and measured 
at fair value through profit or loss where any of the following applies: 
  investments backing policy liabilities (refer note 1 (i)(viii));
  Life investment contract liabilities (refer note 1 (i)(i));
  doing so eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement 

or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise from 
measuring assets and liabilities, or recognising the gains or  
losses thereon, on different bases;
  a group of financial assets or financial liabilities or both is managed 
and its performance evaluated on a fair value basis; or

  the financial instrument contains an embedded derivative, unless 
the embedded derivative does not significantly modify the cash 
flows or it is clear, with little or no analysis, that it would not be 
separately recorded.

changes in the fair value (gains or losses) of these financial 
instruments are recognised in the income statement in the period  
in which they occur.

Purchases and sales of trading securities are recognised on trade date.

ii) Derivative financial instruments
Derivative financial instruments are contracts whose value is  
derived from one or more underlying price, index or other variable. 
They include swaps, forward rate agreements, futures, options and 
combinations of these instruments.

Derivative financial instruments are entered into for trading purposes 
(including customer-related reasons), or for hedging purposes (where 
the derivative instruments are used to hedge the group’s exposures 
to interest rate risk, currency risk, price risk, credit risk and other 
exposures relating to non-trading positions).

Derivative financial instruments are recognised initially at fair 
value with gains or losses from subsequent measurement at fair 
value being recognised in the income statement. included in the 
determination of the fair value of derivatives is a credit valuation 
adjustment to reflect the credit worthiness of the counterparty.  
The valuation adjustment is influenced by the mark-to-market  
of the derivative trades and by movement in credit spreads. 

Where the derivative is effective as a hedging instrument and is 
designated as such, the timing of the recognition of any resultant 
gain or loss in the income statement is dependent on the hedging 
designation. These hedging designations and associated accounting 
are as follows:

Fair value hedge
Where the group hedges the fair value of a recognised asset 
or liability or firm commitment, changes in the fair value of the 
derivative designated as a fair value hedge are recognised in the 
income statement. changes in the fair value of the hedged item 
attributable to the hedged risk are reflected in adjustments to the 
carrying value of the hedged item, which are also recognised in  
the income statement.

hedge accounting is discontinued when the hedge instrument 
expires or is sold, terminated, exercised or no longer qualifies for 
hedge accounting. The resulting adjustment to the carrying amount 
of the hedged item arising from the hedged risk is amortised to the 
income statement over the period to maturity of the hedged item.

if the hedged item is sold or repaid, the unamortised fair value 
adjustment is recognised immediately in the income statement.

Cash flow hedge
The group designates derivatives as cash flow hedges where  
the instrument hedges the variability in cash flows of a recognised  
asset or liability, a foreign exchange component of a firm 
commitment or a highly probable forecast transaction. The effective 
portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives qualifying and 
designated as cash flow hedges is deferred to the hedging reserve, 
which forms part of shareholders’ equity. Any ineffective portion is 
recognised immediately in the income statement. Amounts deferred 
in equity are recognised in the income statement in the period during 
which the hedged forecast transactions take place.

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1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

When the hedging instrument expires, is sold, terminated,  
or no longer qualifies for hedge accounting, the cumulative  
amount deferred in equity remains in the hedging reserve,  
and is subsequently transferred to the income statement  
when the hedged item is recognised in the income statement.

When a forecast hedged transaction is no longer expected to  
occur, the amount deferred in equity is recognised immediately  
in the income statement.

Net investment hedge
hedges of net investments in foreign operations are accounted for 
similarly to cash flow hedges. The gain or loss from remeasuring the 
fair value of the hedging instrument relating to the effective portion 
of the hedge is deferred in the foreign currency translation reserve  
in equity and the ineffective portion is recognised immediately in  
the income statement.

Derivatives that do not qualify for hedge accounting
All gains and losses from changes in the fair value of derivatives 
that are not designated in a hedging relationship but are entered 
into to manage the interest rate and foreign exchange risk of 
funding instruments are recognised in the income statement. Under 
certain circumstances, the component of the fair value change in 
the derivative which relates to current period realised and accrued 
interest is included in net interest income. The remainder of the fair 
value movement is included in other income.

Set-off arrangements
fair value gains/losses arising from trading derivatives are not  
offset against fair value gains/losses on the balance sheet unless  
a legal right of set-off exists and there is an intention to settle net.

for contracts subject to master netting agreements that create 
a legal right of set-off for which only the net revaluation amount  
is recognised in the income statement, net unrealised gains  
on derivatives are recognised as part of other assets and net 
unrealised losses are recognised as part of other liabilities.

iii) Available-for-sale financial assets
Available-for-sale assets comprise non-derivative financial assets 
which the group designates as available-for-sale but which are not 
deemed to be held principally for trading purposes, and include 
equity investments, certain loans and advances, and quoted debt 
securities. 

They are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs. 
Subsequent gains or losses arising from changes in fair value are 
included as a separate component of equity in the ‘available-for-sale 
revaluation reserve’. When the asset is sold, the cumulative gain or 
loss relating to the asset is transferred to the income statement.

Where there is objective evidence of impairment on an available- 
for-sale asset, the cumulative loss related to that asset is removed 
from equity and recognised in the income statement, as an 
impairment expense for debt instruments or as non-interest income 
for equity instruments. if, in a subsequent period, the amount of  
an impairment loss relating to an available-for-sale debt instrument 
decreases and the decrease can be linked objectively to an event 
occurring after the impairment event, the loss is reversed through  
the income statement through the impairment expense line.

Purchases and sales of available-for-sale financial assets are 
recognised on trade date being the date on which the group 
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iv) Net loans and advances

Net loans and advances are non-derivative financial assets with fixed 
or determinable payments that are not quoted in an active market. 
They arise when the group provides money to a debtor with no 
intention of trading the loans and advances. The loans and advances 
are initially recognised at fair value plus transaction costs that are 
directly attributable to the issue of the loan or advance. They are 
subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest 
rate method (refer note 1 (B)(i)) unless specifically designated on 
initial recognition at fair value through profit or loss.

All loans are graded according to the level of credit risk.

Net loans and advances includes direct finance provided to 
customers such as bank overdrafts, credit cards, term loans,  
finance lease receivables and commercial bills.

Impairment of loans and advances
Loans and advances are reviewed at least at each reporting date  
for impairment.

credit impairment provisions are raised for exposures that are known 
to be impaired. Exposures are impaired and impairment losses are 
recorded if, and only if, there is objective evidence of impairment 
as a result of one or more loss events that occurred after the initial 
recognition of the loan and prior to the reporting date, and that loss 
event, or events, has had an impact on the estimated future cash 
flows of the individual loan or the collective portfolio of loans that 
can be reliably estimated.

impairment is assessed for assets that are individually significant  
(or on a portfolio basis for small value loans) and then on a collective 
basis for those exposures not individually known to be impaired.

Exposures that are assessed collectively are placed in pools of similar 
assets with similar risk characteristics. The required provision is 
estimated on the basis of historical loss experience for assets with 
credit risk characteristics similar to those in the collective pool. The 
historical loss experience is adjusted based on current observable 
data such as changed economic conditions. The provision also takes 
account of the impact of inherent risk of large concentrated losses 
within the portfolio and an assessment of the economic cycle.

The estimated impairment losses are measured as the difference 
between the assets’ carrying amount and the estimated future  
cash flows discounted to their present value. As this discount  
unwinds during the period between recognition of impairment  
and recovery of the cash flow, it is recognised in interest income.  
The process of estimating the amount and timing of cash flows 
involves considerable management judgement. These judgements  
are reviewed regularly to reduce any differences between loss 
estimates and actual loss experience.

impairment of capitalised acquisition expenses is assessed  
through comparing the actual behaviour of the portfolio against 
initial expected life assumptions.

The provision for impairment loss (individual and collective)  
is deducted from loans and advances in the balance sheet  
and the movement for the reporting period is reflected in the  
income statement.

When a loan is uncollectable, either partially or in full, it is written-off 
against the related provision for loan impairment. Unsecured facilities 
are normally written-off when they become 180 days past due or 
earlier in the event of the customer’s bankruptcy or similar legal 
release from the obligation. 

1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

however a certain level of recoveries is expected after the write-off, 
which is reflected in the amount of the provision for credit losses. in 
the case of secured facilities, remaining balances are written-off after 
proceeds from the realisation of collateral have been received if there 
is a shortfall. 

Where impairment losses recognised in previous periods have 
subsequently decreased or no longer exist, such impairment  
losses are reversed in the income statement.

A provision is also raised for off-balance sheet items such as loan 
commitments that are considered to be onerous.

v) Lease receivables
contracts to lease assets and hire purchase agreements are classified 
as finance leases if they transfer substantially all the risks and rewards 
of ownership of the asset to the customer or an unrelated third party. 
All other lease contracts are classified as operating leases.

vi) Repurchase agreements
Securities sold under repurchase agreements are retained in the 
financial statements where substantially all the risks and rewards 
of ownership remain with the group, and a counterparty liability 
is disclosed under the classifications of due to other financial 
institutions or payables and other liabilities. The difference between 
the sale price and the repurchase price is accrued over the life of 
the repurchase agreement and charged to interest expense in the 
income statement.

Securities purchased under agreements to resell, where the group 
does not acquire the risks and rewards of ownership, are recorded 
as receivables in liquid assets, net loans and advances, or due from 
other financial institutions, depending on the term of the agreement 
and the counterparty. The security is not included in the balance 
sheet. interest income is accrued on the underlying loan amount.

Securities borrowed are not recognised in the balance sheet,  
unless these are sold to third parties, at which point the obligation  
to repurchase is recorded as a financial liability at fair value with  
fair value movements included in the income statement.

vii) Derecognition
The group enters into transactions where it transfers financial 
assets recognised on its balance sheet yet retains either all the risks 
and rewards of the transferred assets or a portion of them. if all, or 
substantially all, the risks and rewards are retained, the transferred 
assets are not derecognised from the balance sheet.

in transactions where substantially all the risks and rewards of 
ownership of a financial asset are neither retained nor transferred, 
the group derecognises the asset if control over the asset is lost. 
in transfers where control over the asset is retained, the group 
continues to recognise the asset to the extent of its continuing 
involvement, determined by the extent to which it is exposed 
to changes in the value of the transferred asset. The rights and 
obligations retained or created in the transfer are recognised 
separately as assets and liabilities as appropriate.

Non-financial assets
viii) goodwill
goodwill represents the excess of the purchase consideration  
over the fair value of the identifiable net assets of a controlled  
entity at the date of gaining control. goodwill is recognised as  
an asset and not amortised, but assessed for impairment at  
least annually or more frequently if there is an indication that  
the goodwill may be impaired. This involves using the (Dcf) or  
(cEm) methodology to determine the expected future benefits of 
the cash-generating units to which the goodwill relates. Where the 
assessment results in the goodwill balance exceeding the value of 
expected future benefits, the difference is charged to the income 
statement. Any impairment of goodwill is not subsequently reversed.

ix) Software and computer system costs
includes costs incurred in acquiring and building software and 
computer systems (“software”).

Software is amortised using the straight-line method over its 
expected useful life to the group. The period of amortisation  
is between 3 and 5 years, except for certain core infrastructure 
projects where the useful life has been determined to be 7 years.

At each reporting date, software assets are reviewed for impairment. 
if any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the assets  
are estimated and compared against the existing carrying value. 
Where the existing carrying value exceeds the recoverable amount, 
the difference is charged to the income statement.

costs incurred in planning or evaluating software proposals, or in 
maintaining systems after implementation, are not capitalised.

x) Acquired portfolio of insurance and life investment business
identifiable intangible assets in respect of acquired portfolios  
of insurance and life investment business acquired in a business 
combination are stated initially at fair value at acquisition date.  
These are amortised over the period of expected benefit of between 
15 to 23 years. 

xi) Deferred acquisition costs
Refer to note 1 (i)(vi).

xii) Other intangible assets
Other intangible assets include management fee rights, distribution 
relationships and distribution agreements where they are clearly 
identifiable, can be reliably measured and where it is probable they 
will lead to future economic benefits that the group can control.

Where, based on historical observation, there is an expectation that, 
for the foreseeable future, the level of investment in the funds will 
not decline significantly and the group will continue to manage the 
fund, the management fee right is assessed to have an indefinite life 
and is carried at cost less any impairment losses. 

Other management fee rights, distribution relationships, distribution 
agreements and licenses are amortised over the expected useful 
lives to the group using the straight line method. The period of 
amortisation is as follows:
  management fee rights  
  Aligned advisor relationships  
  Distribution agreements  

7 years
15 years

3 years

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1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

xiii) Premises and equipment
Assets other than freehold land are depreciated at rates based  
upon their expected useful lives to the group, using the straight-line 
method. The depreciation rates used for each class of asset are:
Buildings 
Building integrals 
furniture & equipment 
computer & office equipment 

1–1.5%
10%
10%
12.5%–33%

Leasehold improvements are amortised on a straight-line basis over 
the shorter of their useful lives or remaining terms of the lease.

At each reporting date, the carrying amounts of premises and 
equipment are reviewed for impairment. if any such indication exists, 
the recoverable amount of the assets are estimated and compared 
against the existing carrying value. Where the existing carrying value 
exceeds the recoverable amount, the difference is charged to the 
income statement. if it is not possible to estimate the recoverable 
amount of an individual asset, the group estimates the recoverable 
amount of the cash generating unit to which the asset belongs.

A previously recognised impairment loss is reversed if there has been 
a change in the estimates used to determine the recoverable amount.

xiv) Borrowing costs
Borrowing costs incurred for the construction of qualifying assets 
(principally the new office building in Docklands area, melbourne 
Australia) are capitalised into the cost of the qualifying asset during 
the period of time that is required to complete and prepare the asset 
for its intended use. The calculation of borrowing costs is based upon 
the group’s internal cost of capital.

f) LiABiLiTiES

financial liabilities
i) Deposits and other borrowings
Deposits and other borrowings include certificates of deposit, 
interest bearing deposits, debentures and other related interest 
bearing financial instruments. They are measured at amortised  
cost. The interest expense is recognised using the effective  
interest rate method.

ii) Acceptances
commercial bills accepted but not held in a portfolio are accounted 
for as a liability with a corresponding contra asset. The liability is 
disclosed as liability for acceptances, and the asset is disclosed  
as customer’s Liability for acceptances.

The group’s own acceptances discounted are held as part of the 
trading securities portfolio.

iii) Bonds, notes and loan capital
Bonds, notes and loan capital are accounted for in the same way  
as deposits and other borrowings, except for those bonds and  
notes which are designated as at fair value through profit or  
loss on initial recognition, with fair value movements recorded  
in the income statement.

iv) financial guarantee contracts

financial guarantee contracts that require the issuer to make 
specified payments to reimburse the holder for a loss it incurs 
because a specified debtor fails to make payments when due,  
are initially recognised in the financial statements at fair value  
on the date the guarantee was given; typically this is the premium 
received. Subsequent to initial recognition, the group’s liabilities 
under such guarantees are measured at the higher of their amortised 
amount and the best estimate of the expenditure required to 
settle any financial obligation arising at the balance sheet date. 
These estimates are determined based on experience of similar 
transactions and the history of past losses.

v) Derecognition
financial liabilities are derecognised when the obligation specified  
in the contract is discharged, cancelled or expires.

Non-financial liabilities
vi) Employee benefits 
leave benefits
The amounts expected to be paid in respect of employees’ 
entitlements to annual leave are accrued at expected salary rates 
including on-costs. Expected future payments for long service leave 
are discounted using market yields at the reporting date on national 
government bonds with terms to maturity that match, as closely 
as possible, the estimated future cash outflows. Liability for long 
service leave is calculated and accrued for in respect of all applicable 
employees (including on-costs) using an actuarial valuation.

Defined contribution superannuation schemes
The group operates a number of defined contribution schemes  
and also contributes, according to local law, in the various countries 
in which it operates, to government and other plans that have the 
characteristics of defined contribution schemes.

The group’s contributions to these schemes are recognised as an 
expense in the income statement when incurred.

Defined benefit superannuation schemes
The group operates a small number of defined benefit schemes. 
The liability and expense related to providing benefits to employees 
under each defined benefit scheme are calculated by independent 
actuaries.

A defined benefit liability is recognised to the extent that the present 
value of the defined benefit obligation of each scheme, calculated 
using the Projected Unit credit method, is greater than the fair value 
of each scheme’s assets. Where this calculation results in a benefit 
to the group, a defined benefit asset is recognised, which is capped 
at the recoverable amount. in each subsequent reporting period, 
ongoing movements in the defined benefit liability or asset carrying 
value is treated as follows:
  the net movement relating to the current period’s service cost, 
interest cost, expected return on scheme assets, past service  
costs and other costs (such as the effects of any curtailments  
and settlements) is recognised as an employee expense in the 
income statement;
  movements relating to actuarial gains and losses are recognised 
directly in retained earnings; and
  contributions incurred are recognised directly against the net 
defined benefit position.

1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

vii) Provisions
The group recognises provisions when there is a present obligation, 
the future sacrifice of economic benefits is probable, and the amount 
of the provision can be measured reliably.

Share-based payment reserves
Share-based payment reserves include the share options reserve and 
other equity reserves which arise on the recognition of share-based 
compensation expense (see note 1 (c)(iii)).

The amount recognised is the best estimate of the consideration 
required to settle the present obligation at reporting date, taking 
into account the risks and uncertainties surrounding the obligation 
at reporting date. Where a provision is measured using the cash flows 
estimated to settle the present obligation, its carrying amount is the 
present value of those cash flows.

g) EQUiTY

i) Ordinary shares
Ordinary shares in the company are recognised at the amount paid 
per ordinary share net of directly attributable issue costs.

ii) Treasury shares
Shares in the company which are purchased on-market by the ANZ 
Employee Share Acquisition Plan or issued by the company to the 
ANZ Employee Share Acquisition Plan are classified as treasury shares 
(to the extent that they relate to unvested employee share-based 
awards) and are deducted from capital. 

in addition, the life insurance business may also purchase and hold 
shares in the company to back policy liabilities in the life insurance 
statutory funds. These shares are also classified as treasury shares and 
deducted from share capital. These assets, plus any corresponding 
income Statement fair value movement on the assets and dividend 
income, are eliminated when the life statutory funds are consolidated 
into the group. The cost of the investment in the shares is deducted 
from contributed equity. however, the corresponding life investment 
contract and insurance contract liabilities, and related income 
Statement changes in the liabilities, remain upon consolidation.

Treasury shares are excluded from the weighted average number  
of ordinary shares used in the earnings per share calculations.

iii) Non-controlling interest
Non-controlling interests represent the share in the net assets  
of subsidiaries attributable to equity interests not owned directly 
or indirectly by the company.

iv) Reserves
Foreign currency translation reserve
As indicated in note 1 (A)(viii), exchange differences arising on 
translation of the assets and liabilities of all group entities are 
reflected in the foreign currency translation reserve. Any offsetting 
gains or losses on hedging these balances, together with any tax 
effect, are also reflected in this reserve.

Available-for-sale revaluation reserve
This reserve includes changes in the fair value of available-for-
sale financial assets, net of tax. These changes are transferred to 
the income statement (in non-interest income) when the asset 
is derecognised. Where the asset is impaired, the changes are 
transferred to impairment expense in the income statement 
for debt instruments and in the case of equity instruments to  
other income.

Cash flow hedging reserve
This reserve includes the fair value gains and losses associated with 
the effective portion of designated cash flow hedging instruments.

h) PRESENTATiON

i) Offsetting of income and expenses
income and expenses are not offset unless required or permitted 
by an accounting standard. At the group level, this generally arises  
in the following circumstances:
  where transaction costs form an integral part of the effective 
interest rate of a financial instrument which is measured at 
amortised cost, these are offset against the interest income 
generated by the financial instrument; or
  where gains and losses relating to fair value hedges are assessed 
as being effective; or
  where gains and losses arise from a group of similar transactions, 
such as foreign exchange gains and losses.

ii) Offsetting assets and liabilities
Assets and liabilities are offset and the net amount reported in  
the balance sheet only where there is:
  a current enforceable legal right to offset the asset and liability; and
  an intention to settle on a net basis, or to realise the asset and 
settle the liability simultaneously.

iii) cash and cash equivalents

for cash flow statement presentation purposes, cash and cash 
equivalents includes cash on hand, deposits held at call with other 
financial institutions, other short-term, highly liquid investments  
with original terms to maturity of three months or less that are readily 
convertible to cash and which are subject to an insignificant risk of 
changes in value.

iv) Segment reporting
An operating segment is a component of the group that engages  
in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur 
expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the  
chief Executive Officer to make decisions about resources to be 
allocated to the segment and assess its performance and for which 
discrete information is available.

v) goods and services tax
income, expenses and assets are recognised net of the amount 
of goods and services tax (gST), except where the amount of gST 
incurred is not recoverable from the Australian Tax Office (ATO).  
in these circumstances the gST is recognised as part of the cost  
of acquisition of the asset or as part of the expense. 

Receivables and payables are stated with the amount of gST  
included. The net amount of gST recoverable from or payable to the 
ATO is included as an other asset or liability in the balance sheet.

cash flows are included in the cash flow statement on a gross  
basis. The gST components of cash flows arising from investing  
and financing activities which are recoverable from or payable  
to the ATO are classified as operating cash flows.

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i) LifE iNSURANcE AND fUNDS mANAgEmENT BUSiNESS
The group conducts its life insurance and funds management business 
in Australia primarily through OnePath Life Limited (formerly iNg Life 
Limited), (the Life Business) which is registered under the Life insurance 
Act 1995 (Life Act), amended by the financial Sector Legislation 
Amendment (Simplifying Regulation and Review) Act 2007 (SRR Act) 
and in New Zealand through iNg Life (NZ) Limited and iNg insurance 
Services (NZ) Limited which are registered under the New Zealand Life 
insurance Act 1908. 

The operations of the Life Business comprise life insurance and funds 
management business and are conducted within separate statutory 
funds as required by the Life Act. The assets of the Life Business are 
allocated between policyholder and shareholder funds in accordance 
with the requirements of the Life Act. Under Australian Accounting 
Standards (AAS), the financial statements must include all assets, 
liabilities, revenues, expenses and equity, irrespective of whether 
they are designated as relating to shareholders or policyholders. 
Accordingly, the consolidated financial statements include both 
policyholder (statutory) and shareholder’s funds.

(i) Policy liabilities
Policy liabilities include liabilities arising from life insurance contracts 
and life investment contracts. 

Life insurance contracts are insurance contracts regulated under the 
Life Act. An insurance contract is a contract under which an insurer 
accepts significant insurance risk from another party (the policyholder) 
by agreeing to compensate the policyholder if a specified uncertain 
future event adversely affects the policyholder. 

All contracts written by registered life insurers that do not meet the 
definition of an insurance contract are referred to as life investment 
contracts. Life investment contract business relates to funds 
management products in which the group issues a contract where 
the resulting liability to policyholders is linked to the performance 
and value of the assets that back those liabilities. Whilst the 
underlying assets are registered in the name of the life insurer and the 
policyholder has no direct access to the specific assets, the contractual 
arrangements are such that the policyholder bears the risks and 
rewards of the fund’s investment performance with the exception  
of guaranteed products where the policyholder is guaranteed a 
minimum return or asset value. The group derives fee income from  
the administration of the underlying assets. 

Life investment contracts that include a discretionary participation 
feature (participating contacts) are treated as if they are life insurance 
contracts under AASB 1038 Life insurance contracts. 

life insurance liabilities
Life insurance liabilities are determined using the ‘margin on Services’ 
(moS) basis using either a projection or accumulation method. 
Under the projection method, the liability is determined as the net 
present value of the expected future cash flows plus planned margins 
of revenues over expenses relating to services yet to be provided, 
discounted using a risk-free discount rate that reflects the nature 
and structure of the liabilities. Expected future cash flows include 
premiums, investment income, expenses, redemptions and benefit 
payments, including bonuses.

An accumulation method is used where the policy liabilities 
determined are not materially different from those determined  
under the projection method.

Profits from life insurance contracts are brought to account using  
the moS model in accordance with Actuarial Standard LPS 1.04 
valuation of Policy Liabilities (formerly AS 1.04) as issued by the 
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority under the Life Act and 
Professional Standard 3 Determination of Life insurance Policy 
Liabilities as issued by the New Zealand Society of Actuaries. Under 
moS, profit is recognised as premiums are received and services 
are provided to policyholders. When premiums are received but 
the service has not been provided, the profit is deferred. Losses are 
expensed when identified. 

costs associated with the acquisition of policies are recognised  
over the life of the policy. costs may only be deferred, however,  
to the extent that a contract is expected to be profitable.

Participating contracts, defined as those contracts that entitle  
the policyholder to participate in the performance and value of  
certain assets in addition to the guaranteed benefit, are entitled to 
share in the profits that arise from participating business. This profit 
sharing is governed by the Life Act and the life insurance company’s 
constitution. The profit sharing entitlement is treated as an expense 
in the consolidated financial statements. Any benefits which remain 
payable at the end of the reporting period are recognised as part  
of life insurance liabilities.

life investment contract liabilities
Life investment contracts involve both the origination of a financial 
instrument and the provision of investment management services. 

The financial instrument component of the life investment  
contract liabilities is designated as at fair value through profit or 
loss. The management services component, including associated 
acquisition costs, is recognised as revenue as services are performed. 
See note 1 (i)(vi) for the deferral and amortisation of life investment 
contract acquisition costs and entry fees.

for investment-linked products, the life investment contract liability  
is directly linked to the performance and value of the assets that  
back them and is determined as the fair value of those assets after  
tax. for fixed income policies the liability is determined as the net 
present value of expected cash flows subject to a minimum of  
current surrender value.

(ii) External unit holder liabilities (life insurance funds)
The life insurance business includes controlling interests in trusts and 
companies, and the total amounts of each underlying asset, liability, 
revenue and expense of the controlled entities are recognised in the 
group’s consolidated financial statements. When a controlled unit  
trust is consolidated, the share of the unit holder liability attributable  
to the group is eliminated but amounts due to external unit holders 
remain as liabilities in the group’s consolidated balance sheet. 

(iii) claims
claims are recognised when the liability to the policyholder under 
the policy contract has been established or upon notification of the 
insured event depending on the type of claim. claims are separated 
into their expense and liability components. 

claims incurred in respect of life investment contracts represent 
withdrawals and are recognised as a reduction in life investment 
contract liabilities. 

claims incurred that relate to the provision of services and bearing 
of insurance risks are treated as expenses and these are recognised 
on an accruals basis once the liability to the policyholder has been 
established under the terms of the contract.

1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

(iv) Revenue

Premium
Life insurance premiums earned by providing services and bearing 
risks are treated as revenue. Life investment contract deposit premiums 
are recognised as an increase in policy liabilities. for annuity, risk and 
traditional business, all premiums are recognised as revenue. 

life insurance premiums
Premiums with no due date are recognised as revenue on a cash 
received basis. Premiums with a regular due date are recognised as 
revenue on an accruals basis. Unpaid premiums are only recognised 
as revenue during the days of grace or where secured by the 
surrender value of the policy and are included as “Other assets” in  
the Balance Sheet. 

life investment contract premiums
There is no premium revenue in respect of investment contracts. 
investment contract amounts received from policyholders in respect 
of investment contracts comprise a deposit component or origination 
fee and/or ongoing investment management fee or amounts directly 
credited to investment contract liabilities. 

Fees
fees are charged to policyholders in connection with life insurance 
and life investment contracts and are recognised when the service 
has been provided. Entry fees from life investment contracts are 
deferred and recognised over the average expected life of the 
contracts. Deferred entry fees are presented within “Other liabilities” 
in the balance sheet.

(v) Reinsurance contracts
Reinsurance premiums, commissions and claim settlements,  
as well as the reinsurance element of insurance contract liabilities,  
are accounted for on the same basis as the original contracts for 
which the reinsurance was purchased.

(vi) Policy acquisition costs
life insurance contract acquisition costs
Policy acquisition costs are the fixed and variable costs of acquiring 
new business. The appointed actuary assesses the value and future 
recoverability of these costs in determining policy liabilities. The 
net profit impact is presented in the income statement as a change 
in policy liabilities. The deferral is determined as the actual costs 
incurred subject to an overall limit that future profits are anticipated 
to cover these costs. Losses arising on acquisition are recognised 
in the income statement in the year in which they occur. Amounts 
which are deemed recoverable in premiums or policy charges are 
deferred and amortised over the life of the policy.

life investment contract acquisition costs 
incremental acquisition costs, such as commissions, that are directly 
attributable to securing a life investment contract are recognised 
as an asset where they can be identified separately and measured 
reliably and if it is probable that they will be recovered. These 
deferred acquisition costs are presented in the balance sheet as an 
intangible asset and are amortised over the period that they will be 
recovered from future policy charges.

Any impairment losses arising on deferred acquisition costs are 
recognised in the income statement in the period in which they occur.

(vii) Basis of expense apportionment
All life investment contracts and insurance contracts are categorised 
based on individual policy or products. Expenses for these products 
are then allocated between acquisition, maintenance, investment 
management and other expenses. 

Expenses which are directly attributable to an individual policy or 
product are allocated directly to a particular expense category, fund, 
class of business and product line as appropriate. Where expenses are 
not directly attributable to an individual policy or product, they are 
appropriately apportioned based on detailed expense analysis having 
regard to the objective in incurring that expense and the outcome 
achieved. The apportionment has been made in accordance with 
Actuarial Standard LPS 1.04 valuation of Policy Liabilities (formerly  
AS 1.04), issued by the Life insurance Actuarial Standards Board, 
and on an equitable basis to the different classes of business in 
accordance with Division 2 of Part 6 of the Life Act.

(viii) investments backing policy liabilities
All policyholder assets, being those assets held within the statutory 
funds of the life company that are not segregated and managed 
under a distinct shareholder investment mandate are held to back life 
insurance and life investment contract liabilities (collectively referred 
to as policy liabilities). These investments are designated as at fair 
value through profit or loss.

J) OThER

i) contingent liabilities
contingent liabilities acquired in a business combination are individually 
measured at fair value at the acquisition date. At subsequent reporting 
dates the value of such contingent liabilities is reassessed based on the 
estimate of the expenditure required to settle the contingent liability.

Other contingent liabilities are not recognised in the balance sheet 
but disclosed in note 44 unless it is considered remote that the group 
will be liable to settle the possible obligation.

ii) Earnings per share
The group presents basic and diluted earnings per share (EPS) data 
for its ordinary shares. Basic EPS is calculated by dividing the profit 
or loss attributable to ordinary shareholders of the company by the 
weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during  
the period after eliminating treasury shares.

Diluted EPS is determined by adjusting the profit or loss attributable 
to ordinary shareholders and the weighted average number of 
ordinary shares outstanding for the effect of dilutive ordinary shares.

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1: Significant Accounting Policies (continued)

2: critical Estimates and Judgements Used in Applying Accounting Policies

iii) Accounting Standards not early adopted 
The following standard and amendment was available for early adoption, but has not been applied by the company or group in these financial 
statements. The company or group does not intend to apply any of the pronouncements until their effective date.

Application date for the 
company and group

1 October 2013

AASB standard

Possible impact on the company and the group’s financial report in period of initial adoption

AASB 9 financial 
instruments

This standard and its associated amending standard (AASB 2009-11) specifies new recognition 
and measurement requirements for financial assets within the scope of AASB 139 financial 
instruments: Recognition and measurement. This standard represents the first phase of the 
project to replace AASB 139 and will ultimately result in fundamental changes in the way that 
the company and the group accounts for financial instruments.
The main changes from AASB 139 include:
  All financial assets, except for certain equity instruments, will be classified into two categories:
–  amortised cost, where they generate solely payments of interest and principal and the 

business model is to collect contractual cash flows that represent principal and interest; or

–  fair value through the income statement.
  certain non-trading equity instruments will be classified at fair value through the income 
statement or fair value through other comprehensive income with dividends recognised in 
net income.
  financial assets which meet the requirements for classification at amortised cost are permitted 
to be measured at fair value if that eliminates or significantly reduces an accounting mismatch.

future phases of the project to replace AASB 139 will cover accounting for financial liabilities, 
impairment of financial assets measured at amortised cost and hedge accounting.

The group is currently assessing the impact of this standard, as well as developments arising 
from future phases of the project to replace AASB 139.

A number of other AASB standards are also available for early adoption, but have not been applied by the company or group in these  
financial statements. These standards involve amendments of a technical nature which are not expected to have a material impact on the  
company or group.

The group prepares its consolidated financial statements in 
accordance with policies which are based on Australian Accounting 
Standards (AAS), other authoritative accounting pronouncements 
of the Australian Accounting Standards Board (AASB), AASB 
interpretations and the corporations Act 2001. This involves the 
group making estimates and assumptions that affect the reported 
amounts within the financial statements. Estimates and judgements 
are continually evaluated and are based on historical factors, including 
expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under 
the circumstances. All material changes to accounting policies and 
estimates and the application of these policies and judgements are 
approved by the Audit committee of the Board.

A brief explanation of critical estimates and judgements, and their 
impact on the group, follows:

critical Accounting Estimates and Assumptions
Provisions for credit impairment
The accounting policy, as explained in note 1 (E)(iv), relating  
to measuring the impairment of loans and advances, requires the 
group to assess impairment at least at each reporting date. The credit 
provisions raised (individual and collective) represent management’s 
best estimate of the losses incurred in the loan portfolio at balance 
date based on experienced judgement.

The collective provision is estimated on the basis of historical loss 
experience for assets with credit characteristics similar to those in  
the collective pool. The historical loss experience is adjusted based on 
current observable data and events and an assessment of the impact 
of model risk. The provision also takes into account the impact of 
large concentrated losses within the portfolio and the economic cycle. 

The use of such judgements and reasonable estimates is considered 
by management to be an essential part of the process and does not 
impact on reliability.

individual provisioning is applied when the full collectability of a loan 
is identified as being doubtful.

individual and collective provisioning is calculated using discounted 
expected future cash flows. The methodology and assumptions used 
for estimating both the amount and timing of future cash flows are 
revised regularly to reduce any differences between loss estimates 
and actual loss experience.

critical judgements in applying the entity’s accounting policies
i) Special purpose and off-balance sheet entities
The group may invest in or establish special purpose entities (SPEs)  
to enable it to undertake specific types of transactions. The main 
types of these SPEs are securitisation vehicles, structured finance 
entities, and entities used to sell credit protection. 

Where the group has established SPEs which are controlled by  
the group, they are consolidated in the group’s financial statements. 

The group does not consolidate SPEs that it does not control in 
accordance with the group’s policy outlined in note 1 (A)(vii). As it  
can be complex to determine whether the group has control of an 
SPE, the group makes judgements about its exposure to the risks  
and rewards, as well as about its ability to make operational decisions  
for the SPE in question. 

The table below summarises the main types of SPEs with which the group is involved, the reason for their establishment, and the control factors 
associated with ANZ’s interest in them. Although there may be some indicators of control, ANZ does not bear the majority of residual risks and 
rewards of the SPEs. Therefore they are not consolidated.

Type of SPE

Reason for establishment

Control factors

Securitisation vehicles

Securitisation is a financing technique whereby assets  
are transferred to an SPE which funds the purchase by 
issuing securities. This enables ANZ (in the case where 
transferred assets originate within ANZ) or customers  
to increase diversity of funding sources.

Structured finance entities

These entities are set up to assist with the structuring  
of client financing. The resulting lending arrangements 
are at arms length and ANZ typically has limited ongoing 
involvement with the entity.

ANZ may manage these securitisation vehicles,  
service assets in the vehicle or provide liquidity or  
other support. ANZ retains the risks associated with  
the provision of these services. for any SPE which is 
not consolidated, credit and market risks associated 
with the underlying assets are not retained or assumed 
by ANZ except to the limited extent that ANZ provides 
arm’s length services and facilities. 

ANZ may manage these vehicles, hold minor amounts  
of capital, provide financing or derivatives.

Credit protection

The special purpose entities in this category are  
created to allow ANZ to purchase credit protection. 

ANZ may manage these vehicles.

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2: critical Estimates and Judgements Used in Applying Accounting Policies (continued)

2: critical Estimates and Judgements Used in Applying Accounting Policies (continued)

ii) Significant associates
The carrying values of all significant investments in associates (as 
disclosed in note 39) are subject to an annual recoverable amount 
test. This assessment involves ensuring that the investment’s fair 
value less costs to sell or its value in use is greater than its carrying 
amount. Judgement is applied when determining the assumptions 
supporting these calculations. 

As at 30 September 2010, the group reviewed all investments  
in associates against the following impairment indicators:
   actual financial performance against budgeted financial performance;
    any material unfavourable operational factors and regulatory factors;
    any material unfavourable economic outlook and market 
competitive factors;
   carrying value against available quoted market values (supported 
by third-party broker valuations); and
   carrying value against market capitalisation (for listed investments).

Where appropriate, additional potential impairment indicators are 
reviewed which are more specific to the respective investment.

As at 30 September 2010, no impairment of associates was identified 
as a result of either the review of impairment indicators listed above or 
the recoverable amount test.

iii) Available-for-sale financial assets
The accounting policy for impairment of available-for-sale financial 
assets, as explained in note 1 (E)(iii), requires the group to assess 
whether there is objective evidence of impairment. This requires 
judgement when considering whether such evidence exists and if so, 
in reliably determining the impact of such events on the estimated  
cash flows of the asset.

iv) Financial Instruments at fair value
A significant portion of financial instruments are carried on the 
balance sheet at fair value. 

The best evidence of fair value is a quoted price in an active market. 
Accordingly, wherever possible, fair value is based on quoted market 
prices for the financial instrument. 

in the event that there is no active market for the instrument, fair 
value is based on present value estimates or other market accepted 
valuation techniques. The valuation models incorporate the impact 
of bid/ask spread, counterparty credit spreads and other factors that 
would influence the fair value determined by a market participant.

The majority of valuation techniques employ only observable 
market data, however, for certain financial instruments the fair value 
cannot be determined with reference to current market transactions 
or valuation techniques whose variables only include data from 
observable markets.

in respect of the valuation component where market observable 
data is not available, the fair value is determined using data derived 
and extrapolated from market data and tested against historic 
transactions and observed market trends. These valuations are 
based upon assumptions established by application of professional 
judgement to analyse the data available to support each assumption. 
changing the assumptions changes the resulting estimate of fair value.

The majority of outstanding derivative positions are transacted 
over-the-counter and therefore need to be valued using valuation 
techniques. included in the determination of the fair value of derivatives 
is a credit valuation adjustment to reflect the credit worthiness of the 
counterparty, representing the credit risk component of the overall 
fair value increment on a particular derivative asset. The total valuation 
adjustment is influenced by the mark-to-market of the derivative trades 
and by the movement in the current market cost of credit.

v) Goodwill and indefinite life intangible assets
The carrying values of goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite 
lives are reviewed at each balance date and written-down to the 
extent that they are no longer supported by probable future benefits.

goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives are 
allocated to cash-generating units (cgUs) for the purpose of 
impairment testing. in respect of goodwill, the cgUs are based  
on the operating segments of the group, which are the major 
geographies in which the group operates.

impairment testing of goodwill and indefinite life intangibles is 
performed annually or more frequently when there is an indication 
that the asset may be impaired. impairment testing is conducted 
by comparing the recoverable amount of the cgU with the current 
carrying amount of its net assets, including goodwill and intangibles as 
applicable. Where the current carrying value is greater than recoverable 
amount, a charge for impairment is recognised in the income statement.

The most significant components of the group’s goodwill balance  
at 30 September 2010 relate to ANZ National Bank Limited which 
was $2,464 million (Sep 2009: $2,657 million) and OnePath Australia 
Limited (formerly iNg Australia Limited) which is provisionally 
estimated to be $1,151 million.

The recoverable amount of the cgU to which each goodwill 
component is allocated is estimated using a market multiple 
approach as representative of the fair value less costs to sell of 
each cgU. The price earnings multiples are based on observable 
multiples in the respective geographies in which the group operates 
and the earnings are based on the current forecast earnings of the 
geographies. changes in assumptions upon which the valuation 
is based, including forecast earnings, could materially impact the 
assessment of the recoverable amount of each cgU.

The results of the impairment testing performed did not result 
in any impairment being identified.

vi) Intangible assets with finite useful lives
The carrying value of intangible assets with finite useful lives  
are reviewed each balance date for any indication of impairment. 
This assessment involves applying judgement and consideration is 
given to both internal and external sources of potential impairment. 
The majority of the group’s intangible assets with a finite life is 
represented by capitalised software and intangible assets purchased 
as part of the acquisition of OnePath Australia Limited (formerly iNg 
Australia Limited) and iNg NZ Limited. The review conducted by 
management for these assets at 30 September 2010 did not reveal 
any impairment indicators and accordingly no write-down was 
considered necessary. 

vii) life insurance contract liabilities
Policy liabilities for life insurance contracts are computed using 
statistical or mathematical methods, which are expected to give 
approximately the same results as if an individual liability was 
calculated for each contract. The computations are made by suitably 
qualified personnel on the basis of recognised actuarial methods, 
with due regard to relevant actuarial principles and standards. The 
methodology takes into account the risks and uncertainties of the 
particular classes of life insurance business written. Deferred policy 
acquisition costs are connected with the measurement basis of life 
insurance liabilities and are equally sensitive to the factors that are 
considered in the liability measurement.

The key factors that affect the estimation of these liabilities  
and related assets are:
  the cost of providing the benefits and administering these 
insurance contracts;
  mortality and morbidity experience on life insurance products, 
including enhancements to policyholder benefits;
  discontinuance experience, which affects the company’s ability 
to recover the cost of acquiring new business over the lives of the 
contracts; and,
  the amounts credited to policyholders’ accounts compared to the 
returns on invested assets through asset-liability management and 
strategic and tactical asset allocation.

in addition, factors such as regulation, competition, interest rates, taxes 
and general economic conditions affect the level of these liabilities.

The total value of policy liabilities for life insurance contracts have 
been appropriately calculated in accordance with these principles.

viii) Taxation
Significant judgement is required in determining provisions held in 
respect of uncertain tax positions. The group estimates its tax liabilities 
based on its understanding of the law.

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3: income

Interest Income
Other financial institutions
Trading securities
Available-for-sale assets
Loans and advances
Acceptances
Other

controlled entities
Total interest income
Interest income is analysed by types of financial assets as follows
financial assets not at fair value through profit or loss
Trading securities
financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss

i) Fee and commission income
Lending fees1
Non-lending fees and commissions

controlled entities
Total fee and commission income
fee and commission expense 2
Net fee and commission income

ii) Other income
Net foreign exchange earnings
Net gains from trading securities and derivatives3
credit risk on derivatives
fair value impairment for investment in OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNgNZ
movements on financial instruments measured at fair value through profit or loss4
Dividends received from controlled entities
Brokerage income
ANZ Share of iNg NZ frozen funds investor settlement
Writedown of assets in non continuing business
Writedown (reversal) of investment in Saigon Securities inc
mark to market (loss)/gain on Panin warrants
Private equity and infrastructure earnings
Other
Total other income
Total other operating income

iii) Net funds management and insurance income
funds management income
investment income
insurance premium income
commission income (expense)
claims
changes in policyholder liabilities
Elimination of treasury share gain
Total net funds management and insurance income
Total other operating income
Share of joint venture profit from OnePath (formerly iNg Australia) and iNg (NZ) 
Share of associates’ profit
Total share of joint venture and associates profit
Total income5

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

185 
1,525 
535 
23,008 
912 
443 
26,608 
– 
26,608 

25,066 
1,525 
17 
26,608 

634 
1,967 
2,601 
–
2,601 
(277)
2,324 

747 
319 
35 
(217)
(202)
– 
70 
4 
(12)
25 
– 
43 
155 
967 
3,291 

730 
1,165 
847 
(358)
(414)
(836) 
(35)
1,099 
4,390 
33 
400 
433 
31,431 

313 
989 
678 
22,657 
927 
722 
26,286 
– 
26,286 

25,273 
989 
24 
26,286 

684 
1,982 
2,666 
– 
2,666 
(269)
2,397 

962 
303 
(135)
– 
(358)
– 
76 
(173)
(112)
(25)
(14)
(1)
107 
630 
3,027 

119 
– 
28 
83 
– 
– 
– 
230 
3,257 
83 
382 
465 
30,008 

159 
1,249 
404 
18,286 
918 
235 
21,251 
1,671 
22,922 

21,662 
1,249 
11 
22,922 

574 
1,435 
2,009 
424
2,433 
(200)
2,233 

458 
366 
39 
– 
(203)
1,490 
– 
–
(12)
25 
– 
43 
(3)
2,203 
4,436 

85 
– 
28 
51 
– 
– 
– 
164 
4,600
– 
– 
–
27,522 

254 
832 
556 
15,866 
927 
444 
18,879 
1,787 
20,666 

19,819 
832 
15 
20,666 

598 
1,390 
1,988 
365 
2,353 
(196)
2,157 

740 
370 
(121)
– 
(328)
234 
– 
– 
(112)
(25)
– 
(1)
10 
767 
2,924 

76 
– 
28 
47 
– 
– 
– 
151 
3,075 
– 
– 
–
23,741 

1  Lending fees exclude fees treated as part of the effective yield calculation and included in interest income (refer note 1 B(ii)).
2 
includes interchange fees paid.
3  Does not include interest income.
4 

includes fair value movements (excluding realised and accrued interest) on derivatives entered into to manage interest rate and foreign exchange risk on funding instruments,  
and not designated as accounting hedges, ineffective portions of cashflow hedges, and fair value movements in financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value.  
The net gain on financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value was $251 million (2009: $506 million loss) for the group and $253 million (2009: $488 million loss) for the company.

5  Total income includes external dividend income of $18 million (2009: $14 million) for the group and $16 million (2009: $12 million) for the company.

4: Expenses

Interest Expense
financial institutions
Deposits
Borrowing corporations’ debt
commercial paper
Acceptances
Loan capital, bonds and notes
Other

controlled entities

Total interest expense

Interest expense is analysed by types of financial liabilities as follows:
financial liabilities not at fair value through profit or loss
financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

Operating expenses
i) Personnel
Employee entitlements and taxes
Salaries and wages
Superannuation costs – defined benefit plans
Superannuation costs – defined contribution plans
Equity-settled share-based payments
Temporary staff
Other

Total personnel expenses

ii) Premises
Amortisation of leasehold improvements
Depreciation of buildings and integrals
Rent
Utilities and other outgoings
Other

Total premises expenses

iii) Computer
computer contractors
Data communication
Depreciation and amortisation1
Rentals and repairs
Software purchased
Software impairment
Other

Total computer expenses

iv) Other
Advertising and public relations
Amortisation of other intangible assets (refer note 19)
Audit and other fees (refer note 5)
Depreciation of furniture and equipment (refer note 21)
freight and cartage
Loss on sale and write-off of equipment
Non-lending losses, fraud and forgeries
Postage and stationery
Professional fees
Telephone
Travel
Other

Total other expenses

v) Restructuring

Total operating expenses

Total expenses

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

326 
9,784 
135 
499 
563 
4,171 
261 

15,739 
– 

15,739 

15,355 
384 

15,739 

253 
2,615 
14 
253 
140 
210 
742 

4,227 

42 
37 
365 
160 
32 

636 

121 
90 
299 
95 
211 
17 
33 

866 

244 
95 
15 
89 
62 
11 
67 
127 
347 
68 
196 
220 

2009
$m

431 
9,821 
472 
730 
646 
3,975 
323 

16,398 
– 

16,398 

15,911 
487 

16,398 

242 
2,238 
20 
238 
103 
155 
602 

3,598 

38 
18 
335 
134 
34 

559 

97 
77 
239 
92 
181 
27 
55 

768 

195 
7 
14 
72 
64 
16 
74 
118 
197 
63 
149 
201 

2010
$m

279 
8,081 
– 
287 
569 
3,419 
212 

12,847 
1,830 

14,677 

14,504 
173 

14,677 

184 
1,885 
9 
201 
119 
165 
575 

3,138 

28 
18 
240 
117 
32 

435 

81 
59
248 
74 
150 
12 
3 

627 

151 
3 
8 
75 
48 
3 
40 
92 
307 
38 
142 
495 

2009
$m

306 
7,328 
– 
336 
646 
3,125 
42 

11,783 
1,817 

13,600 

13,450 
150 

13,600 

169 
1,622 
14 
196 
87 
115 
501 

2,704 

27 
4 
236 
92 
34 

393 

76 
54 
197 
71 
148 
22 
25 

593 

134 
3 
9 
58 
50 
10 
55 
84 
171 
34 
105 
356 

1,541 

34 

7,304 

23,043 

1,170 

130 

6,225 

22,623 

1,402 

34 

5,636 

20,313 

1,069 

109 

4,868 

18,468 

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1 

 comprises software amortisation of $207 million (2009: $155 million), refer note 19, and computer depreciation of $92 million (2009: $84 million), refer note 21. The company comprises software 
amortisation of $183 million (2009: $140 million), refer note 19, and computer depreciation of $65 million (2009: $58 million), refer note 21.

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5: compensation of Auditors

Consolidated

The Company

6: current income Tax Expense

KPMG Australia
Audit or review of financial reports of the company or group entities2
Other audit-related services1,2
Other services2,3

Total

Overseas related practices of KPMG Australia
Audit or review of financial reports of the company or group entities
Other audit-related services1
Other services3

2010
$’000

7,916
2,280
80 

10,276

4,119 
539
92 

4,750 

2009
$’000

6,004 
3,295 
127 

9,426 

3,714 
1,074 
41 

4,829 

Total compensation of auditors

15,026

14,255 

2010
$’000

5,053
1,595
80 

6,728

1,040
400 
20 

1,460

8,188

2009
$’000

5,127 
2,278 
127 

7,532 

1,081 
459 
41 

1,581 

9,113 

group policy allows KPmg Australia or any of its related practices to provide assurance and other audit-related services that, while outside the scope of the statutory audit, are consistent with the role 
of auditor. These include regulatory and prudential reviews requested by the company’s regulators such as the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). KPmg Australia or any of its related 
practices may not provide services that are perceived to be in conflict with the role of auditor. These include consulting advice and subcontracting of operational activities normally undertaken by 
management, and engagements where the auditor may ultimately be required to express an opinion on its own work. 

includes prudential supervision reviews for central banks and work required for local statutory purposes.

1 
2  goods and services tax inclusive.
3  Other assurance services comprises:

Consolidated

market Risk benchmarking review
market Risk system capability review 
Overseas branch registration regulatory assistance
Review of foreign exchange process in overseas branch
Training courses
Accounting Advice

Total

2010
$’000

50
30
2
8
–
82

172

2009
$’000

75
41
–
–
35
17

168

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

Income tax recognised in the Income Statement

Tax expense/(income) comprises:

  current tax expense/(income)
  Adjustments recognised in the current year in relation to the current tax of prior years
  Deferred tax expense/(income) relating to the origination and reversal of

temporary differences

Total income tax expense charged in the Income Statement

2,153
(1)

(56)

2,096

1,175 
– 

260 

1,435 

1,542
(1)

(129)

1,412

643 
– 

266 

909 

Reconciliation of the prima facie income tax expense on pre-tax profit
  with the income tax expense charged in the income statement

Operating profit before income tax

Prima facie income tax expense at 30%

change in income tax expense due to:
  Overseas tax rate differential
  Rebateable and non-assessable dividends
  Profit from associated and joint venture entities
  fair value adjustment for OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNgNZ
  New Zealand conduits
  mark-to-market (gains)/losses on fair valued investments related to associated entities
  Writedown of investment in Saigon Securities inc.
impact of changes in New Zealand tax legislation

  Structured transactions
  foreign exchange translation of US hybrid loan capital
iNgA – policyholder income and contributions tax

  Non deductible RBS integration costs 
  Resolution of US tax matter
  Other

income tax (over) provided in previous years

Total income tax expense charged in the Income Statement

Effective Tax Rate

Australia

Overseas

6,601

1,980

4,380 

1,314 

5,840

1,752

3,194 

958 

5
(5)
(130)
65
(38)
(2)
(7)
36
(7)
–
150
27
(31)
54

(16)
(8)
(141)
– 
196 
5
7
– 
32 
– 
– 
– 
–
46 

2,097

1,435 

(1)

2,096

31.8%

1,757

339

– 

1,435 

32.8%

957 

478 

15
(447)
– 
– 
– 
(2)
(7)
–
(7)
4
–
27
(31)
109

1,413

(1)

1,412

24.2%

1,328

84

(8) 
(72)
– 
– 
– 
–
7
– 
32 
(37) 
– 
– 
–
29

909 

– 

909 

28.5%

794 

115 

Tax consolidation 
The company and all its wholly owned Australian resident entities are part of a tax-consolidated group under Australian taxation law.  
The company is the head entity in the tax-consolidated group. Tax expense/income and deferred tax liabilities/assets arising from temporary 
differences of the members of the tax-consolidated group are recognised in the separate financial statements of the members of the  
tax-consolidated group on a ‘group allocation’ basis. current tax liabilities and assets of the tax consolidated group are recognised by the 
company (as head entity in the tax-consolidated group).

Due to the existence of a tax funding arrangement between the entities in the tax-consolidated group, amounts are recognised as payable  
to or receivable by the company and each member of the group in relation to the tax contribution amounts paid or payable between the 
company and the other members of the tax-consolidated group in accordance with the arrangement.

members of the tax-consolidated group have also entered into a tax sharing agreement that provides for the allocation of income tax liabilities 
between the entities should the head entity default on its income tax payment obligations.

Taxation of financial Arrangements “TOfA”
During the year the group adopted the new tax regime for financial arrangements, TOfA. The regime aims to more closely align the tax and 
accounting recognition and measurement of the financial arrangements within scope and their related flows. Deferred tax balances for financial 
arrangements that existed on adoption at 1 October 2009 will reverse over a four year period.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

7: Dividends

Ordinary dividends1
interim dividend
final dividend
Bonus option plan adjustment

Dividend on ordinary shares

1  Dividends are not accrued and are recorded when paid. 

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

1,318 
1,403 
(54)

2,667 

993 
1,514 
(55)

2,452 

1,318 
1,403 
(54)

2,667 

993 
1,514 
(55)

2,452 

A final dividend of 74 cents, fully franked, is proposed to be paid on 17 December 2010 on each eligible fully paid ordinary share  
(2009: final dividend of 56 cents, paid 18 December 2009, fully franked). The 2010 interim dividend of 52 cents, paid 1 July 2010, was fully 
franked (2009: interim dividend of 46 cents, paid 1 July 2009, fully franked).

The tax rate applicable to the franking credits attached to the 2010 interim dividend and to be attached to the proposed 2010 final dividend  
is 30% (2009: 30%).

7: Dividends (continued)

Dividend Reinvestment Plan
During the year ended 30 September 2010, 22,970,973 ordinary 
shares were issued at $21.75 per share and 23,779,667 ordinary shares 
at $21.32 per share to participating shareholders under the dividend 
reinvestment plan (2009: 33,032,100 ordinary shares at $13.58 per 
share, and 19,354,790 ordinary shares at $15.16 per share). All eligible 
shareholders can elect to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan. 

for the 2010 final dividend, a discount of 1.5% will be applied when 
calculating the “Acquisition Price” used in determining the number of 
ordinary shares to be provided under the dividend reinvestment plan 
and bonus option plan terms and conditions, and the “Pricing Period” 
under the dividend reinvestment plan and bonus option plan terms 
and conditions will be the seven trading days commencing on and 
including 12 November 2010. 

Bonus Option Plan
The amount of dividends paid during the year has been reduced  
as a result of certain eligible shareholders participating in the  
bonus option plan and foregoing all or part of their right to  
dividends. These shareholders were issued ordinary shares under  
the bonus option plan.

During the year ended 30 September 2010, 2,481,103 ordinary shares 
were issued under the bonus option plan (2009: 3,928,449 ordinary 
shares). for the 2010 final dividend, details of the discount that  
will be applied when calculating the “Acquisition Price”, and of the 
“Pricing Period”, in respect of the bonus option plan are set out above 
in respect of the dividend reinvestment plan.

Dividends paid in cash or satisfied by the issue of shares under the dividend reinvestment plan during the years ended 30 September 2010 
and 2009 were as follows:

8: Earnings per Ordinary Share

Paid in cash1
Satisfied by share issue2

Preference share dividend
Euro trust securities3

Dividend on preference shares

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

1,660
1,007

2,667

2009
$m

664 
1,788 

2,452 

Consolidated

2010
$m

11

11

2009
$m

33 

33 

2010
$m

1,660
1,007

2,667

2009
$m

664 
1,788 

2,452 

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 

–

– 

–

1  During the year ended 30 September 2010, cash of $1,660 million was paid to shareholders who did not elect to participate in the dividend reinvestment plan or the bonus option plan (2009: 
$664 million). During the year ended 30 September 2009, cash of $1,046 million was received from the issue of shares pursuant to the dividend reinvestment plan underwriting agreement for  
the 2008 final dividend. 
includes shares issued to participating shareholders under the dividend reinvestment plan. During the year ended 30 September 2009, shares were issued pursuant to a dividend reinvestment 
plan underwriting agreement for the 2008 final dividend.

2 

3  Refer to note 28 for details.

Dividend franking Account
The amount of franking credits available to the company for the 
subsequent financial year is $397 million (2009: $49 million) after 
adjusting for franking credits that will arise from the payment of 
tax on Australian profits for the 2010 financial year, $812 million of 
franking credits which will be utilised in franking the proposed 2010 
final dividend and franking credits that may not be accessible by the 
company at present.

Restrictions which Limit the Payment of Dividends
There are presently no significant restrictions on the payment of 
dividends from controlled entities to the company. various capital 
adequacy, liquidity, statutory reserve and other prudential and legal 
requirements must be observed by certain controlled entities and 
the impact on these requirements caused by the payment of cash 
dividends is monitored. 

There are presently no significant restrictions on payment of 
dividends by the company. Reductions of shareholders’ equity 
through the payment of cash dividends is monitored having regard 
to the regulatory and other legal requirements to maintain a specified 
capital adequacy ratio. 

in particular, the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) 
has advised that a bank under its supervision must consult with it 
before declaring a coupon payment or dividend on a Tier 1 or Upper 
Tier 2 instrument, if the bank proposes to pay coupon or dividends  
on Tier 1 or Upper Tier 2 instruments which exceed the level of 
current year profits.

if any dividend, interest or redemption payments or other 
distributions are not paid on the scheduled payment date, or shares 
or other qualifying Tier 1 securities are not issued on the applicable 
conversion or redemption dates, on the group’s Euro Trust Securities, 
US Trust Securities, UK Stapled Securities or ANZ convertible 
Preference Shares in accordance with their terms, the group may 
be restricted from declaring or paying any dividends or other 
distributions on ANZ ordinary shares and the Euro Trust Securities. 
This restriction is subject to a number of exceptions.

Basic Earnings per share (cents)
Earnings reconciliation ($millions)
Profit for the year
Less: profit attributable to minority interests
Less: preference share dividend paid

Earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share
Weighted average number of ordinary shares (net of treasury shares) (millions)
Diluted earnings per share (cents)
Earnings reconciliation ($millions)
Earnings used in calculating basic earnings per share
Add: US Trust Securities interest expense
Add: UK hybrid interest expense
Add: convertible Preference Shares interest expense
Add: convertible Perpetual Notes interest expense

Earnings used in calculating diluted earnings per share

Weighted average number of ordinary shares (net of treasury shares) (millions)
Used in calculating basic earnings per share
Add: potential conversion of options to ordinary shares

  weighted average number of convertible US Trust Securities at current market prices
  weighted average number of convertible UK hybrid Securities
  weighted average number of convertible Preference Shares
  weighted average number of convertible Perpetual Notes

Used in calculating diluted earnings per share

Consolidated

2010
$m

178.9

4,505 
4 
11 

4,490 

2009
$m

131.0 

2,945 
2 
33 

2,910 

2,509.3
174.6

2,221.6 
129.6

4,490 
35 
51 
134 
– 

4,710 

2,509.3 
4.8 
37.2 
32.8 
112.9 
– 

2,697.0 

2,910 
54 
– 
52 
25 

3,041 

2,221.6 
3.8 
51.3 
– 
45.5 
24.7 

2,346.9 

The weighted average number of converted and lapsed options, weighted with reference to the date of conversion or lapse, and included in the 
calculation of diluted earnings per share is approximately 1 million (2009: approximately 1 million). 

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

9: Liquid Assets

coins, notes and cash at bank
money at call, bills receivable and remittances in transit
Other banks’ certificates of deposit
Securities purchased under agreements to resell in less than three months

Total liquid assets

Maturity analysis based on original term to maturity
Less than three months
more than three months

Total liquid assets

10: Due from Other financial institutions

Maturity analysis based on original term to maturity
Less than three months
more than three months

Total due from other financial institutions

11: Trading Securities

listed
Other securities and equity securities

Unlisted
commonwealth securities
Local, semi-government and other government securities
ANZ accepted bills
Other securities and equity securities

Total trading securities

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

2,793 
7,049 
4,152 
7,527 

21,521 

2009
$m

3,108 
10,133 
7,265 
4,811 

25,317 

2010
$m

1,082 
6,308 
3,613 
7,527 

2009
$m

878 
9,492 
5,018 
4,811 

18,530 

20,199 

17,042 
4,479 

21,521 

18,393 
6,924 

25,317 

14,543 
3,987 

18,530 

15,228 
4,971 

20,199 

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

4,862 
619 

5,481 

2009
$m

4,412 
573 

4,985 

2010
$m

3,592 
544 

4,136 

2009
$m

2,823 
413 

3,236 

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

48 

48 

8 

8 

26 

26 

8 

8 

3,649 
8,182 
6,035 
15,601 

33,467 

33,515

2,657 
6,412 
4,146 
17,768 

30,983 

30,991

3,647 
5,195 
6,035 
13,402 

28,279 

28,305

2,657 
5,273 
4,146 
15,326 

27,402 

27,410

12: Derivative financial instruments

Derivative financial instruments are contracts whose value is derived 
from one or more underlying variables or indices, require little or  
no initial net investment and are settled at a future date. Derivatives 
include contracts traded on registered exchanges and contracts 
agreed between counterparties, called “Over the counter” or “OTcs”. 
The use of derivatives and their sale to customers as risk management 
products is an integral part of the group’s trading activities. 
Derivatives are also used to manage the group’s own exposure to 
fluctuations in exchange and interest rates as part of its asset and 
liability management activities (i.e. balance sheet risk management). 

Derivatives are subject to the same types of credit and market risk  
as other financial instruments, and the group manages these risks  
in a consistent manner.

Types of derivative financial instruments
The group transacts principally in foreign exchange, interest rate, 
commodity and credit derivative contracts. The principal types of 
derivative contracts include swaps, forwards, futures and options 
contracts and agreements, as detailed in the table below.

Derivatives, except for those that are specifically designated as 
effective hedging instruments, are classified as held for trading. The 
held for trading classification includes two categories of derivative 
financial instruments: those held as trading positions and those used 
in the group’s balance sheet risk management activities.

Trading positions
Trading positions consist of both sales to customers and market 
making activities. Sales to customers include the structuring  
and marketing of derivative products to customers which enable  
them to take or mitigate risks. market making activities consist of 
derivatives entered into principally for the purpose of generating 
profits from short-term fluctuations in price or margins. Positions  
may be traded actively or held over a period of time to benefit  
from expected changes in market rates. 

gains or losses, including any current period interest, from the change 
in fair value of trading positions are recognised in the income statement 
as ‘other income’ in the period in which they occur. 

Balance sheet risk management 
The group designates balance sheet risk management derivatives 
into hedging relationships in order to minimise income statement 
volatility. This volatility is created by differences in the timing of 
recognition of gains and losses between the derivative and the 
hedged item. hedge accounting is not applied to all balance sheet  
risk management positions. 

gains or losses from the change in fair value of balance sheet  
risk management derivatives that form part of an effective hedging 
relationship are recognised in the income statement based on  
the hedging relationship. Any ineffectiveness is recognised in the 
income statement as ‘other income’ in the period in which it occurs.

gains or losses, excluding any current period interest, from the 
change in fair value of balance sheet risk management positions that 
are not designated into hedging relationships are recognised in the 
income statement as ‘other income’ in the period in which they occur. 
current period interest is included in interest income and expense. 

The tables on the following pages provide an overview of the group’s 
and the company’s foreign exchange rate, commodity, credit and 
interest rate derivatives. They include all trading and balance sheet 
risk management contracts. Notional principal amounts measure 
the amount of the underlying physical or financial commodity and 
represent the volume of outstanding transactions. They are not  
a measure of the risk associated with a derivative. The derivative 
instruments become favourable (assets) or unfavourable (liabilities)  
as a result of fluctuations in market rates relative to their terms. 
The aggregate contractual or notional amount of derivative financial 
instruments on hand, the extent to which instruments are favourable 
or unfavourable, and as a consequence the aggregate fair values of 
derivative financial assets and liabilities, can fluctuate significantly 
from time to time. The fair values of derivative instruments held  
and notional principal amounts are set out as follows.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

12: Derivative financial instruments (continued)

12: Derivative financial instruments (continued)

Trading

Fair Value

Hedging

Total fair value  
of derivatives

Fair value

Cash flow

Net investment  
in foreign operations

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Trading

Fair Value

Hedging

Total fair value  
of derivatives

Fair value

Cash flow

Net investment  
in foreign operations

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Consolidated at
30 September 2010

Foreign exchange contracts
Spot and forward contracts
Swap agreements
futures contracts
Options purchased
Options sold 

Commodity contracts
Derivative contracts

Interest rate contracts
forward rate agreements
Swap agreements
futures contracts 
Options purchased
Options sold 

Credit Default Swaps

Structured credit derivatives 

purchased1

Other credit derivatives purchased

Total credit derivatives purchased

Structured credit derivatives sold
Other credit derivatives sold

Total credit derivatives sold

collateral

Total

1 

inclusive of credit valuation adjustment.

Notional
Principal
Amount
$m

244,322
210,038
739
7,594
12,701

475,394

5,616 
10,677 
93 
323 
0 

(7,304)
(15,368)
(148)
0 
(343)

16,709 

(23,163)

–
705
–
–
–

705

–
(227)
–
–
–

(227)

–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–

31,852

1,381

(1,409)

–

–

108,534
1,159,637
148,600
37,497
32,292

17 
16,387 
1,576 
268 
– 

(15)
(16,654)
(1,595)
– 
(329)

1,486,560

18,248 

(18,593)

– 
2,132 
– 
– 
– 

2,132 

– 
(486)
– 
– 
– 

(486)

1 
507 
8 
– 
– 

516 

– 
(491)
(17)
– 
– 

(508)

10,213
14,326

24,539

8,697
11,500

20,197

44,736

449
111

560

–
112

112

672

–
(126)

(126)

(624)
(99)

(723)

(849)

–

(2,544)

8,018

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

2,038,542

34,466 (35,996)

2,837

(713)

516

(508)

2
–
–
–
–

2

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

2

–
–
–
–
–

–

–

–
–
–
–
–

–

–
–

–

–
–

–

–

–

–

5,618

(7,304)
11,382 (15,595)
(148)
– 
(343)

93
323
–

17,416 (23,390)

1,381 

(1,409)

18 
19,026 
1,584 
268 
– 

(15)
(17,631)
(1,612)
– 
(329)

20,896 

(19,587)

449 
111 

560 

– 
112 

112 

672

– 
(126)

(126)

(624)
(99)

(723)

(849)

(2,544)

8,018 

37,821 

(37,217)

Notional
Principal
Amount
$m

204,830 
168,826 
281 
7,067 
14,089 

5,648 
10,084 
19 
569 
– 

(6,795)
(13,167)
(28)
– 
(530)

– 
233 
– 
– 
– 

233 

– 
(260)
– 
– 
– 

(260)

395,093

16,320 

(20,520)

23,195

1,196 

(1,472)

– 

– 

75,358 
1,041,561 
105,435 
12,468 
14,699 

9 
17,447 
1,478 
188 
– 

(20)
(16,880)
(1,322)
– 
(124)

– 
1,272 
– 
– 
– 

– 
(1,297)
– 
– 
– 

1,249,521

19,122 

(18,346)

1,272 

(1,297)

11,303 
13,071 

24,374 

12,454 
9,804 

22,258 

46,632 

704 
271 

975 

– 
146 

146 

– 
(14)

(14)

(1,019)
(419)

(1,438)

1,121 

(1,452)

–

(2,078)

7,084 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

Consolidated at
30 September 2009

Foreign exchange contracts
Spot and forward contracts
Swap agreements
futures contracts
Options purchased
Options sold 

Commodity contracts
Derivative contracts

Interest rate contracts
forward rate agreements
Swap agreements
futures contracts 
Options purchased
Options sold 

Credit Default Swaps

Structured credit derivatives 

purchased1

Other credit derivatives purchased

Total credit derivatives purchased

Structured credit derivatives sold
Other credit derivatives sold

Total credit derivatives sold

collateral

Total

1 

inclusive of credit valuation adjustment.

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

1 
193 
14 
– 
– 

208 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

(1)
(236)
(16)
– 
– 

(253)

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

10 
– 
– 
– 
– 

10 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

5,658 
10,317 
19 
569 
– 

(6,795)
(13,427)
(28)
– 
(530)

16,563 

(20,780)

1,196 

(1,472)

10 
18,912 
1,492 
188 
– 

(21)
(18,413)
(1,338)
– 
(124)

20,602 

(19,896)

704 
271 

975 

– 
146 

146 

– 
(14)

(14)

(1,019)
(419)

(1,438)

1,121 

(1,452)

(2,078)

7,084 

37,404 

(36,516)

1,714,441

35,681 

(34,706)

1,505 

(1,557)

208 

(253)

10 

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

12: Derivative financial instruments (continued)

12: Derivative financial instruments (continued)

The Company at
30 September 2010

Foreign exchange contracts
Spot and forward contracts
Swap agreements
futures contracts
Options purchased
Options sold 

Commodity contracts
Derivative contracts

Interest rate contracts
forward rate agreements
Swap agreements
futures contracts 
Options purchased
Options sold 

Credit Default Swaps

Structured credit derivatives purchased1
Other credit derivatives purchased

Total credit derivatives purchased

Structured credit derivatives sold
Other credit derivatives sold

Total credit derivatives sold

Trading

Fair value

Fair Value

Hedging

Cash flow

Total fair value  
of derivatives

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Notional
Principal
Amount
$m

276,490 
202,757 
739 
7,435 
12,909 

5,747 
11,618 
93 
319 
– 

(7,032)
(16,817)
(148)
– 
(332)

– 
699 
– 
– 
– 

699 

– 
(227)
– 
– 
– 

(227)

500,330 

17,777 

(24,329)

31,826

1,381 

(1,409)

– 

– 

80,014 
943,720 
124,457 
37,247 
30,428 

13 
12,000 
1,574 
258 
– 

(11)
(12,434)
(1,579)
– 
(323)

1,215,866 

13,845 

(14,347)

– 
1,742 
– 
–
– 

1,742 

– 
(119)
– 
–
– 

(119)

10,213 
14,321 

24,534 

8,697 
11,500 

20,197 

44,731 

449 
111 

560 

– 
112 

112 

672 

– 
(126)

(126)

(624)
(99)

(723)

(849)

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

–
–
–
–
–

–

– 

1 
334 
8 
– 
– 

343 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

–
–
–
–
–

–

5,747 
12,317 
93 
319 
– 

(7,032)
(17,044)
(148)
– 
(332)

18,476 

(24,556)

– 

1,381 

(1,409)

– 
(432)
(7)
– 
– 

(439)

14 
14,076 
1,582 
258 
– 

(11)
(12,985)
(1,586)
– 
(323)

15,930 

(14,905)

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

449 
111 

560 

– 
112 

112 

672 

– 
(126)

(126)

(624)
(99)

(723)

(849)

The Company at
30 September 2009

Foreign exchange contracts
Spot and forward contracts
Swap agreements
futures contracts
Options purchased
Options sold 

Commodity contracts
Derivative contracts

Interest rate contracts
forward rate agreements
Swap agreements
futures contracts 
Options purchased
Options sold 

Credit Default Swaps

Structured credit derivatives purchased1
Other credit derivatives purchased

Total credit derivatives purchased

Structured credit derivatives sold
Other credit derivatives sold

Total credit derivatives sold

collateral

Total

– 
1,792,753 

(2,268)
31,407 

7,072 
(33,862)

– 
2,441 

– 
(346)

– 
343 

– 
(439)

(2,268)
34,191 

7,072 
(34,647)

collateral

Total

1 

inclusive of credit valuation adjustment.

1 

inclusive of credit valuation adjustment.

Trading

Fair value

Fair Value

Hedging

Cash flow

Total fair value  
of derivatives

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Assets
$m

liabilities
$m

Notional
Principal
Amount
$m

186,901 
181,534 
281 
6,941 
14,074 

5,201 
10,900 
19 
563 
– 

(5,670)
(13,664)
(28)
– 
(517)

– 
233 
– 
– 
– 

233 

– 
(260)
– 
– 
– 

(260)

389,731

16,683 

(19,879)

23,180

1,196 

(1,472)

– 

– 

52,290 
797,689 
88,494 
12,305 
14,326 

8 
12,979 
1,442 
186 
– 

(18)
(12,740)
(1,320)
– 
(121)

965,104 

14,615 

(14,199)

– 
1,043 
– 
– 
– 

1,043 

– 
(440)
– 
– 
– 

(440)

11,303 
13,066 

24,369 

12,454 
9,804 

22,258 

46,627 

704 
271 

975 

– 
146 

146 

– 
(14)

(14)

(1,019)
(419)

(1,438)

1,121 

(1,452)

–

(1,984)

4,697 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

1 
79 
14 
– 
– 

94 

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

(1)
(146)
(16)
– 
– 

(163)

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

5,201 
11,133 
19 
563 
– 

(5,670)
(13,924)
(28)
– 
(517)

16,916 

(20,139)

1,196 

(1,472)

9 
14,101 
1,456 
186 
– 

(19)
(13,326)
(1,336)
– 
(121)

15,752 

(14,802)

704 
271 

975 

– 
146 

146 

– 
(14)

(14)

(1,019)
(419)

(1,438)

1,121 

(1,452)

(1,984)

4,697 

1,424,642

31,631 

(32,305)

1,276 

(700)

94 

(163)

33,001 

(33,168)

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

12: Derivative financial instruments (continued)

12: Derivative financial instruments (continued)

hedging Relationships
There are three types of allowable hedging relationships: fair value hedges, cash flow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign 
operation. Each type of hedging has specific requirements when accounting for the fair value changes in the hedging relationship. for details  
on the accounting treatment of each type of hedging relationship refer to note 1.

fair value hedges 
The risk being hedged in a fair value hedge is a change in the fair value of an asset or liability or unrecognised firm commitment that may  
affect the income statement. changes in fair value might arise through changes in interest rates or foreign exchange rates. The group’s fair  
value hedges principally consist of interest rate swaps and foreign currency swaps that are used to protect against changes in the fair value  
of fixed-rate long-term financial instruments due to movements in market interest rates and exchange rates. 

The application of fair value hedge accounting results in the fair value adjustment on the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk being 
recognised in the income statement at the same time the hedging instrument impacts the income statement. if a hedging relationship is 
terminated, the fair value adjustment to the hedged item continues to be recognised as part of the carrying amount of the item or group 
of items and is amortised to the income statement as a part of the effective yield over the period to maturity. Where the hedged item is 
derecognised from the group’s balance sheet, the fair value adjustment is included in the income statement as ‘other income’ as a part of  
the gain or loss on disposal.

Gain/(loss) arising from fair value hedges
hedged item (attributable to the hedged risk only)
hedging instrument

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

(662)
668 

2009
$m

(467)
442 

2010
$m

(291)
299 

2009
$m

(773)
759 

cash flow hedges 
The risk being hedged in a cash flow hedge is the potential variability in future cash flows that may affect the income statement. variability 
in the future cash flows may result from changes in interest rates or exchange rates arising from recognised financial assets and liabilities 
and highly probable forecast transactions. The group’s cash flow hedges consist principally of interest rate swaps, forward rate agreements 
and foreign currency swaps that are used to protect against exposures to variability in future interest cash flows on non-trading assets and 
liabilities which bear interest at variable rates or which are expected to be refunded or reinvested in the future. The group primarily applies cash 
flow hedge accounting to its variable rate loan assets, variable rate liabilities and short-term re-issuances of fixed rate customer and wholesale 
deposit liabilities. The amounts and timing of future cash flows, representing both principal and interest flows, are projected for each portfolio  
of financial assets and liabilities on the basis of their forecast repricing profile. This forms the basis for identifying gains and losses on the 
effective portions of derivatives designated as cash flow hedges.

The effective portion of changes in the fair value of derivatives qualifying and designated as cash flow hedges is deferred to the hedging  
reserve which forms part of shareholders’ equity. Amounts deferred in equity are recognised in the income statement in the period during  
which the hedged forecast transactions take place. The schedule below shows the movements in the hedging reserve:

13: Available-for-sale Assets

listed
Other government securities
Other securities and equity investments

Total Listed

Unlisted
Local and semi-government securities
Other government securities
Other securities and equity investments
Loans and advances

Total unlisted

Total available-for-sale assets

The mechanics of hedge accounting results in the gain (or loss) in the hedging reserve being released into the income statement at the same 
time that the corresponding loss (or gain) attributable to the hedged item impacts the income statement. it will not necessarily be released to 
the income statement uniformly over the period of the hedging relationship as the fair value of the derivative is driven by changes in market 
rates over the term of the instrument. As market rates do not always move uniformly across all time periods, a change in market rates may drive 
more value in one forecast period than another, which impacts when the hedging reserve is released to the income statement. 

All underlying hedged cash flows are expected to be recognised in the income statement in the period in which they occur which is anticipated 
to take place over the next 0 –10 years (2009: 0–10 years).

All gains and losses associated with the ineffective portion of the hedging derivatives are recognised immediately as ‘other income’ in  
the income statement. ineffectiveness recognised in the income statement in respect of cash flow hedges amounted to nil for the group  
(2009: $53 million loss) and a $1 million loss for the company (2009: $71 million loss).

hedges of net investments in foreign operations
in a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, the risk being hedged is the exposure to exchange differences arising on consolidation of 
foreign operations with a functional currency other than the Australian Dollar. hedging is undertaken using forward foreign exchange contracts 
or by financing with borrowings in the same currency as the foreign functional currency involved. 

ineffectiveness arising from hedges of net investments in foreign operations and recognised as ‘other income’ in the income statement 
amounted to $1 million gain (2009: $4 million gain).

An impairment loss of $21 million was recognised in the income Statement (2009: $20 million), refer note 16.

Balance at start of year
items recorded in net interest income
Tax effect of items recorded in the income statement
valuation gain taken to equity
Tax effect of net gain on cash flow hedges

closing balance

Consolidated

The Company

Available-for-sale by maturities at 30 September 2010

2010
$m

(90)
(54)
17 
191 
(53)

11 

2009
$m

79 
(89)
26 
(156)
50 

(90)

2010
$m

(109)
(69)
21 
121 
(37)

(73)

2009
$m

51 
(89)
26 
(135)
38 

(109)

Local and semi government securities
Other government securities
Other securities and equity investments
Loans and advances

Total available-for-sale assets

The table below shows the breakdown of the hedging reserve attributable to each type of cash flow hedging relationship:

Available-for-sale by maturities at 30 September 2009

variable rate assets
variable rate liabilities
Re-issuances of short-term fixed rate liabilities

Total hedging reserve

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Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

265 
(106)
(148)

11 

2009
$m

236 
(140)
(186)

(90)

2010
$m

65 
(70)
(68)

(73)

2009
$m

111 
(112)
(108)

(109)

Local and semi government securities
Other government securities
Other securities and equity investments
Loans and advances

Total available-for-sale assets

less than  
3 months
$m

Between  
3 months and 
12 months
$m

Between  
1 year and  
5 years
$m

Between  
5 years and 
10 years
$m

After  
10 years
$m

No  
maturity 
specified
$m

3,113 
5,075
3,202
– 

11,390 

448 
2,605
1,994
99 

5,146 

42 
1,027
1,897 
98 

3,064 

4 
8 
203 
– 

215 

14 
3 
163
258 

438 

– 
– 
489 
– 

489 

less than  
3 months
$m

Between  
3 months and 
12 months
$m

Between  
1 year and  
5 years
$m

Between  
5 years and 
10 years
$m

After  
10 years
$m

No  
maturity 
specified
$m

602
2,482 
4,775 
57

7,916

114
1,111 
3,524
84 

4,833 

– 
851
2,018
– 

2,869 

– 
– 
19 
– 

19 

– 
– 
156 
284 

440

– 
– 
498 
– 

498 

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Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

3,501
2,040

5,541

3,621 
5,217 
5,908
455

15,201

20,742 

2009
$m

1,501
1,578

3,079 

716
2,943
9,412
425 

13,496 

16,575 

2010
$m

3,127
1,715

4,842

3,552 
3,705 
4,419
455 

12,131

16,973 

2009
$m

1,147 
1,334 

2,481 

716
1,079 
8,853
425 

11,073 

13,554 

Total  
fair  
value
$m

3,621 
8,718
7,948
455 

20,742 

Total  
fair  
value
$m

716
4,444
10,990
425 

16,575 

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

14: Net Loans and Advances

15: impaired financial Assets

Overdrafts
credit card outstandings
Term loans – housing
Term loans – non-housing
hire purchase
Lease receivables
commercial bills
Other

Total gross loans and advances

Less: Provision for credit impairment (refer note 16)
Less: Unearned income
Add: capitalised brokerage/mortgage origination fees

Net loans and advances

lease receivables

a) finance lease receivables
gross finance lease receivables
  Less than 1 year
  1 to 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Less: unearned future finance income on finance leases

Net investment in finance lease receivables

b) Operating lease receivables
gross operating lease receivables
  Less than 1 year
  1 to 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Total operating lease receivables

Net lease receivables

Present value of gross investment in finance lease receivables
  Less than 1 year
  1 to 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Hire purchase receivables
  Less than 1 year
  1 to 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

8,671
10,618
202,658
119,063
10,351
1,890
432
2,328

356,011

(5,028)
(2,262)
600

(6,690)

2009
$m

8,347 
9,376 
188,090 
116,609 
10,766 
2,367 
136 
2,654 

338,345 

(4,526)
(2,372)
560 

(6,338)

2010
$m

6,323
9,107
167,931
86,007
9,973
1,228
432
2,054

283,055

(3,659)
(2,006)
566

(5,099)

2009
$m

6,653 
7,910 
149,761 
82,068 
10,387 
1,700 
136 
2,290 

260,905 

(3,300)
(2,102)
505 

(4,897)

349,321

332,007 

277,956

256,008 

494
848
272

(107)

1,507

60
207
10

277

593
965
458

(262)

1,754

34
207
110

351

379
529
95

(83)

920

50
165
10

225

489
613
266

(225)

1,143

22
200
110

332

1,784

2,105

1,145

1,475

459
663
253

512
806
215

1,375

1,533

3,618
6,665
68

3,674
7,021
71

10,351

10,766 

348
377
96

821

3,456
6,449
68

9,973

412
488
158

1,058

3,506
6,810
71

10,387

Presented below is a summary of impaired financial assets that are measured on the balance sheet at amortised cost. for these items, 
impairment losses are recorded through the provision for credit impairment. This contrasts to financial assets carried on the balance sheet  
at fair value, for which any impairment loss is recognised as a component of the overall fair value.

Detailed information on impaired financial assets is provided in note 33 financial Risk management.

Summary of impaired financial assets
impaired loans
Restructured items1
Non-performing commitments and contingencies

Gross impaired financial assets
individual provisions
impaired loans

  Non-performing commitments and contingencies

Net impaired financial assets

Accruing loans past due 90 days or more2
These amounts are not classified as impaired assets as they are either 90 days
or more past due and well secured, or are portfolio managed facilities that can 
be held on an accrual basis for up to 180 days past due

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

6,075 
141 
345 
6,561 

(1,849)
(26)

4,686 

4,392 
673 
530 
5,595 

(1,512)
(14)

4,069 

4,287 
134 
321 
4,742 

(1,253)
(20)

3,469 

3,310 
504 
504 
4,318 

(1,050)
(12)

3,256 

1,555 

1,597 

1,229 

1,200 

1  Restructured items are facilities in which the original contractual terms have been modified for reasons related to the financial difficulties of the customer. Restructuring may consist of reduction 

2 

of interest, principal or other payments legally due, or an extension in maturity materially beyond those typically offered to new facilities with similar risk.
includes unsecured credit card and personal loans 90 day past due accounts which are allowed by APRA to be retained on a performing basis for up to 180 days past due amounting to  
$139 million (2009: $135 million) for the group and $110 million (2009: $94 million) for the company.

16: Provision for credit impairment

Provision movement analysis

New and increased provisions
Australia
New Zealand
Asia, Pacific, Europe and America

Provision releases

Recoveries of amounts previously written off

individual provision charge
impairment on available-for-sale assets
collective provision charge/(credit)

Charge to income statement

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

1,620 
559 
171 
2,350 
(437)
1,913
(143)

1,770 
21 
(4)

1,787 

2,383 
540 
118 
3,041 
(206)
2,835 
(85)

2,750 
20 
235 

3,005 

1,612 
16 
80 
1,708 
(254)
1,454 
(111)

1,343 
21 
5 

1,369 

2,262 
2 
37 
2,301 
(173)
2,128 
(50)

2,078 
20 
(19)

2,079 

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

16: Provision for credit impairment (continued)

movement in provision for credit impairment by financial asset class

16: Provision for credit impairment (continued)

movement in provision for credit impairment by financial asset class (continued) 

Consolidated

Collective provision
Balance at start of year
Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations 

and transfers
Provision acquired
charge to income statement

Total collective provision

Individual provision
Balance at start of year
charge to income statement
Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations 

and transfers
Provision acquired
Discount unwind
Bad debts written off
Recoveries of amounts previously written off

Total individual provision

Total provision for credit impairment

liquid assets and due
from other financial
institutions

2010
$m

2009
$m

Net loans and  
advances
and acceptances

2010
$m

2009
$m

Other financial assets

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit related
commitments1
2009
$m

2010
$m

Total provisions

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

2,552

2,062

(68)
97
(4)

(48)
–
538

2,577

2,552

1,512
1,758

646
2,741

(100)
394
(165)
(1,693)
143

1,849

4,426

(22)
–
(73)
(1,865)
85

1,512

4,064 

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

448

(15)
143
–

576

14
12

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

26

602

759

3,000

2,821

(8)
–
(303)

448 

29
9

–
–
–
(24)
–

14 

462 

(83)
240
(4)

(56) 
–
235 

3,153

3,000 

1,526
1,770

675 
2,750 

(100)
394
(165)
(1,693)
143

1,875

5,028

(22) 
–
(73) 
(1,889) 
85 

1,526 

4,526

The Company

Collective provision
Balance at start of year
Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations 

and transfers2
Provision acquired
charge to income statement

Total collective provision

Individual provision
Balance at start of year
charge to income statement
Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations

and transfers2
Provision acquired
Discount unwind
Bad debts written off
Recoveries of amounts previously written off

Total individual provision

Total provision for credit impairment

liquid assets and due
from other financial
institutions

2010
$m

2009
$m

Net loans and 
advances
and acceptances

2010
$m

2009
$m

Other financial 
assets

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit related
commitments1
2009
$m

2010
$m

Total provisions

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

1,886

1,519

(24)
84
4

95
–
272

1,950

1,886 

1,050
1,336

459
2,071

(52)
333
(115)
(1,410)
111

1,253

3,203

37
–
(65)
(1,502)
50

1,050 

2,936 

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

– 

– 
–
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 

352

625

2,238

2,144 

(5)
88
1

436

12
7

1 
–
– 
– 
– 

20

456

18
–
(291)

352 

(29)
172
5

113 
–
(19) 

2,386

2,238 

29
7

1,062
1,343

488 
2,078 

– 
–
– 
(24) 
– 

12 

364 

(51)
333
(115)
(1,410)
111

1,273

3,659

37 
–
(65) 
(1,526) 
50 

1,062 

3,300 

1  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

The table below contains a detailed analysis of the movements in individual provision for Net loans and advances and acceptances.

1  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.
2 

includes the transfer of individual provisions of $49 million and collective provisions of $94 million from the Esanda Australia legal entity to the company in 2009.

The table below contains a detailed analysis of the movements in individual provision for Net loans and advances and acceptances.

Consolidated

Individual provision
Balance at start of year
charge to income statement
Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations and transfers
Provision acquired
Discount unwind
Bad debts written off
Recoveries of amounts previously written off

Total individual provision

Australia

Asia Pacific, Europe
and America

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

New Zealand

2010
$m

2009
$m

Net loans and
advances and
acceptances

2010
$m

2009
$m

1,048
1,264
(8)
59
(112)
(1,399)
107

487
2,140
(9)
–
(65)
(1,569)
64

959

1,048 

75
132
(54)
335
(6)
(74)
20

428

48
101
(9)
–
(1)
(69)
5

75 

389
362
(38)
–
(47)
(220)
16

462

111
500
(4)
–
(7)
(227)
16

389 

1,512
1,758
(100)
394
(165)
(1,693)
143

646
2,741
(22)
–
(73)
(1,865)
85

1,849

1,512

The Company

Individual provision
Balance at start of year
charge to income statement
Adjustment for exchange rate fluctuations

and transfers
Provision acquired
Discount unwind
Bad debts written off
Recoveries of amounts previously written off

Total individual provision

Australia

Asia Pacific, Europe
and America

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

New Zealand

2010
$m

2009
$m

1,026
1,287

424
2,042

(14)
–
(112)
(1,380)
97

44
–
(65)
(1,468)
49

904

1,026

22
37

(38)
333
(2)
(26)
14

340

35
27

(7)

–
(34)
1

22 

2
12

–
–
(1)
(4)
–

9

–
2

–
–
–
–
–

2

Ratios
individual provision as a % of total gross loans, advances and acceptances
collective provision as a % of total gross loans, advances and acceptances
Bad debts written off as a % of total gross loans, advances and acceptances

Consolidated

2010
%

0.5
0.9
0.5

2009
%

0.4
0.9
0.5

Ratios
individual provision as a % of total gross loans, advances and acceptances
collective provision as a % of total gross loans, advances and acceptances
Bad debts written off as a % of total gross loans, advances and acceptances

Net loans and
advances and
acceptances

2010
$m

2009
$m

1,050
1,336

459
2,071

(52)
333
(115)
(1,410)
111

37
–
(65)
(1,502)
50

1,253

1,050

Consolidated

2010
%

0.4
0.8
0.5

2009
%

0.4
0.8
0.6

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

17: Shares in controlled Entities, Associates and Joint venture Entities

Total shares in controlled entities
Total shares in associates1 (refer note 39)
Total shares in joint venture entities2 (refer note 40)

Total shares in controlled entities, associates and joint venture entities

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

– 
2,965
–

2,965

2009
$m

– 
2,712 
1,853 

4,565 

2010
$m

9,189
1,035
– 

10,224

2009
$m

8,522 
761 
– 

9,283 

1 
2 

investments in associates are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting and are carried at cost by the parent entity.
investments in joint venture entities are accounted for in the consolidated financial statements using the equity method of accounting.

DiSPOSAL Of cONTROLLED ENTiTiES

There were no material controlled entities disposed of during the year ended 30 September 2010 or the year ended 30 September 2009.

AcQUiSiTiON Of cONTROLLED ENTiTiES/BUSiNESSES
During the year ended 30 September 2010, the group acquired the following entities/businesses:
  iNg Australia and iNg New Zealand (iNg) – on 30 November 2009, the group acquired the remaining 51% shareholding in the ANZ-iNg joint 
ventures in Australia and New Zealand, taking its ownership interest to 100%. The results for the year ended 30 September 2010 includes  
the financial impact of full ownership since 30 November 2009. for the period 1 October 2009 to 30 November 2009 and the year ended  
30 September 2009, the investments were accounted for as joint ventures. 

  Landmark financial Services (Landmark) – on 1 march 2010, the group completed its acquisition of the Landmark financial services business 

from the AWB group. The financial results since acquisition are included in earnings for the year ended 30 September 2010.

  Selected Royal Bank of Scotland group plc (RBS) businesses in Asia – during 2009, ANZ announced the acquisition of selected RBS businesses 
in Asia. The acquisitions were completed in the Philippines on 21 November 2009, vietnam on 5 December 2009, hong Kong on 20 march 
2010, Taiwan on 17 April 2010, Singapore on 15 may 2010 and indonesia on 12 June 2010. The financial impacts of these acquisitions are 
included from these respective dates.

The initial accounting for all the business combinations described above, including the fair value of assets acquired and liabilities assumed and 
the calculation of goodwill/discount on acquisition is provisional while valuations are finalised.

There were no material controlled entities acquired during the year ended 30 September 2009.

18: Tax Assets

Australia
current tax asset
Deferred tax asset

New Zealand
current tax asset
Deferred tax asset

Asia Pacific, Europe & America
current tax asset
Deferred tax asset

Total current and deferred tax assets

Total current tax assets

Deferred tax assets recognised in profit and loss
collective provision for impaired loans and advances
individual provision for impaired loans and advances
Other provisions
Deferred fee income
Provision for employee entitlements
Other

Deferred tax assets recognised directly in equity
Defined benefits obligation
Available-for-sale revaluation reserve
cash flow hedges

Deferred tax assets recognised on acquisitions

Set-off of deferred tax assets pursuant to set-off provisions1

Net deferred tax assets

Unrecognised deferred tax assets
The following deferred tax assets will only be recognised if:
  assessable income is derived of a nature and an amount sufficient to enable the benefit

to be realised

 the conditions for deductibility imposed by tax legislation are compiled with; and
 no changes in tax legislation adversely affect the group in realising the benefit.

Unused realised tax losses (on revenue account)

Unrealised losses on investments2

Total unrecognised deferred tax assets

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

61
295

356

14
231

245

1
266

267 

868

76

861
458
362
102
144
171

2009
$m

586 
214 

800 

107 
– 

107

– 
289 

289 

1,196 

693 

882 
445 
325 
108 
130 
217 

2010
$m

61
346

407

–
6

6

–
223

223
636

61

666
318
223
91
105
85

2009
$m

601 
194 

795 

– 
– 

– 

– 
252 

252 

1,047 

601 

667 
318 
198 
99 
100 
118 

2,098

2,107 

1,488

1,500 

49
12
–

61

351

70 
49
37 

156 

–

44
21
29

94

–

57 
48
43 

148 

–

(1,718)

(1,760) 

(1,007)

(1,202) 

792

503 

575

446 

9 

163

172 

8 

–

8 

– 

–

– 

– 

–

– 

1  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are set-off where they relate to income tax levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities within the same 

taxable group.

2  The group has unrecognised deferred tax assets arising from superannuation funds in OnePath Life Limited (formerly iNg Life Limited) as a result of the group’s policy of capping all deferred tax 

assets at levels such that the losses could be recoverable with asset growth rates of approximately 5% per annum over three years.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

19: goodwill and Other intangible Assets

19: goodwill and Other intangible Assets (continued)

Goodwill
Gross carrying amount
Balances at start of the year
Additions through business combinations
Writedowns
Derecognised on disposal
foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at end of year1
Software
Gross carrying amount
Balances at start of the year
Additions through business combinations
Additions from internal developments
foreign currency exchange differences
impairment
Balance at end of year

Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Balances at start of the year
Amortisation expense
foreign currency exchange differences
impairment
Balance at end of year
Net book value
Balances at start of the year
Balance at end of year

Acquired Portfolio of Insurance and Investment Business
Gross carrying amount
Balances at start of the year
Additions through business combination
foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at end of year
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Balances at start of the year
Amortisation expense (refer note 4)
foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at end of year
Net book value
Balances at start of the year

Balance at end of year
Other intangible assets
Gross Carrying amount
Balance at start of the year
Additions through business combination
Other additions
foreign currency exchange differences
Balance at end of year
Accumulated amortisation and impairment
Balances at start of the year
Amortisation expense2 (refer note 4)
Balance at end of year

Net book value
Balances at start of the year
Balance at end of year
Goodwill, software and other intangible assets
Net book value
Balances at start of the year
Balance at end of year

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

goodwill allocated to cash–generating units
The goodwill balance above largely comprises the goodwill purchased on acquisition of NBNZ holdings Limited in December 2003 and  
OnePath Australia Limited (formerly iNg Australia Limited) on 30 November 2009. Discussion of the goodwill and impairment testing for the 
cash generating unit containing this goodwill is included in note 2(v).

2,999 
1,292 
– 
– 
(205)
4,086 

1,760 
60 
532 
(8)
(86)
2,258 

911 
207
(8)
(69)
1,041 

849 
1,217 

– 
1,179 
(2)
1,177 

– 
78 
(1) 
77 

– 
1,100 

65 
181 
19 
(4)
261 

17 
17 
34 

48 
227 

3,064 
– 
– 
(4)
(61)
2,999 

1,385 
– 
411 
(2)
(34)
1,760 

760 
155 
3 
(7)
911 

625 
849 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

62 
– 
3 
– 
65 

10 
7 
17 

52 
48 

– 
108 
– 
–
(6)
102 

1,573 
– 
466 
(1)
(19)
2,019 

784 
183 
–
(7)
960 

789 
1,059 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

48 
– 
– 
– 
48 

8 
3 
11 

40 
37 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,234 
– 
372 
(2)
(31)
1,573 

655 
140 
(4)
(7)
784 

579 
789 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 

49 
– 
– 
(1)
48 

5 
3 
8 

44 
40 

3,896 
6,630 

3,741 
3,896 

829 
1,198 

623 
829 

20: Other Assets

Accrued interest/prepaid discounts
Accrued commissions
Prepaid expenses
insurance contract liabilities ceded (refer to note 49)
Outstanding premiums
issued securities settlements
Operating leases residual value
capitalised expenses
Other

Total other assets

21: Premises and Equipment

Freehold and leasehold land and buildings
At cost
Depreciation

leasehold improvements
At cost
Depreciation

Furniture and equipment
At cost
Depreciation

Computer equipment
At cost
Depreciation

Capital works in progress
At cost

Total premises and equipment

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

1,326 
236 
128 
360 
231 
1,649 
229 
68 
2,824 

7,051 

2009
$m

1,097 
77 
139 
–
–
917 
277 
37 
1,683 

4,227 

2010
$m

944 
191 
48 
–
–
1,496 
205 
50 
1,630 

4,564 

2009
$m

743 
57 
54 
–
–
581 
160 
37 
1,117 

2,749 

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

1,244
(235)

1,009

485
(288)

197

1,241
(674)

567

1,080
(763)

317

68

2,158

2009
$m

628
(218)

410

385
(229)

156

969
(613)

356

979
(748)

231

909

2,062

2010
$m

699
(53)

646

295
(185)

110

1,011
(513)

498

789
(565)

224

30

1,508

2009
$m

92
(42)

50

254
(150)

104

753
(459)

294

719
(550)

169

832

1,449

1   Excludes notional goodwill in equity accounted entities.
2   comprises brand names of $3 million (September 2009: nil), (September 2009: nil); aligned advisor relationships of $2 million (September 2009: nil), distribution agreements and  

management fee rights of $2 million (September 2009: nil) and other intangibles of $10 million (September 2009: $7 million). The company comprises other intangibles of $3 million  
(September 2009: $3 million).

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

21: Premises and Equipment (continued)

23: income Tax Liabilities

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts for each class of premises and equipment are set out below:

Consolidated

The Company

Freehold and leasehold land and buildings
carrying amount at beginning of year
Additions through business combinations
Additions1
Disposals
Depreciation
foreign currency exchange difference

carrying amount at end of year

leasehold improvements
carrying amount at beginning of year
Additions through business combinations
Additions1
Disposals
Amortisation
foreign currency exchange difference

carrying amount at end of year

Furniture and equipment
carrying amount at beginning of year
Additions through business combinations
Additions1
Disposals
Depreciation
foreign currency exchange difference

carrying amount at end of year

Computer equipment
carrying amount at beginning of year
Additions through business combinations
Additions1
Disposals
Depreciation
foreign currency exchange difference

carrying amount at end of year

Capital works in progress
carrying amount at beginning of year
Net transfers/additions

carrying amount at end of year

Total premises and equipment

1 

includes transfers.

22: Deposits and Other Borrowings

certificates of deposit
Term deposits
Other deposits bearing interest and other borrowings
Deposits not bearing interest
commercial paper
Borrowing corporations debt1

Total deposits and other borrowings

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

410
15
631
–
(37)
(10)
1,009

156
39
48
–
(42)
(4)
197

356
18
301
(12)
(89)
(7)

567

231
13
170
(1)
(92)
(4)

317

909
(841)

68

432
–
41
(34)
(18)
(11)
410 

154
–
46
(1)
(38)
(5)
156 

370
–
67
(4)
(72)
(5)

356 

215
–
110
(8)
(84)
(2)

231

421
488

909 

50
12
604
–
(17)
(3)
646

104
2
33
–
(28)
(1)
110

294
3
288
(11)
(75)
(1)

498

169
4
118
(1)
(65)
(1)

224

832
(802)

30

55
–
6
–
(4)
(7)
50

109
–
23
–
(27)
(1)
104 

307
–
50
(3)
(57)
(3)

294 

155
–
78
(5)
(58)
(1)

169 

379
453

832 

Australia
current tax payable
Deferred tax liabilities

New Zealand
current tax payable
Deferred tax liabilities

Asia Pacific, Europe & America
current tax payable
Deferred tax liabilities

Total current and deferred income tax liability

Total current tax payable

Deferred tax liabilities recognised in profit and loss
Lease finance
Treasury instruments
capitalised expenses
Other

Deferred tax liabilities recognised directly in equity
cash flow hedges
foreign currency translation reserve

Deferred tax liabilities recognised on acquisitions

2010
$m

905
–

905

– 
– 

– 

68
35

103

1,008

973

204
452
117
621

2009
$m

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

99
111

210 

210 

99

215 
608 
144
877 

2010
$m

923
–

923

– 
– 

– 

64
39

103

1,026

987

90
454
118
384

2009
$m

– 
– 

– 

– 
– 

– 

61 
90 

151 

151 

61 

104 
609 
144 
435 

1,394

1,844 

1,046

1,292 

2
37
39

320

–
27 
27

–

–
– 
–

–

–
– 
–

–

Set-off of deferred tax liabilities pursuant to set-off provision1

(1,718)

(1,760) 

(1,007)

(1,202) 

Net deferred tax liability

Unrecognised deferred tax liabilities
The following deferred tax liabilities have not been bought to account as liabilities:
  Other unrealised taxable temporary differences2

Total unrecognised deferred tax liabilities

35

111 

90

90

67 

67 

39

29

29

90 

31 

31 

1  Deferred tax assets and liabilities are set-off where they relate to income tax levied by the same taxation authority on either the same taxable entity or different taxable entities within  

2,158

2,062 

1,508

1,449 

the same taxable group.

2  Represents additional potential foreign tax costs should all retained earnings in offshore branches and subsidiaries be repatriated.

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

39,530 
136,556 
111,391 
10,598 
11,641 
1,756 

2009
$m

44,711 
108,367 
113,304 
10,174 
14,227 
3,587 

2010
$m

37,059 
109,793 
94,999 
5,677 
6,080 
– 

2009
$m

41,019 
79,332 
92,987 
5,800 
8,162 
– 

311,472 

294,370 

253,608 

227,300 

24: Payables and Other Liabilities

creditors
Accrued interest and unearned discounts
Defined benefits plan obligations
Accrued charges
Security settlements
Other liabilities

Total payables and other liabilities

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

1,114 
2,611 
186 
1,346 
710 
1,983 

7,950 

2009
$m

1,689 
2,448 
246 
1,028 
765 
1,599 

7,775 

2010
$m

394 
2,090 
167 
1,020 
635 
1,396 

5,702 

2009
$m

1,295 
1,771 
200 
780 
652 
1,308 

6,006 

1 

included in this balance is debenture stock of $0.5 billion (September 2009: $2.1 billion) of Esanda finance corporation Limited (Esanda), together with accrued interest thereon, is secured by 
a trust deed and collateral debentures, giving floating charges upon the undertaking and all the assets of the entity $1.1 billion (September 2009: $3.1 billion) other than land and buildings. 
All controlled entities of Esanda have guaranteed the payment of principal, interest and other monies in relation to all debenture stock and unsecured notes issued by Esanda. The only loans 
pledged as collateral are those in Esanda and its subsidiaries. Effective from 18 march 2009, Esanda ceased to write new debentures and since September 2009 stopped writing new loans. 

in addition, this balance also includes NZD 1.4 billion (September 2009: NZD 1.6 billion) of secured debenture stock of the consolidated subsidiary UDc finance Limited (UDc) and the accrued 
interest thereon which are secured by a floating charge over all assets of UDc NZD 2.1 billion (September 2009: NZD 1.9 billion).

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

25: Provisions

27: Loan capital

Consolidated

The Company

Employee entitlements1
Restructuring costs and surplus leased space2
Non-lending losses, frauds and forgeries
Other

Total provisions

2010
$m

497 
119 
213 
633 

2009
$m

445 
144 
169 
554 

1,462 

1,312 

Reconciliations of the carrying amounts of each class of provision, except for employee entitlements, are set out below:

Restructuring costs and surplus leased space2
carrying amount at beginning of the year
Provisions made during the year
Payments made during the year
Transfer/release of provision

carrying amount at the end of the year

Non-lending losses, frauds and forgeries
carrying amount at beginning of the year
Additions through business combinations
Provisions made during the year
Payments made during the year
Transfer/release of provision

carrying amount at the end of the year

Other provisions3
carrying amount at beginning of the year
Additions through business combinations
Provisions made during the year
Payments made during the year
Transfer/release of provision

carrying amount at the end of the year

Consolidated

2010
$m

144 
34 
(38)
(21)

119 

169 
45 
31 
(41)
9

213 

554 
115
309 
(292)
(53)

633 

2009
$m

183 
111 
(104)
(46)

144 

169 
– 
30 
(12)
(18)

169 

421 
–
476 
(272)
(71)

554 

2010
$m

358 
100 
153 
360 

971 

2009
$m

339 
124 
146 
296 

905 

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

124 
24 
(28)
(20)

100 

146 
– 
14 
(2)
(5)

153 

296 
–
250 
(202)
16 

360 

155 
91 
(77)
(45)

124 

140 
– 
29 
(10)
(13)

146 

273 
–
238 
(155)
(60)

296 

1  The aggregate liability for employee benefits largely comprises employee entitlements provisions for annual leave and long service leave.
2  Restructuring costs and surplus leased space provisions arise from exit activities related to material changes in the scope of business undertaken by the group or the manner in which that 

business is undertaken and includes termination benefits. costs related to on-going activities are not provided for. Provision is made when the group is demonstrably committed, it is probable 
that the costs will be incurred, though their timing is uncertain, and the costs can be reliably estimated.

3    Other provisions comprise various other provisions including loyalty programs, workers’ compensation, make-good provisions on leased premises and contingent liabilities recognised as part  

of a business combination.

26: Bonds and Notes

Bonds and notes by currency
United States dollars
USD 
great British pounds
gBP 
Australian dollars
AUD 
New Zealand dollars
NZD 
Japanese Yen
JPY 
Euro
EUR 
hong Kong dollars
hKD 
Swiss francs
chf 
canadian dollars
cAD 
Norwegian krone
NOK 
Singapore dollars
SgD 
czech koruna
cZK 

Total bonds and notes

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Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

27,126 
2,408 
2,039 
1,710 
8,140 
12,807 
2,739 
2,151 
309 
48 
237 
– 

59,714 

22,199 
4,202 
2,822 
1,522 
7,512 
13,208 
2,727 
2,015 
684 
53 
230 
86 

57,260 

19,240 
1,524 
2,039 
68 
7,856 
12,807 
2,638 
1,569 
309 
48 
80 
–

48,178 

14,031 
3,218 
2,772 
73 
7,436 
13,208 
2,690 
1,713 
684 
53 
69 
86 

46,033 

Hybrid loan capital (subordinated)4
US Trust Securities
  USD 350m non-cumulative trust securities due 20537
  USD 750m non-cumulative trust securities due 2053
UK Stapled Securities
ANZ convertible Preference Shares (ANZ cPS1)
ANZ convertible Preference Shares (ANZ cPS2)5

Perpetual subordinated notes
300m
USD
835m
NZD

floating rate notes
fixed rate notes1

Subordinated notes4,6
AUD
USD
AUD
gBP
EUR
USD
AUD
AUD
gBP
NZD
AUD
AUD
AUD
AUD
gBP
NZD
NZD
gBP
AUD
AUD
AUD
AUD
EUR

400m
400m
300m
200m
500m
250m
300m
300m
250m
350m
350m
350m
100m
100m
175m
250m
350m
400m
290m
310m
365m
500m
750m

floating rate notes due 2010
floating rate notes due 20152
fixed notes due 20153
fixed notes due 20152
fixed notes due 20153
floating rate notes due 20162
fixed notes due 20163
floating rate notes due 20162
fixed notes due 20163
fixed notes due 20168
fixed notes due 20172
floating rate notes due 20172
fixed notes due 20172
floating rate notes due 20172
fixed notes due 20172
fixed notes due 20178
fixed notes due 20178
fixed notes due 20183
fixed notes due 20173
floating rate notes due 20172
floating rate notes due 20182
floating rate notes due 20182
fixed notes due 2019

Total loan capital

loan capital by currency
AUD
NZD
USD
gBP
EUR

Australian dollars
New Zealand dollars
United States dollars
great British pounds
Euro

Interest Rate
%

4.48
5.36
6.54
BBSW + 2.50
BBSW + 3.10

LiBOR + 0.15
9.66

BBSW + 0.29
LiBOR + 0.20
6.00
5.625
4.45
LiBOR + 0.21
6.25
BBSW + 0.22
4.75
7.16
6.50
BBSW + 0.24
7.30
BBSW + 0.40
6.375
7.60
8.23
4.75
7.75
BBSW + 0.75
BBSW + 1.20
BBSW + 2.05
5.125

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
866 
737 
1,081 
1,969 

4,653 

310 
636 

946 

–
–
–
329 
–
258 
297 
290 
420 
262 
314 
347 
100 
100 
312 
190 
266 
680 
259 
310 
357 
500 
1,126 

6,717 

423 
907 
820 
1,081 
– 

3,231 

341 
685 

1,026 

400 
455 
304 
372 
830 
284 
299 
300 
479 
287 
350 
350 
100 
100 
349 
205 
287 
724 
289 
310 
365 
500 
1,233 

9,172 

– 
776 
737 
1,081 
1,969 

4,563 

310 
– 

310 

–
–
–
329 
–
258 
300
300 
420 
– 
350 
350 
100 
100 
312 
– 
– 
680 
290 
310 
365 
500 
1,126 

6,090 

397 
853 
820 
1,081 
– 

3,151 

341 
– 

341 

400 
455 
304 
372 
830 
284 
299 
300 
479 
– 
350 
350 
100 
100 
349 
– 
– 
724 
289 
310 
365 
500 
1,233 

8,393

12,316 

13,429 

10,963 

11,885 

5,924 
1,354 
1,434 
2,478 
1,126 

4,748 
1,464 
2,410 
2,744 
2,063 

6,015
– 
1,344 
2,478 
1,126 

4,748 
– 
2,330 
2,744 
2,063 

12,316 

13,429 

10,963 

11,885 

1  fixed until the first call date, 18 April 2013, whereupon the rate resets to the five Year Swap Rate +2.00%, if not called and remains fixed until the next call date, 18 April 2018 whereupon  

reverts to floating at the three month fRA rate +3.00% and is callable on any interest payment date thereafter.

included within the carrying amount are, where appropriate, revaluations associated with fair value hedge accounting or an election to fair value the note through the income statement.

2  callable five years prior to maturity.
3  callable five years prior to maturity and reverts to floating rate if not called.
4 
5  On 17 December 2009, ANZ issued 19.7 million convertible preference shares.
6  Loan capital balances held in subsidiary entities eliminated in consolidated accounts.
7  Redeemed at par on 15 January 2010.
8  callable five years prior to maturity. Should the bonds not be called, the coupon rate will be reset to the five year swap rate plus issue margin plus 0.50%.

Loan capital is subordinated in right of payment to the claims of depositors and all other creditors of the company and its controlled entities 
which have issued the notes. The loan capital, except for the US Trust Securities, UK Stapled Securities, ANZ cPS1 and ANZ cPS2, constitutes  
Tier 2 capital as defined by APRA for capital adequacy purposes. The US Trust Securities constitute innovative Residual Tier 1 capital, as defined 
by APRA, for capital adequacy purposes. The UK Stapled Securities, ANZ cPS1 and ANZ cPS2 constitute Non-innovative Residual Tier 1 capital,  
as defined by APRA, for capital adequacy purposes.

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27: Loan capital (continued)

US TRUST SEcURiTiES 
On 27 November 2003, the company issued 1.1 million USD  
non-cumulative Trust Securities (“US Trust Securities”) at USD1,000 
each pursuant to an offering memorandum dated 19 November 2003 
raising USD1.1 billion. US Trust Securities comprise two fully paid 
securities – an interest paying unsecured note (issued by Samson 
funding Limited, a wholly owned NZ subsidiary of the company) 
and a fully paid USD1,000 preference share (issued by the company), 
which are stapled together and issued as a US Trust Security by ANZ 
capital Trust i or ANZ capital Trust ii (the “Trusts”). investors have  
the option to redeem the US Trust Security from the Trusts and  
hold the underlying stapled security.

The issue was made in two tranches:
  USD750 million tranche with a coupon of 5.36% and was issued 
through ANZ capital Trust ii. After 15 December 2013 and at any 
coupon date thereafter, ANZ has the discretion to redeem the  
US Trust Securities for cash. if it does not exercise this discretion,  
the investor is entitled to require ANZ to exchange the US Trust 
Security into a number of ANZ ordinary shares based on the 
formula in the offering memorandum at a 5% discount.
  USD350 million tranche with a coupon of 4.48% and was issued 
through ANZ capital Trust i. it had the same conversion and 
redemption features as the USD750 million tranche but from  
15 January 2010. The company redeemed the USD350 million 
tranche of US Trust Securities on 15 January 2010 at par.

Distributions on US Trust Securities are non-cumulative and are 
payable half yearly in arrears and are funded by payments received  
by the respective Trusts on the underlying note. Distributions 
are subject to certain payment tests (i.e. APRA requirements and 
distributable profits being available). Distributions are expected  
to be payable on 15 June and 15 December of each year. Dividends 
are not payable on the preference share while it is stapled to the  
note. if distributions are not paid on the US Trust Securities, the  
group may not pay dividends or distributions, or return capital on 
ANZ ordinary shares or any other share capital or security ranking 
equal or junior to the preference share component (subject to  
certain exceptions).

At any time in the company’s discretion or upon the occurrence of 
certain other “conversion events”, such as the failure of the respective 
Trust to pay in full a distribution within seven business days of the 
relevant distribution payment date, the notes that are represented 
by the relevant US Trust Securities will be automatically assigned 
to a subsidiary of the company and the preference shares that are 
represented by the relevant US Trust Securities will be distributed  
to investors in redemption of such US Trust Securities. The distributed 
preference shares will immediately become dividend paying and 
holders will receive non-cumulative dividends equivalent to the 
scheduled payments in respect of the US Trust Securities for which 
the preference shares were distributed. if the US Trust Securities 
are not redeemed or bought back prior to the 15 December 2053, 
they will be converted into preference shares, which in turn will be 
mandatorily converted into a variable number of ANZ ordinary shares 
based upon the formula in the offering memorandum.

The preference shares forming part of the US Trust Securities rank 
equally with the ANZ cPS1 and ANZ cPS2 and the preference shares 
issued in connection with the UK Stapled Securities, and Euro Trust 
Securities in all respects. Except in limited circumstances, holders of 
US Trust Securities do not have any right to vote in general meetings 
of the company. 

On winding up of the company, the rights of US Trust Security 
holders will be determined by the preference share component of US 
Trust Security. These preference shares rank behind all depositors and 
creditors, but ahead of ordinary shareholders.

The US Trust Securities qualify as innovative Residual Tier 1 capital as 
defined by APRA.

UK STAPLED SEcURiTiES
On 15 June 2007, the company issued 9,000 non-cumulative, 
mandatory convertible stapled securities (“UK Stapled Securities”)  
at £50,000 each pursuant to a prospectus dated 12 June 2007 raising 
£450 million. UK Stapled Securities comprise two fully paid securities 
– an interest paying unsecured subordinated £50,000 note issued by 
the company through its New York Branch and a £50,000 preference 
share issued by the company, which are stapled together. 

Distributions on UK Stapled Securities are non-cumulative and 
are payable half yearly in arrears at a fixed rate of 6.54% (until 
converted into ANZ ordinary shares or the rate is reset as provided 
in the prospectus). Distributions are subject to certain payment 
tests (including APRA requirements and distributable profits being 
available). Distributions are expected to be payable on 15 June and 
15 December of each year. Dividends are not payable on a preference 
share while it is stapled to a note. if distributions are not paid on UK 
Stapled Securities, the group may not pay dividends or distributions, 
or return capital, on ANZ ordinary shares or any other share capital or 
security ranking equal or junior to the preference share component 
(subject to certain exceptions).

At any time in the company’s discretion or upon the occurrence  
of certain other events, such as the commencement of proceedings  
for the winding up of the company, the note component of the  
UK Stapled Security will be assigned to the company and the holder will 
retain only the preference share component of the UK Stapled Security.

On 15 June 2012 (“conversion date”), or an earlier date under  
certain circumstances, UK Stapled Securities will mandatorily convert 
into a variable number of ANZ ordinary shares determined in 
accordance with the formula in the prospectus at a 5% discount. The 
mandatory conversion to ANZ ordinary shares is however deferred for 
five years if the conversion tests set out in the prospectus are not met.

The preference shares forming part of the UK Stapled Securities  
rank equally with the ANZ cPS1 and ANZ cPS2 and the preference 
shares issued in connection with US Trust Securities, and Euro Trust 
Securities. Except in limited circumstances, holders of UK Stapled 
Securities do not have any right to vote in general meetings of  
the company.

As noted above, in a winding up of the company, the note component 
of the UK Stapled Security will be assigned to the company and the 
holder will retain only the preference share component of the UK 
Stapled Security. Accordingly, the rights of investors in UK Stapled 
Securities in a winding up of the company are the rights conferred 
by the preference share component of UK Stapled Securities. These 
preference shares rank behind all depositors and creditors, but ahead 
of ordinary shareholders. 

The UK Stapled Securities qualify as Non-innovative Residual Tier 1 
capital as defined by APRA.

27: Loan capital (continued)

ANZ cONvERTiBLE PREfERENcE ShARES (ANZ cPS)
On 30 September 2008, the company issued 10.8 million convertible 
preference shares (“ANZ cPS1”) at $100 each pursuant to a prospectus 
dated 4 September 2008 raising $1,081 million (excluding issue costs 
of $13 million: net raising of $1,068 million). On 17 December 2009, 
the company issued 19.7 million convertible preference shares  
(“ANZ cPS2”, together with ANZ cPS1 the “ANZ cPS”) at $100 each 
pursuant to a prospectus dated 18 November 2009 raising  
$1,969 million (excluding issue costs of $24 million: net raising of 
$1,945 million). ANZ cPS are fully-paid, preferred, non-cumulative 
mandatorily convertible preference shares. ANZ cPS are listed on  
the Australian Stock Exchange. 

Distributions on ANZ cPS are non-cumulative and are payable 
quarterly in arrears on each 15 December, 15 march, 15 June,  
15 September and will be franked in line with the franking applied 
to ANZ ordinary shares. The distribution will be based on a floating 
distribution rate equal to the aggregate of the 90 day bank bill rate 
plus a 250 basis point margin (in the case of ANZ cPS1) and 310 basis 
point margin (in the case of ANZ cPS2), multiplied by one minus the 
Australian tax rate. At each quarter, the 90 day bank bill rate is reset 
for the next quarter. Should the distribution not be fully franked, 
the terms of the security provide for a cash gross up for the amount 
of the franking benefit not provided. Distributions are subject to 
the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors of the company 
and certain payment tests (including APRA requirements and 
distributable profits being available). if distributions are not paid on 
ANZ cPS, the group may not pay dividends or distributions, or return 
capital on ANZ ordinary shares or any other share capital or security 
ranking equal or junior to the ANZ cPS (subject to certain exceptions).

On 16 June 2014 (in the case of ANZ cPS1) or 15 December 2016  
(in the case of ANZ cPS2) (each a ‘conversion date’), or an earlier date 
under certain circumstances, the relevant ANZ cPS will mandatorily 
convert into a variable number of ANZ ordinary shares determined 
in accordance with the formula in the prospectus based on $100 
divided by the average market price of ordinary shares over a 20 day 
trading period ending at the conversion date less a 2.5% discount (in 
the case of ANZ cPS1) or 1.0% discount (in the case of ANZ cPS2). The 
mandatory conversion to ANZ ordinary shares is however deferred for 
a quarter if the conversion tests set out in the prospectus are not met.

The ANZ cPS rank equally with each other and the preference shares 
issued in connection with US Trust Securities, UK Stapled Securities 
and Euro Trust Securities. Except in limited circumstances, holders  
of ANZ cPS do not have any right to vote in general meeting of  
the company.

in a winding up of the company, the ANZ cPS rank behind all 
depositors and creditors, but ahead of ordinary shareholders.

ANZ cPS qualify as Non-innovative Residual Tier 1 capital as defined 
by APRA.

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28: Share capital

Numbers of issued shares

Ordinary shares each fully paid
Preference shares each fully paid

Total number of issued shares

                The Company

PREfERENcE ShARES

28: Share capital (continued)

2010

2,559,662,425 
500,000 

2,560,162,425 

2009

2,504,540,925 
500,000 

2,505,040,925 

ORDiNARY ShARES
Ordinary shares have no par value and entitle holders to receive dividends payable to ordinary shareholders and to participate in the proceeds 
available to ordinary shareholders on winding up of the company in proportion to the number of fully paid ordinary shares held.

On a show of hands every holder of fully paid ordinary shares present at a meeting in person or by proxy is entitled to one vote, and upon  
a poll one vote for each share held.

Numbers of issued shares

Balance at start of the year
Bonus option plan1
Dividend Reinvestment Plan1
Dividend Reinvestment Plan underwriting
ANZ employee share acquisition plan
ANZ share option plan2
Share placement and Share Purchase Plan3,4,5

Balance at end of year

Ordinary share capital
Balance at start of the year
Dividend Reinvestment Plan1
Dividend Reinvestment Plan underwriting
ANZ employee share acquisition plan2
Treasury shares6
iNgA Treasury shares7
ANZ share option plan2
Share placement and Share Purchase Plan3,4,5

Balance at end of year

                The Company

2010

2,504,540,925 
2,481,103 
46,750,640 
– 
3,810,413 
2,079,344 
– 

2009

2,040,656,484 
3,928,449 
52,386,890 
75,000,000 
6,224,007 
818,805 
325,526,290 

2,559,662,425 

2,504,540,925 

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

19,151 
1,007 
– 
129 
(78)
(360)
37 
– 

19,886 

12,589
742
1,046
99
–
–
14
4,661

19,151 

19,151 
1,007 
– 
129 
(78)
–
37 
– 

20,246

12,589
742
1,046
99
–
–
14
4,661

19,151 

1  Refer to note 7 for details of plan.
2  Refer to note 46 for details of plan.
3  On 3 June 2009, shares were issued under a placement to institutions and sophisticated and professional investors. The share placement was made at a fully underwritten offer price of  

$14.40 per share. The placement was underwritten by Deutsche Bank Ag, Sydney Branch, J.P morgan Australia Limited and UBS Ag, Australia Branch.

4  On 13 July 2009 shares were issued to eligible shareholders in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Share Purchase Plan released to the ASx on 10 June 2009. The shares were  

5 
6 

issued at a price of $14.40 per share.
includes capital raising costs of $25 million.
includes on-market purchase of shares for settlement of amounts due under share-based compensation plans. in addition, 3,740,873 shares were issued during the September 2010 year to 
the group’s Employee Share Trust for settlement of amounts due under share-based compensation plans (2009: 5,948,457). As at 30 September 2010, there were 11,472,666 Treasury shares 
outstanding (2009: 7,721,314).

7  ANZ acquired iNgA on 30 November 2009. iNgA treasury shares include shares held in statutory funds as assets backing policyholder liabilities. iNgA treasury shares outstanding as at  

30 September 2010 were 16,710,967.

Euro Trust Securities
On 13 December 2004, the company issued 500,000 Euro floating 
Rate Non-cumulative Trust Securities (“Euro Trust Securities”) at 
€1,000 each pursuant to the offering circular dated 9 December 2004, 
raising $871 million (at the spot rate at the date of issue, net of issue 
costs). Euro Trust Securities comprise two fully paid securities – an 
interest paying unsecured note (issued by ANZ Jackson funding PLc,  
a United Kingdom subsidiary of the company) and a fully paid, 
€1,000 preference share (issued by the company), which are stapled 
together and issued as a Euro Trust Security by ANZ capital Trust 
iii (the Trust). investors have the option to redeem the Euro Trust 
Security from the Trust and hold the underlying stapled security.

Distributions on Euro Trust Securities are non-cumulative and are 
payable quarterly in arrears and are funded by payments received  
by the Trust on the underlying note and/or preference share. The 
distribution is based upon a floating distribution rate equal to  
the 3 month EURiBOR rate plus a 66 basis point margin up until  
15 December 2014, after which date the distribution rate is the  
3 month EURiBOR rate plus a 166 basis point margin. At each 
payment date the 3 month EURiBOR rate is reset for the next  
quarter. Distributions are subject to certain payment tests (i.e.  
APRA requirements and distributable profits being available). 
Distributions are expected to be payable on 15 march, 15 June,  
15 September and 15 December of each year. Dividends are not 
payable on the preference shares while they are stapled to the note, 
except for the period after 15 December 2014 when the preference 
share will pay 100 basis points to fund the increase in the margin.  
if distributions are not paid on Euro Trust Securities, the group may 
not pay dividends or distributions, or return capital on ANZ ordinary 
shares or any other share capital or security ranking equal or junior  
to the preference share component (subject to certain exceptions).

At any time at ANZ’s discretion or upon the occurrence of certain  
other “conversion events”, such as the failure of the Trust to pay  
in full a distribution within seven business days of the relevant 
distribution payment date or the business day prior to 15 December 
2053, the notes that are represented by the relevant Euro Trust 
Securities will be automatically assigned to a branch of the company 
and the fixed number of preference shares that are represented by 
the relevant Euro Trust Securities will be distributed to investors in 
redemption of such Euro Trust Securities. The distributed preference 
shares will immediately become dividend paying and holders will 
receive non-cumulative dividends equivalent to the scheduled 
payments in respect of the Euro Trust Securities for which the 
preference shares were distributed. 

The preference shares forming part of each Euro Trust Security rank 
equally with the ANZ cPS1 and ANZ cPS2 and the preference shares 
issued in connection with the US Trust Securities and UK Stapled 
Securities in all respects. Except in limited circumstances, holders 
of Euro Trust Securities do not have any right to vote in general 
meetings of the company. 

On winding up of the company, the rights of Euro Trust Security 
holders will be determined by the preference share component  
of the Euro Trust Security. These preference shares rank behind  
all depositors and creditors, but ahead of ordinary shareholders.

The transaction costs arising on the issue of these instruments  
were recognised directly in equity as a reduction to the proceeds  
of the equity instruments to which the costs relate.

Euro Trust Securities qualify as innovative Residual Tier 1 capital  
as defined by APRA.

Preference share balance at start of year
– Euro Trust Securities

Preference share balance at end of year
– Euro Trust Securities

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

871

871

2009
$m

871

871

2010
$m

871

871

2009
$m

871

871

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29: Reserves and Retained Earnings

29: Reserves and Retained Earnings (continued)

a) Foreign currency translation reserve
Balance at beginning of the year
currency translation adjustments, net of hedges after tax

Total foreign currency translation reserve

b) Share option reserve1
Balance at beginning of the year
Share-based payments
Transfer of options lapsed to retained earnings2

Total share option translation reserve

c) Available-for-sale revaluation reserve
Balance at beginning of the year
valuation gain/(loss) recognised after tax
cumulative (gain)/loss transferred to the income statement

Total available-for-sale revaluation reserve

d) Hedging reserve
Balance at beginning of the year
gains/(loss) recognised after tax
Transfer (to)/from income statement

Total hedging reserve

Total reserves

1  further information about share based payments to employees is disclosed in note 46 to the financial statements.
2  The transfer of balances from the share option and capital reserves to retained earnings represent items of a distributable nature.

Retained earnings
Balance at beginning of the year
Profit attributable to shareholders of the company
Transfer of options lapsed from share option reserve1,2
Actuarial gain/(loss) on defined benefit plans after tax3
Adjustments to opening Retained Earnings on adoption  
  of revised accounting standard AASB 3R
Ordinary share dividend paid
Preference share dividend paid

Retained earnings at end of year

Total reserves and retained earnings

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

(1,725)
(1,017)

(2,742)

(816)
(909)

(1,725)

69
7
(12)

64

(41)
112
9

80

(90)
138
(37)

11

83 
9 
(23)

69 

(88)
29 
18 

(41)

79 
(106)
(63)

(90)

(2,587)

(1,787)

The Company

2010
$m

(436)
(337)

(773)

69
7
(12)

64

(18)
45
(22)

5

(109)
84
(48)

(73)

(777)

2009
$m

(153)
(283)

(436)

83 
9 
(23)

69 

(56)
20 
18 

(18)

51 
(97)
(63)

(109)

(494)

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

14,129
4,501
12
(4)

(39)
(2,667)
(11)

15,921

13,334

13,772 
2,943 
23 
(124)

–
(2,452)
(33)

14,129 

12,342 

9,950
4,428
12
(18)

(39)
(2,667)
–

11,666

10,889

10,207 
2,285 
23 
(113)

–
(2,452)
– 

9,950 

9,456 

1  further information about share based payments to employees is disclosed in note 46 to the financial statements.
2  The transfer of balances from the share option, general and capital reserves to retained earnings represent items of a distributable nature.
3  ANZ has taken the option available under AASB 119 to recognise actuarial gains/losses on defined benefit superannuation plans directly in retained profits (refer note 1 f(vi) and note 45).

a) Foreign currency translation reserve
The translation reserve comprises exchange differences, net of hedges, arising on translation of the financial statements of foreign operations,  
as described in note 1 A(viii). When a foreign operation is sold, attributable exchange differences are recognised in the income Statement.

b) Share option reserve
The share option reserve arises on the grant of share options to selected employees under the ANZ share option plan. Amounts are transferred 
out of the reserve and into share capital when the options are exercised. Refer to note 1 c(iii).

c) Available-for-sale revaluation reserve
changes in the fair value and exchange differences on the revaluation of available-for-sale financial assets are taken to the available-for-sale 
revaluation reserve. Where a revalued available-for-sale financial asset is sold, that portion of the reserve which relates to that financial asset, 
is realised and recognised in the income Statement. Where the available-for-sale financial asset is impaired, that portion of the reserve which 
relates to that asset is recognised in the income Statement. Refer to note 1 E(iii).

d) Hedging reserve
The hedging reserve represents hedging gains and losses recognised on the effective portion of cashflow hedges. The cumulative deferred gain 
or loss on the hedge is recognised in the income Statement when the hedged transaction impacts the income Statement. Refer to note 1 E(ii).

30: Non controlling interests

Share capital
Retained profit

Total non-controlling interests

Consolidated

2010
$m

36
28

64

2009
$m

39 
26 

65 

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31: capital management 

ANZ pursues an active approach to capital management, which  
is designed to protect the interests of depositors, creditors and 
shareholders. This involves the on-going review and Board approval 
of the level and composition of the group’s capital base, assessed 
against the following key policy objectives: 
  Regulatory compliance such that capital levels exceed APRA’s, 
ANZ’s primary prudential supervisor, minimum prudential  
capital ratios (PcRs) both at Level 1 (the company and specified 
subsidiaries) and Level 2 (ANZ consolidated under Australian 
prudential standards);

  capital levels are aligned with the risks in the business and to 

meet strategic and business development plans through ensuring 
that available capital (i.e. shareholders’ equity including preference 
shares and Tier 1 loan capital) exceeds the level of Economic  
capital required to support the Ratings Agency ‘default frequency’ 
confidence level for a “AA” credit rating category bank. Economic 
capital is an internal estimate of capital levels required to support 
risk and unexpected losses above a desired target solvency level;
  capital levels are commensurate with ANZ maintaining its preferred 

“AA” credit rating category for senior long-term unsecured debt 
given its risk appetite outlined in its strategic plan. ANZ’s risk 
appetite is the level of risk ANZ is prepared to accept in order  
to achieve its strategic objectives, expressed quantitatively in  
terms of limits and tolerances that provides a scale against which 
the Board and management can review ANZ’s risk profile, and 
directs Regions in the execution of their strategic objectives; and
  An appropriate balance between maximising shareholder returns 

and prudent capital management principles.

The group achieves these objectives through an internal capital 
Adequacy Assessment Process (icAAP) whereby the group  
conducts detailed strategic and capital planning over a medium  
term time horizon.

Annually, ANZ conducts a detailed strategic planning process over  
a three year time horizon, the outcomes of which are embodied in 
the Strategic Plan. This process involves forecasting key economic 
variables which Regions use to determine key financial data for  
their existing business. New strategic initiatives to be undertaken 
over the planning period and their financial impact are then 
determined. These processes are used for the following: 

  Review capital ratios, targets, and levels of different classes of 

capital against the group’s risk profile and risk appetite outlined in 
the Strategic Plan. The group’s capital targets reflect the key policy 
objectives above, and the desire to ensure that under specific 
stressed economic scenarios that capital levels are sufficient to 
remain above both Economic capital and PcR requirements. 
  Stress tests are performed under different economic conditions 

to ensure a comprehensive review of the group’s capital position 
both before and after mitigating actions. The stress tests determine 
the level of additional capital (i.e. the ‘capital buffer’ above Pillar 1 
minimum capital) needed to absorb losses that may be experienced 
during an economic downturn. 

  Stress testing is integral to strengthening the predictive approach 
to risk management and is a key component in managing risks, 
asset writing strategies and business strategies. it creates greater 
understanding of the impacts on financial performance through 
modelling relationships and sensitivities between geographic, 
industry and business unit exposures under a range of macro 
economic scenarios. ANZ has a dedicated stress testing team within 
Risk management that models and reports to management and  
the Board’s Risk committee on a range of scenarios and stress tests.

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Results are subsequently used to: 
  recalibrate the group’s management targets for minimum 

and operating ranges for its respective classes of capital such  
that the group will remain compliant with APRA’s PcRs; and
  identify the level of organic capital generation and hence 
determine current and future capital requirements for the 
company (Level 1) and the group (Level 2). 

from these processes, a capital Plan is developed and approved  
by the Board which identifies the capital issuance and maturity 
profile, options around capital products, timing, markets and 
strategies under differing market and economic conditions. 

The capital Plan is maintained and updated through a monthly 
review of forecast financial performance, economic conditions  
and development of business initiatives and strategies. The Board  
and senior management are provided with monthly updates of the 
group’s capital position. Any actions required to ensure ongoing 
prudent capital management are submitted to the Board for approval. 

Regulatory environment
The group’s regulatory capital calculation is governed by APRA’s 
Prudential Standards which adopt a risk-based capital assessment 
framework based on the Basel ii capital measurement standards.  
This risk-based approach requires eligible capital to be divided by 
total risk weighted assets (RWAs), with the resultant ratio being  
used as a measure of a bank’s capital adequacy. APRA determines  
PcRs for Tier 1 and Total capital, with capital as the numerator and 
RWAs as the denominator.

To ensure that Authorised Deposit-taking institutions (ADis) are 
adequately capitalised on both a stand-alone and group basis, APRA 
adopts a tiered approach to the measurement of an ADi’s capital 
adequacy by assessing the ADis financial strength at three levels:
  Level 1 – the ADi on a stand-alone basis (i.e. the company and 
approved subsidiaries which are consolidated to form the ADis’ 
Extended Licensed Entity);

  Level 2 – the consolidated banking group (i.e. the consolidated 
financial group less certain subsidiaries and associates excluded 
under the prudential standards); and

  Level 3 – the conglomerate group at the widest level.

ANZ is a Level 1 and Level 2 reporter and measures capital adequacy 
monthly on a Level 1 and Level 2 basis, and is not required to report 
on a Level 3 basis.

Regulatory capital is divided into Tier 1, carrying the highest capital 
elements, and Tier 2, which has lower capital elements, but still adds 
to the overall strength of the ADi.

Tier 1 capital is comprised of ‘fundamental’ capital, ‘Residual’ capital, 
and Tier 1 deductions. fundamental capital comprises shareholder’s 
equity adjusted for items which APRA does not allow as regulatory 
capital or classifies as lower forms of regulatory capital. fundamental 
capital includes the following significant adjustments:
  Reserves exclude the hedging reserve and available-for-sale 
revaluation reserve, and reserves of insurance and funds 
management subsidiaries and associates;

  Retained earnings excludes retained earnings of insurance and 
funds management subsidiaries and associates, but includes 
capitalised deferred fees forming part of loan yields that meet  
the criteria set out in the prudential standard; and 

31: capital management (continued)

  current year net of tax earnings is net of any interim and special 
dividends paid during the current year and the expected final 
dividend payment, net of the expected dividend reinvestment 
under the Dividend Reinvestment Plan and Bonus Option Plan, and 
excludes profits of insurance and funds management subsidiaries 
and associates.

Residual capital covers Non-innovative and innovative hybrid Tier 1 
instruments with limits restricting the volume that can be counted  
as Tier 1 capital.

Tier 1 deductions include amounts deducted solely from Tier 1, 
mainly intangible assets i.e. goodwill, acquired portfolio of insurance/
investment business and capitalised software; capitalised brokerage 
and borrowing expenses; and net deferred tax assets; and deductions 
taken 50% from Tier 1 and 50% from Tier 2, which mainly include  
the tangible component of investment in other subsidiaries and 
associates regulated by APRA, or their overseas equivalent, and the 
amount of Expected Losses (EL) in excess of Eligible Provisions for 
Loan Losses (net of tax).

Tier 2 capital is comprised of Upper and Lower Tier 2 capital less 
capital deductions taken 50% from Tier 2 capital. Upper Tier 2 capital 
mainly comprises perpetual subordinated debt instruments, whilst 
Lower Tier 2 includes dated subordinated debt instruments which 
have a minimum term of five years.

Total capital is the sum of Tier 1 capital and Tier 2 capital.

in addition to the prudential capital oversight that APRA conducts 
over the company and the group, the company’s branch operations 
and major banking subsidiary operations are overseen by local 
regulators such as the Reserve Bank of New Zealand, the US federal 
Reserve and the UK financial Services Authority who may impose 
minimum capitalisation rates on those operations.

Throughout the financial year, the company and the group 
maintained compliance with the minimum Tier 1 and Total capital 
ratios set by APRA and the US federal Reserve as well as applicable 
capitalisation rates set by regulators in countries where the company 
operates branches and subsidiaries.

Regulatory change
The Basel committee on Banking Supervision has released a series  
of consultation papers (Basel iii) containing a number of proposals  
to strengthen the global capital and liquidity framework to improve 
the banking sector’s ability to absorb shocks arising from financial 
and economic stress. 

The consultation papers aim to increase the quality, quantity, 
consistency and transparency of the capital base, whilst 
strengthening the risk coverage of the capital framework by:
  increasing the minimum level of capital, with new minimum capital 
targets for core Tier 1 (4.5%), Tier 1 (6.0%) and Total capital (8.0%) to 
be phased in between 2013 and 2015;

  increasing the capital buffers that banks are required to hold for 

stress scenarios and to dampen the impact of pro-cyclical elements 
of the prudential regulations. A capital conservation buffer of 2.5% 
and a counter-cyclical buffer of 0.0% to 2.5% will be phased in 
between 2016 and 2019. failure to maintain the full capital buffers 
will result in limitations on the amount of current year earnings 
that can be paid as discretionary bonuses and to Tier 1 and Tier 2 
investors as coupons and capital returns; 

  increasing Tier 1 deductions, although a number of the proposals 

are consistent with the current APRA prudential standards;

  increasing the focus on fundamental Tier 1 capital and tightening 
the regulations for Residual Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital instruments 
including a proposal that at the time of ‘non-viability’, these 
instruments will be written off, with any potential compensation 
for investors limited to an issuance of ordinary shares. Existing 
Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments that do not have these requirements 
will be phased out between 2013 and 2022. These proposals 
are to be supplemented, by yet to be released details around 
‘contingent capital’ and ‘bail in’ instruments, which may not initially 
be prudential capital, but are converted in part or in full into 
fundamental Tier 1 capital at predetermined trigger points;
  Supplementing the risk adjusted capital ratio targets with the 

introduction of a minimum leverage ratio (Tier 1 capital divided  
by Adjusted Total Assets including off balance sheet exposures)  
of 3.0% between 2013 and 2018. 

  introducing measures (yet to be released) to address the impact 

of system risk and inter connectedness risk; 

  improving transparency of reporting capital ratio calculations

in the financial statements; and

  increasing the capital requirements for traded market risk, credit 

risk, and securitisation transactions.

The Basel committee is expected to finalise the majority of the reforms 
by the end of 2010, for implementation between 2012 and 2019. 
following the release of the final reforms by the Basel committee, ANZ 
expects APRA to engage the Australian banking and insurance industry 
ahead of the development and implementation of revised Australian 
prudential standards. it is not possible to accurately determine the 
impacts associated with these reforms on ANZ, including revised 
operating capital targets, until APRA’s position is finalised. 

Financial Report 137

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

31: capital management (continued)

32: Assets charged as Security for Liabilities and collateral Accepted as Security for Assets 

The table below provides the composition of capital used for regulatory purposes and capital adequacy ratios.

Regulatory Capital – Qualifying Capital
Tier 1
Shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interests
Prudential adjustments to shareholders’ equity

fundamental Tier 1 capital
Non-innovative Tier 1 capital instruments
innovative Tier 1 capital instruments

gross Tier 1 capital

Deductions1

Tier 1 capital

Tier 2
Upper Tier 2 capital
Subordinated notes2
Deductions

Tier 2 capital

Total qualifying capital

Capital adequacy ratios
core Tier 1
Tier 1
Tier 2

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

34,155 
(2,840)

31,315 
3,787 
1,646 

36,748 

(10,057)

26,691 

1,223 
6,619 
(3,026)

4,816 

32,429
(2,341)

30,088 
1,901
2,122

34,111 

(7,492)

26,619 

1,390
9,082
(2,661)

7,811 

31,507 

34,430 

8.0%
10.1%
1.8%

11.9%

9.0%
10.6%
3.1%

13.7%

1 

includes goodwill (excluding OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNg New Zealand) of $2,910 million (2009: $2,999 million) and $2,043 million intangible component of investment in  
OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNg New Zealand.

2  for capital adequacy calculation, subordinated note issues are reduced by 20% of the original amount over the last four years to maturity and are limited to 50% of Tier 1 capital.

Regulatory environment – insurance and funds management Business
Under APRA’s Prudential Standards, life insurance and funds management activities are de-consolidated for the purposes of calculating  
capital adequacy and excluded from the risk based capital adequacy framework for the ANZ Level 2 group. The intangible component of  
the investment in these controlled entities is deducted from Tier 1 capital with the balance of the investment deducted 50% from Tier 1 and  
50% from Tier 2 capital. Additionally any profits from these activities included in the group’s results are excluded from the determination of  
Tier 1 capital to the extent they have not been remitted to the Level 2 group.

The group’s life insurance business in Australia is regulated by APRA as a separate business. The Life Act includes a two tiered framework for the 
calculation of regulatory capital requirements for life insurance companies – “solvency” and “capital adequacy”. There are no regulatory capital 
requirements for life insurance companies in New Zealand. The group determines the minimum capital requirements for its New Zealand life 
insurance business according to the professional standard, “Solvency Reserving for Life insurers”, issued by the New Zealand Society of Actuaries. 

fund managers in Australia are subject to “Responsible Entity” regulation by the Australian Securities and investment commission (“ASic”). The 
regulatory capital requirements vary depending on the type of Australian financial Services Licence or Authorised Representatives’ Licence held, 
but a requirement of up to $5 million of net tangible assets applies. 

APRA supervises approved trustees of superannuation funds and requires them to also maintain net tangible assets of at least $5 million. These 
requirements are not cumulative where an entity is both an approved trustee for superannuation purposes and a responsible entity.

The group’s insurance and funds management companies held assets in excess of regulatory capital requirements at 30 September 2010. 

Assets charged as security for liabilities
The following assets are pledged as collateral:
  mandatory reserve deposits with local central banks in accordance with statutory requirements. These deposits are not available to finance 
the group’s day to day operations.
  Securities provided as collateral for liabilities in standard lending, and stock borrowing and lending activities. These transactions are 
conducted under terms that are customary to standard lending, and stock borrowing and lending activities.
  Debenture undertakings covering the assets of Esanda finance corporation Limited (Esanda) and its subsidiaries and UDc finance Limited 
(UDc). The debenture stock of Esanda and its subsidiaries and UDc is secured by a trust deed and collateral debentures, giving floating 
charges upon the undertaking of all the tangible assets of the entity, other than land and buildings. All controlled entities of Esanda and UDc 
have guaranteed the payment of principal, interest and other monies in relation to all debenture stock and unsecured notes issued by Esanda 
and UDc respectively. The only loans pledged are those in UDc and its subsidiaries.
  cash placed on deposit with a third party that is provided as collateral for a liability in a structured funding transaction. The funding 
was raised through a subsidiary, and to achieve more favourable pricing terms, ANZ provided cash collateral, given by the company.
  collateral provided to central banks.

The carrying amounts of assets pledged as security are as follows:

Regulatory deposits
Securities sold under arrangements to repurchase
Assets pledged as collateral under debenture undertakings
cash deposited in structured funding transaction
Other

Consolidated

The Company

Carrying Amount

Related liability

Carrying Amount

Related liability

2010
$m

1,056 
1,977 
2,695 
840 
153 

2009
$m

509 
3,586 
4,665 
1,080 
97 

2010
$m

n/a
1,844
1,545 
2,000 
– 

2009
$m

n/a
3,586 
3,398 
2,006 
– 

2010
$m

616 
1,822 
– 
840 
153 

2009
$m

330 
1,974 
– 
1,080 
97 

2010
$m

n/a
1,675 
– 
–
– 

2009
$m

n/a
1,974 
– 
– 
– 

collateral accepted as security for assets
ANZ has accepted cash as collateral on securities loaned to other parties.

ANZ has received securities that it is permitted to sell or re-pledge without the event of default by a counterparty. Where the received securities 
are sold or re-pledged to third parties, ANZ is obliged to return equivalent securities. These transactions are conducted under terms that are 
customary to standard stock borrowing and lending activities. 

ANZ has received collateral as part of entering reverse repurchase agreements. These transactions are governed by standard industry agreements.

The fair value of collateral received and provided is as follows:

Securities lending activities1
cash collateral received on securities loaned
fair value of lent securities

Equity financing activities1
cash collateral received on securities borrowed
fair value of received securities

Collateral received on standard repurchase agreement
fair value of assets which can be sold
Amount of collateral that has been resold

1  Details of collateral agreements for derivatives are included in note 12.

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

– 
– 

– 
– 

2009
$m

746 
740 

– 
– 

2010
$m

– 
– 

– 
– 

2009
$m

746 
740 

– 
– 

7,756 
1,196 

5,700 
3,340 

7,554 
1,011 

4,811 
2,488 

138

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Financial Report 139

cONcENTRATiONS Of cREDiT RiSK 
concentrations of credit risk arise when a number of customers are 
engaged in similar business activities or activities within the same 
geographic region, or when they have similar risk characteristics  
that would cause their ability to meet contractual obligations to  
be similarly affected by changes in economic or other conditions.

The group monitors its portfolios, to identify and assess risk 
concentrations. The group’s strategy is to maintain well-diversified 
credit portfolios focused on achieving an acceptable risk-return 
balance. credit risk portfolios are actively monitored and frequently 
reviewed to identify, assess and guard against unacceptable 
risk concentrations. concentration analysis will typically include 
geography, industry, credit product and risk grade. The group  
also applies single customer counterparty limits to protect against 
unacceptably large exposures to single name risk. These limits are 
established based on a combination of factors including nature of 
counterparty, probability of default and collateral provided. 

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

33: financial Risk management

STRATEgY iN USiNg fiNANciAL iNSTRUmENTS
financial instruments are fundamental to the group’s business, 
constituting the core element of its operations. Accordingly, the risks 
associated with financial instruments are a significant component 
of the risks faced by the group. financial instruments create, modify 
or reduce the credit, market (including traded or fair value risks and 
non-traded or interest and foreign currency related risks) and liquidity 
risks of the group’s balance sheet. These risks, and the group’s 
objectives, policies and processes for managing and methods used  
to measure such risks are outlined below. 

cREDiT RiSK
credit risk is the risk of financial loss resulting from the failure of 
ANZ’s customers and counterparties to honour or perform fully the 
terms of a loan or contract. The group assumes credit risk in a wide 
range of lending and other activities in diverse markets and in many 
jurisdictions. credit risks arise not only from traditional lending  
to customers, but also from inter-bank, treasury, international trade 
and capital market activities around the world.

The group has an overall objective of sound growth for appropriate 
returns. The credit risk principles of the group are set by the Board 
and are implemented and monitored within a tiered structure of 
delegated authority designed to oversee multiple facets of credit 
risk, including business writing strategies, credit policies/controls, 
portfolio monitoring and risk concentrations.

cREDiT RiSK mANAgEmENT OvERviEW
The credit risk management framework ensures a consistent 
approach is applied across the group in measuring, monitoring  
and managing the credit risk appetite set by the Board.

The Board is assisted and advised by the Board Risk committee in 
discharging its duty to oversee credit risk. The Board Risk committee 
sets the credit risk appetite, credit principles and credit strategies, 
as well as approving credit transactions beyond the discretion of 
executive management.

Responsibility for the management and oversight of the credit risk 
framework (including the risk appetite) resides with the credit and 
market Risk committee (cmRc), which is an executive management 
committee comprising senior risk, business and group executives, 
chaired by the chief Risk Officer (cRO).

central to the group’s management of credit risk is the existence of 
an independent credit risk management function that is staffed by 
risk specialists. independence is achieved by having all credit risk 
staff ultimately report to the cRO, even where they are embedded in 
business units. The primary responsibility for prudent and profitable 
management of credit risk assets and customer relationships rests 
with the business units. 

The authority to make credit decisions is delegated by the Board 
to the cEO who in turn delegates authority to the cRO. The cRO 
in turn delegates some of his credit discretion to individuals as 
part of a ‘cascade’ of authority from senior to the most junior credit 
officers. individuals are required to complete appropriate ongoing 
accreditation training in order to be granted and retain a credit 
discretion. credit discretions are reviewed on an annual basis,  
and may be varied based on the holder’s performance.

The group has two main approaches to assessing credit risk arising 
from transactions: 
  The larger and more complex credit transactions are assessed on 
a judgemental credit basis. Rating models provide a consistent and 
structured assessment, with judgement required around the use  
of out-of-model factors. credit approval for judgemental lending  
is typically on a dual approval basis, jointly by the business writer 
in the business unit and an independent credit officer. 
  Programmed credit assessment typically covers retail and some 
small business lending, and refers to the automated assessment of 
credit applications using a combination of scoring (application and 
behavioural), policy rules and external credit reporting information. 
This highly automated risk assessment process means that sole 
approval discretions are the norm, with assessors reviewing the 
decision tool recommendation. 

central and divisional credit risk teams perform key roles in portfolio 
management such as the development and validation of credit 
risk measurement systems, loan asset quality reporting, stress 
testing, and the development of credit policies. credit policies and 
procedures cover all aspects of the credit life cycle such as transaction 
structuring, risk grading, initial approval, ongoing management and 
problem debt management, as well as specialist policy topics. 

The group’s grading system is fundamental to the management of 
credit risk, seeking to measure the probability of default (PD), the 
exposure at default (EAD) and the loss in the event of default (LgD) 
for all transactions.

from an operational perspective, the group’s credit grading system 
has two separate and distinct dimensions that: 
  measure the PD, which is expressed by a 27-grade customer credit 
Rating (ccR), reflecting the ability to service and repay debt. Within 
the programmed credit assessment sphere, the PD is typically 
expressed as a score which maps back to the PD. 
  measure the LgD, which is expressed by a Security indicator 
(Si) ranging from A to g. The Si is calculated by reference to the 
percentage of loan covered by security which can be realised in  
the event of default. The security-related Sis are supplemented with 
a range of other Sis to cover situations where ANZ’s LgD research 
indicates certain transaction characteristics have different recovery 
outcomes. Within the programmed credit assessment sphere, 
exposures are grouped into large homogenous pools – and the 
LgD is assigned at the pool level. 

The development and regular validation of rating models is 
undertaken by specialist central risk teams. The outputs from these 
models drive many day-to-day credit decisions, such as origination, 
pricing, approval levels, regulatory capital adequacy, economic 
capital allocation and provisioning. The risk grading process includes 
monitoring of model-generated results to ensure appropriate 
judgement is exercised (such as overrides to take into account any 
out-of-model factors).

33: financial Risk management (continued)

cOLLATERAL mANAgEmENT 
collateral is used to mitigate credit risk, as the secondary source  
of repayment in case the counterparty cannot meet its contractual 
repayment obligations. 

ANZ credit principles specify to only lend when the counterparty 
has the capacity and ability to repay, and the group sets limits on 
the acceptable level of credit risk. Acceptance of credit risk is firstly 
based on the counterparty’s assessed capacity to meet contractual 
obligations (such as the scheduled repayment of principal and interest). 

in certain cases, such as where the customer risk profile is considered 
very sound or by the nature of the product (for instance, small limit 
products such as credit cards), a transaction may not be supported by 
collateral. for some products, the collateral provided is fundamental 
to its structuring so is not strictly the secondary source of repayment. 
for example, lending secured by trade receivables is typically repaid 
by the collection of those receivables.

The most common types of collateral typically taken by ANZ include:
  Security over residential, commercial, industrial or rural property;
  fixed and floating charges over business assets;
  Security over specific plant and equipment;
  charges over listed shares, bonds or securities;
  charges over cash deposits; and
  guarantees and pledges.

credit policy and procedures set out the acceptable types of 
collateral, as well as a process by which additional instruments  
and/or asset types can be considered for approval. ANZ’s credit risk 
modelling areas use historical internal loss data and other relevant 
external data to assist in determining the discount that each type 
would be expected to incur in a forced sale. The discounted value  
is used in the determination of the Si for LgD purposes. 

in the event of customer default, any loan security is usually held as 
mortgagee in possession while the group is actively seeking to realise 
it. Therefore the group does not usually hold any real estate or other 
assets acquired through the enforcement of security.

The group generally uses master agreements with its counterparties 
for derivatives activities. generally, international Swaps and 
Derivatives Association (iSDA) master agreements will be used. Under 
the iSDA master Agreement, if a default of counterparty occurs, all 
contracts with the counterparty are terminated. They are then settled 
on a net basis at market levels current at the time of default.

in addition to the terms noted above, ANZ’s preferred practice is  
to use a credit Support Annex (cSA) to the iSDA master agreement. 
Under a cSA, open derivative positions with the counterparty are 
aggregated and cash collateral is exchanged daily. The collateral 
is provided by the counterparty that is out of the money. Upon 
termination of the trade, payment is required only for the final 
daily mark-to-market movement rather than the mark-to-market 
movement since inception.

140

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Financial Report 141

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

33: financial Risk management (continued)

concentrations of credit risk analysis
composition of financial instruments that give rise to credit risk by industry:

33: financial Risk management (continued)

concentrations of credit risk analysis (continued):
composition of financial instruments that give rise to credit risk by industry (continued):

Consolidated

Australia
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

New Zealand
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

liquid assets and due
from other financial 
institutions

Trading and
AFS1 assets

Derivatives

loans and
advances and
acceptances

Other
financial
assets2

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit related
commitments3
2009
2010
$m
$m

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

 8 
 49 
 2 

–

25
22
–

–

37
5
21

46

184
14
9

182

139
67
95

289

115
51
21

 11,557 
 5,200 
4,586

10,099
5,507
4,519

 164 
 74 
 65 

246

5,456

5,395

77

 2,714

1,805

16,906

18,967

25,759

25,413

7,528

8,694

108

85
46
38

46

73

 6,216 
 2,669 
 3,978 

6,557
3,181
3,625

18,121
 8,064 
 8,747 

17,065
8,821
8,212

2,402

2,684

8,270

8,553

6,724

4,484

59,739

59,436

7,067
 71 
 –   
 3 
 5 
 3 
 164 
 2 

4,691
73
–
1
18
8
149
36

 14,159 
 346 
 – 
 89 
 132 
 80 
 8 
 3,776 

10,054
434
–
68
180
133
–
3,288

 184 
566
 –   
 586 
160
289
392
 413 

124
437

133
 7,184

142
8,401
–  175,662  158,750
22,454
8,633
4,525
5,935
8,796

 22,614 
8,412
4,847
5,519
8,506

593
156
302
323
650

 2 
 102 
 2,495 
 321 
 119 
 69 
 78 
 121 

1
71
1,339
189
73
38
50
75

 198
 9,070 
 36,155 
 7,637 
 3,462 
 2,737 
 5,250 
 6,220 

279
7,559

15,291
 21,743 
16,975
 17,339 
31,565  214,312  191,654
30,487
 31,250 
12,716
 12,290 
7,373
 8,025 
12,153
 11,411 
18,938
 19,038 

7,182
3,656
2,367
5,696
6,092

 10,088

6,829 

35,605

33,513 

28,939

28,431 267,204 251,850 

3,795

2,124 

92,718

84,927  438,349 407,673

37
–
–

–

38
2
–

–

1 
1 
– 

–

– 
– 
– 

39

96
15
2

30

71
11
2

23

14,529
590
764

16,835
710
702

840

837

108
4
6

6

1,376

3,668

2,383

3,396

5,361

6,287

1,369

1,074

181

 6 
42
 –   
 24 
 80 
 4 
 42 
 – 

31
66
–
2
72
5
15
5

 4,248 
 15 
 –   
 –   
 2   
16
 –   
 159 

1,128
1
–
–
–
6
–
32

241
 93 
–
 46 
 53 
114
 15 
 256 

144
79
–
30
61
66
5
145

1,089
2,364
 42,436 
5,794
1,099
1,369
931
1,187

1,169
2,307
45,251
6,817
1,318
1,293
1,413
1,125

1,611

3,904 

6,825

4,602 

6,322

6,924 

74,361

80,851 

8
 18 
316
 43 
 8 
 10 
 7 
10

725

185
8
8

9

12

12
26
500
75
14
14
15
13

1,097
86
503

378

898

610
 1,460 
5,828
 869 
 705 
 383 
 976 
 1,382 

1,195
326
433

15,868
696
1,275

18,324
1,057
1,145

367

1,254

1,275

994

11,568

15,431

617
731
8,519
1,135
908
466
795
808

6,202 
3,992
48,580
 6,776 
1,947 
 1,896 
 1,971 
2,994 

3,101
3,210
54,270
8,059
2,373
1,850
2,243
2,128

891

15,175

17,294  105,019 114,466

Consolidated

Asia Pacific, Europe  
& America
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

Consolidated – 
aggregate
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

liquid assets and due
from other financial 
institutions

Trading and
AFS1 assets

Derivatives

loans and
advances and
acceptances

Other
financial
assets2

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit related
commitments3
2009
2010
$m
$m

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

13
–
6

–

1 
– 
– 

– 

–
–
–

–

10
3
40

–

22
2
16

3

27
1
7

8

635
629
232

756

1,477
524
207

681

12,145

16,156

5,445

4,853

2,024

1,513

1,785

1,526

 80 
 167 
 2 
 –   
 –   
 13 
 63 
 21 

220
6
– 
– 
– 
– 
5
74

 5,558 
 70 
 – 
 30 
 5 
 1 
 1 
 272 

3,863
39
–
22
–
93
–
69

1
 162 
 –   
 15 
 2 
 50 
 88 
 176 

–
223
–
27
1
26
63
153

 331 
 6,570 
 4,246 
 2,207 
 653 
 1,627 
 3,004 
 3,266 

321
4,720
2,355
1,454
360
1,477
2,064
2,241

 26 
 26 
 10 

31

74

 14 
 272 
 176 
 91 
 27 
 67 
 124 
 135 

19
7
3

9

20

4
61
30
19
5
19
27
27

4,947
896
1,506

2,093
479
923

 5,643 
 1,553 
 1,770 

3,627
1,014
1,180

323

401

1,113

1,099

5,570

5,354

27,043

29,422

 1,231 
 12,546 
 5,700 
 688 
 316 
 806 
 6,079 
 3,013 

1,085
10,573
460
237
303
732
4,584
2,417

 7,214 
 19,787 
 10,124 
 3,031 
 1,003 
 2,564 
 9,359 
 6,883 

5,493
15,622
2,845
1,759
669
2,346
6,742
4,981

12,510

16,462 

11,382

8,992 

2,560

2,049 

25,941

19,406

1,073

250 

43,621

29,641 

97,087

76,800

58
 49 
 8 

–

64
23
–

–

38
5
21

46

193
17
49

221

257
84
113

322

213
63
30

26,721
6,419
5,582

28,411
6,741
5,428

277

7,052

6,913

16,235

21,629

24,734

27,216

33,144

33,213

10,682

11,294

 7,153 
 280 
 2 
 27 
85
 21 
 269 
 23 

4,942
145
–
3
90
13
169
115

 23,965 
 431 
 – 
 119 
 139 
 97 
 9 
 4,207 

15,045
474
–
90
180
233
–
3,389

425
 821
 – 
 647 
 215 
 453 
 495 
 846 

268
739

 1,553 
 16,118 

1,632
15,428
–  222,344  206,356
30,725
10,311
7,294
9,412
12,162

 30,615 
 10,164 
 7,843 
 9,454 
 12,959 

650
218
394
391
948

298
104
81

114

363

 24 
 392
 2,987
 455 
 154 
 146 
 209 
 266 

290
61
49

12,260
3,651
5,987

9,845
3,986
4,981

39,632
10,313
11,792

39,016
10,892
10,537

64

3,103

3,452

10,637

10,927

105

13,192

10,832

98,350 104,289

17
158
1,869
283
92
71
92
115

 2,039 
 23,076 
 47,683 
 9,194 
 4,483 
 3,926 
 12,305
10,615 

23,885
35,159 
1,981
18,863
35,807
 41,118
40,542  273,016  248,769
40,305
 41,057 
8,554
15,758
 15,240 
4,867
11,568
 12,485 
3,564
21,139
 22,741 
11,075
26,047
 28,915 
9,318

1  Available-for-sale assets.
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest. 
3  credit related commitments comprise undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

Gross Total

24,209

27,194

53,812

47,107

37,821

37,404 367,506 352,107

5,593

3,265 151,514 131,862 640,455 598,939

individual provision for
   credit impairment
collective provision for
   credit impairment

– 

– 

– 

–

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1,849)

(1,512) 

(2,577)

(2,552) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(26)

(14) 

(1,875)

(1,526) 

(576)

(448) 

(3,153)

(3,000) 

24,209

27,194 

53,812

47,107

37,821

37,404  363,080 348,043 

5,593

3,265  150,912 131,400  635,427 594,413 

income yet to mature
capitalised brokerage/
   mortgage origination
   fees

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(2,262)

(2,372) 

– 

600

560 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(2,262)

(2,372)  

– 

600

560 

24,209

27,194 

53,812

47,107   37,821

37,404   361,418 346,231 

5,593

3,265   150,912 131,400  633,765 592,601 

Excluded from analysis
   above4

2,793

3,108

445

459

– 

–

–

–

– 

–

– 

–

3,238

3,567 

27,002

30,302 

54,257

47,567 

37,821

37,404  361,4185 346,2315 

5,593

3,265  150,912 131,400  637,003 596,168 

1  Available-for-sale assets.
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
3  credit related commitments comprise undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.
4  Equity instruments and cash are excluded from maximum exposure amount.
5  Excludes individual and collective provisions for credit impairment held in respect of credit related commitments.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

33: financial Risk management (continued)

concentrations of credit risk analysis (continued):
composition of financial instruments that give rise to credit risk by industry (continued):

33: financial Risk management (continued)

concentrations of credit risk analysis (continued):
composition of financial instruments that give rise to credit risk by industry (continued):

The Company

Australia
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance4
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

New Zealand
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

liquid assets and due
from other financial 
institutions

Trading and
AFS1 assets

Derivatives

loans and
advances and
acceptances

Other
financial
assets2

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit related
commitments3
2009
2010
$m
$m

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

8
48
2

–

24
21
–

–

37
4
21

46

29
14
9

181

139
67
94

288

114
51
21

 9,677 
 5,191 
 4,578 

10,073
5,493
4,507

245

5,447

5,382

2,593

1,684

16,767

18,931

29,500

28,077

8,291

9,776

92
49
44

52

79

68
37
31

37

66

 6,022 
 2,669 
 3,978 

6,550
3,178
3,621

15,975
8,028
8,717

16,858
8,794
8,189

2,402

2,681

8,235

8,526

6,724

4,637

63,954

63,171

6,969
 70 
 –   
 3 
 5 
 3 
 162 
 2 

4,626
72
–
1
17
8
147
36

 14,060 
 344 
 – 
 88 
 131 
 79 
 8 
 3,621 

10,043
434
–
67
180
133
–
3,286

 184 
 567 
 –   
 586 
 160 
 288 
 392 
 413 

123
435

 131 
 7,174 

142
8,371
–  175,359  158,347
22,397
8,599
4,451
5,920
8,771

 22,575 
 8,397 
 4,773 
 5,508 
 8,480 

590
155
301
321
648

 2 
 68 
 1,671 
 215 
 80 
 45 
 52 
 82 

1
57
1,076
152
58
30
40
61

 198 
 9,070 
 36,155 
 7,637 
 3,462 
 2,734 
 5,249 
 6,217 

279
7,551

15,214
 21,546 
16,920
 17,293 
31,531  213,185  190,954
30,374
 31,104 
12,661
 12,235 
7,287
 7,922 
12,118
 11,371 
18,891
 18,815 

7,167
3,652
2,364
5,690
6,089

9,865

6,636

35,206

33,308 

32,678

31,081  265,583 252,229 

2,531

1,714 

92,517

84,990  438,380 409,957

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

381

28

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

–
–
–
–
–
–
–
–

381

28

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
7,663
–
–
–
–
–

7,663

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
7,194
–
–
–
–
–

7,194

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
226
–
–
–
–
–

226

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
271
–
–
–
–
–

271

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
48
–
–
–
–
–

48

– 
– 
– 

– 

–

–
–
28
–
–
–
–
–

28

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

381

28

–
–
7,937
–
–
–
–
–

8,318

–
–
7,493
–
–
–
–
–

7,521

1  Available-for-sale assets.
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
3  credit related commitments comprise undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities. 
4 

includes amounts due from other group entities.

The Company

Asia Pacific, Europe  
& America
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance4
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

The Company – 
aggregate
Agriculture, forestry
   fishing and mining
Business Services
construction
Entertainment, Leisure
   and Tourism
financial, investment
   and insurance4
government and 
   Official institutions
manufacturing
Personal Lending
Property Services
Retail Trade
Transport and Storage
Wholesale trade
Other

liquid assets and due
from other financial 
institutions

Trading and
AFS1 assets

Derivatives

loans and
advances and
acceptances

Other
financial
assets2

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit related
commitments3
2009
2010
$m
$m

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

13
–
1

–

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

9
3
38

–

10
1
7

1

23
1
6

7

391
442
104

585

1,223
318
89

423

11,383

15,643

5,031

4,476

897

1,403

1,555

1,271

 68 
 164 
 2 
 –   
 –   
 13 
 54 
 21 

197
6
– 
– 
– 
– 
5
70

 4,388 
 67 
–
 29 
 5 
 1 
 1 
 170 

2,522
37
–
21
–
88
–
60

–
 71 
 –   
 6 
 1 
 22 
 38 
 78

–
199
–
26
–
24
60
143

 277 
 5,806 
 2,961 
 2,193 
 437 
 1,329 
 2,599 
 2,648 

255
3,830
1,340
1,402
162
1,052
1,617
2,239

11,719

15,921 

9,692

7,254 

1,132

1,892

21,327

15,221

21
48
3

–

24 
21 
– 

– 

37
4
21

46

38 
17 
47 

181 

149
68
101

289

137 
52 
27 

 10,068
 5,633 
 4,682 

11,296 
5,811 
4,796 

252 

6,032

5,805 

16
18
4

24

68

12
242
123
91
18
55
108
110

889

108
67
48

76

15
4
1

5

17

3
48
17
18
2
13
20
21

4,466
837
1,448

1,721
432
917

 4,896 
 1,298 
 1,564 

2,991
758
1,051

284

366

894

801

5,242

5,199

24,176

28,009

 1,186 
 11,668 
 4,856 
 663 
 247 
 715 
 5,666 
 2,304 

1,086
10,233
66
241
201
700
4,294
1,035

 5,931 
 18,018 
7,942
 2,982 
 708 
 2,135 
 8,466 
 5,332 

4,063
14,353
1,423
1,708
365
1,877
5,996
3,568

184 

39,582

26,491

84,341

66,963

83
41
32

42

10,488
3,506
5,426

8,271
3,610
4,538

20,871
9,325
10,281

19,849
9,552
9,240

2,686

3,047

9,129

9,327

13,976

17,327 

21,798

23,407 

30,778

29,508 

9,846

11,047 

147

83

11,966

9,836

88,511

91,208

7,038
 234 
 2 
 3 
 5 
 16 
 216 
 23 

4,823 
78 
– 
1
17
8
152
106

 18,448 
 411 
 – 
 117 
 135 
 80 
 9 
 3,791 

12,565 
471 
– 
88 
180 
221 
– 
3,346 

 184 
 638 
 –   
 592 
 161 
 310 
 430 
 491 

123 
634 

 408 
 12,980 

397 
12,201 
–   185,983  166,881 
23,799 
8,761 
5,503 
7,537 
11,010

 24,768 
 8,834 
 6,102 
 8,107 
 11,129 

616
155 
325 
381 
791

14
310
2,020
306
98
100
160
192

3,646

4
103
1,364
170
60
43
60
82

 1,384 
 20,738 
 41,059
 8,300
 3,709 
 3,449 
 10,915 
 8,521 

19,277
 27,477 
1,365
17,784
31,273
 35,311 
31,625  229,064  199,870
32,082
 34,086 
13,026
 12,943 
9,164
 10,057 
18,114
 19,837 
22,459
 24,147 

7,408
3,853
3,064
9,984
7,124

2,169 132,147 111,509 531,039 484,441

Gross Total

21,584

22,557

44,898

40,561 

34,191

33,001  294,573 274,644

individual provision for
   credit impairment
collective provision for
   credit impairment

– 

– 

– 

–

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(1,253)

(1,050) 

(1,950)

(1,886) 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(20)

(12) 

(1,273)

(1,078) 

(436)

(352) 

(2,386)

(2,511) 

21,584

22,557

44,898

40,561

34,191

33,001  291,370 271,708

3,646

2,169 131,691 111,145  527,380 481,141 

income yet to mature
capitalised brokerage/
   mortgage origination
   fees

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(2,007)

(2,102) 

– 

566

505 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

– 

(2,007)

(2,102)  

– 

566

505 

21,584

22,557 

44,898

40,561 

34,191

33,001  289,929 270,111

3,646

2,169 131,691 111,145  525,939 479,544 

Excluded from analysis
   above5

1,082

878

380

403

– 
–

–

– 

–

– 

–

– 

–

1,462

1,281 

22,666

23,435 

45,278

40,964 

34,191

33,001  289,9296 270,1116

3,646

2,169 131,691 111,145  527,401 480,825 

1  Available-for-sale assets.
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
3  credit related commitments comprise undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.
4 
5  Equity instruments and cash are excluded from maximum exposure amount.
6  Excludes individual and collective provisions for credit impairment held in respect of credit related commitments.

includes amounts due from other group entities.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

33: financial Risk management (continued)

cREDiT QUALiTY

33: financial Risk management (continued)

maximum exposure to credit risk (continued)

maximum exposure to credit risk
for financial assets recognised on the balance sheet, the maximum exposure to credit risk is the carrying amount. in certain circumstances,  
there may be differences between the carrying amounts reported on the balance sheet and the amounts reported in the tables below. 
Principally, these differences arise in respect of financial assets that are subject to risks other than credit risk, such as equity investments  
which are primarily subject to market risk, or bank notes and coins. for contingent exposures, the maximum exposure to credit risk is the 
maximum amount the group would have to pay if the instrument is called upon. for undrawn facilities, the maximum exposure to credit  
risk is the full amount of the committed facilities.

The following tables present the maximum exposure to credit risk of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet financial assets before taking 
account of any collateral held or other credit enhancements.

Consolidated

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets2

Undrawn facilities
contingent facilities

Total

Maximum exposure
to credit risk

2010
$m

 18,728 
 5,481 
 33,515 
 37,821 
 20,297 

2009
$m

22,209 
4,985 
30,991 
37,404 
16,116 

2009
$m

3,108
–
–
–
459

Reported

Excluded1

2010
$m

 21,521 
 5,481 
 33,515 
 37,821 
 20,742 

2009
$m

25,317
4,985
30,991
37,404
16,575

 262,807 
 73,077 
 24,932 
5,593

 247,211 
 79,607 
 18,951 
3,265

2010
$m

2,793
–
–
–
445

–
–
–
–

485,489

464,306 

3,238

3,567 

 482,251 

460,739 

 124,029 
 27,485 

106,644
25,218

 151,514 

131,862 

–
–

–

– 
– 

– 

 124,029 
 27,485 

106,644 
25,218 

 151,514 

131,862 

 637,003 

596,168 

3,238

3,567 

 633,765 

592,601 

The Company

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets2

Undrawn facilities
contingent facilities

Total

Reported

    Excluded1

Maximum exposure
to credit risk

2010
$m

 18,530 
 4,136 
 28,305 
 34,191 
 16,973 

2009
$m

20,199
3,236
27,410
33,001
13,554

 261,258 
 7,655 
 20,560 
 3,646 

247,617
7,199
14,931
2,169

2010
$m

1,082
–
–
–
380

–
–
–
–

2009
$m

878
–
–
–
403

2010
$m

 17,448 
 4,136 
 28,305 
 34,191 
 16,593 

2009
$m

19,321
3,236
27,410
33,001
13,151

– 
–
– 
– 

 261,258 
 7,655 
 20,560 
 3,646 

247,617
7,199
14,931
2,169

 395,254 

369,316 

1,462

1,281 

 393,792 

368,035

106,403
25,744

88,006
23,503

132,147

111,509 

–
–

–

– 
– 

– 

106,403
25,744

88,006
23,503

132,147

111,509

527,401

480,825 

1,462

1,281  

525,939

479,544

– 
– 
– 
– 

 262,807 
 73,077 
 24,932 
 5,593 

247,211
79,607
18,951
3,265

includes bank notes and coins and cash at bank within liquid assets and equity instruments within available-for-sale financial assets.

1 
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.

includes bank notes and coins and cash at bank within liquid assets and equity instruments within available-for-sale financial assets.

1 
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
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33: financial Risk management (continued)

33: financial Risk management (continued)

DiSTRiBUTiON Of fiNANciAL ASSETS BY cREDiT QUALiTY
The group has a comprehensive rating system that is used to quantify credit risk. The use of masterscales ensures consistency across exposure 
types at the group, providing a consistent framework for reporting and analysis. 

credit quality of financial assets neither past due nor impaired
The credit quality of financial assets is managed by the group using internal ccRs based on their current probability of default. The group’s 
masterscales are mapped to external rating agency scales, to enable wider comparisons. 

All customers with whom ANZ has a credit relationship including guarantors, are assigned a ccR or score at origination either by programmed 
credit assessment or by judgemental assessment. in addition, the ccR or score is reviewed on an ongoing basis to ensure it accurately reflects 
the credit risk of the customer and the prevailing economic conditions. 

The group’s risk grade profile therefore changes dynamically through new lending, repayment and/or existing counterparty movements in 
either risk or volume. 

internal rating

Strong credit profile

customers that have demonstrated superior stability in their operating and financial performance over the long-term, 
and whose debt servicing capacity is not significantly vulnerable to foreseeable events. This rating broadly corresponds 
to ratings “Aaa” to “Baa3” and “AAA” to “BBB–” of moody’s and Standard & Poor respectively.

Restructured items
Restructured items are facilities in which the original contractual terms have been modified for reasons related to the financial difficulties of 
the customer. Restructuring may consist of reduction of interest, principal or other payments legally due, or an extension in maturity materially 
beyond those typically offered to new facilities with similar risk.

Satisfactory risk

customers that have consistently demonstrated sound operational and financial stability over the medium to long-
term, even though some may be susceptible to cyclical trends or variability in earnings. This rating broadly corresponds 
to ratings “Ba2” to “Ba3” and “BB” to “BB–” of moody’s and Standard & Poor respectively.

Sub-standard but not  
past due or impaired

customers that have demonstrated some operational and financial instability, with variability and uncertainty 
in profitability and liquidity projected to continue over the short and possibly medium term. This rating broadly 
corresponds to ratings “B1” to “caa” and “B+” to “ccc” of moody’s and Standard & Poor respectively.

Consolidated

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

The Company

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

Neither past  
due nor
impaired

2010
$m

 18,728 
 5,481 
 33,515 
 37,752 
 20,297 

2009
$m

22,209
4,985
30,991
37,272
16,116

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

 249,916
 69,283 
 23,556 
 5,593 

236,197
76,281
17,862
3,265
 151,220  131,459

8,938
2,236
689
– 
– 

7,489
2,352
528
– 
– 

615,341 576,637 

11,863

10,369 

Neither past  
due nor
impaired

2010
$m

 17,448 
 4,136 
 28,305 
 34,122 
 16,593 

2009
$m

19,321
3,236
27,410
32,869
13,151

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

Past due but not
impaired

Restructured

Impaired

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
18
– 

116
7
–
– 
– 

141

– 
– 
– 
5
–

293
1
374
– 
 –

673 

– 
– 
– 
51
– 

3,837
1,551
687
– 
294

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
127 
–

2010
$m

18,728
5,481
33,515
37,821
20,297

2009
$m

22,209 
4,985 
30,991 
37,404 
16,116 

3,232  262,807  247,211
79,607
 73,077 
18,951
 24,932 
3,265 
 5,593 
 403  151,514  131,862 

973
187
– 

6,420

4,922  633,765 592,601 

Past due but not
impaired

Restructured

Impaired

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 

2010
$m

 17,448 
 4,136 
 28,305 
 34,191 
 16,593 

2009
$m

19,321
3,236
27,410
33,001
13,151

– 
– 
– 
51
– 

 248,618  236,625
6,992
14,305
2,169
 131,878  111,132

 7,350 
 19,514 
 3,646 

 8,828 
 272 
 487 
– 
– 

7,489
199
328
– 
– 

511,610 467,210 

9,587

8,016 

 3,696 
 33 
 558 
–
 270 

3,210  261,258  247,617
7,199
 7,655 
14,931
 20,560 
2,169
 3,646 
377  132,147  111,509

8
92
–

504 

4,608

3,814  525,939 479,544

– 
– 
– 
5 
– 

293
–
206
–
–

– 
– 
– 
18
– 

116
– 
–
– 
– 

134

1  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
2  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

Consolidated

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

The Company

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

1  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest. 
2   comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

Strong credit profile

Satisfactory risk

2010
$m

 18,182 
 4,880 
 32,466 
 36,464 
 19,026 

2009
$m

21,631
4,959
30,570
35,317
15,181

2010
$m

 468 
 424 
 1,017 
 775 
 1,271 

2009
$m

368
20
421
1,336
931

Sub-standard  
but not past  
due or impaired

2010
$m

 78 
 177 
 32 
 513 
–

2009
$m

210
6
–
619
4

Total

2010
$m

 18,728 
 5,481 
 33,515 
 37,752 
 20,297 

2009
$m

22,209 
4,985 
30,991
37,272 
16,116 

178,188
40,909
12,545
5,125
123,083

167,814
51,911
9,987
2,842
105,167

 59,057 
 22,957 
 9,227 
 385 
 24,544 

55,723
19,891
6,431
342
23,072

 12,671 
 5,417 
 1,784 
83
 3,593 

12,660
4,479
1,444
81
3,220

249,916
69,283
23,556
5,593
151,220

236,197
76,281
17,862
3,265  
131,459

470,868 445,379 120,125 108,535

24,348

22,723 615,341 576,637 

Strong credit profile

Satisfactory risk

2010
$m

 17,050 
 3,914 
 27,274 
 33,127 
 16,264 

2009
$m

18,970
3,211
27,141
31,322
13,093

2010
$m

340
214
999
532
329

2009
$m

144
20
269
986
58

Sub-standard  
but not past  
due or impaired

Total

2010
$m

58
8
32
463
–

2009
$m

207
5
–
561
–

2010
$m

17,448
4,136
28,305
34,122
16,593

2009
$m

19,321
3,236
27,410
32,869
13,151

178,188
5,871
11,786
3,315
109,789

168,156
6,487
9,199
1,859
90,469

57,854
1,279
6,752
275
19,724

55,809
418
4,283
254
18,397

12,576
200
976
56
2,365

12,660
87
823
56
2,266

248,618
7,350
19,514
3,646
131,878

236,625
6,992
14,305
2,169
111,132

406,578 369,908

88,298

80,637

16,734

16,665 511,610 467,210

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

33: financial Risk management (continued)

33: financial Risk management (continued)

Ageing analysis of financial assets that are past due but not impaired
Ageing analysis of past due loans is used by the group to measure and manage emerging credit risks. financial assets that are past due but not impaired 
include those which are assessed, approved and managed on a portfolio basis within a centralised environment (for example credit cards and personal 
loans) that can be held on a productive basis until they are 180 days past due, as well as those which are managed on an individual basis.

A large portion of retail credit exposures, such as residential mortgages, are generally well secured. That is, the value of associated security is sufficient 
to cover amounts outstanding.

As at 30 September 2010

Liquid assets
Due from other financial 
institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and 
acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America1
Other financial assets2
credit related commitments3

As at 30 September 2009

Liquid assets
Due from other financial 
institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and 
acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America1
Other financial assets2
credit related commitments3

Consolidated

The Company

1-5
days
$m

6-29
days
$m

30-59
days
$m

60-89
days
$m

>90
days
$m

Total
$m

1-5
days
$m

6-29
days
$m

30-59
days
$m

60-89
days
$m

>90
days
$m

Total
$m

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

1,528
739
–
– 
– 

4,223
788
483
– 
– 

1,322
347
–
– 
– 

631
124
123
– 
– 

1,234
238
83
– 
– 

8,938
2,236
689
– 
– 

1,523
68
–
– 
– 

4,215
134
355
– 
– 

1,303
38
–
– 
– 

624
16
82
– 
– 

1,163
16
50
– 
– 

8,828
272
487
– 
– 

2,267

5,494

1,669

878

1,555

11,863

1,591

4,704

1,341

722

1,229

9,587

Consolidated

The Company

1-5
days
$m

6-29
days
$m

30-59
days
$m

60-89
days
$m

>90
days
$m

Total
$m

1-5
days
$m

6-29
days
$m

30-59
days
$m

60-89
days
$m

>90
days
$m

Total
$m

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

1,478
665
–
– 
– 

3,376
820
322
– 
– 

1,110
315
–
– 
– 

457
187
42
– 
– 

1,068
365
164
– 
– 

7,489
2,352
528
– 
– 

1,478
33
–
– 
– 

3,376
126
187
– 
– 

1,110
22
–
– 
– 

457
9
18
– 
– 

1,068
9
123
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
7,489 
199
328 
– 
– 

2,143 

4,518 

1,425 

686 

1,597  10,369 

1,511 

3,689 

1,132 

484 

1,200 

8,016

Estimated value of collateral for financial assets that that are past due but not impaired
collateral provided as security is valued conservatively on a realistically recoverable basis assuming an event of default, and such valuations  
are updated on a regular basis with the frequency varying depending on the nature of the security. The adequacy of security valuations must 
also be considered at each customer review. in order to calculate the Si for a transaction, the value of a collateral item is reduced by an extension 
ratio which reduces its market value to a realisable value assuming a downturn scenario. Extension ratios have been determined based on 
analysis of historical loss information.

for the purposes of this disclosure, where security is valued at more than the corresponding credit exposure, coverage is capped at the value  
of the credit exposure. 

Consolidated

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand 
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

Cash

Real estate

Other

Total value of
collateral

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

–

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

6,435
1,591
193
– 
– 

5,238
1,606
76
– 
– 

1,804
241
234
– 
– 

1,501
320
287
– 
– 

8,239
1,832
427
– 
– 

6,739 
1,926 
363 
– 
– 

8,938
2,236
689
– 
– 

7,489
2,352
528
– 
– 

Unsecured 
portion
of credit 
exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

699
404
262
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

750
426
165
– 
– 

8,219

6,920 

2,279

2,108  10,498

9,028  11,863 10,369 

1,365

1,341 

The Company

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand 
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

Cash

Real estate

Other

Total value of
collateral

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

Credit exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

6,435
272
168
– 
– 

5,238
199
53
– 
– 

1,655
–
155
– 
– 

1,501
– 
153 
– 
– 

8,090
292
323
– 
– 

6,739 
199 
206 
– 
– 

8,828
292
487
– 
– 

7,489 
199 
328 
– 
– 

6,875

5,490 

1,810

1,654 

8,685

7,144 

9,587

8,016 

Unsecured 
portion
of credit 
exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

738
–
164
– 
– 

902

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

750 
– 
122 
– 
– 

872 

1  for Asia Pacific, Europe and America, past due pools comprise 1-29 days (shown above in the 6-29 days band) and 30-89 days (shown above in the 60-89 days band).
2  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
3  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

1  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
2  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

33: financial Risk management (continued)

financial assets that are individually impaired 

33: financial Risk management (continued)

Estimated value of collateral for financial assets that are individually impaired

Consolidated

The Company

Impaired assets
2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
51
– 
3,837
– 
260

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 
3,232
–
377

4,148

3,736 

– 
– 
– 
– 
–
1,551
– 
24

1,575

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
687
– 
10 

697

– 
– 
– 
51
– 
6,075
– 
294

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
973
–
26

999 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
187
–
–

187 

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 
4,392
– 
403

Individual provision
balances

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
–
– 
957
– 
20

977

– 
– 
– 
– 
–
463
– 
6

469

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
429
– 
– 

429

– 
– 
– 
–
– 
1,849
– 
26

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,048
–
12

1,060

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
389
–
2

391 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
75
–
–

75 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,512
– 
14 

Impaired assets

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
51
– 
3,696
– 
260

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 
3,210
–
377

4,007

3,714 

– 
– 
– 
– 
–
33
– 
–

33

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
558
– 
10 

568

– 
– 
– 
51
– 
4,287
– 
270

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
8
–
–

8 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
92
–
–

92 

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 
3,310
– 
377 

Individual provision
balances

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
–
– 
904
– 
20

924

– 
– 
– 
– 
–
9
– 
–

9

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
340
– 
– 

340

– 
– 
– 
–
– 
1,253
– 
20

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,026
–
12

1,038 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
2
–
–

2 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
22
–
–

22 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,050
– 
12 

6,420

4,922 

1,875

1,526 

4,608

3,814 

1,273

1,062 

Australia
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

New Zealand
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

Aggregate
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and acceptances
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

1  mainly comprises trade dated trading assets and accrued interest.
2  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

Cash

Real estate

Other

Total value of
collateral

Credit exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
32
– 

– 
– 
– 
53 
– 

– 
– 
– 
19
– 

– 
– 
– 
74 
– 

– 
– 
– 
51
– 

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
51
– 

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 

Unsecured  
portion of  
credit exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
–
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,502
743
15
–
9

1,011
400
13
–
9

1,378
395
243
–
258

1,173
184
99
–
375

2,880
1,088
258
–
268

2,184 
584 
112 
– 
389 

3,837
1,551
687
–
294

3,232
973
187
–
403

957
463
429
–
26

1,048
389
75
–
14

2,301

1,486 

2,243

1,905 

4,545

3,396 

6,420

4,922 

1,875

1,526 

Cash

Real estate

Other

Total value of
collateral

Credit exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
32
– 

– 
– 
– 
53 
– 

– 
– 
– 
19
– 

– 
– 
– 
74 
– 

– 
– 
– 
51
– 

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 

2010
$m

– 
– 
– 
51
– 

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
127 
– 

Unsecured  
portion of  
credit exposure

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 
–
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,502
24
15
– 
6

1,011
6
13
– 
2 

1,290
–
203
– 
243

1,173
–
57
– 
358 

2,792
24
218
– 
250

2,184 
6
70
– 
365 

3,696
33
558
– 
270

3,210
8
92
– 
377 

904
9
340
– 
20

1,026
2
22
– 
12 

1,579

1,085 

1,755

1,662 

3,335

2,752 

4,608

3,814 

1,273

1,062 

Consolidated

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and  
   acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

The Company

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances and         
   acceptances
  – Australia
  – New Zealand
  – Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Other financial assets1
credit related commitments2

– 
– 
– 
–
– 

–
–
–
–
1

1

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

–
–
–
– 
5 

5 

– 
– 
– 
–
– 

–
–
–
–
1

1

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

–
–
–
– 
5 

5 

1  mainly comprises trade dated assets and accrued interest.
2  comprises undrawn facilities and customer contingent liabilities.

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mARKET RiSK
market risk is the risk to the group’s earnings arising from changes 
in interest rates, currency exchange rates, credit spreads, or from 
fluctuations in bond, commodity or equity prices.

market risk arises when changes in market rates, prices and  
volatilities lead to a decline in the value of assets and liabilities, 
including financial derivatives. market risk is generated through  
both trading and banking book activities. 

ANZ conducts trading operations in interest rates, foreign exchange, 
commodities, securities and equities. 

ANZ has a detailed risk management and control framework to support 
its trading and balance sheet activities. The framework incorporates 
a risk measurement approach to quantify the magnitude of market 
risk within trading and balance sheet portfolios. This approach and 
related analysis identifies the range of possible outcomes that can 
be expected over a given period of time, establishes the relative 
likelihood of those outcomes and allocates an appropriate amount  
of capital to support these activities.

group-wide responsibility for the strategies and policies relating  
to the management of market risk lies with the Board Risk 
committee. Responsibility for day to day management of both 
market risks and compliance with market risk policy is delegated  
by the Risk committee to the credit and market Risk committee 
(‘cmRc’) and the group Asset & Liability committee (‘gALcO’).  
The cmRc, chaired by the chief Risk Officer, is responsible for the 
oversight of market risk. All committees receive regular reporting on 
the range of trading and balance sheet market risks that ANZ incurs.

Within overall strategies and policies, the control of market risk  
at the group level is the joint responsibility of Business Units and  
Risk management, with the delegation of market risk limits from 
the Board and cmRc allocated to both Risk management and the 
Business Units.

The management of Risk management is supported by a 
comprehensive limit and policy framework to control the amount 
of risk that the group will accept. market risk limits are allocated at 
various levels and are reported and monitored by market Risk on a 
daily basis. The detailed limit framework allocates individual limits  
to manage and control asset classes (e.g. interest rates, equities),  
risk factors (e.g. interest rates, volatilities) and P&L limits (to monitor 
and manage the performance of the trading portfolios). 

market risk management and control responsibilities
To facilitate the management, measurement and reporting of market 
risk, ANZ has grouped market risk into two broad categories:

Traded market Risk
Below are the aggregate value at Risk (vaR) exposures at 97.5% and 99% confidence levels covering both physical and derivatives trading 
positions for the Bank’s principal trading centres.

33: financial Risk management (continued)

a) Traded market risk
This is the risk of loss from changes in the value of financial instruments 
due to movements in price factors for both physical and derivative 
trading positions. Trading positions arise from transactions where 
ANZ acts as principal with customers, financial exchanges or 
interbank counterparties.

The principal risk categories monitored are:
  Currency risk is the potential loss arising from the decline in
the value of a financial instrument due to changes in foreign 
exchange rates or their implied volatilities.
  Interest rate risk is the potential loss arising from the change 
in the value of a financial instrument due to changes in market 
interest rates or their implied volatilities.
  Credit spread risk is the potential loss arising from a change 
in value of an instrument due to a movement of its margin  
or spread relative to a benchmark.
  Commodity risk is the potential loss arising from the decline in 
the value of a financial instrument due to changes in commodity 
prices, or their implied volatilities.
  Equity risk is the potential loss arising from the decline in the 
value of a financial instrument due to changes in stock prices  
or their implied volatilities.

b) Non-traded market risk (or balance sheet risk)
This comprises the management of non-traded interest rate risk, 
liquidity, and the risk to the Australian dollar denominated value  
of the group’s capital and earnings as a result of foreign exchange 
rate movements.

Some instruments do not fall into either category that also expose 
ANZ to market risk. These include equity securities classified as 
available-for-sale financial assets that predominantly comprise long-
term strategic investments.

value at Risk (vaR) measure
A key measure of market risk is value at Risk (vaR). vaR is a statistical 
estimate of the possible daily loss and is based on historical market 
movements. 

ANZ measures vaR at a 97.5% and 99% confidence interval. This 
means that there is a 97.5% or 99% chance that the loss will not 
exceed the vaR estimate on any given day.

The group’s standard vaR approach for both traded and non-traded  
risk is historical simulation. The group calculates vaR using historical  
changes in market rates, prices and volatilities over the previous  
500 business days. Traded and non-traded vaR is calculated using  
a one-day holding period.

it should be noted that because vaR is driven by actual historical 
observations, it is not an estimate of the maximum loss that the 
group could experience from an extreme market event. As a result 
of this limitation, the group utilises a number of other risk measures 
(e.g. stress testing) and risk sensitivity limits to measure and manage 
market risk.

Consolidated

Value at risk at 97.5% confidence
foreign exchange
interest rate
credit
commodity
Equities
Diversification benefit

Total vaR

Value at risk at 99% confidence
foreign exchange
interest rate
credit
commodity
Equities
Diversification benefit

Total vaR

The Company

Value at risk at 97.5% confidence
foreign exchange
interest rate
credit
commodity
Equities
Diversification benefit

Total vaR

Value at risk at 99% confidence
foreign exchange
interest rate
credit
commodity
Equities
Diversification benefit

Total vaR

30 September 2010

30 September 2009

As at
$m

2.6 
11.2 
3.0 
2.1 
0.5 
(7.1)

12.3 

3.6 
19.3 
3.9 
3.6 
0.8 
(9.4)

21.8 

As at
$m

2.6 
11.0 
2.9 
2.1 
0.5 
(6.9)

12.2 

3.5 
19.0 
3.8 
3.6 
0.8 
(9.3)

21.4 

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

7.8 
24.9 
4.9 
3.7 
0.8 
n/a

24.9 

10.4 
57.4 
7.0 
5.4 
1.2 
n/a

71.4 

0.8 
9.2 
1.7 
1.1 
0.2 
n/a

10.0 

1.3 
15.2 
2.1 
2.4 
0.5 
n/a

15.0 

2.0 
17.2 
3.1 
2.3 
0.4 
(8.2)

16.8 

3.1 
30.5 
4.4 
3.6 
0.8 
(9.8)

32.6 

30 September 2010

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

7.7 
24.8 
4.8 
3.7 
0.8 
n/a

24.8 

10.3 
57.3 
7.0 
5.4 
1.2 
n/a

71.3 

0.7 
9.0 
1.6 
1.1 
0.2 
n/a

9.9 

1.3 
15.0 
2.1 
2.4 
0.5 
n/a

14.6 

2.0 
17.0 
3.1 
2.3 
0.4 
(8.1)

16.7 

3.1 
30.3 
4.3 
3.6 
0.8 
(9.7)

32.4 

As at
$m

3.5 
9.6 
2.4 
1.2 
0.4
(7.5)

9.6 

4.8 
19.0 
3.1 
1.7 
0.8
(11.6)

17.8 

As at
$m

3.1 
9.4 
2.4 
1.2 
0.4
(6.3)

10.2 

4.5 
18.8 
3.1 
1.7 
0.8
(12.2)

16.7 

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

4.6 
10.8 
3.2 
4.3 
0.8
n/a

13.2 

7.0 
19.5 
5.3 
8.0 
1.1
n/a

25.9 

0.9 
2.4 
1.2 
0.6 
0.1
n/a

3.6 

1.3 
3.7 
1.6 
0.8 
0.2
n/a

4.5 

2.0 
6.6 
1.8 
1.4 
0.3
(4.7)

7.4 

3.2 
10.6 
2.4 
2.3 
0.5
(7.2)

11.8 

30 September 2009

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

3.8 
10.6 
3.2 
4.3 
0.8
n/a

14.1 

6.6 
19.3 
5.3 
8.0 
1.1
n/a

25.6 

0.3 
2.0 
1.2 
0.6 
0.1
n/a

2.9 

0.4 
3.1 
1.5 
0.8 
0.2
n/a

3.1 

1.9 
6.4 
1.8 
1.4 
0.3
(4.1)

7.7 

3.0 
10.3 
2.4 
2.3 
0.5
(6.5)

12.0 

vaR is calculated separately for foreign Exchange, commodities, interest Rate, Equities and Debt market Equities, as well as for the group. The 
diversification benefit reflects the historical correlation between these products. Electricity commodities and Equities trading risk measurement 
is calculated under the standard method approach for regulatory purposes.

To supplement the vaR methodology, ANZ applies a wide range of stress tests, both on individual portfolios and at a group level. ANZ ‘s  
stress-testing regime provides senior management with an assessment of the financial impact of identified extreme events on market risk 
exposures of ANZ. Standard stress tests are applied on a daily basis and measure the potential loss arising from applying extreme market 
movements to individual and groups of individual price factors. Extraordinary stress tests are applied monthly and measure the potential  
loss arising as a result of scenarios generated from major financial market events.

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33: financial Risk management (continued)

Non-Traded market Risk (Balance Sheet Risk)
The principal objectives of balance sheet management are to manage interest income sensitivity while maintaining acceptable levels of interest 
rate and liquidity risk and to manage the market value of the group’s capital. Liquidity risk is dealt with in the next section.

interest rate risk
The objective of balance sheet interest rate risk management is to secure stable and optimal net interest income over both the short (next 12 
months) and long-term. Non-traded interest rate risk relates to the potential adverse impact of changes in market interest rates on the group’s 
future net interest income. This risk arises from two principal sources: mismatches between the repricing dates of interest bearing assets and 
liabilities; and the investment of capital and other non-interest bearing liabilities in interest bearing assets. interest rate risk is reported using 
various techniques including: vaR and scenario analysis (to a 1% shock).

a) vaR Non-Traded interest Rate Risk
The repricing assumptions used to determine the vaR and 1% rate shock have been independently validated. Below are aggregate vaR figures 
covering non-traded interest rate risk.

Consolidated

Value at risk at 97.5% confidence
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Diversification benefit

The Company

Value at risk at 97.5% confidence
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Diversification benefit

30 September 2010

30 September 2009

As at
$m

18.2 
13.8 
4.3
(11.6)

24.7 

As at
$m

18.2 
0.1 
4.2 
(1.8)

20.7 

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

27.3 
13.8 
8.9 
n/a

39.6 

18.0 
7.8 
4.3 
n/a

24.7 

22.0 
11.1 
6.0
(8.3)

30.8 

30 September 2010

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

27.3 
0.2 
10.5 
n/a

34.7 

18.0 
0.0 
4.2 
n/a

20.7 

22.0 
0.1 
6.8 
(2.6)

26.3 

As at
$m

18.3 
9.3 
6.4 
(8.0)

26.0 

As at
$m

18.3 
0.1
6.2 
(1.1)

23.5 

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

20.7 
9.3 
7.9 
n/a

27.1 

12.5 
2.8 
3.3 
n/a

13.8 

17.6 
6.0 
6.0 
(5.7)

23.9 

30 September 2009

High for
year
$m

low for
year
$m

Average for
year
$m

20.7 
0.1
7.5 
n/a

24.5 

12.5 
0.0
3.1 
n/a

13.5 

17.6 
0.0
5.8 
(2.8)

20.6 

vaR is calculated separately for Australia, New Zealand and Overseas markets, as well as for the group.
To supplement the vaR methodology, ANZ applies a wide range of stress tests, both on individual portfolios and at group level. ANZ’s stress 
testing regime provides senior management with an assessment of the financial impact of identified extreme events on market risk exposures  
of ANZ.

b) Scenario Analysis – A 1% Shock on the Next 12 months’ Net interest income
A 1% overnight parallel positive shift in the yield curve is modelled to determine the potential impact on net interest income over the 
succeeding 12 months. This is a standard risk quantification tool.

The figures in the table below indicate the outcome of this risk measure for the current and previous financial years – expressed as a percentage 
of reported net interest income. The sign indicates the nature of the rate sensitivity with a positive number signifying that a rate increase is 
positive for net interest income over the next 12 months. 

Impact of 1% Rate Shock
As at 30 September
maximum exposure
minimum exposure

Average exposure (in absolute terms)

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Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

1.09%
1.61%
0.60%

0.98%

0.67%
1.05%
0.49%

0.74%

1.12%
1.79%
0.63%

1.14%

1.11%
1.61%
0.67%

1.11%

interest rate risk (continued)
The extent of mismatching between the repricing characteristics and timing of interest bearing assets and liabilities at any point has 
implications for future net interest income. On a global basis, the group quantifies the potential variation in future net interest income  
as a result of these repricing mismatches.

The repricing gaps themselves are constructed based on contractual repricing information. however, for those assets and liabilities where the 
contractual term to repricing is not considered to be reflective of the actual interest rate sensitivity (for example, products priced at the group’s 
discretion), a profile based on historically observed and/or anticipated rate sensitivity is used. This treatment excludes the effect of basis risk 
between customer pricing and wholesale market pricing. 

Equity securities classified as available-for-sale
The portfolio of financial assets, classified as available-for-sale for measurement and financial reporting purposes, also contains equity 
investment holdings which predominantly comprise investments held for longer term strategic intentions. These equity investments are  
also subject to market risk which is not captured by the vaR measures for traded and non-traded market risks. Regular reviews are performed 
to substantiate valuation of the investments within the portfolio and the equity investments are regularly reviewed by management for 
impairment. The fair value of the constituents of equity securities classified as available-for-sale can fluctuate considerably.

The table below outlines the composition of the equity holdings.

visa inc.
Sacombank
Energy infrastructure Trust
Other equity holdings

impact on equity of 10% variation in value

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

275 
80 
40 
50 

445 

44 

2009
$m

258 
114 
43 
44 

459 

46 

2010
$m

215 
80 
40 
45 

380 

38 

2009
$m

202 
114 
43 
44 

403 

40 

foreign currency Risk – structural exposures
The investment of capital in foreign operations, such as branches, subsidiaries or associates with functional currencies other than the  
Australian dollar, exposes the group to the risk of changes in foreign exchange rates.

The main operating (or functional) currencies of group entities are the Australian dollar and the New Zealand dollar, with a number of  
overseas undertakings operating in various other currencies. The group presents its consolidated financial statements in Australian dollars,  
as the Australian dollar is the dominant currency. The group’s consolidated balance sheet is therefore affected by exchange differences  
between the Australian dollar and functional currencies of foreign operations. variations in the value of these overseas operations arising  
as a result of exchange differences are reflected in the foreign currency translation reserve in equity.

The group routinely monitors this risk and conducts hedging, where it is expected to add shareholder value, in accordance with approved 
policies. The group’s exposures to structural foreign currency risks are managed with the primary objective of ensuring, where practical,  
that the consolidated Tier 1 capital ratio is neutral to the effect of changes in exchange rates.

Selective hedges were in place during the 2010 and 2009 financial years. for details on the hedging instruments used and effectiveness  
of hedges of net investments in foreign operations, refer to note 12 to these financial statements.

LiQUiDiTY RiSK (Excludes insurance and funds management)

Liquidity risk is the risk that the group has insufficient capacity to fund increases in assets or is unable to meet its payment obligations as they 
fall due, including repaying depositors or maturing wholesale debt. The timing mismatch of cashflows and the related liquidity risk is inherent in 
all banking operations and is closely monitored by the group.

capital market conditions were generally stronger in 2010 than the prior year, however periods of increased volatility continue to occur and 
funding costs remain elevated. ANZ has continued to manage liquidity risks by maintaining a strong funding profile that is supported by a 
portfolio of liquid assets that provides coverage of offshore wholesale debt maturities well in excess of one year.

following the publication of earlier discussion papers relating to liquidity prudential requirements, APRA and the Basel committee have 
both made further announcements on this topic. These proposals include enhancements to governance and other qualitative requirements, 
including the requirement for a clear risk appetite statement on liquidity risk from the Board. many of these aspects have been integrated into 
ANZ’s liquidity management framework for some time. The proposed changes to the quantitative requirements, including changes to scenario 
stress tests and structural liquidity metrics, are more significant. While ANZ has an existing stress scenario framework and effective structural 
liquidity risk metrics and limits in place, the requirements proposed are in general more challenging. These changes will impact the future 
composition and size of ANZ’s liquid asset portfolio as well as the size and composition of the Bank’s funding base. 

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LiQUiDiTY RiSK (Excludes insurance and funds management) 
(continued)

The group’s liquidity and funding risks are governed by a detailed 
policy framework which is approved by the Board of Directors. in 
response to the impact of the global financial crisis, the framework 
has been reviewed and updated. 

The core objective of the framework is to ensure that the group 
has sufficient liquidity to meet obligations as they fall due without 
incurring unacceptable losses.

ANZ has a low appetite for liquidity risk, as determined by the Board. 
Key principles of ANZ’s approach to liquidity risk management include:
  maintaining the ability to meet all payment obligations in the 
immediate term.
  Requiring that the group has the ability to meet ‘survival horizons’ 
under a range of ANZ-specific and general market liquidity stress 
scenarios, at the site and group-wide level, to meet cash flow 
obligations over the short to medium term.
  maintaining strength in the group’s balance sheet structure to 
ensure long-term resilience in the liquidity and funding risk profile.
  Limiting the potential earnings at risk implications associated with 
unexpected increases in funding costs or the liquidation of assets 
under stress.
  maintaining a liquidity management framework that is compatible 
with local regulatory requirements.
  Preparation of daily liquidity reports and scenario analysis, 
quantifying the group’s positions.
  Targeting a diversified funding base, avoiding undue concentrations 
by investor type, maturity, market source and currency.
  holding a portfolio of high quality liquid assets to protect against 
adverse funding conditions and to support day-to-day operations.
  Establishing detailed contingency plans to cover different liquidity 
crisis events.

management of liquidity and funding risks are overseen by the  
group Asset and Liability committee (gALcO).

Supervision and Regulation
APRA supervises liquidity risk via its Prudential Standard APS 210 – 
Liquidity (last published January 2008) and has adopted guidelines 
based on the ‘Basel committee’ “Sound Practices for managing 
Liquidity in Banking Organisations”.

APRA supervises liquidity through individual agreements with 
Authorised Deposit-taking institutions (ADis), taking into consideration 
the specific risk characteristics of each organisation’s operation. APRA 
requires ADis to have a comprehensive Board approved liquidity strategy 
defining: policy, systems and procedures for measuring, assessing, 
reporting and managing domestic and foreign currency liquidity. This 
must include a formal contingency plan for dealing with a liquidity crisis.

The group maintains an APRA compliance Plan for APS 210 – 
Liquidity. The compliance Plan documents methods, processes, 
controls and monitoring activities required to support compliance 
with the Standard and assigns responsibilities for these activities.

Scenario modelling
A key component of the group’s liquidity management framework 
is scenario modelling. APRA requires ADis to assess liquidity under 
different scenarios, including the ‘going-concern’ and ‘name-crisis’.

‘Going-concern’: reflects the normal behaviour of cash flows in the 
ordinary course of business. APRA requires that the group must be 
able to meet all commitments and obligations under a going concern 
scenario, within the ADis normal funding capacity (‘available to fund’ 
limit), over at least the following 30 calendar days. in estimating  
the funding requirement, the group models expected cashflows  
by reference to historical behaviour and contractual maturity data.

‘Name-crisis’: refers to a potential name-specific liquidity crisis which 
models the behaviour of cash flows where there is a problem (real 
or perceived) which may include, but is not limited to, operational 
issues, doubts about the solvency of the group or adverse rating 
changes. Under this scenario the group may have significant difficulty 
rolling over or replacing funding. Under a name crisis, APRA requires 
the group to be cashflow positive over a five business day period.

‘Survival horizons’: The global financial crisis has highlighted the 
importance of differentiating between stressed and normal market 
conditions in a name-specific crisis, and the different behaviour that 
offshore and domestic wholesale funding markets can exhibit during 
market stress events. As a result, the group has enhanced its liquidity 
risk scenario modelling, to supplement APRA’s statutory requirements. 

The group has linked its liquidity risk appetite to defined liquidity 
‘survival horizons’ (i.e. the time period under which ANZ must maintain 
a positive cashflow position under a specific scenario or stress). Under 
these scenarios, customer and/or wholesale balance sheet asset/liability 
flows are stressed. The following stressed scenarios are modelled:

  Extreme Short Term crisis Scenario (ESTc): A name-specific stress 
during a period of market stress.
  Short Term crisis Scenario (NSTc): A name-specific stress during 
a period of normal markets conditions.
  global funding market Disruption (gfmD): Stressed global wholesale 
funding markets leading to a closure of domestic and offshore markets.
  Offshore funding market Disruption (OfmD): Stressed global 
wholesale funding markets leading to a closure of offshore  
markets only.

Each of ANZ’s operations is responsible for monitoring its compliance 
with all scenarios that are required to be modelled. Additionally, we 
measure, monitor and manage all modelled liquidity scenarios on an 
aggregated group-wide level.

group funding composition

ANZ manages its funding profile using a range of funding metrics and 
balance sheet disciplines. This approach is designed to ensure that an 
appropriate proportion of the group’s assets are funded by stable 
funding sources including core customer deposits, longer-dated 
wholesale funding (with a remaining term exceeding one year) and 
equity. ANZ’s funding profile strengthened further during 2010 as a 
result of solid growth in customer deposits and the continued focus 
on avoiding short-term wholesale funding maturity concentrations.

customer deposits and other funding liabilities increased by  
10% to $267.1 billion at 30 September 2010 (58% of total funding) 
from $242.4 billion (55% of total funding) at 30 September 2009. 

33: financial Risk management (continued)

The proportion of term wholesale funding has been maintained.

As a result, the group’s proportional reliance on short-term wholesale funding decreased from 17% to 12% in the year to 30 September 2010. 
Proportionate short-term wholesale funding has approximately halved over the last two years (22% as at 30 September 2008).

The table below outlines the group’s funding composition.

Funding Composition

Customer Deposits and other liabilities1
Australia
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
New Zealand
Total customer Deposits

Other funding liabilities2 

Total customer liabilities (funding)

Wholesale funding
Unsubordinated debt
Loan capital
certificates of deposit
commercial paper issued
Bank's liability for acceptances
Due to other financial institutions
Other Wholesale Borrowing3

Total wholesale funds

Shareholders' Equity (excl preference shares)

Total Funding

Wholesale funding4
Short term wholesale funding
Liability for acceptances
Long term wholesale funding
  – Less than 1 year residual maturity
  – greater than 1 year residual maturity
hybrid capital including Preference shares

Total wholesale funding and preference share capital excluding shareholders' equity

Total funding maturity4
Short term wholesale funding
Liability for acceptances
Long term wholesale funding
  – Less than 1 year residual maturity
  – greater than 1 year residual maturity
Total customer deposits and other liabilities (funding)
Shareholders’ equity and hybrid debt

Total funding and shareholders’ equity

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

164,795 
47,699 
45,470 
257,964 

153,481 
30,487 
49,173 
233,141 

9,113 

9,297 

267,077 

242,438 

59,714 
12,316 
39,530 
11,641 
11,495 
20,521 
2,140 

57,260 
13,429 
44,711 
14,227 
13,762 
19,924 
1,572 

157,357 

164,885 

33,284 

31,558 

457,718 

438,881 

41,494 
11,495 

26,779 
72,065 
5,524 

59,050 
13,762 

20,942 
67,029 
4,102 

157,357 

164,885 

9% 
3% 

6% 
16% 
58% 
8% 

14% 
3% 

5% 
15% 
55% 
8% 

100% 

100% 

includes term deposits, other deposits excluding securitisation deposits and an adjustment to eliminate OnePath (formerly iNg Australia) investments in ANZ deposit products.
includes interest accruals, payables and other liabilities, provisions and net tax provisions, excluding other liabilities in iNg.
includes net derivative balances, special purpose vehicles, other borrowings and preference share capital Euro hybrids.

1 
2 
3 
4  Long term wholesale funding amounts are stated at original hedged exchange rates. movements due to currency fluctuations in actual amounts borrowed are classified as short-term  

wholesale funding.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

in february 2010 the Australian government announced that the 
guarantee Scheme for Large Deposits and Wholesale funding would 
close to new liabilities on 31 march 2010. The withdrawal of the 
Australian government guarantee did not have any adverse impact  
on ANZ’s funding activities.

ANZ has not used the Australian government guarantee for a 
benchmark debt issue since June 2009. 

guaranteed wholesale funding comprise only 4.6% of ANZ’s  
total funding.

When calculating volumes of wholesale debt outstanding and the 
weighted average term to maturity of the term wholesale funding 
portfolio, the ‘effective’ maturity of callable wholesale debt instruments 
is conservatively assumed to be the next call date (rather than final 
maturity) as extension beyond the call date is uncertain.

Liquidity Portfolio management
The group holds a diversified portfolio of cash and high-quality, 
highly-liquid securities that may be sold or pledged to provide 
same-day liquidity. This portfolio helps protect the group’s liquidity 
position by providing a source of cash in stressed conditions. All 
assets held in this portfolio are securities eligible for repurchase 
under agreements with the applicable central bank (i.e. ‘repo’ eligible). 

The sizing of the group’s Liquidity Portfolio is based on the amount  
of liquidity required to meet day-to-day operational requirements;  
potential name crisis or potential wholesale ‘funding stress’ 
requirements under each of the group’s various stress scenarios.

At 30 September 2010 the volume of eligible securities available, 
post any repurchase (i.e. “repo”) discounts applied by the applicable 
central bank, was $66.7 billion.

To further strengthen the Bank’s balance sheet, the group continues 
to maintain strong coverage ratios of Liquidity Portfolio to maturing 
wholesale offshore debt maturities. Liquidity portfolio levels provide 
coverage of offshore wholesale funding maturities for at least one year.

The Liquidity Portfolio is well diversified by counterparty, currency, 
and tenor. Under the liquidity policy framework securities purchased  
must be of a similar or better credit quality to ANZ’s external long-
term or short-term credit ratings and continue to be repo eligible. 

33: financial Risk management (continued)

Wholesale funding 

The group’s global wholesale funding strategy is designed to  
deliver a sustainable portfolio of wholesale funds that balances  
cost efficiency against prudent duration while targeting 
diversification by markets, investors, currencies, maturities and 
funding structures. To the extent that asset growth exceeds funding 
generated from customer deposits, additional wholesale funds are 
sourced. Short-term wholesale funding requirements, with a 
contractual maturity of less than one year, are managed through 
group Treasury and local markets operations. Long-term wholesale 
funding is managed and executed through group Treasury 
operations in Australia and New Zealand.

During the 2010 financial Year, ANZ maintained the required access 
to all major wholesale funding markets to meet its borrowing 
requirements in full. Short-term wholesale funding markets continue 
to function effectively, both locally and offshore.

During 2010, the group’s wholesale debt issuance program was 
supported by debt investor meetings held in Australia, New Zealand, 
the United States, United Kingdom, france, germany, Switzerland,  
Netherlands, hong Kong, china, Japan, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan. 

The group uses maturity concentration limits and geographic 
diversification limits under the wholesale funding and liquidity 
management framework. maturity concentration limits ensure  
that the group does not become reliant on issuing large volumes  
of new wholesale funding within a short time period. 

funding capacity and Debt issuance Planning
group Treasury provides wholesale funding plans to senior 
management on a regular basis (via the group Asset and Liability 
committee). These plans address targeted funding volumes, markets, 
investors, tenors and currencies for senior, subordinated and hybrid 
transactions. Plans are supplemented with a regular forecasting 
process which reviews the funding position to-date in light of market 
conditions and balance sheet requirements.

The debt issuance plan is linked to the group’s three-year strategic 
planning cycle, which is a key activity assisting the group to 
understand current and future funding requirements, and to quantify 
and plan volumes of funding required.

ANZ maintained access to all major wholesale funding markets. 
Benchmark term debt issues were executed in AUD, USD, EUR, JPY, 
cAD, chf and NZD. Short-term wholesale funding markets continue 
to function effectively, both locally and offshore.

$26.4 billion of term wholesale funding (with a remaining term 
greater than one year at the end of the financial year) was issued 
during 2010 largely to replace maturing term debt and also to 
commence pre-funding the 2011 term funding issuance requirement:

The weighted average tenor of new term debt issuance lengthened 
to 4.7 years (from 3.9 years in 2009).

The weighted average cost of new term debt issuance decreased 
approximately 42 basis points during 2010 as a result of more stable 
market conditions relative to the prior year. Average portfolio costs 
remain substantially above pre-crisis levels and continue to increase 
as maturing term wholesale funding is replaced at higher spreads. 

33: financial Risk management (continued)

Supplementing its liquidity position, the group holds additional cash and liquid asset balances. Our markets business also holds secondary 
sources of liquidity in the form of liquid instruments in its trading portfolios. These other assets are not included in the eligible securities held  
in the prime Liquidity Portfolio outlined below.

Eligible securities (Market values1)

Australia
New Zealand
United States
United Kingdom
Asia
internal RmBS (Australia)
internal RmBS (New Zealand)

Total

1  market value is post the repo discount applied by the applicable central bank. 

counterparty credit ratings

long term counterparty Credit Rating1

AAA
AA+
AA
AA-
A+
A

Total

2010
$m

20,974 
7,547 
1,275 
2,183 
4,204 
26,657 
3,812 

66,652 

2009
$m

18,694 
8,771 
1,301 
2,939 
1,984 
24,508 
1,954 

60,151 

Market  
Value  
 $m

51,371
8,094
6,169
694
120
204

66,652

1  Where available, based on Standard & Poor’s long-term credit ratings.

Liquidity crisis contingency Planning 
The group maintains APRA-endorsed liquidity crisis contingency plans defining an approach for analysing and responding to a liquidity 
threatening event at a country and group-wide level. To align with the enhanced liquidity scenario analysis framework, crisis management 
strategies are assessed against the group’s crisis stress scenarios.

The framework is compliant with APRA’s key liquidity contingency crisis planning requirements and guidelines and includes:
  The establishment of crisis severity/stress levels;
  clearly assigned crisis roles and responsibilities;
  Early warning signals indicative of an approaching crisis, and mechanisms to monitor and report these signals;
  crisis Declaration Assessment processes, and related escalation triggers set against early warning signals; 
  Outlined action plans, and courses of action for altering asset and liability behaviour;
  Procedures for crisis management reporting, and making up cash-flow shortfalls;
  guidelines determining the priority of customer relationships in the event of liquidity problems; and
  Assigned responsibilities for internal and external communications.

Liquidity Risk – insurance and funds management
The group’s insurance and fund management businesses, such as OnePath Australia Limited (formerly iNg Australia Limited) also applies its own 
liquidity and funding methods to address their specific needs. 

As at 30 September 2010 a number of investment options in the Life insurance statutory funds were suspended due to the prescribed limits on 
their liquidity facilities being reached. These suspensions are not a consequence of any performance issue of the Life company and do not affect 
the group’s future performance or distributions. The Net market value of suspended funds is $907 million.

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33: financial Risk management (continued)

contractual maturity analysis of the group’s liabilities
The tables below analyse the group’s contractual liabilities, within relevant maturity groupings based on the earliest date on which the group or 
company may be required to pay. The amounts represent principal and interest cash flows and hence may differ compared to the amounts 
reported on the balance sheet.

it should be noted that this is not how the group manages its liquidity risk. The management of this risk is detailed above.

contractual maturity analysis of financial liabilities at 30 September 2010:

Consolidated at 30 September 2010

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
  certificates of deposit
  Term deposits
  Other deposits bearing interest
  Deposits not bearing interest
  commercial paper
  Borrowing corporations’ debt
  Other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes3
Loan capital3,4
Policyholder liabilities
External unit holder liabilities (life insurance funds)
Derivative liabilities (trading)5
Derivative assets and liabilities (balance sheet management)6
–  funding
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg
–  other balance sheet management
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg

Consolidated at 30 September 2009

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
  certificates of deposit
  Term deposits
  Other deposits bearing interest
  Deposits not bearing interest
  commercial paper
  Borrowing corporations’ debt
  Other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes3
Loan capital3,4
Policyholder liabilities
External unit holder liabilities (life insurance funds)
Derivative liabilities (trading)5
Derivative assets and liabilities (balance sheet management)6
–  funding
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg
–  other balance sheet management
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg

less than
3 months1
$m

20,119 

15,919 
95,714 
109,279 
10,598 
6,266 
797 
2,141 
11,265 
5,506 
341 
28,002 
5,448 
17,830 

3 to 12
months
$m

367 

8,163 
41,325 
– 
– 
5,378 
619 
– 
230 
11,349 
1,230 
–
– 
–

1 to
5 years
$m

56 

17,821 
3,084 
– 
– 
– 
544 
– 
– 
40,080 
7,955 
– 
– 
–

After
5 years
$m

– 

– 
102 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
5,830 
3,240 
– 
– 
–

No
maturity
specified2
$m

Total
$m

– 

20,542 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
945 
979
–
–

41,903
140,225 
109,279 
10,598 
11,644 
1,960 
2,141 
11,495 
62,765 
13,712 
28,981 
5,448 
17,830 

(30,149) 
32,748 

(27,419) 
30,457 

(87,059) 
95,752 

(13,911) 
15,317 

(2,511)
2,638 

(5,161)
5,371 

(11,091) 
11,075 

(1,276) 
1,225 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(158,538) 
174,273 

(20,040) 
20,309 

less than
3 months1
$m

18,541 

23,474 
77,069 
111,314 
10,174 
8,947 
1,718 
2,028 
13,574 
7,274 
179 
–
–
23,344 

3 to 12
months
$m

1,428 

9,928 
29,395 
– 
– 
5,400 
1,356 
– 
188 
7,999 
2,787 
–
–
– 

1 to
5 years
$m

37 

13,552 
4,062 
– 
– 
– 
752 
– 
– 
44,075 
9,940 
–
–
– 

(19,623)
21,242 

(22,830)
24,048 

(90,946)
96,489 

(1,887)
2,194 

(4,485)
5,218 

(9,499)
9,875 

After
5 years
$m

– 

– 
30 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,699 
1,551 
–
–
– 

(6,388)
6,499 

(2,339)
2,263 

No
maturity
specified2
$m

Total
$m

– 

20,006 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,026 
–
–
– 

46,954 
110,556 
111,314 
10,174 
14,347 
3,826 
2,028 
13,762 
61,047 
15,483 
–
–
23,344 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(139,787)
148,278 

(18,210)
19,550 

includes at call instruments.
includes perpetual investments brought in at face value only.

1 
2 
3  Any callable wholesale debt instruments have been included at their next call date.
4 
5  The full mark-to-market of derivative liabilities held for trading purposes has been included in the ’less than 3 months’ category.
6  The undiscounted cash flows for all derivative instruments used for the purposes of balance sheet management have been included based on the contractual maturity of the instrument.

includes instruments that may be settled in cash or in equity, at the option of the company.

33: financial Risk management (continued)

contractual maturity analysis of financial liabilities at 30 September 2010

The Company at 30 September 2010

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
  certificates of deposit
  Term deposits
  Other deposits bearing interest
  Deposits not bearing interest
  commercial paper
  Borrowing corporations’ debt
  Other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes3
Loan capital3,4
Derivative liabilities (trading)5
Derivative assets and liabilities (balance sheet management)6
–  funding
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg
–  other balance sheet management
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg

The Company at 30 September 2009

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
  certificates of deposit
  Term deposits
  Other deposits bearing interest
  Deposits not bearing interest
  commercial paper
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes3
Loan capital3,4
Derivative liabilities (trading)5
Derivative assets and liabilities (balance sheet management)6
–  funding
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg
–  other balance sheet management
  Receive leg (-ve is an inflow)
  Pay leg

less than
3 months1
$m

18,469 

13,558 
83,541 
95,001 
5,677 
2,941 
– 
121 
11,287 
5,128 
328 
17,998 

3 to 12
months
$m

367 

8,044 
26,787 
– 
– 
3,139 
– 
– 
230 
9,517 
1,189 
–

1 to
5 years
$m

34 

17,818 
1,878 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
29,686 
7,347 
–

After
5 years
$m

– 

– 
101 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
5,747 
3,240 
–

No
maturity
specified2
$m

Total
$m

– 

18,870 

– 
–
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–
310 
–

39,420 
112,307 
95,001 
5,677 
6,080 
– 
121 
11,517 
50,078 
12,414 
17,998 

(18,851) 
20,980 

(18,240)
21,009 

(56,764) 
64,847 

(13,911) 
15,317 

(1,901) 
1,886 

(3,926) 
3,978 

(9,163) 
8,954 

(1,205)
1,117 

– 
– 

– 
– 

(107,765) 
122,153 

(16,194) 
15,935 

less than
3 months1
$m

15,726 

20,096 
61,132 
92,995 
5,800 
6,563 
13,550 
5,452 
164 
24,388 

3 to 12
months
$m

1,241 

9,602 
17,399 
– 
– 
1,720 
188 
5,979 
2,741 
– 

1 to
5 years
$m

19 

13,552 
1,922 
– 
– 
– 
– 
35,992 
8,991 
– 

(13,215)
14,519 

(14,816)
15,814 

(57,583)
62,560 

(1,293)
1,308 

(3,276)
3,463 

(7,472)
7,277 

After
5 years
$m

– 

– 
29 
– 
– 
– 
– 
1,412 
1,551 
– 

(5,511)
5,653 

(2,274)
2,175 

No
maturity
specified2
$m

Total
$m

– 

16,986 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
341 
– 

– 
– 

– 
– 

43,250 
80,482 
92,995 
5,800 
8,283 
13,738 
48,835 
13,788 
24,388 

(91,125)
98,546 

(14,315)
14,223 

includes at call instruments.
includes perpetual investments brought in at face value only.

1 
2 
3  Any callable wholesale debt instruments have been included at their next call date.
4 
5  The full mark-to-market of derivative liabilities held for trading purposes has been included in the ’less than 3 months’ category.
6  The undiscounted cash flows for all derivative instruments used for the purposes of balance sheet management have been included based on the contractual maturity of the instrument.

includes instruments that may be settled in cash or in equity, at the option of the company.

cREDiT RELATED cONTiNgENciES
Undrawn facilities and issued guarantees comprises the nominal principal amounts of commitments, contingencies and other undrawn  
facilities and represents the maximum liquidity at risk position should all facilities extended be drawn.
The majority of undrawn facilities are subject to customers maintaining specific credit and other requirements or conditions. many of  
these facilities are expected to be partially used, whereas others may never be required to be drawn upon. As such, the total of the nominal 
principal amounts is not necessarily representative of future liquidity risks or future cash requirements.

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33: financial Risk management (continued)

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities

The tables below analyse the group’s undrawn facilities and issued guarantees into relevant maturity groupings based on the earliest date  
on which ANZ may be required to pay.

30 September 2010

Undrawn facilities
issued guarantees

30 September 2009

Undrawn facilities
issued guarantees

less than
1 year
$m

124,029 
27,485 

Consolidated

More than
1 year
$m

Total
$m

– 
– 

124,029 
27,485 

less than
1 year
$m

106,403 
25,745 

The Company

More than
1 year
$m

Total
$m

– 
–

106,403 
25,745 

less than
1 year
$m

106,644
25,218

Consolidated

More than
1 year
$m

Total
$m

– 
– 

106,644
25,218

less than
1 year
$m

88,006
23,503

The Company

More than
1 year
$m

– 
–

Total
$m

88,006
23,503

The liquidity risk of credit related commitments, contingencies and other undrawn facilities may be less than the contract amount, however  
the liquidity risk has been taken to be the contract amount. The amounts do not necessarily represent future cash requirements as many of 
these facilities are expected to be partially used or to expire unused.

LifE iNSURANcE RiSK
Although not a significant contributor to the group’s balance sheet the  
group’s insurance businesses give rise to unique risks which are managed 
separately from the group’s banking businesses. The nature of these 
risks and the manner in which they are managed is set out in note 49. 
in addition, market risk arises on the group’s Life insurance business 
in respect of contracts where an element of the liability to the 
policyholder is guaranteed by the group. The value of the guarantee 
is impacted by changes in underlying asset values and interest rates. 
As at September 2010, a 10% decline in the value of assets supporting 
these contracts would have decreased profit by $23 million and a 10% 
increase would have increased profit by $7 million. A 1% increase in 
interest rates at 30 September would have decreased profit by $15 
million and 1% decrease would have increased profit by $7 million.

OPERATiONAL RiSK mANAgEmENT
Within ANZ, operational risk is defined as the risk of loss resulting 
from inadequate or failed internal processes, people and systems  
or from external events. This definition includes legal risk, and the 
risk of reputational loss or damage arising from inadequate or failed 
internal processes, people and systems, but excludes strategic risk. 

The authority for operational risk oversight is delegated by the 
Board to the Board Risk committee. The Operational Risk Executive 
committee (OREc) supports the Board Risk committee in respect  
of operational risk oversight including compliance.

The key responsibilities of OREc include:
  Approve Operational Risk and compliance policies;
  Approve ANZ’s group compliance framework;
  Endorse ANZ’s Operational Risk framework for approval 
by the Risk committee of the Board;
  monitoring the state of operational risk management and 
instigating any necessary corrective actions;
  Review all material actual, potential or near miss risk events;
  Approve extreme rated risks and high reputation impact risks; and
  monitor associated treatment plans.

membership of OREc comprises senior executives and OREc  
is chaired by the chief Risk Officer.

Business unit staff and line management have first line accountability 
for the day-to-day management of operational risk. This includes 
implementation of the operational risk framework and involvement 
in decision making processes concerning all material operational risk 

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matters. Divisional risk governance functions provide oversight of 
operational risk undertaken in the business units.

Divisional Risk committees and Business Unit Risk forums manage 
and maintain oversight of operational risks supported by thresholds 
for escalation and monitoring. group Operational Risk are responsible 
for exercising governance over operational risk through the 
management of the operational risk framework, policy development, 
framework assurance, operational risk measurement and capital 
allocation, fraud strategy and reporting of operational risk issues  
to executive committees.

ANZ’s Operational Risk framework outlines the approach to 
managing operational risk and specifically covers the minimum 
requirements that divisions/business units must undertake in the 
management of operational risk. ANZ’s Operational Risk framework 
is supported by specific policies, guidelines and templates with the 
effectiveness of the framework assessed through a series of assurance 
reviews and related processes. This is supported by an independent 
review programme by internal Audit.

The operational risk management process adopted by ANZ consists  
of a staged approach involving establishing the context, identification, 
analysis, treatment and monitoring of current, new and emerging 
operational risks. This is based on the Risk management Standard 
issued by Standards Australia/New Zealand (AS/NZS 4360).

in line with industry practice, ANZ obtains insurance cover from  
third party and captive providers to cover those operational risks 
where cost-effective premiums can be obtained. in conducting  
their business, business units are advised to act as if uninsured and 
not to use insurance as a guaranteed mitigation for operational risk. 
Business disruption is a critical risk to a bank’s ability to operate, 
so ANZ has comprehensive business continuity, recovery and 
crisis management plans. The intention of the business continuity 
and recovery plans is to ensure critical business functions can be 
maintained, or restored in a timely fashion, in the event of material 
disruptions arising from internal or external events. 

group Operational Risk is responsible for maintaining ANZ’s 
Advanced measurement Approach (AmA) for operational risk 
regulatory capital calculations. ANZ uses a scenario analysis based 
methodology to assess exposure to unexpected operational risk 
events and uses probability distributions and monte carlo simulations 
to model and calculate its operational risk regulatory capital (ORRc). 
This methodology incorporates the use of business risk profiles  
which consider the current business environment and internal  
control factors over a twelve month time horizon. 

fair value is the amount for which an asset could be exchanged, or a liability settled, between knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length 
transaction. The determination of the fair value of financial instruments is fundamental to the financial reporting framework as all financial 
instruments are recognised initially at fair value and, with the exception of those financial instruments carried at amortised cost, are remeasured 
at fair value in subsequent periods. 

The fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is normally the transaction price, however, in certain circumstances the initial  
fair value may be based on other observable current market transactions in the same instrument, without modification or repackaging, or  
on a valuation technique whose variables include only data from observable markets. 

Subsequent to initial recognition, the fair value of financial instruments measured at fair value is based on quoted market prices, where available. 
in cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair value is determined using market accepted valuation techniques that employ 
observable market data. in limited cases where observable market data is not available, the input is estimated based on other observable market 
data, historical trends and other factors that may be relevant.

(i) fair values of financial assets and financial liabilities
A significant number of financial instruments are carried at fair value in the balance sheet. Below is a comparison of the carrying amounts,  
as reported on the balance sheet, and fair values of all financial assets and liabilities. The fair value disclosure does not cover those instruments 
that are not considered financial instruments from an accounting perspective such as income tax and intangible assets. in our view, the 
aggregate fair value amounts do not represent the underlying value of the group.

in the tables below, financial instruments have been allocated based on their accounting treatment. The significant accounting policies in note 1 
describe how the categories of financial assets and financial liabilities are measured and how income and expenses, including fair value gains 
and losses, are recognised. 

financial asset classes have been allocated into the following groups: amortised cost; financial assets at fair value through profit or loss; derivatives 
in effective hedging relationships; and available-for-sale financial assets. Similarly, each class of financial liability has been allocated into three groups: 
amortised cost; derivatives in effective hedging relationships; and financial liabilities at fair value through profit and loss.

The fair values are based on relevant information available as at the respective balance sheet dates and have not been updated to reflect changes 
in market condition after the balance sheet date.

fiNANciAL ASSETS

Consolidated 30 September 2010

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments1
Available-for-sale assets
Loans and advances2
customers’ liability for acceptances
investments backing policy liabilities
Other financial assets

Consolidated 30 September 2009

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments1
Available-for-sale assets
Loans and advances2
customers’ liability for acceptances
Other financial assets

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Available-for-
sale assets

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

–
–
–
–
–
192 
–
32,171 
–

32,363 

$m

21,521 
5,481 
–
–
–
349,129 
11,495 
–
5,668 

393,294

Held for
trading
$m

–
–
33,515 
34,466 
–
–
–
–
–

67,981 

Sub-total
$m

– 
– 
33,515 
34,466 
– 
192 
– 
32,171 
– 

100,344

$m

–
–
–
3,355
–
–
–
–
–

3,355

$m

–
–
–
–
20,742 
–
–
–
–

20,742 

$m

21,521 
5,481 
33,515 
37,821 
20,742 
349,321 
11,495 
32,171 
5,668 

517,735 

$m

21,521 
5,481 
33,515 
37,821 
20,742 
349,387 
11,495 
32,171 
5,668 

517,801 

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Available-for-
sale assets

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
190 
– 
– 

190 

$m

25,317 
4,985 
– 
– 
– 
331,817 
13,762 
3,265

379,146

Held for
trading
$m

– 
– 
30,991 
35,681 
– 
– 
– 
– 

66,672 

Sub-total
$m

– 
– 
30,991 
35,681 
– 
190 
– 
– 

66,862 

$m

– 
– 
– 
1,723 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,723 

$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
16,575 
– 
– 
– 

16,575 

$m

25,317 
4,985 
30,991 
37,404 
16,575 
332,007 
13,762 
3,265 

464,306 

$m

25,317 
4,985 
30,991 
37,404 
16,575 
331,991 
13,762 
3,265 

464,290 

1  Derivative financial instruments classified as ‘held for trading’ include derivatives entered into as economic hedges which are not designated as accounting hedges.
2   fair value hedging is applied to financial assets within loans and advances. The resulting fair value adjustments mean that the carrying value differs from the amortised cost.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

fiNANciAL ASSETS (continued)

The Company 30 September 2010

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments1
Available-for-sale assets
Loans and advances2
customers’ liability for acceptances
Other financial assets

The Company 30 September 2009

Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments1
Available-for-sale assets
Loans and advances2
customers’ liability for acceptances
Other financial assets

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Available-for-
sale assets

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
139 
– 
– 

139 

$m

18,530 
4,136 
– 
– 
– 
277,817 
11,517 
3,707 

315,707 

Held for
trading
$m

– 
– 
28,305 
31,407
– 
– 
– 
– 

59,712

Sub-total
$m

– 
– 
28,305 
31,407
– 
139 
– 
– 

59,851

$m

– 
– 
–
2,784
– 
– 
– 
– 

2,784

$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
16,973 
– 
– 
– 

16,973 

$m

18,530 
4,136 
28,305 
34,191 
16,973 
277,956 
11,517 
3,707 

395,315 

$m

18,530 
4,136 
28,305 
34,191 
16,973 
278,037 
11,517 
3,707 

395,396 

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Available-for-
sale assets

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
143 
– 
– 

143 

$m

20,199 
3,236 
– 
– 
– 
255,865 
13,739 
2,169 

295,208

Held for
trading
$m

– 
– 
27,410 
31,631 
– 
– 
– 
– 

59,041 

Sub-total
$m

– 
– 
27,410 
31,631 
– 
143 
– 
– 

59,184 

$m

– 
– 
– 
1,370 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,370 

$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
13,554 
– 
– 
– 

13,554 

$m

20,199 
3,236 
27,410 
33,001 
13,554 
256,008 
13,739 
2,169 

369,316

$m

20,199 
3,236 
27,410 
33,001 
13,554 
256,210 
13,739 
2,169 

369,518 

1  Derivative financial instruments classified as ‘held for trading’ include derivatives entered into as economic hedges which are not designated as accounting hedges.
2  fair value hedging is applied to financial assets within loans and advances. The resulting fair value adjustments mean that the carrying value differs from the amortised cost.

LiQUiD ASSETS AND DUE fROm/TO OThER  
fiNANciAL iNSTiTUTiONS
The carrying values of these financial instruments where there has  
been no significant change in credit risk is considered to approximate 
their net fair values as they are short-term in nature, defined as those 
which reprice or mature in 90 days or less, or are receivable on demand. 

TRADiNg SEcURiTiES
Trading securities are carried at fair value. fair value is based on 
quoted market prices, broker or dealer price quotations, or modelled 
valuations using prices for securities with similar credit risk, maturity 
and yield characteristics.

DERivATivE fiNANciAL iNSTRUmENTS
Derivative financial instruments are carried at fair value. Exchange 
traded derivative financial instruments are valued using quoted 
prices. Over-the-counter derivative financial instruments are valued 
using accepted valuation models (including discounted cash 
flow models) based on current market yields for similar types of 
instruments and the maturity of each instrument and an adjustment 
reflecting the credit worthiness of the counterparty.

AvAiLABLE-fOR-SALE ASSETS
Available-for-sale assets are carried at fair value. fair value is based 
on quoted market prices or broker or dealer price quotations. if this 
information is not available, fair value is estimated using quoted market 
prices for securities with similar credit, maturity and yield characteristics, 
or market accepted valuation models as appropriate (including 
discounted cash flow models) based on current market yields for  
similar types of instruments and the maturity of each instrument.

NET LOANS AND ADvANcES AND AccEPTANcES
The carrying value of loans and advances and acceptances includes 
deferred fees and expenses, and is net of provision for credit impairment 
and income yet to mature. 

fair value has been determined through discounting future cash 
flows. for fixed rate loans and advances and acceptances, the 
discount rate applied incorporates changes in wholesale market rates, 
ANZ’s cost of wholesale funding and movements in customer margin. 
for floating rate loans, only changes in wholesale market rates and 
ANZ’s cost of wholesale funding are incorporated in the discount  
rate. for variable rate loans where ANZ sets the applicable rate at  
its discretion, the fair value is set equal to the carrying value.

iNvESTmENTS BAcKiNg POLicYhOLDER LiABiLiTiES
investments backing policyholder liabilities are carried at fair value. fair value is based on quoted market prices, broker or dealer price 
quotations where available. Where substantial trading markets do not exist for a specific financial instrument modeled valuations are used  
to estimate their approximate fair values. 

OThER fiNANciAL ASSETS
included in this category are accrued interest and fees receivable. The carrying values of accrued interest and fees receivable are considered  
to approximate their net fair values as they are short-term in nature or are receivable on demand.

fiNANciAL LiABiLiTiES

Consolidated 30 September 2010

Due from other financial institutions
Derivative financial instruments1
Deposits and other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes2
Loan capital2
Policyholder liabilities3
External unit holder liabilities (life insurance funds)
Payables and other liabilities

Consolidated 30 September 2009

Due from other financial institutions
Derivative financial instruments1
Deposits and other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes2
Loan capital2
Payables and other liabilities

The Company 30 September 2010

Due from other financial institutions
Derivative financial instruments1
Deposits and other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes2
Loan capital2
Payables and other liabilities

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

–
–
5,561 
–
8,107 
1,009 
28,002 
– 
– 

14,677 

$m

20,521 
–
305,911 
11,495 
51,607 
11,307 
979
5,448 
7,462 

442,732 

Held for
trading
$m

–
35,996 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

35,996 

Sub-total
$m

– 
35,996 
5,561 
– 
8,107 
1,009 
– 
– 
– 

50,673 

$m

– 
1,221 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,221 

$m

20,521 
37,217 
311,472 
11,495 
59,714 
12,316 
28,981 
5,448 
7,462 

494,626 

$m

20,521 
37,217 
311,553 
11,495 
59,970 
12,155 
28,981 
5,448 
7,462 

494,802 

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

– 
–
6,065 
–
8,933 
1,926 
–

16,924

$m

19,924 
–
288,305 
13,762 
48,327 
11,503 
7,215 

389,036

Held for
trading
$m

– 
34,706 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

34,706 

Sub-total
$m

– 
34,706 
6,065 
– 
8,933 
1,926 
– 

51,630

$m

– 
1,810 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

1,810 

$m

19,924 
36,516 
294,370 
13,762 
57,260 
13,429 
7,215 

442,476 

$m

19,924 
36,516 
294,593 
13,762 
57,493 
13,179 
7,215 

442,682 

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

– 
– 
– 
– 
8,107 
1,009 
–

9,116 

$m

18,849 
–
253,608 
11,518 
40,071 
9,954 
5,502 

339,502 

Held for
trading
$m

–
33,862 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–

33,862 

Sub-total
$m

– 
33,862 
– 
– 
8,107 
1,009 
– 

42,978 

$m

–
785 
– 
– 
– 
– 
–

785 

$m

18,849 
34,647 
253,608 
11,518 
48,178 
10,963 
5,502 

383,265 

$m

18,849 
34,647 
253,635 
11,518 
48,407 
10,840 
5,502 

383,398 

1  Derivative financial instruments classified as ‘held for trading’ include derivatives entered into as economic hedges which are not designated as accounting hedges.
2   fair value hedging is applied to financial liabilities within bonds and notes and loan capital. The resulting fair value adjustments mean that the carrying value differs from the amortised cost.
3 

includes life insurance contract liabilities of $979 million measured in accordance with AASB 1038 Life insurance contract liabilities and investment contracts of $28,002 million which have been 
designated at fair value through profit or loss in terms of AASB 1038. None of the fair value is attributable to changes in the credit risk of the life investment contract liabilities. 

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

fiNANciAL LiABiLiTiES (continued)

The Company 30 September 2009

Due to other financial institutions
Derivative financial instruments1
Deposits and other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes2
Loan capital2
Payables and other liabilities

At amortised
cost

At fair value through profit or loss

Hedging

Total

Total

Carrying amount

Fair value

Designated
on initial
recognition
$m

– 
–
– 
– 
8,933 
1,926 
– 

10,859 

$m

16,974 
–
227,300 
13,739 
37,100 
9,959 
5,786 

310,858 

Held for
trading
$m

– 
32,305 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

32,305 

Sub-total
$m

– 
32,305 
– 
– 
8,933 
1,926 
– 

43,164 

$m

– 
863 
– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

863 

$m

16,974 
33,168 
227,300 
13,739 
46,033 
11,885 
5,786 

354,885 

$m

16,974 
33,168 
227,478 
13,739 
46,141 
11,701 
5,786 

354,987 

1  Derivative financial instruments classified as ‘held for trading’ include derivatives entered into as economic hedges which are not designated as accounting hedges.
2   fair value hedging is applied to financial liabilities within bonds and notes and loan capital. The resulting fair value adjustments mean that the carrying value differs from the amortised cost.

DEPOSiTS AND OThER BORROWiNgS
for interest bearing fixed maturity deposits and other borrowings 
and acceptances with quoted market prices, market borrowing 
rates of interest for debt with a similar maturity are used to discount 
contractual cash flows. The fair value of a deposit liability without a 
specified maturity or at call is deemed to be the amount payable on 
demand at the reporting date. The fair value is not adjusted for any 
value expected to be derived from retaining the deposit for a future 
period of time.

certain deposits and other borrowings have been designated at  
fair value through profit or loss and are carried at fair value. 

BONDS AND NOTES AND LOAN cAPiTAL
The aggregate fair value of bonds and notes and loan capital is 
calculated based on quoted market prices. for those debt issues 
where quoted market prices were not available, a discounted cash 
flow model using a yield curve appropriate for the remaining term  
to maturity of the debt instrument is used.

certain bonds and notes and loan capital have been designated  
at fair value through profit or loss and are carried at fair value.  
The fair value is based on a discounted cash flow model based  
on current market yields for similar types of instruments and the 
maturity of each instrument. The fair value includes the effects of the 
appropriate credit spreads applicable to ANZ for that instrument.

ExTERNAL UNiT hOLDER LiABiLiTiES (LifE iNSURANcE fUNDS)
The carrying amount represents the external unit holder’s share  
of net assets which are carried at fair value in the fund. 

LifE iNvESTmENT cONTRAcT LiABiLiTiES
Life investment contract liabilities are carried at fair value.

PAYABLES AND OThER fiNANciAL LiABiLiTiES
This category includes accrued interest and fees payable for which 
the carrying amount is considered to approximate the fair value.

cOmmiTmENTS AND cONTiNgENciES
Adjustments to fair value for commitments and contingencies  
that are not financial instruments recognised in the balance sheet,  
are not included in this note.

(ii) valuation methodology

A significant number of financial instruments are carried on balance 
sheet at fair value.

The best evidence of fair value is a quoted price in an active market. 
Accordingly, wherever possible fair value is based on the quoted 
market price of the financial instrument.

in the event that there is no quoted market price for the instrument, 
fair value is based on present value estimates or other market accepted 
valuation techniques. The valuation models incorporate the impact 
of bid/ask spread, counterparty credit spreads and other factors that 
would influence the fair value determined by a market participant.

The majority of valuation techniques employ only observable 
market data. however, for certain financial instruments the valuation 
technique may employ some data (valuation inputs or components) 
which is not readily observable in the current market. in these cases 
valuation inputs (or components of the overall value) are derived 
and extrapolated from other relevant market data and tested against 
historic transactions and observed market trends. valuations using one 
or more non-observable data inputs require professional judgement.

ANZ has a control framework that ensures that the fair value is either 
determined or validated by a function independent of the party that 
undertakes the transaction. 

Where quoted market prices are used, independent price 
determination or validation is obtained. for fair values determined 
using a valuation model, the control framework may include, as 
applicable, independent development or validation of: (i) valuation 
models; (ii) any inputs to those models; and (iii) any adjustments 
required outside of the valuation model, and, where possible, 
independent validation of model outputs.

The tables below provide an analysis of the methodology used for valuing financial assets and financial liabilities that are required to be 
measured at fair value. The fair value of the financial instrument has been allocated in full to the category which most accurately reflects  
the determination of the fair value. This allocation is based on the categorisation of the lowest level input into a valuation model or a valuation 
component that is significant to the reported fair value of the financial instrument. in this regard, the significance of an input is assessed  
against the reported fair value of the financial instrument and considers various factors specific to the financial instrument. The “quoted  
market price” category also includes financial instruments valued using quoted yield where it is available for a specific debt security. 

The methods used in valuing different classes of financial assets or liabilities are described in section (i) on pages 165 to 168. There have  
been no substantial changes in the valuation techniques applied to different classes of financial instruments since the previous year. ANZ 
continuously monitors the relevance of inputs used and calibrates its valuation models where there is evidence that changes are required  
to ensure that the resulting valuations remain appropriate.

Valuation technique

Consolidated

Financial assets
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale financial assets
investments backing policyholder liabilities
Loans and advances (designated at fair value)

Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Deposits and other borrowings (designated  
at fair value)
Bonds and notes (designated at fair value)
Life investment contract liabilities
External unit holder liabilities (life insurance funds)
Loan capital (designated at fair value)

The Company

Financial assets
Trading securities
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and advances (designated at fair value)

Financial liabilities
Derivative financial instruments
Bonds and notes (designated at fair value)
Loan capital (designated at fair value)

Quoted market price

Using observable inputs

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

22,690 
2,050 
17,816 
16,585 
– 

59,141 

19,288
1,862 
12,930 
– 
– 

34,080

10,775 
35,321 
2,280 
15,115
192 

63,683

11,555
34,797 
2,764 
– 
190 

49,306

With significant
non-observable inputs

2010
$m

50 
450 
646 
471 
– 

2009
$m

148 
745 
881 
– 
– 

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

33,515 
37,821 
20,742 
32,171 
192 

30,991 
37,404 
16,575 
– 
190 

85,160 

1,617 

1,774 

124,441 

2,143 

1,854 

34,428 

33,608 

646 

1,054 

37,217 

36,516 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

2,143 

1,854 

5,561 
8,107 
28,002 
5,448 
1,009 

82,555 

6,065 
8,933 
– 
– 
1,926 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 
– 
– 

50,532 

646 

1,054 

5,561 
8,107 
28,002 
5,448 
1,009 

85,344 

6,065 
8,933 
–
–
1,926 

53,440 

Quoted market price

Using observable inputs

With significant
non-observable inputs

Valuation technique

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2010
$m

19,888 
2,047 
15,738 
– 

37,673 

2,109 
– 
– 

2,109 

12,933 
1,808 
11,175 
– 

25,916 

1,767 
– 
– 

1,767 

8,367 
31,694 
826 
139 

41,026 

31,892 
8,107 
1,009 

41,008 

14,329 
30,448 
1,763 
143 

46,683 

30,347 
8,933 
1,926 

41,206 

50 
450 
409 
– 

909 

646 
– 
– 

646 

2009
$m

148 
745 
616 
– 

1,509 

1,054 
– 
– 

1,054 

Total

2010
$m

2009
$m

28,305 
34,191 
16,973 
139 

79,608 

34,647 
8,107 
1,009 

43,763 

27,410 
33,001 
13,554 
143 

74,108

33,168 
8,933 
1,926 

44,027 

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

(iii) Additional information for financial instruments carried at fair value where the valuation incorporates non-observable market data

chANgES iN fAiR vALUE
The following table presents the composition of financial instruments measured at fair value with significant non-observable inputs.

Consolidated

Asset backed securities
illiquid corporate bonds and loans
Structured credit products
managed funds (suspended)
Alternative assets
Other derivatives

Total

The Company

Asset backed securities
illiquid corporate bonds and loans
Structured credit products
Other derivatives

Total

Financial assets

    Trading securities

Derivatives

  Available-for-sale

Investments backing 
policyholder liabilities

2010
$m

50 
–
–
– 
– 
– 

50 

50 
– 
– 
– 

50 

2009
$m

148 
–
–
– 
– 
–

148 

148 
–
–
–

148 

2010
$m

– 
– 
445 
– 
– 
5 

450 

– 
– 
445 
5 

450 

2009
$m

–
–
704 
– 
– 
41 

745 

–
–
704 
41 

745 

2010
$m

– 
555 
91 
– 
– 
– 

646 

– 
409 
– 
– 

409 

2009
$m

103 
778 
–
– 
– 
–

881 

–
616 
–
–

616 

2010
$m

– 
– 
110 
266 
95 
– 

471 

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

2009
$m

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

Financial 
liabilities

Derivatives

2010
$m

– 
– 
624 
–
–
22

646 

– 
– 
624 
22 

646 

2009
$m

–
–
1,019 
–
– 
35

1,054 

–
–
1,019 
35 

1,054 

Asset backed securities and illiquid corporate bonds comprise illiquid bonds where the effect on fair value of issuer credit cannot be directly  
or indirectly observed in the market. 
Structured credit products categorised in derivatives comprise the structured credit intermediation trades that ANZ entered into from 2004  
to 2007 whereby ANZ sold protection using credit default swaps over certain structures, and mitigated risk by purchasing protection via credit 
default swaps from US financial guarantors over the same structures. These trades are valued using complex models with certain inputs relating 
to the reference assets and derivative counterparties not observable in the market. 
investments in structured credit products comprise collateralised debt and loan obligations where there is a lack of active trading and limited 
observable market data. 
managed funds (suspended) are comprised of fixed income and mortgage investments in managed funds that are illiquid and are not currently 
redeemable.
The following table details movements in the balance of these financial assets and liabilities. Derivatives are categorised on a portfolio basis and classified 
as either financial assets or financial liabilities based on whether the closing balance is a gain or loss. This could be different to the opening balance.

Consolidated

Opening balance
New purchases and issues1
Disposals/(sales) and cash settlements
Transfers:

Transfers into the category
Transfers out of the category

fair value gain/(loss) recorded in the income statement
fair value gain/(loss) recognised in equity

closing balance

The Company

Opening balance
New purchases and issues
Disposals/(sales) and cash settlements
Transfers:

Transfers into the category
Transfers out of the category

fair value gain/(loss) recorded in the income statement
fair value gain/(loss) recognised in equity

closing balance

Financial assets

Trading securities

Derivatives

Available -for-sale

Investments backing 
policyholder liabilities

2010
$m

148 
– 
– 

– 
– 
(98)
– 

50 

148 
– 
– 

– 
– 
(98)
– 

50 

2009
$m

149 
32 
(13)

– 
– 
(20)
– 

148 

149 
32 
(13)

– 
– 
(20)
– 

148 

2010
$m

745 
– 
(16)

– 
(35)
(244)
– 

450 

745 
– 
(16)

– 
(35)
(244)
– 

450 

2009
$m

1,237 
7 
(39)

2 
(3)
(459)
– 

745 

1,237 
7 
(39)

2 
(3)
(459)
– 

745 

2010
$m

881 
150 
(383)

– 
(26)
(5)
29 

2009
$m

1,992 
– 
(1,032)

– 
(13)
(28)
(38)

2010
$m

– 
526 
(24)

– 
– 
(31)
– 

646 

881 

471 

616 
50 
(231)

– 
(26)
(7)
7 

924 
308 
(541)

– 
(13)
(24)
(38)

409 

616 

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

2009
$m

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a

n/a

Financial liabilities

Derivatives

2010
$m

2009
$m

(1,054)
– 
2 

(1,793)
(4)
(56)

– 
20 
386 
– 

(19)
– 
818 
– 

(646)

(1,054)

(1,054)
– 
2 

(1,793)
(4)
(56)

– 
20 
386 
– 

(19)
– 
818 
– 

(646)

(1,054)

1 

included in new purchases and issues are $482 million of investments backing policyholder liabilities and $100 million of available-for-sale financial assets acquired as part of the purchase of the 
iNg businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

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SENSiTiviTY TO DATA iNPUTS
Where valuation techniques use assumptions derived from significant non-observable market inputs, changing these assumptions changes the 
resultant estimate of fair value. The majority of these transactions are “back-to-back” in nature where ANZ either acts as a financial intermediary, 
or ANZ hedges market risks. Similarly, the performance of investments backing policyholder liabilities directly impacts the associated life 
investment contracts they relate to. in these circumstances, changes in the assumptions generally have minimal impact on the income 
statement and net assets of ANZ, with the exception of the structured credit intermediation trades that create significant exposure to market 
risk and/or credit risk. 

Principal inputs used in the determination of fair value of financial instruments included in this group include counterparty credit spreads, 
market-quoted cDS prices, recovery rates, default probabilities, correlation curves and other inputs, some of which may not be directly 
observable in the market. for both the group and the company, the potential effect of changing prevailing assumptions to reasonably possible 
alternative assumptions for valuing those financial instruments could result in an increase of $45 million (2009: $37 million) or a decrease of 
$30 million (2009: $27 million) in net derivative financial instruments as at 30 September 2010. The ranges of reasonably possible alternative 
assumptions are established by application of professional judgement and analysis of the data available to support each assumption.

DEfERRED fAiR vALUE gAiNS AND LOSSES
Where the fair value of a financial instrument is determined using non-observable data that has a significant impact on the valuation  
of the instrument, any difference between the transaction price and the amount determined based on the valuation technique arising  
on initial recognition of the financial instrument (day one gain or loss) is deferred on the balance sheet. Subsequently, the day one gain  
or loss is recognised in the income statement only to the extent that it arises from a change in factors (including time) that a market  
participant would consider in setting the price for the instrument.
The table below shows movements in the aggregate amount of day one gain/(loss) not recognised in the income statement on the initial 
recognition of the financial instrument because the difference between the transaction price and the modelled valuation price was not fully 
supported by inputs that were observable in the market.

Opening balance
Deferral of gain/(loss) on new transactions
Recognised in the income statement, including exchange differences

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

3 
– 
– 

3 

5 
– 
(2)

3 

3 
– 
– 

3 

5 
– 
(2)

3 

(iv) Additional information for financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss

fiNANciAL ASSETS DESigNATED AT fAiR vALUE ThROUgh PROfiT OR LOSS
The category loans and advances includes certain loans designated at fair value through profit or loss in order to eliminate an accounting 
mismatch which would arise if the asset were otherwise carried at amortised cost. This mismatch arises as the derivative financial instruments, 
which were acquired to mitigate interest rate risk of the loan and advances, are measured at fair value through profit or loss. By designating the 
economically hedged loans, the movements in the fair value attributable to changes in interest rate risk, will also be recognised in the income 
statement in the same periods.

At balance date, the credit exposure of the group on these assets was $192 million (2009: $190 million) and for the company was $139 million 
(2009: $143 million). for the company $85 million (2009: $86 million) was mitigated by collateral held. 

The cumulative change in fair value attributable to change in credit risk was, for the group, a reduction to the assets of $4 million (2009: $5 million). 
for the company the reduction to the assets was $1 million (2009: $1 million). The amount recognised in the income statement attributable to 
changes in credit risk was a gain of $1 million (2009: $1 million gain).

The change in fair value of the designated financial assets attributable to changes in credit risk has been calculated by determining the change 
in credit rating and credit spread implicit in the loans and advances issued by entities with similar credit characteristics.

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

34: fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities (continued)

36: Segment Analysis

fiNANciAL LiABiLiTiES DESigNATED AT fAiR vALUE ThROUgh PROfiT OR LOSS 
Parts of loan capital, bonds and notes and deposits and other borrowings have been designated as financial liabilities at fair value through profit 
or loss in order to eliminate an accounting mismatch which would arise if the liabilities were otherwise carried at amortised cost. This mismatch 
arises as the derivatives acquired to mitigate interest rate risk within the financial liabilities are measured at fair value through profit or loss. 

(i) Description of segments
The group has three segments based on the geographic regions in which the group operates (Australia, New Zealand and the combined 
Asia, Pacific, Europe & America). Each geography focuses primarily on four customer based divisions being Retail, commercial, Wealth and 
institutional. The institutional division is also managed on a global basis.

Life investment contracts are designated at fair value through profit or loss in accordance with AASB 1038.

The table below compares the carrying amount of financial liabilities carried at full fair value, to the contractual amount payable at maturity  
and fair value gains and losses recognised during the period on liabilities carried at full fair value that are attributable to changes in ANZ’s own 
credit rating.

Consolidated

carrying amount
Amount at which carrying value is greater/(less) than
   amount payable at maturity
cumulative change in liability value attributable to own
   credit risk:

– opening cumulative (gain)/loss
– (gain)/loss recognised during the year
– closing cumulative (gain)/loss

life investment 
Contract liabilities                         

Deposits and other
borrowings

Bonds and notes

loan capital

2010
$m

28,002

(25)

–
–
–

2010
$m

5,561

2009
$m

6,065

2010
$m

8,107

2009
$m

8,933

(1)

–
–
–

(6)

(2)
2
–

(187)

92

76
(86)
(10)

(166)
242
76

2010
$m

1,009

27

(59)
41
(18)

2009
$m

1,926

2

(47)
(12)
(59)

The Company

carrying amount
Amount at which carrying value is greater/(less) than
   amount payable at maturity
cumulative change in liability value attributable to own
   credit risk:

– opening cumulative (gain)/loss
– (gain)/loss recognised during the year
– closing cumulative (gain)/loss

Deposits and other
borrowings

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 

– 

– 
–
–

– 

– 

– 
–
–

Bonds and notes

loan capital

2010
$m

8,107

2009
$m

8,933

(187)

92

76
(86)
(10)

(166)
242
76

2010
$m

1,009

27

(59)
41
(18)

2009
$m

1,926

2

(47)
(12)
(59)

for each of loan capital, bonds and notes and deposits and other borrowings, the change in fair value attributable to changes in credit risk  
has been determined as the amount of change in fair value that is not attributable to changes in market conditions that give rise to market  
risks (benchmark interest rate and foreign exchange rates).

35: maturity Analysis of Assets and Liabilities

The following is an analysis, by remaining contractual maturities at balance date, of selected asset and liability accounts and represents the 
actual obligation date expected for the asset or liability to be recovered or settled within one year, and greater than one year.

2010

2009

Consolidated

Due from other financial institutions
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances
investments backing policy liabilities
customers’ liability for acceptances

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
Liability for acceptances
Bonds and notes
Policy liabilities
External unit holder liabilities
Loan capital

1 

includes items where no maturity is specified.

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Due within
one year
$m

Greater than
one year1
$m

5,291
16,793
83,110
4,575
11,495

20,465
292,054
11,495
16,035
28,002
5,448
–

190
3,949
266,211
27,596
–

56
19,418
–
43,679
979
–
12,316

Total
$m

5,481
20,742
349,321
32,171
11,495

20,521
311,472
11,495
59,714
28,981
5,448
12,316

Due within
one year
$m

Greater than
one year
$m

Total
$m

4,985 
16,575 
332,007 

226 
3,826 
254,857 
–

– 

13,762 

35
16,481
–
45,943
–
–
13,029

19,924 
294,370 
13,762 
57,260 
–
–
13,429 

4,759 
12,749 
77,150 
–
13,762 

19,889 
277,889
13,762 
11,317
–
–
400 

The segments and product and services categories as reported below are consistent with internal reporting provided to the chief operating 
decision maker, being the chief Executive Officer.

The primary sources of external revenue across all business units are interest, fee income and trading income.

(ii) Transactions between segments

costs are allocated between business units across segments within ANZ for management reporting comparative purposes on an arms length basis. 

Consolidated

External interest income
External interest expense
Adjustment for intersegment interest

Net interest income
Other external operating income
Share of net profit/(loss) of equity  
  accounted investments

Segment revenue

Other external expenses
Net intersegment expenses

Operating expenses
Provision for credit impairment

Segment result before tax

income tax expense
Non-controlling interests

Profit after income tax attributed to  
shareholders of the company

Acquisition of plant & equipment, intangibles  
and other non-current assets

Non-Cash Expenses
Depreciation and amortisation
Equity-settled share-based payment expenses
Provision for credit impairment
credit risk on derivatives
Provisions for employee entitlements
Provisions for restructuring

Financial Position
Total external assets1
Shares in associates and joint venture companies
Total external liabilities2
goodwill
intangibles

1  Excludes deferred tax assets.
2  Excludes deferred tax liabilities.

Australia

 New Zealand

Asia Pacific,  
Europe & America

Total

2010
$m

20,017 
(12,525)
476 

7,968 
3,113 

40 

11,121 

(4,752)
(34)

(4,786)
(1,271)

5,064 

(1,760)
– 

2009
$m

18,409 
(11,653)
329 

7,085 
2,061 

76 

9,222 

(4,161)
(12)

(4,173)
(2,008)

3,041 

(955)
(2)

3,304 

2,084 

1,013

611 

(453)
(94)
(1,271)
39 
(49)
(30)

(285)
(74)
(2,008)
(129)
(50)
(100)

2010
$m

5,116 
(2,605)
(531)

1,980 
551 

33 

2,564 

(1,172)
(63)

(1,235)
(362)

967 

(279)
– 

688 

59 

(55)
(16)
(362)
(4)
(56)
(2)

2009
$m

6,186 
(3,832)
(397)

1,957 
460 

11 

2,428 

(1,130)
(73)

(1,203)
(722)

503 

(344)
– 

159 

77 

(40)
(14)
(722)
(6)
(59)
(20)

2010
$m

1,475 
(609)
55 

921 
726 

360 

2,007 

(1,380)
97 

(1,283)
(154)

570 

(57)
(4)

509 

97 

(54)
(30)
(154)
– 
(3)
(2)

2009
$m

1,691 
(913)
68 

846 
736 

378 

1,960 

(934)
85 

(849)
(275)

836 

(136)
– 

2010
$m

26,608 
(15,739)
– 

10,869 
4,390 

2009
$m

26,286 
(16,398)
– 

9,888 
3,257 

433 

465 

15,692 

13,610 

(7,304)
– 

(7,304)
(1,787)

6,601 

(2,096)
(4)

(6,225)
– 

(6,225)
(3,005)

4,380 

(1,435)
(2)

700 

4,501 

2,943 

67 

1,169 

755 

(49)
(15)
(275)
– 
(3)
(10)

(562)
(140)
(1,787)
35 
(108)
(34)

(374)
(103)
(3,005)
(135)
(112)
(130)

380,900 
165 
357,551 
1,450 
2,276

324,918 
1,826 
312,378 
264 
809 

93,074 
109 
75,147 
2,482 
215 

101,445 
383 
82,589 
2,680 
49 

56,973 
2,691 
64,851 
154 
53 

50,121 
2,356 
49,480 
55 
39 

530,947 
2,965 
497,549
4,086 
2,544 

476,484 
4,565 
444,447 
2,999 
897 

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

36: Segment Analysis (continued)

External segment revenue by products and services

The table below sets out revenue from external customers for groups of similar products and services as required by AASB 8 Operating Segments.

Retail
commercial
Wealth
institutional
Partnerships
Other

Total revenue

Australia

 New Zealand

Asia Pacific,  
Europe & America

Total

2010
$m

4,333 
2,307 
1,001 
3,298 
– 
182 

11,121 

2009
$m

4,105
2,065
351 
3,124
– 
(423)

9,222

2010
$m

1,262 
720 
132 
476 
– 
(26)

2,564 

2009
$m

1,313
705
46 
633 
– 
(269)

2,428

2010
$m

603 
– 
38 
1,091 
390 
(115)

2,007 

2009
$m

449
– 
35 
1,208
349 
(81) 

1,960

2010
$m

6,198 
3,027 
1,171 
4,865 
390 
41 

2009
$m

5,867
2,770
432
4,965
349 
(773)

15,692 

13,610

The following disclosure represents a secondary segment view on a divisional basis, consistent with the group matrix reporting structure.

Consolidated
Year ended 30 September 2010

Net interest income
Other operating income
Operating income
Operating expenses
Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment
Profit before income tax
income tax expense
Non-controlling interests

Profit after income tax attributed to shareholders  
of the Company

Consolidated
Year ended 30 September 2009

Net interest income
Other operating income
Operating income
Operating expenses
Profit before credit impairment and income tax
Provision for credit impairment
Profit before income tax
income tax expense
Non-controlling interests

Profit after income tax attributed to shareholders  
of the Company

Australia
$m

Institutional
$m

Asia Pacific,
Europe &
America
$m

New Zealand
Businesses
$m

5,423 
2,224 
7,647 
(3,266)
4,381 
(584)
3,797 
(1,102)
– 

3,151 
1,714 
4,865 
(1,706)
3,159 
(740)
2,419 
(665)
– 

1,009 
1,097 
2,106 
(1,141)
965 
(154)
811 
(100)
(6)

1,648 
476 
2,124 
(1,058)
1,066 
(409)
657 
(184)
– 

less:
Institutional
Asia Pacific,
Europe &
America
$m

Consolidated
$m

(587)
(504)
(1,091)
488 
(603)
77 
(526)
105 
– 

10,869 
4,823 
15,692 
(7,304)
8,388 
(1,787)
6,601 
(2,096)
(4)

Other
$m

225 
(184)
41 
(621)
(580)
23 
(557)
(150)
2 

2,695 

1,754 

705 

473 

(705)

(421)

4,501 

Australia
$m

Institutional
$m

Asia Pacific,
Europe &
America
$m

New Zealand
Businesses
$m

4,869 
1,658 
6,527 
(2,759)
3,768 
(889)
2,879
(845)
– 

3,117 
1,848 
4,965 
(1,555)
3,410 
(1,410)
2,000
(567)
(3)

896 
1,118 
2,014 
(877)
1,137 
(252)
885 
(170)
– 

1,626 
458 
2,084 
(1,010)
1,074 
(635)
439 
(125)
– 

less:
Institutional
Asia Pacific,
Europe &
America
$m

Consolidated
$m

(572)
(636)
(1,208)
431 
(777)
147 
(630)
165 
1 

9,888 
3,722 
13,610 
(6,225)
7,385 
(3,005)
4,380 
(1,435)
(2)

Other
$m

(48)
(724)
(772)
(455)
(1,227)
34 
(1,193)
107 
– 

2,034 

1,430 

715 

314 

(1,086)

(464)

2,943 

37: Notes to the cash flow Statements

a) Reconciliation of net profit after income tax to net cash provided  
by operating activities

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

Inflows
(Outflows)

Inflows
(Outflows)

Inflows
(Outflows)

Inflows
(Outflows)

Operating profit after income tax attributable to shareholders of the company

4,501 

2,943 

4,428

2,285

Adjustment to reconcile operating profit after income tax
to net cash provided by/(used in) operating activities

Provision for credit impairment
credit risk on derivatives
Depreciation and amortisation
Profit on sale of businesses
Provision for employee entitlements, restructuring and other provisions
Payments from provisions
(Profit)/loss on sale of premises and equipment
(Profit)/loss on sale of available-for-sale assets
Amortisation of discounts/premiums included in interest income
Net foreign exchange earnings
Net gains/losses on trading derivatives
Net derivatives/foreign exchange adjustment
Share based payments

Net (increase)/decrease in operating assets
Trading securities
Liquid assets greater than three months
Due from other banks greater than three months
Loans and advances
Net (decrease)/increase in investments backing policyholder liabilities
Net derivative financial instruments
Net intra-group loans and advances
interest receivable
Accrued income
Net tax assets

Net (decrease)/increase in operating liabilities
Deposits and other borrowings
Due to other financial institutions
Payables and other liabilities
interest payable
Accrued expenses
Other

Total adjustments

Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities

1,787 
(35)
560 
– 
461 
(520)
8 
(36)
(32)
(747)
95 
658 
7 

(2,004)
2,184 
(65)
(17,044)
39 
(1,823)
– 
(181)
(147)
1,114 

14,726 
55 
(1,288)
163 
363 
250 

(1,452)

3,049 

3,005 
135 
375 
3 
675 
(571)
(5)
(1)
(162)
(962)
(424)
1,879 
9 

(15,971)
2,253 
1,402 
(1,897)
–
(7,754)
– 
722 
92 
144 

12,601 
(168)
(994)
(1,115)
294 
(190)

(6,625)

(3,682)

1,369 
39 
372 
– 
326 
(259)
– 
(22)
2 
(458)
(82)
518
7 

(1,835)
815 
(145)
(20,345)
–
(1,110)
(5,110)
(208)
(116)
936 

20,862 
1,329 
(709) 
308 
324 
(158)

(3,350)

1,078

2,079 
121 
289 
3 
409 
(395)
(5)
– 
– 
(740)
(467)
1,687 
9 

(14,491)
2,427 
1,032 
(23,162)
–
(7,936)
6,412 
586 
32 
(14)

26,171 
(1,027)
259 
(788)
281 
(29)

(7,257)

(4,972)

b) Reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents
cash and cash equivalents include liquid assets and amounts due from other financial institutions with an original term to maturity of less than 
three months. cash and cash equivalents at the end of the financial year as shown in the statements of cash flows are reconciled to the related 
items in the statements of financial position as follows:

Liquid assets – less than three months
Due from other financial institutions – less than three months

cash and cash equivalents in the statement of cashflows

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

17,042 
4,862 

21,904 

2009
$m

18,393 
4,412 

22,805 

2010
$m

14,543
3,592

18,135 

2009
$m

15,228 
2,823 

18,051 

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

37: Notes to the cash flow Statements (continued)

c) Acquisitions and disposals

Cash (inflows)/outflows from acquisitions and investments (net of cash acquired)
Purchases of controlled entities
investments in controlled entities
Purchases of interest in associates and joint ventures

Cash inflows from disposals (net of cash disposed)
Disposals of controlled entities
Disposals of associates and joint ventures

d) Non-cash financing and investing activities

Share capital issues
Dividends satisfied by share issue

e) Financing arrangements

credit stand by arrangements
  Standby lines
Other financing arrangements
  Overw and other financing arrangements

Total finance available

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

(55)
–
5 

(50)

–
15 

15 

34 
– 
229 

263 

– 
15 

15 

The Company

2010
$m

(3,009)
694
5

(2,310)

–
113

113 

2009
$m

34 
194 
3 

231 

– 
15 

15 

1,007

1,007 

1,788 

1,788 

1,007

1,007

1,788 

1,788 

Consolidated

2010

2009

Available
$m

Unused
$m

Available
$m

Unused
$m

987 

–

987  

987 

–

987  

1,186

1,186

– 

– 

1,186 

1,186 

38: controlled Entities

Ultimate parent of the Group
Australia and New Zealand Banking Group limited

All controlled entities are 100% owned unless otherwise noted.
The material controlled entities of the group are:
Amerika Samoa Bank*
ANZ Bank (Vietnam) limited*
ANZ Capel Court limited
ANZ Capital Hedging Pty ltd
ANZ Commodity Trading Pty ltd
ANZCover Insurance Pty ltd
ANZ Trustees limited
ANZ Funds Pty ltd
  ANZ Bank (Europe) Limited*
  ANZ Bank (Kiribati) Limited*1
  ANZ Bank (Samoa) Limited*
  ANZ holdings (New Zealand) Limited*

  ANZ National Bank Limited*

  ANZ investment Services (New Zealand) Limited*
  ANZ National (int’l) Limited*
  Arawata Assets Limited*

iNg (NZ) holdings Limited*

iNg insurance holdings Limited*

iNg Life (NZ) Limited*
  Private Nominees Limited*
  UDc finance Limited*

  ANZ international (hong Kong) Limited*

  ANZ Asia Limited*
  ANZ Bank (vanuatu) Limited
  ANZ international Private Limited*

  ANZ Singapore Limited*

  ANZ Royal Bank (cambodia) Limited*1
  LfD Limited
  minerva holdings Limited*

  Upspring Limited*
  votraint No. 1103 Pty Ltd
ANZ lenders Mortgage Insurance Pty ltd
ANZ Nominees limited
ANZ Orchard Investments Pty ltd
  OnePath Australia limited (formerly ING Australia limited)

  OnePath Life Limited (formerly iNg Life Limited)
  OnePath general insurance Pty Limited (formerly iNg general insurance Pty Limited)
  OnePath funds management Limited (formerly iNg funds management Limited)
  OnePath custodians Limited (formerly iNg custodians Pty Limited)

Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (PNG) limited*
Chongqing liangping ANZ Rural Bank Company limited*
Citizens Bancorp Inc
  ANZ guam inc.**
Esanda Finance Corporation limited
ETRADE Australia limited
PT ANZ Panin Bank*1
ANZ Vientiane Commercial Bank limited*

Incorporated in

Nature of business

Australia

Banking

American Samoa
vietnam
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
United Kingdom
Kiribati
Samoa
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
New Zealand
hong Kong
hong Kong
vanuatu
Singapore
Singapore
cambodia
Australia
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Australia
Papua New guinea
china
guam
guam
Australia
Australia
indonesia
Laos

Banking
Banking
investment Banking
hedging
finance
captive-insurance
Trustee/Nominee
holding company
Banking
Banking
Banking
holding company
Banking
fund manager
finance
finance
holding company
holding company
insurance
Nominee
finance
holding company
Banking
Banking
holding company
merchant Banking
Banking
holding company
holding company
investment
investment
mortgage insurance
Nominee
holding company
holding company
insurance
insurance
funds management
custody
Banking
Banking
holding company
Banking
general finance
Online Stockbroking
Banking
Banking

*  Audited by overseas KPmg firms.
**  Audited by Deloitte guam.
1  minority interests hold ordinary shares or units in the controlled entities listed above as follows: ANZ Bank (Kiribati) Limited – 150,000 $1 ordinary shares (25%) (2009: 150,000 $1 ordinary 
shares (25%)); PT ANZ Panin Bank – 7,500 iDR 1 million shares (15%) (2009: 7,500 iDR 1 million shares (15%)); ANZ Royal Bank (cambodia) Limited – 319,500 USD100 ordinary shares (45%)  
(2009: 319,500 USD100 ordinary shares (45%)).

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39: Associates

Significant associates of the group are as follows:

AmmB holdings Berhad1
P.T. Bank Pan indonesia

Date
became
an associate

Ownership
interest
held

may 2007
April 2001

24%
39%

Voting
interest

24% 
39%

Shanghai Rural commercial Bank

September 2007

20%

20%

Bank of Tianjin
Saigon Securities inc.1
Diversified infrastructure Trust4
metrobank card corporation
Other associates

Total carrying value of associates

June 2006
July 2008
march 2008
October 2003

20%
18%
53%
40%

20%
18%
53%
40%

Incorporated
in

malaysia
indonesia
Peoples Republic  
of china
Peoples Republic  
of china
vietnam
Australia
Philippines

Carrying
value
2010
$m

Carrying
value
2009
$m

Fair
value2
$m

Reporting
date

1,082
611

958  1,424
516  1,236

31 march
31 December

Principal
activity

Banking
Banking

499

327
128
105
43
170

461 

n/a

31 December

Banking

n/a
893
145
n/a

31 December
31 December
30 September
31 December

Banking
Stockbroking
investment
cards issuing

276 
108 
104 
34 
255 

2,965

2,712 

1  Significant influence was established via representation on the Board of Directors.
2  Applicable to those investments in associates where there are published price quotations.
3  A value-in-use estimation supports the carrying value of this investment.
4  ANZ has significant influence but not control over this entity as key operational decisions require 75% resolution of unitholders.

Aggregated assets of significant associates (100%)
Aggregated liabilities of significant associates (100%)
Aggregated revenues of significant associates (100%)

Results of Associates
Share of associates profit before income tax
Share of income tax expense

Share of associates net profit – as disclosed by associates
Adjustments1
Share of associates net profit accounted for using the equity method

1  The results differ from the published results of these entities due to the application of ifRS, group Policies and acquisition adjustments.

2010
$m

116,107
106,589
5,812

2009
$m

88,726
80,817
6,089

Consolidated

2010
$m

437
(114)

323
77
400

2009
$m

262
(66)

196
186
382 

40: interests in Joint venture Entities

On 30 November 2009, the group acquired the remaining 51% shareholding in the ANZ-iNg joint ventures in Australia and New Zealand, taking 
its ownership interest to 100%. The year ended 30 September 2010 includes the financial impact of full ownership since 30 November 2009. for 
the period 1 October 2009 to 30 November 2009, the investments were accounted for as joint ventures. in the 2009 year, the results include the 
financial impact of the 49% interest in the joint venture. 

OnePath (formerly 
ING Australia limited)

ING (NZ) Holdings 
limited

Consolidated
Total

Retained profits attributable to the joint venture entity
At the beginning of the year
At the end of the year

Movement in the carrying amount of the joint venture entity
carrying amount at the commencement of the year
Share of net profit
movement of reserves
Additional investment
Transfer to shares in controlled entity
Adjustment for exchange fluctuations

carrying amount at the end of the year

Share of assets and liabilities1, 2
investments
Other assets

Share of total assets

Policy holder liabilities
Other liabilities

Share of total liabilities

Share of net assets

Share of revenues, expenses and results
Revenues
Expenses

Profit before income tax

income tax (expense)/benefit

Profit after income tax

Net equity accounted profit

Share of commitments
Lease commitments
Other commitments

Share of total expenditure commitments

Share of contingent liabilities
in relation to ANZ’s interest in the joint venture entity3

2010
$m

483
N/A

1,649
28
–
–
(1,677)
–

–

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

87
(51)

36

(8)

28

28

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2009
$m

410 
483 

1,589 
73 
(13)
–
– 
– 

1,649 

11,914 
2,909 

14,823 

13,176 
575 

13,751 

1,072 

343 
(229)

114 

(41)

73 

73 

136 
43 

179 

21 

21 

2010
$m

68
N/A

204
5
–
–
(201)
(8)

–

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

16
(12)

4

1

5

5

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2009
$m

58 
68 

178 
10 
– 
19
– 
(3) 

204 

75 
140 

215 

(38)
52 

14 

201 

95 
(89)

6 

4 

10 

10 

14 
– 

14 

– 

– 

2010
$m

551
N/A

1,853
33
–
–
(1,878)
(8)

–

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

103
(63)

40

(7)

33

33

N/A
N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

2009
$m

468 
551 

1,767 
83 
(13)
19
– 
(3)  

1,853 

11,989 
3,049 

15,038 

13,138 
627 

13,765 

1,273 

438 
(318)

120 

(37)

83 

83 

150 
43 

193 

21 

21 

1  This represents the group’s share of the assets and liabilities of OnePath Australia Limited (formerly iNg Australia Limited) and iNg (NZ) holdings Limited, less minority interests and including 

goodwill on acquisition of ANZ funds management entities.

2  At 30 September 2010 the assets and liabilities are fully consolidated by the group.
3  This represents Deeds of Subordination with ASic as buyer of last resort.

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41: Securitisations

ANZ enters into transactions in the normal course of business by which it transfers financial assets directly to third parties or to special  
purpose entities. These transfers may give rise to the full or partial derecognition of those financial assets.

  full derecognition occurs when ANZ transfers its contractual right to receive cash flows from the financial assets, or retains the right 
but assumes an obligation to pass on the cash flows from the asset, and transfers substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership.  
These risks include credit, interest rate, currency, prepayment and other price risks.
  Partial derecognition occurs when ANZ sells or otherwise transfers financial assets in such a way that some but not substantially all of 
the risks and rewards of ownership are transferred but control is retained. These financial assets are recognised on the balance sheet  
to the extent of ANZ’s continuing involvement.

42: fiduciary Activities 

The group conducts various fiduciary activities as follows:

investment fiduciary activities for trusts
The group conducts investment fiduciary activities for trusts, including deceased estates. These trusts have not been consolidated as  
the group does not have direct or indirect control.

Where the company or its controlled entities incur liabilities in respect of these operations as trustee, where the primary obligation is  
incurred in an agency capacity as trustee of the trust rather than on the group’s own account, a right of indemnity exists against the assets  
of the applicable funds or trusts. As these assets are sufficient to cover the liabilities and it is therefore not probable that the company or  
its controlled entities will be required to settle the liabilities, the liabilities are not included in the financial statements.

The following table summarises ANZ’s securitisation activities for ANZ-originated assets. The 2010 securitisation activity relates to an internal 
residential mortgage securitisation creating instruments eligible for repurchase arrangements with the Reserve Bank of Australia.

The aggregate amounts of funds concerned are as follows:

carrying amount of assets securitised (sold) during the year
Net cash proceeds received
Retained interests

gain/(loss) on securitisation/sale (pre-tax)

Consolidated1

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 

– 

– 
– 
– 

– 

The Company

2010
$m

7,001 
– 
(7,001)

– 

2009
$m

22,971
–
(22,971)

– 

1  The balances are nil as the company balances are eliminated as the balance in the company relates to an internal securitisation vehicle.

ANZ-originated financial assets that do not qualify for derecognition typically relate to loans that have been securitised under arrangements  
by which ANZ retains a continuing involvement in the transferred assets. continuing involvement may entail: retaining the rights to future cash 
flows arising from the assets after investors have received their contractual terms; providing subordinated interests; liquidity support; continuing 
to service the underlying asset; or entering into derivative transactions with the securitisation vehicles. in such instances, ANZ continues to be 
exposed to risks associated with these transactions.

The rights and obligations that ANZ retains from its continuing involvement in securitisations are initially recorded as an allocation of the fair 
value of the financial asset between the portion that is derecognised and the portion that continues to be recognised on the date of transfer. 
The carrying amount of ANZ-originated financial assets that did not achieve derecognition during the year are set out below:

Securitisation

carrying amount of assets (original)
carrying amount of assets (currently recognised)
carrying amount of associated liabilities

Consolidated1

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 
– 

– 
– 
– 

The Company

2010
$m

7,001 
6,749 
6,749 

2009
$m

22,971
19,929
19,929

1  The balances are nil as the company balances are eliminated as the balance in the company relates to an internal securitisation vehicle.

Trusteeships

Consolidated

2010
$m

2,443

2009
$m

2,439

funds management activities
funds management activities are conducted through OnePath Australia Limited (formerly iNg Australia Limited) and iNg (NZ) holdings Limited 
and certain other subsidiaries of the group. funds under management in these entities are not included in these consolidated financial statements 
except where they are controlled by the group.

The group controlled (or jointly controlled prior to 30 November 2009) companies with funds under management are as follows:

OnePath Australia Limited
iNg (NZ) holdings Limited
Other controlled entities – New Zealand
Other controlled entities – Australia1

2010
$m

42,091
5,655
5,885
1,053

54,684

2009
$m

42,160
5,541 
5,948 
1,053 

54,702

1  This amount includes $991 million (2009: $972 million) where the group in its role as Trustee has the right to appoint or remove the funds manager.

custodian services activities
On 18 December 2009, ANZ completed a contract of sale to dispose of its Australian and New Zealand custodian Services business conducted 
through ANZ custodian Services. ANZ custodian Services held investment assets under custody on behalf of external customers and as a 
consequence were not consolidated in the group’s accounts. The contract of sale included a Transitional Service Agreement to run for at least  
9 months from the completion date to a maximum of 12 months from the completion date. At 30 September 2010, ANZ custodian Services  
had funds under custody and administration in Australia of $20.4 billion (30 September 2009: $98.5 billion) and in New Zealand of $0.6 billion 
(30 September 2009: $5.4 billion).

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43: commitments

Property
contracts for construction of new office building in Docklands, melbourne, Australia
  Not later than 1 year
  Later than one year but not later than 5 years
Capital expenditure
contracts for outstanding capital expenditure
  Not later than 1 year
  Later than one year but not later than 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Total capital expenditure commitments1

lease rentals
land and buildings
  Not later than 1 year
  Later than one year but not later than 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Furniture and equipment
  Not later than 1 year
  Later than one year but not later than 5 years
  Later than 5 years

Total lease rental commitments

Total commitments

1  Relates to premises and equipment.

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

– 
– 

58 
3 
1 

62 

327 
729 
389 

56 
– 

38 
– 
– 

94  

252 
559 
324 

1,445 

1,135 

45 
76 
– 

121 

1,566 

1,628

38 
68 
– 

106 

1,241 

1,335 

– 
– 

23 
3 
1 

27 

263 
605 
366 

1,234 

38 
70  
– 

108 

1,342 

1,369 

56 
– 

14 
– 
– 

70  

187 
422 
298 

907 

31 
63 
– 

94 

1,001 

1,071 

44: credit Related commitments, guarantees, contingent Liabilities and contingent Assets

cREDiT RELATED cOmmiTmENTS gUARANTEES AND cONTiNgENT LiABiLiTiES

credit related commitments
Facilities provided

Undrawn facilities

Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Total

Consolidated

The Company

Contract
amount
2010
$m

Contract
amount
2009
$m

124,029

106,644 

78,410
14,200
31,419

72,170 
16,180 
18,294 

Contract
amount
2010
$m

106,403

78,207
–
28,196

124,029

106,644 

106,403

Contract
amount
2009
$m

88,006 

72,210 
– 
15,796 

88,006 

guarantees and contingent liabilities
Details of the estimated maximum amount of guarantees and contingent liabilities that may become payable are disclosed on the following 
pages. These guarantees and contingent liabilities relate to transactions that the group has entered into as principal. 

Documentary letters of credit involve the issue of letters of credit guaranteeing payment in favour of an exporter secured against an underlying 
shipment of goods or backed by a confirmatory letter of credit from another bank.

Performance related contingencies are liabilities that oblige the group to make payments to a third party should the customer fail to fulfil the  
non-monetary terms of the contract. 

To reflect the risk associated with these transactions, they are subjected to the same credit origination, portfolio management and collateral 
requirements for customers that apply for loans. The contract amount represents the maximum potential amount that could be lost if the 
counterparty fails to meet its financial obligations. As the facilities may expire without being drawn upon, the notional amounts do not 
necessarily reflect future cash requirements.

financial guarantees
Standby letters of credit
Documentary letter of credit
Performance related contingencies
Other

Total

Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Total

Consolidated

The Company

Contract
amount
2010
$m

6,313
1,991
2,498
16,103
580

27,485

14,309
975
12,201

27,485

Contract
amount
2009
$m

4,760
1,528
3,195
14,924
811

25,218 

12,758
1,113
11,347

25,218 

Contract
amount
2010
$m

5,981
1,867
2,276
15,176
445

25,745

14,309
–
11,436

25,745

Contract
amount
2009
$m

4,561
1,492
2,942
14,004
504

23,503 

12,781
–
10,722

23,503 

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44: credit Related commitments, guarantees, contingent Liabilities and contingent Assets (continued)

44: credit Related commitments, guarantees, contingent Liabilities and contingent Assets (continued)

OThER BANK RELATED cONTiNgENT LiABiLiTiES

iv) interbank deposit agreement

gENERAL
There are outstanding court proceedings, claims and possible claims 
against the group, the aggregate amount of which cannot readily 
be quantified. Appropriate legal advice has been obtained and, 
in the light of such advice, provisions as deemed necessary have 
been made. in some instances we have not disclosed the estimated 
financial impact as this may prejudice the interests of the group.

ANZ has entered into an interbank Deposit Agreement with the major 
banks in the payments system. This agreement is a payment system 
support facility certified by the Australian Prudential Regulation 
Authority, where the terms are such that if any bank is experiencing 
liquidity problems, the other participants are required to deposit  
equal amounts of up to $2 billion for a period of 30 days. At the end  
of 30 days the deposit holder has the option to repay the deposit in 
cash or by way of assignment of mortgages to the value of the deposit.

i) Exception fees class action
On 22 September 2010, litigation funder imf (Australia) Ltd 
commenced a class action against ANZ, which it said was on behalf 
of 27,000 ANZ customers and relating to more than $50 million in 
exception fees charged to those customers over the previous 6 years. 
The case is at an early stage. ANZ is defending it.

v) Nominee activities
The group will indemnify each customer of controlled entities 
engaged in nominee activities against loss suffered by reason  
of such entities failing to perform any obligation undertaken by  
them to a customer in accordance with the terms of the applicable 
agreement refer note 42.

vi) New Zealand commerce commission
ANZ is aware that the New Zealand commerce commission is looking 
at credit contract fees under the New Zealand credit contracts and 
consumer finance Act 2003 (“cccfA”). in its 2010–2013 Statement 
of intent the commission stated that: “in ccfcfA enforcement, the 
commission will continue to focus on unreasonable credit fees, whilst 
still being mindful of disclosure issues.”

in particular ANZ is aware that the commission is investigating the 
level of default fees charged on credit cards and the level of currency 
conversion charges on overseas transactions using credit cards and 
also informal excess arrangements on credit cards under the cccfA. 
At this stage the possible outcome of these investigations and any 
liability or impact on fees cannot be determined with any certainty. 

vii) clearing and settlement obligations
in accordance with the clearing and settlement arrangements set out:
  in the Australian Payments clearing Association Limited 
Regulations for the Australian Paper clearing System, the Bulk 
Electronic clearing System, the consumer Electronic clearing 
System and the high value clearing System (hvcS), the company 
has a commitment to comply with rules which could result in a 
bilateral exposure and loss in the event of a failure to settle by a 
member institution; and
  in the Austraclear System Regulations and the cLS Bank 
international Rules, the company has a commitment to participate 
in loss-sharing arrangements in the event of a failure to settle by a 
member institution. 

for hvcS and Austraclear, the obligation arises only in limited 
circumstances.

ii) Securities Lending
There are ongoing developments concerning the events surrounding 
ANZ’s securities lending business which may continue for some time. 
There is a risk that further actions (court proceedings or regulatory 
actions) may be commenced against various parties, including ANZ. 
The potential impact or outcome of future claims (if any) cannot 
presently be ascertained. ANZ would review and defend any claim,  
as appropriate.

On 4 July 2008, ANZ appointed a receiver and manager to 
Primebroker Securities Limited. On 31 August 2009, an Associate 
Justice set aside some statutory demands served by the receiver  
and said that, among other things, ANZ’s appointment of the receiver 
to Primebroker was invalid. The receiver is appealing the decision. 
ANZ has joined in the appeal. 

Separately:
  On 14 April 2010, the liquidator of Primebroker filed an action 
against ANZ, alleging (among other things) that a charge created  
on 12 february 2008 is void against the liquidators. The action 
initially claimed $98 million and was subsequently increased to 
$176.5 million (plus interest and costs). 
  On 15 July 2010, Primebroker and some associated companies 
brought an action against parties including ANZ, seeking  
$102 million and certain unquantified amounts. The allegations 
include misleading or deceptive conduct, wrongful appointment 
of receivers, and failure to perform an alleged equity investment 
agreement. 

ANZ is defending these actions.

iii) contingent tax liability
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is reviewing the taxation 
treatment of certain transactions, undertaken by the group in  
the course of normal business activities. 

Risk reviews are also being undertaken by revenue authorities  
in other jurisdictions, as part of normal revenue authority activity  
in those countries.

The group has assessed these and other taxation claims arising  
in Australia and elsewhere, including seeking independent advice 
where appropriate, and considers that it holds appropriate provisions.

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viii) Deed of cross guarantee in respect of certain controlled entities
Pursuant to class order 98/1418 (as amended) dated 13 August 1998, relief was granted to a number of wholly owned controlled entities 
from the corporations Act 2001 requirements for preparation, audit, and publication of individual financial statements. The results of these 
companies are included in the consolidated group results. The entities to which relief was granted are:

  ANZ Properties (Australia) Pty Ltd1
  ANZ capital hedging Pty Ltd1
  Alliance holdings Pty Ltd1

1  Relief originally granted on 21 August 2001.
2  Relief originally granted on 13 August 2002.
3  Relief originally granted on 9 September 2003.
4  Relief originally granted on 2 September 2008.
5  Relief originally granted on 11 february 2009.

  ANZ Orchard investments Pty Ltd2
  ANZ Securities (holdings) Limited3
  ANZ commodity Trading Pty Ltd4

  ANZ funds Pty Ltd1
  votraint No. 1103 Pty Ltd2
  ANZ Nominees Ltd5

it is a condition of the class order that the company and each of the above controlled entities enter into a Deed of cross guarantee. A Deed 
of cross guarantee under the class order was executed by them and lodged with the Australian Securities and investments commission. The 
Deed of cross guarantee is dated 1 march 2006. The effect of the Deed is that the company guarantees to each creditor payment in full of any 
debt in the event of winding up any of the controlled entities under certain provisions of the corporations Act 2001. if a winding up occurs, 
the company will only be liable in the event that after six months any creditor has not been paid in full. The controlled entities have also given 
similar guarantees in the event that the company is wound up. The consolidated income statement and consolidated balance sheet of the 
company and its wholly owned controlled entities which have entered into the Deed of cross guarantee are:

Profit before tax
income tax expense
Profit after income tax
foreign exchange differences taken to equity, net of tax
change in fair value of available-for-sale 
  financial assets, net of tax
change in fair value of cash flow hedges, net of tax
Actuarial gains/(loss) on defined benefit plans, net of tax
Other comprehensive income, net of tax
Total comprehensive income
Retained profits at start of year
Total available for appropriation
Adjustments to opening retained earnings on adoption of

revised accounting standard AASB 3(R)
Ordinary share dividends provided for or paid
Transfer from reserves
Actuarial gains/(loss) on defined benefit plans after tax

Retained profits at end of year
Assets
Liquid assets
Available-for-sale assets/investment securities
Net loans and advances
Other assets
Premises and equipment
Total assets

liabilities
Deposits and other borrowings
income tax liability
Payables and other liabilities
Provisions

Total liabilities

Net assets

Shareholders’ equity1

1  Shareholders’ equity excludes retained profits and reserves of controlled entities within the class order.

Consolidated

2010
$m

5,612 
(1,449)
4,163 

(391)

70 
40 

(18)
(299)
3,864 
11,596 
15,759 

(39)
(2,667)
12 
(18)
13,047 

18,558 
16,973 
277,956 
133,948 
1,545 
448,980 

253,608 
1,069 
161,326 
971 

2009
$m

4,181 
(925)
3,256 

(469)

16 
(164)

(113)
(730)
2,526 
10,883 
14,139 

– 
(2,452)
22 
(113)
11,596 

20,201 
13,554 
256,017 
130,885 
1,487 
422,144

227,301 
143 
164,317
905 

416,974 

392,666 

32,006 

32,006 

29,478 

29,478 

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44: credit Related commitments, guarantees, contingent Liabilities and contingent Assets (continued)

45: Superannuation and Other Post Employment Benefit Schemes

ix) iNg New Zealand funds
ANZ National Bank markets and distributes a range of wealth 
management products in New Zealand. The products are manufactured 
and managed by iNg (NZ) holdings Limited (“iNg NZ”). Trading in two 
of the products, the iNg Diversified Yield fund and the iNg Regular 
income fund (together, “the funds”), was suspended on 13 march 2008, 
due to the deterioration in the liquidity and credit markets. Some of the 
units in the funds were sold by ANZ National Bank to its customers.

in June 2009, iNg NZ AUT investments Limited, a subsidiary of 
iNg NZ, made an offer to investors in the funds. investors holding 
approximately 99% of the funds accepted the offer to purchase  
their units.

in June 2010, ANZ National Bank and iNg NZ reached settlements 
with the New Zealand commerce commission and the New Zealand 
Securities commission in relation to the commerce commission’s 
investigation into ANZ National Bank and iNg NZ’s marketing and 
promotion of the funds.

As part of the settlement with the commerce commission, NZD45 
million will be paid to eligible investors in the funds, and the group 
will pay the commerce commission NZD1 million towards their 
investigation costs.

As part of the settlement with the Securities commission, iNg NZ has 
undertaken to engage an external party to complete, by 1 february 
2011, an audit and review of its procedures and processes to the 
extent they relate to iNg NZ’s business of developing and offering 
investment products to the public and to subsequently implement 
any recommendations of that review. ANZ National Bank has 
undertaken to facilitate and assist with the iNg NZ audit, review  
and implementation.

The commerce commission and the Securities commission have 
agreed they will not take any further action against ANZ National 
Bank, iNg NZ or their affiliates in relation to the funds.

The ultimate cost to the group will depend on the final value of units 
in the funds, any recoveries under insurance, the assessment and 
outcome of customer complaints and the results of any litigation that 
may be brought in connection with the funds or their sale. The group 
considers that it has adequately provided for these matters.

x) Sale of grindlays businesses
On 31 July 2000, ANZ completed the sale to Standard chartered 
Bank (ScB) of ANZ grindlays Bank Limited and the private banking 
business of ANZ in the United Kingdom and Jersey, together with 
ANZ grindlays (Jersey) holdings Limited and its subsidiaries, 
for USD1.3 billion in cash. ANZ provided warranties and certain 
indemnities relating to those businesses and, where it was 
anticipated that payments would be likely under the warranties  
or indemnities, made provisions to cover the anticipated liability. 
The issues below have not impacted adversely the reported results. 
All settlements, penalties and costs have been covered within the 
provisions established at the time.

FERA
in 1991 certain amounts were transferred from non-convertible 
indian Rupee accounts maintained with grindlays in india. These 
transactions may not have complied with the provisions of the 
foreign Exchange Regulation Act, 1973. grindlays, on its own 
initiative, brought these transactions to the attention of the Reserve 
Bank of india. The indian authorities served notices on grindlays  
and certain of its officers in india and civil penalties have been 
imposed which are the subject of appeals. criminal prosecutions are 
pending and will be defended. The amounts in issue are not material.

Tax Indemnity 
ANZ provided an indemnity relating to tax liabilities of grindlays  
(and its subsidiaries) and the Jersey Sub-group to the extent to  
which such liabilities were not provided for in the grindlays accounts 
as at 31 July 2000. claims have been made under this indemnity,  
with no material impact on the group expected.

cONTiNgENT ASSETS
National housing Bank
in 1992, grindlays received a claim aggregating to approximately 
indian Rupees 5.06 billion from the National housing Bank (NhB)  
in india. The claim arose out of cheques drawn by NhB in favour of 
grindlays, the proceeds of which were credited to the account of  
a grindlays customer.

grindlays won an arbitration award in march 1997, under which 
NhB paid grindlays an award of indian Rupees 9.12 billion. NhB 
subsequently won an appeal to the Special court of mumbai, after 
which grindlays filed an appeal with the Supreme court of india. 
grindlays paid the disputed money including interest into court. 
Ultimately, the parties settled the matter and agreed to share the 
monies paid into court which by then totalled indian Rupees  
16.45 billion (AUD 661 million at 19 January 2002 exchange rates), 
with grindlays receiving indian Rupees 6.20 billion (AUD 248 million 
at 19 January 2002 exchange rates) of the disputed monies. 

ANZ in turn received a payment of USD 124 million (USD equivalent 
of the indian Rupees received by grindlays) from Standard chartered 
Bank under the terms of an indemnity given in connection with the 
sale of grindlays to Standard chartered Bank. 

ANZ recovered $114 million in 2006 from its insurers in respect  
of the above.

in addition, ANZ is entitled to share with NhB in the proceeds of 
any recovery from the estate of the customer whose account was 
credited with the cheques drawn from NhB. however, the indian 
Taxation Department is claiming a statutory priority to all of the funds 
available for distribution to creditors of that customer. The Special 
court passed an order in late 2007 scaling down the income Taxation 
Department’s priority, however, that order has been partially set 
aside on appeal by the supreme court of india. The matter has been 
remanded to the Special court for deliberation on certain issues.

Description of the group’s post employment benefit schemes
The group has established a number of pension, superannuation and post retirement medical benefit schemes throughout the world.  
The group may be obliged to contribute to the schemes as a consequence of legislation and provisions of trust deeds. Legal enforceability  
is dependent on the terms of the legislation and trust deeds. 

The major schemes are:

Country

Scheme

Scheme type

Australia

ANZ Australian Staff  
Superannuation Scheme1,2

New Zealand

ANZ National Bank Staff Superannuation  
Scheme (formerly ANZ group (New Zealand)  
Staff Superannuation Scheme)1,2

National Bank Staff
Superannuation fund1,2

UK

ANZ UK Staff  
Pension Scheme1

Defined contribution scheme 
Section c3 or

Defined contribution scheme 
Section A or

Defined benefit scheme 
Pension Section4

Defined benefit scheme5 or

            Contribution levels

Employee/

participant

Employer

Optional8

Balance of cost10

Optional 

9% of salary11

Nil 

Nil

Balance of cost12

Balance of cost13

Defined contribution scheme

minimum of 
2.5% of salary

7.5% of salary14

Defined benefit scheme6 or

5.0% of salary 

Balance of cost15

Defined contribution scheme7

minimum of 
2.0% salary

11.5% of salary16

Defined benefit scheme7

5.0% of salary9

Balance of cost17

Balance of cost: the group’s contribution is assessed by the actuary after taking account of members’ contributions and the value of the 
schemes’ assets.

These schemes provide for pension benefits.
These schemes provide for lump sum benefits.

1 
2 
3  closed to new members in 1997.
4  closed to new members. Operates to make pension payments to retired members or their dependants.
5  closed to new members on 31 march 1990. Operates to make pension payments to retired members of that section of the scheme or their dependants.
6  closed to new members on 1 October 1991.
7  closed to new members on 1 October 2004.
8  Optional but with minimum of 1% of salary.
9 
10  As determined by the Trustee on the recommendation of the actuary – currently 9% (2009: 9%) of members’ salaries.
11  2009: 9% of salary.
12  As determined by the Trustee on the recommendation of the actuary – currently nil (2009: nil).
13  As recommended by the actuary – currently nil (2009: nil).
14  2009: 7.5% of salary.
15  As recommended by the actuary – currently 24.8% (2009: 24.8%) of members’ salaries.
16  2009: 11.5% of salary.
17  As agreed by the Trustee and group after taking the advice of the actuary – currently 26% (2009: 26%) of pensionable salaries and additional quarterly contributions of gBP 7.5 million  

from 1 October 2003, all member contributions are at a rate of 5% of salary.

until December 2015.

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45: Superannuation and Other Post Employment Benefit Schemes (continued)

45: Superannuation and Other Post Employment Benefit Schemes (continued)

funding and contribution information for the defined benefit sections of the schemes
The funding and contribution information for the defined benefit sections of the schemes as extracted from the schemes’ most recent financial 
reports is set out below. 

in this financial report, the net (liability)/asset arising from the defined benefit obligation recognised in the balance sheet has been determined 
in accordance with AASB 119 “Employee Benefits”. however, the excess or deficit of the net market value of assets over accrued benefits  
shown below has been determined in accordance with AAS 25 “financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans”. The excess or deficit for funding 
purposes shown below differs from the net (liability)/asset in the balance sheet because AAS 25 prescribes a different measurement date and 
basis to those used for AASB 119 purposes.

The current contribution recommendations for the major defined sections of the schemes are described below.

ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme Pension Section
The Pension Section of the ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme is closed to new members. An interim actuarial valuation, conducted 
by consulting actuaries Russell Employee Benefits as at 31 December 2009, showed a deficit of $9 million and the actuary recommended that 
the funding position of the Pension Section be reviewed as part of the next actuarial valuation. group contributions to the Pension Section 
remain suspended until the review is completed. The next full actuarial valuation is due to be conducted as at 31 December 2010.

The following economic assumptions were used in formulating the actuary’s funding recommendations:

2010 Schemes

ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme Pension Section1
ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme1
ANZ UK health Benefits Scheme4
ANZ National Bank Staff Superannuation Scheme2
National Bank Staff Superannuation fund3
Other5,6

Total

Net market
value of
assets held
by scheme
$m

Excess/(deficit)
of net
market value
of assets over
accrued benefits
$m

20 
662 
– 
5 
261
25 

973

(9)
(241)
(6)
– 
(15)
(7)

(278)

Accrued
benefits*
$m

29 
903 
6 
5 
276
32 

1,251 

*   Determined in accordance with AAS 25 ‘financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans’, which prescribes a different measurement date and basis to those applied in this financial report under 
AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’. Under AASB 119, the discount rates used are based on prevailing government and corporate bond rates at the reporting date (30 September 2010), rather than  
the expected return on scheme assets as at the most recent actuarial valuation date (set out below) as prescribed by AAS 25.

1  Amounts were measured at 31 December 2009.
2  Amounts were measured at 31 December 2007.
3  Amounts were measured at 31 march 2010.
4  Amounts were measured at 30 September 2010.
5  Amounts were measured at 30 September 2007 and 30 September 2010 (as applicable).
6  Other includes the defined benefit arrangements in Japan, Philippines and Taiwan. following the acquisition of RBS, the amount shown for “other” has increased as a result of the inclusion  

of an additional defined benefit arrangement in Taiwan.

2009 Schemes

ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme Pension Section1
ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme1
ANZ UK health Benefits Scheme4
ANZ National Bank Staff Superannuation Scheme2
National Bank Staff Superannuation fund3
Other5,6

Total

Net market
value of
assets held
by scheme
$m

Excess/(deficit)
of net
market value
of assets over
accrued benefits
$m

21
649
–
5
139
5

819

(13)
(328)
(9)
–
(15)
(2)

(367)

Accrued
benefits*
$m

34
977
9
5
154
7

1,186

*   Determined in accordance with AAS 25 ‘financial Reporting by Superannuation Plans’, which prescribes a different measurement date and basis to those applied in this financial report under 
AASB 119 ‘Employee Benefits’. Under AASB 119, the discount rates used are based on prevailing government and corporate bond rates at the reporting date (30 September 2009), rather than  
the expected return on scheme assets as at the most recent actuarial valuation date (set out below) as prescribed by AAS 25.

1  Amounts were measured at 31 December 2008.
2  Amounts were measured at 31 December 2007.
3  Amounts were measured at 31 march 2008.
4  Amounts were measured at 30 September 2009.
5  Amounts were measured at 30 September 2007.
6  Other includes the defined benefit arrangements in Japan, Philippines and Taiwan.

Employer contributions to the defined benefit sections are based on recommendations by the schemes’ actuaries. funding recommendations 
are made by the actuaries based on assumptions of various matters such as future investment performance, interest rates, salary increases, 
mortality rates and turnover levels. The funding methods adopted by the actuaries are intended to ensure that the benefit entitlements of 
employees are fully funded by the time they become payable.

The group expects to make contributions of $60 million (2009: $61 million) to the defined benefit sections of the schemes during the next 
financial year.

Rate of investment return
Pension indexation rate

8% p.a.
3% p.a.

The group has no present liability under the Scheme’s Trust Deed to commence contributions or fund the deficit. 

ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme
An interim actuarial valuation, conducted by consulting actuaries Towers Watson, as at 31 December 2009 showed a deficit of gBP 147 million 
($241 million at 30 September 2010 exchange rates). 

following the actuarial valuation as at 31 December 2008, the group agreed to make regular contributions at the rate of 26% of pensionable 
salaries. These contributions are sufficient to cover the cost of accruing benefits. To address the deficit, the group agreed to continue to pay 
additional quarterly contributions of gBP 7.5 million until 31 December 2015. These contributions will be reviewed following the next actuarial 
valuation which is scheduled to be undertaken as at 31 December 2010.

The following economic assumptions were used in formulating the actuary’s funding recommendations:

Rate of investment return on existing assets
– to 31 December 2019
– to 31 December 2034
Rate of investment return for determining ongoing contributions
Salary increases
Pension increases

5.6% p.a.
4.3% p.a.
7.3% p.a.
5.4% p.a.
3.6% p.a.

The group has no present liability under the Scheme’s Trust Deed to fund the deficit measured under AAS 25. A contingent liability may arise  
in the event that the Scheme was wound up. if this were to happen, the Trustee would be able to pursue the group for additional contributions 
under the UK Employer Debt Regulations. The group intends to continue the Scheme on an on-going basis. 

On adoption of AifRS, a net liability representing the defined benefit obligation calculated under AASB 119 was recognised in the balance sheet. 
The basis of calculation under AASB119 is detailed in note 1 f(vi) and on page 96.

National Bank Staff Superannuation fund
A full actuarial valuation of the National Bank Staff Superannuation fund, conducted by consulting actuaries AON consulting NZ, as at  
31 march 2010 showed a deficit of NZD 20 million ($15 million at 30 September 2010 exchange rates). The actuary recommended that  
the group make contributions of 24.8% of salaries plus a lump sum contribution of NZD 5 million (net of employer superannuation  
contribution tax) in respect of members of the defined benefit section. 

The following economic assumptions were used in formulating the actuary’s funding recommendations:

Rate of investment return (net of income tax)
Salary increases
Pension increases

5.5% p.a.
3.0% p.a.
2.5% p.a.

The group has no present liability under the fund’s Trust Deed to fund the deficit measured under AAS 25. A contingent liability may arise in 
the event that the fund was wound up. Under the fund’s Trust Deed, if the fund were wound up, the group is required to pay the Trustees of 
the fund an amount sufficient to ensure members do not suffer a reduction in benefits to which they would otherwise be entitled. The group 
intends to continue the fund on an on-going basis. 

On adoption of AifRS, a net asset representing the defined benefit surplus calculated under AASB 119 was recognised in the balance sheet.  
The basis of calculation under AASB119 is detailed in note 1 f(vi) and on page 96.

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45: Superannuation and Other Post Employment Benefit Schemes (continued)

45: Superannuation and Other Post Employment Benefit Schemes (continued)

The following tables summarise the components of the expense recognised in the income statement and the amounts recognised in the 
balance sheet under AASB 119 for the defined benefit sections of the schemes:

Amount recognised in income in respect of defined benefit schemes
current service cost
interest cost
Expected return on assets
Past service cost
Adjustment for contributions tax

Total included in personnel expenses

Amounts included in the balance sheet in respect of its defined benefits scheme
Present value of funded defined benefit obligation
fair value of scheme assets

Net liability arising from defined benefit obligation

Amounts recognised in the balance sheet
Other assets
Payables and other liabilities

Net liability arising from defined benefit obligation

Amounts recognised in equity in respect of defined benefit schemes
Actuarial (gains)/losses incurred during the year and recognised directly in retained earnings
cumulative actuarial (gains)/losses recognised directly in retained earnings

Consolidated

2010
$m

2009
$m

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

6 
56 
(50)
– 
2 

14

8
72
(67)
5
2

20

(1,059)
873 

(186)

(1,095)
849

(246)

– 
(186)

(186)

6 
229 

–
(246)

(246)

175
223

5 
48 
(44)
– 
– 

9

(928)
761 

(167)

– 
(167)

(167)

26 
207

6
63
(60)
5
–

14

(938)
738

(200)

–
(200)

(200)

153
181

The group has a legal liability to fund deficits in the schemes, but no legal right to use any surplus in the schemes to further its own interests. 
The group has no present liability to settle deficits with an immediate contribution. for more information about the group’s legal liability to 
fund deficits, refer to the earlier description of the current contribution recommendations for the schemes.

Movements in the present value of the defined benefit obligation in the relevant period
Opening defined benefit obligation
current service cost
interest cost
contributions from scheme participants
Actuarial (gains)/losses
Past service cost
Liabilities assumed in business combination
Exchange difference on foreign schemes
Benefits paid

closing defined benefit obligation

Movements in the fair value of the scheme assets in the relevant period
Opening fair value of scheme assets
Expected return on scheme assets
Actuarial gains/(losses)
Exchange difference on foreign schemes
contributions from the employer
contributions from scheme participants
Benefits paid
Assets acquired in business combination

closing fair value of scheme assets1

Actual return on scheme assets

1,095 
6 
56 
– 
42 
– 
21 
(103)
(58)

1,059 

849 
50 
36 
(83)
59 
1 
(58)
19 

873 

86 

1,160 
8 
72 
1 
126 
5 
– 
(205)
(72)

1,095 

1,006 
67 
(49)
(161)
57 
1 
(72)
– 

849 

18 

938 
5 
48 
– 
52 
– 
21 
(92)
(44)

928 

738 
44 
26 
(75)
53 
– 
(44)
19 

761 

70 

1,003 
6 
63 
– 
121 
5 
– 
(202)
(58)

938 

871 
60 
(32)
(157)
54 
– 
(58)
– 

738 

28 

1  Scheme assets include the following financial instruments issued by the group: cash and short-term debt instruments $1.6 million (September 2009: $2.4 million), fixed interest securities  

$0.5 million (September 2009: $0.6 million) and equities nil (September 2009: $0.2 million).

Analysis of the scheme assets
Equities
Debt securities
Property
Other assets

Total assets

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Consolidated

Fair value of scheme
assets

The Company

Fair value of scheme
assets

2010
%

39 
39 
8 
14 

100 

2009
%

35
39
7
19

100

2010
%

37 
39 
9 
15 

100 

2009
%

33
37
8
22

100

Key actuarial assumptions used (expressed as weighted averages)
Discount rate
  ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme – Pension Section
  ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme
  ANZ UK health Benefits Scheme
  ANZ National Bank Staff Superannuation Scheme
  National Bank Staff Superannuation fund
Expected rate of return on scheme assets
  ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme – Pension Section
  ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme
  ANZ UK health Benefits Scheme
  ANZ National Bank Staff Superannuation Scheme
  National Bank Staff Superannuation fund
future salary increases
  ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme
  National Bank Staff Superannuation fund
future pension increases
  ANZ Australian Staff Superannuation Scheme – Pension Section
  ANZ UK Staff Pension Scheme
  – in payment
  – in deferment
  ANZ National Bank Staff Superannuation Scheme
  National Bank Staff Superannuation fund
future medical cost trend – short-term
  ANZ UK health Benefits Scheme
future medical cost trend – long-term
  ANZ UK health Benefits Scheme

2010
%

2009
%

5.00 
5.00 
5.00 
6.00 
6.00 

8.00 
5.60
n/a
4.50 
5.50 

5.00 
3.00 

2.50 

3.20 
2.70 
2.50 
2.50 

4.50 

4.00 

5.25
5.50
5.50
6.00
6.00

8.50
6.20
n/a
4.50
5.50

4.90
3.00

3.00

3.10
3.10
2.50
2.50

7.00

5.00

To determine the expected returns of each of the asset classes held by the relevant scheme, the actuaries assessed historical return trends and market 
expectations for the asset class returns applicable for the period over which the obligation is to be settled. The overall expected rate of return on 
assets for each scheme was then determined as the weighted average of the expected returns for the classes of assets held by the relevant scheme. 

Assumed medical cost trend rates do not have a material effect on the amounts recognised as income or included in the balance sheet.

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$m

2009
$m

2008
$m

2007
$m

2006
$m

2010
$m

2009
$m

2008
$m

2007
$m

2006
$m

History of experience adjustments
Defined benefits obligation
fair value of scheme assets
Surplus/(deficit)

Experience adjustments on scheme liabilities
Experience adjustments on scheme assets

(1,059)
873 
(186)

(2)
36

(1,095)
849
(246)

7
(49)

(1,160)
1,006
(154)

12
(195)

(1,267)
1,199
(68)

(1,462)
1,238
(224)

9
6

7
48

(928)
761 
(167)

1
26

(938)
738
(200)

7
(32)

(1,003)
871
(132)

8
(177)

(1,112)
1,037
(75)

(1,296)
1,067
(229)

10
12

5
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46: Employee Share and Option Plans

ANZ operates a number of employee share and option schemes under 
the ANZ Employee Share Acquisition Plan and the ANZ Share Option Plan.

ANZ EmPLOYEE ShARE AcQUiSiTiON PLAN
ANZ Employee Share Acquisition Plan (ESAP) schemes that existed 
during the 2008/09 and 2009/10 years were the $1,000 Share Plan, 
the Deferred Share Plan, the Restricted Share Plan and the Employee 
Share Save Scheme (ESSS). Note the ESSS is an employee salary 
sacrifice plan and is not captured as a share based payment expense.

$1,000 share plan
Each permanent employee (excluding senior executives) who has had 
continuous service for one year is eligible to participate in the $1,000 
scheme enabling the grant of up to $1,000 of ANZ shares in each 
financial year, subject to approval of the Board. At a date approved by 
the Board, the shares will be granted to all eligible employees using 
the 1 week weighted average price of ANZ shares traded on the ASx 
in the week leading up to and including the date of grant.

in Australia and most overseas locations, ANZ ordinary shares are 
granted to eligible employees for nil consideration and vest immediately 
when granted, as there is no forfeiture provision. it is a requirement, 
however, that shares are held in trust for three years from the date of 
grant, after which time they may remain in trust, be transferred to the 
employee’s name or sold. in general, dividends received on the shares 
are automatically reinvested into the Dividend Reinvestment Plan.

Shares granted to eligible New Zealand employees under this plan vest 
subject to the satisfaction of a three year service period, after which 
time they may remain in trust, to be transferred into the employee’s 
name or sold. At the time of transfer, employees are required to pay 
NZD 1 cent per share. Shares may be forfeited in the event of dismissal 
for serious misconduct or resignation. Dividends are received as cash.

During the 2009/10 year, 1,344,436 shares with an issue price of 
$22.06 were granted under the plan to employees on 7 December 
2009 (2008/09 year: 1,936,095 shares with an issue price of $14.40 
were granted on 8 December 2008).

Deferred share plan
A Short Term incentive (STi) mandatory deferral program was 
implemented from 2009, with equity deferral relating to half of all 
amounts above a specified threshold. Deferred equity can be taken as 
100% shares or 50% shares and 50% options. for management Board 
members, mandatory STi equity deferral commenced in 2008 (rather 
than 2009). Unvested STi deferred shares are forfeited on resignation 
or dismissal for serious misconduct.

Selected employees may also be granted Long Term incentive (LTi) 
deferred shares which vest to the employee up to three years from 
the date of grant. Ordinary shares granted under this LTi plan may be 
held in trust beyond the deferral period. Unvested LTi deferred shares 
are forfeited on resignation, dismissal for serious misconduct or 
termination on notice. in the event of death or total and permanent 
disablement, all shares will be released to the employee in full.

STi three year deferred shares were granted under an historical ANZ 
STi program, and may be held in trust beyond the deferral period. The 
last grant of three year STi deferred shares was made on 11 may 2004 
(with the vesting date being 11 may 2007). There were no 3 year STi 
deferred share grants in the 2008/09 or 2009/10 years. STi deferred 
shares with a two year deferral period were granted under a business 
unit specific incentive plan (primarily as a retention tool), and may be 
held in trust beyond the deferral period.

in exceptional circumstances, sign-on deferred shares are granted  
to certain employees upon commencement with ANZ to compensate 
for equity forgone from their previous employer. The vesting 
period generally aligns with the remaining vesting period of equity 
forgone, and therefore varies between grants. Retention three year 
deferred shares may also be granted occasionally to high performing 
employees who are regarded as a significant retention risk to ANZ. 
Sign-on and retention deferred shares will be forfeited on resignation, 
dismissal for serious misconduct or termination on notice. in the 
event of death or total and permanent disablement, all shares will  
be released to the employee in full.

The employee receives all dividends on deferred shares while held in trust 
(cash or dividend reinvestment plan). The issue price for deferred shares is 
based on the volume weighted average price of the shares traded on 
the ASx in the week leading up to and including the date of grant.

During the 2009/10 year, 5,511,965 deferred shares with a weighted 
average grant price of $22.83 were granted under the deferred share 
plan (2008/09 year1: 4,342,296 shares with a weighted average grant 
price of $17.23 were granted).

Restricted share plan
in prior years, eligible employees were able to elect a pre-tax sacrifice 
of part or all of their annual cash bonus for ANZ shares. The shares 
were subject to a 1 year restriction period, however, they may be 
left in trust beyond the restriction period. The shares are subject to 
forfeiture on dismissal for serious misconduct. The shares are released 
to the employee on termination for any other reason. The employee 
receives all dividends on these restricted shares (cash or dividend 
reinvestment plan). The issue price is based on the volume weighted 
average price of the shares traded on the ASx on the week leading  
up to and including the date of grant.

During the 2009/10 year, no shares were granted under the restricted 
share plan (2008/09 year: 272,626 shares with an issue price of $17.18 
were granted).

Share valuations
The fair value of shares granted in the 2009/10 year under the $1,000 
share plan, the Deferred Share Plan and the Restricted Share Plan, 
measured as at the date of grant of the shares, is $154.4 million based 
on 6,856,401 shares at a weighted average price of $22.52 (2008/09 
year1: fair value of shares granted was $108.4 million based on 
6,551,017 shares at a weighted average price of $16.55). The volume 
weighted average share price of all ANZ shares sold on the ASx on the 
date of grant is used to calculate the fair value of shares. No dividends 
are incorporated into the measurement of the fair value of shares.

CEO Options
At the 2008 Annual general meeting, shareholders approved  
a special grant to the cEO of 700,000 options which were granted  
on 18 December 2008. These will be available for exercise from  
the date of vesting, 18 December 2011, with the option exercise  
price being equal to the market value of ANZ shares at the date  
they were granted i.e. $14.18 per share. Upon exercise, each Option 
entitles the cEO to one ordinary ANZ share. At grant the options  
were independently valued at $2.27 each i.e. a total value of  
$1.589 million. however, these options will only have any value  
if, at the vesting date or during the subsequent exercise period  
(i.e. 2 years after vesting), the share price exceeds $14.18. This value 
will be based on the amount by which the market price exceeds  
the exercise price multiplied by the total number of options.

Deferred options (No performance hurdles)
Under the STi deferral program half of all amounts above a specified 
threshold are provided as deferred equity. This can be taken as 100% 
shares or 50% shares and 50% options (refer to Deferred Share Plan 
section above).

Deferred share rights (No performance hurdles)
Deferred share rights are granted instead of deferred shares to 
accommodate off-shore taxation implications. They provide the  
right to acquire ANZ shares at nil cost after a specified vesting period. 
The fair value of rights is adjusted for the absence of dividends during 
the restriction period. Treatment of rights in respect of cessation 
relates to the purpose of the grant (refer to Deferred Share Plan and 
Restricted Share Plan sections).

Legacy Option Plans
The following legacy plans are no longer being offered to group 
employees, but were expensed during the 2008/09 and 2009/10 years.

Performance option plan (No performance hurdle applies)
Performance options were granted to certain employees (below 
executive levels) as part of an historical LTi program, with 7 November 
2005 being the last grant of LTi performance options. The options 
can only be exercised after a three-year vesting period and before 
the seventh anniversary of the grant date. There are no performance 
conditions attached to these options as they were primarily granted 
as a retention tool. All unexercised options are forfeited on dismissal 
for serious misconduct, resignation and termination on notice.  
On death or total and permanent disablement, all unvested options 
will become available for exercise.

46: Employee Share and Option Plans (continued)

ANZ ShARE OPTiON PLAN
Selected employees may be granted options/rights, which entitle 
them to purchase ordinary fully paid shares in ANZ at a price fixed  
at the time the options/rights are granted. voting and dividend rights 
will be attached to the unissued ordinary shares when the options/
rights have been exercised.

Each option/right entitles the holder to one ordinary share subject 
to the terms and conditions imposed on grant. The exercise price of 
the options, determined in accordance with the rules of the plan, is 
generally based on the weighted average price of the shares traded 
on the ASx in the week leading up to and including the date of grant. 
for rights, the exercise price is nil.

ANZ Share Option Plan schemes expensed in the 2008/09 and 
2009/10 years are as follows:

current Option Plans

Performance rights plan (excl. CEO performance rights)
Performance rights are granted to certain employees as part of ANZ’s 
LTi program. The first grant of performance rights was in November 
2005, and provides the right to acquire ANZ shares at nil cost, subject 
to a three-year vesting period and a TSR performance hurdle. The 
proportion of LTi performance rights that become exercisable will 
depend upon the TSR achieved by ANZ relative to a comparator 
group of major financial services companies, measured over the same 
period (since grant) and calculated at the third anniversary of grant. 
An averaging calculation is used for TSR over a 90 day period for start 
and end values in order to reduce the impact of share price volatility. 
Performance equal to the median TSR of the comparator group will 
result in half the performance rights becoming exercisable. vesting 
will increase on a straight-line basis until all of the performance rights 
become exercisable where ANZ TSR is at or above the 75th percentile 
of TSRs in the comparator group. Where ANZ’s performance falls 
between two of the comparators, TSR is measured on a pro-rata basis. 
The performance hurdle will only be tested once at the end of the three 
year vesting period. if the performance rights do not pass the hurdle 
on the testing date, or they are not exercised by the end of the exercise 
period (5 years from the date of grant), they will lapse. in the case of 
dismissal for serious misconduct, all unexercised performance rights 
will be forfeited. in the case of resignation or termination on notice, only 
performance rights that become exercisable (and pass the performance 
hurdle) by the end of the notice period may be exercised. in the case of 
death or total and permanent disablement, all performance rights are 
available for exercise (with the performance hurdle waived).

CEO Performance rights
The cEO’s LTi (as approved by shareholders at the 2007 Annual general 
meeting), consists of 3 tranches of performance rights, each to a 
maximum value of $3 million. The performance periods for each tranche 
begin on the date of grant of 19 December 2007 and end on the 3rd, 
4th and 5th anniversaries respectively (i.e. only one performance 
measurement for each tranche). The level of vesting for each tranche 
will be based on ANZ TSR performance against a comparator group of 
companies consistent with the performance rights plan. Each tranche 
has a 1 year exercise period. in the case of resignation or dismissal for 
serious misconduct, all unexercised performance rights will be forfeited. 
in the case of termination on notice, only performance rights that 
become exercisable (and pass the performance hurdle) by the end of 
the notice period may be exercised. in the case of death or total and 
permanent disablement, all performance rights are available for exercise 
(with the performance hurdle waived).

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1    2008/09 figures are slightly higher then those reported in the 2009 Annual Report  

due to inclusion of further grants processed in 2009/10 relating to 2008/09.

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

46:  Employee Share and Option Plans (continued)

46:  Employee Share and Option Plans (continued)

Option Movements
Details of options over unissued ANZ shares and their related weighted average exercise prices as at the beginning and end of 2009/10 and 
movements during 2009/10 are set out below:

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Opening balance
1 October 2009

15,129,013
$14.80

Options
Granted

1,529,032
$3.14

Options
Forfeited

 (657,491)
$12.30

Options
Expired1

Options
Exercised

Closing balance
30 September 2010

 (1,862,160)
$17.54

 (2,598,516)
$14.57

11,539,878
$13.01

The weighted average share price during the year ended 30 September 2010 was $22.92 (2008/09: $16.57).

The weighted average remaining contractual life of share options outstanding at 30 September 2010 was 2.2 years (2008/09: 2.4 years).

The weighted average exercise price of all exercisable share options outstanding at 30 September 2010 was $19.43 (2008/09: $18.95).

A total of 6,551,277 exercisable share options were outstanding at 30 September 2010 (2008/09: 4,015,504).

Details of options over unissued ANZ shares and their related weighted average exercise prices as at the beginning and end of 2008/09 and 
movements during 2008/09 are set out below:

Weighted Average Exercise Price

Opening balance
1 October 2008

17,697,581 
$14.81 

Options
Granted

3,260,938
$11.64

Options
Forfeited

(2,709,394)
$7.83

Options
Expired1

Options
Exercised

Closing balance
30 September 2009

(2,191,963)
$18.71

 (928,149)
$15.04

15,129,013
$14.80

1  Numbers in the “Options Expired” column includes any options which may have expired due to a termination of employment whereby the employee was offered a grace period in which to exercise.

No options over ordinary shares have been granted since the end of 2009/10 up to the signing of the Directors’ Report on 4 November 2010.

Details of shares issued as a result of the exercise of options during 2009/10 are as follows:

Exercise price
$

No. of shares issued

Proceeds received
$

Exercise price
$

No. of shares issued

Proceeds received
$

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
17.34
17.60

370,945
9,648
9,637
9,637
23,765
9,669
17,956
223
500
50,354
9,144
7,081
192,344
525,843

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
3,335,245
9,254,837

17.55
17.55
18.22
18.22
18.22
20.68
20.68
20.68
23.49
17.18
17.18
17.18
17.18
17.18

361,901
68,724
167,611
6,842
121,873
8,513
146,883
188,105
33,059
74,580
117,384
24,192
7,853
34,250

6,351,363
1,206,106
3,053,872
124,661
2,220,526
176,049
3,037,540
3,890,011
776,556
1,281,284
2,016,657
415,619
134,915
588,415

Details of shares issued as a result of the exercise of options during 2008/09 are as follows:

Exercise price
$

No. of shares issued

Proceeds received
$

Exercise price
$

No. of shares issued

Proceeds received
$

0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
16.33
16.33

12,481
58,813
24,619
395
738
5,470
1,650
1,008
4,170
26,100
371,675

 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
 – 
426,213
6,069,453

17.34
17.60
17.55
17.55
18.03
18.22
18.22
18.22
20.68
20.68
23.49

264,081
32,616
29,968
1,388
1,925
1,758
30,059
35,264
3,800
18,837
1,334

4,579,165
574,042
525,938
24,359
34,708
32,031
547,675
642,510
78,584
389,549
31,336

Details of shares as a result of the exercise of options since the end of 2009/10 up to the signing of the Directors’ Report on 4 November 2010 are 
as follows:

Exercise price
$

No. of shares issued

Proceeds received
$

Exercise price
$

No. of shares issued

Proceeds received
$

0.00
0.00
0.00
17.55
17.55
18.22
18.22

219
27,183
152
345,129
49,170
27,584
37,063

–
–
–
6,057,014
862,934
502,580
675,288

20.68
20.68
23.49
17.18
17.18
17.18

28,672
24,126
18,167
57,227
284
33,869

592,937
498,926
426,743
983,160
4,879
581,869

in determining the fair value below, we used standard market techniques for valuation including monte carlo and/or Black Scholes pricing 
models. The models take into account early exercise, non-transferability and market based performance hurdles. The signifi cant assumptions 
used to measure the fair value of instruments granted during 2009/10 are contained in the table below.

Type of Equity

STi Deferred Options
STi Deferred Options
STi Deferred Share Rights
STi Deferred Share Rights
LTi Deferred Share Rights
LTi Deferred Share Rights
LTi Performance Rights
LTi Performance Rights
LTi Performance Rights
LTi Performance Rights
Deferred Share Rights
Deferred Share Rights
Deferred Share Rights
Deferred Share Rights
Deferred Share Rights
Deferred Share Rights
Deferred Share Rights

Grant date

13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
13-Nov-09
24-Aug-10
13-Nov-09
24-Dec-09
17-mar-10
17-mar-10
21-Jan-10
20-Apr-10
20-Apr-10
20-Apr-10
25-Jun-10
25-Jun-10
25-Jun-10

Number of 
Options

105,252
105,243
96,431
101,260
310,789
2,439
371,811
57,726
168,918
173,130
3,701
8,576
3,118
3,259
8,369
2,916
6,094

Equity 
fair 
value
($)

4.83
5.09
21.41
20.39
19.42
22.13
12.17
11.26
14.80
14.44
20.26
23.32
24.05
23.01
21.50
20.57
19.69

Exercise 
price 
(5 day 
VWAP)
($)

Share 
closing 
price at 
grant
($)

ANZ
expected
volatility1
(%)

Equity 
term 
(years)

Vesting 
period 
(years)

Expected 
life 
(years)

Expected 
dividend 
yield
(%)

Risk free 
interest 
rate 
(%)

22.80
22.80
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

22.48
22.48
22.48
22.48
22.48
22.64
22.48
22.39
24.61
24.61
23.26
25.13
25.13
25.13
22.47
22.47
22.47

39
39
35
35
35
30
35
40
40
40
n/a
35
35
35
35
35
35

5
5
5
5
5
2.5
5
5
5
6
5
3.6
3
4
3
4
5

1
2
1
2
3
0.5
3
3
3
4
3
1.6
1
2
1
2
3

3
3.5
1
2
3
1.5
3
3
3
4
3
1.6
1
2
1
2
3

5.50
5.50
5.00
5.00
5.00
4.50
5.00
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.60
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50
4.50

5.04
5.13
4.26
4.67
5.01
4.38
5.01
4.71
5.10
5.24
n/a
4.96
4.48
4.96
4.48
4.54
4.61

The signifi cant assumptions used to measure the fair value of instruments granted during 2008/09 are contained in the table below.

Type of Equity

Special Options
STi Deferred Options
STi Deferred Options
STi Deferred Share Rights
STi Deferred Share Rights
LTi Deferred Share Rights
LTi Performance Rights
Special Retention 
Deferred Share Rights

Grant date

18-Dec-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08
31-Oct-08

Number of 
Options

700,000
1,212,216
418,766
84,659
89,121
369,598
368,368

Equity
fair 
value
($)

2.27
2.80
2.94
16.38
15.45
14.58
9.99

Exercise 
price 
(5 day 
VWAP)
($)

14.18
17.18
17.18
0.00
0.00
0.00
0.00

Share 
closing 
price at 
grant
($)

14.27
17.36
17.36
17.36
17.36
17.36
17.36

9-Dec-08

18,210

14.39

0.00

14.10

ANZ
expected
volatility1
(%)

Option 
term 
(years)

Vesting 
period 
(years)

Expected 
life 
(years)

Expected 
dividend 
yield
(%)

Risk free 
interest 
rate 
(%)

30
30
30
30
30
30
30

34

5
5
5
5
5
5
5

5

3
1
2
1
2
3
3

2

4
3
3.5
1
2
3
3

2

6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00
6.00

6.00

3.37
4.48
4.64
4.28
4.48
4.48
4.25

3.49

1  Expected volatility represents a measure of the amount by which ANZ’s share price is expected to fluctuate over the life of the options. The measure of volatility used in the model is the 

annualised standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the historical share price over a defined period of time preceding the date of grant. This historical average 
annualised volatility is then used to estimate a reasonable expected volatility over the expected life of the options.

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

47: Key management Personnel Disclosures

48: Transactions with Other Related Parties

SEcTiON A: ExEcUTivE DiREcTORS AND OThER KEY mANAgEmENT PERSONNEL cOmPENSATiON
Key management personnel (KmP) are employees of the ultimate parent entity, Australia and New Zealand Banking group Limited (ANZ)  
or its subsidiaries. The KmP compensation included in the personnel expenses is as follows:

Joint venture entities
During the course of the financial year the group conducted transactions with joint venture entities on terms equivalent to those on an arm’s 
length basis as shown below:

Short term employee benefits
Post employment benefits
Long term employment benefits
Termination benefits
Share-based payments

2010
$

18,695,781 
427,625 
166,949 
– 
11,523,031 

30,813,386 

2009
$

18,077,463
367,018
142,067
634,869
9,789,223

29,010,640

Amounts receivable from joint venture entities
interest revenue
interest expense
commissions received from joint venture entities
cost recovered from joint venture entities

Consolidated

2010
$000

–
1,542
16,171
24,136
1,494

2009
$000

212,434
10,317
97,026
166,467
9,497

SEcTiON B: KEY mANAgEmENT PERSONNEL LOAN TRANSAcTiONS
Loans made to directors of the company and other key management personnel of the group are made in the ordinary course of business  
on an arm’s length commercial basis, including the term of the loan, security required and the interest rate.

Details of loans outstanding at the reporting date to directors of the company and other key management personnel of the group including 
their related parties, where the individuals aggregate loan balance exceeded $100,000 at any time in the year, are as follows:

There have been no guarantees given or received. No outstanding amounts have been written down or recorded as allowances, as they are 
considered fully collectible. Revenue and cost recovery amounts include OnePath Australia Limited (formerly iNg Australia Limited) and iNg (NZ) 
holdings Limited only for the two months to full acquisition (2009: 12 months).

Associates
During the course of the financial year the company and group conducted transactions with associates on terms equivalent to those on an 
arm’s length basis as shown below:

Directors
Executive Director 2010
m Smith
Executive Director 2009
m Smith

Non-executive Directors 2010
P hay2
A Watkins3

Non-executive Directors 2009
P hay2
A Watkins3

Other key management personnel 2010
J fagg4
g K hodges
A Thursby
c Page

Other key management personnel 2009
J fagg4
B c hartzer5
g K hodges
P R marriott
A Thursby
c Page

Opening balance
1 October
$

Closing balance
30 September
$

Interest paid and
payable in the
reporting period
$

Highest balance
in the reporting
period
$

– 

6,840,953 

592,896 

6,840,953 

535,611 

– 

62,297 

1,000,000 

1,125,000
3,289,964 

– 
3,189,724 

4,117,937 
10,415,975 
1,890,097 
1,750,932 

3,641,055 
12,438,898 
3,055,034 
905,479 
1,931,834 
– 

1,125,000
3,490,211 

1,125,000 
3,289,964 

– 
8,018,058 
1,596,910 
559,471

4,117,937 
12,105,808 
10,415,975 
–
1,890,097 
1,750,932 

65,023
250,694 

3,954 
213,132 

240,024 
552,875 
110,871
22,798

208,765 
381,671 
170,733 
7,399 
99,751 
19,854 

1,131,263
3,490,211 

1,128,856 
3,295,434 

4,625,136 
10,530,669 
1,890,097 
1,760,616

4,319,402 
13,039,953 
10,581,121 
912,467 
1,931,834 
1,843,116 

Details regarding the aggregate of loans made, guaranteed or secured by any entity in the group to each group of directors and other  
key management personnel including related parties are as follows:

Directors
2010
2009

Other key management personnel
2010
2009

4,414,964 
3,725,335 

11,456,164 
4,414,964 

18,174,941 
21,972,300 

10,174,439 
30,280,749 

908,613
279,783 

926,568 
888,173 

3 
2 

3 
5 

1   Number in the group includes directors and specified executives with loan balances greater than $100,000.
2  P hay commenced as non-executive director effective 12 November 2008.
3  A Watkins commenced as non-executive director effective 12 November 2008 and the opening balance represents the balance on commencement.
4  J fagg commenced her role as cEO, ANZ (NZ) effective 1 may 2009 and the opening balance represents the balance on appointment to New Zealand’s cEO.  

J fagg stepped down from role due to illness 1 September 2010.

5  B hartzer ceased employment with ANZ effective 31 July 2009.

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Amounts receivable from associates
Amounts payable to associates
interest revenue
interest payable
Other revenue
Dividend revenue
cost recovered from associates

Consolidated

The Company

2010
$000

179,265
63,935
12,118
2,893
1,105
39,474
1,413

2009
$000

309,909
69,763 
24,895
3,339 
11,190 
38,393
2,164 

2010
$000

35,949
3,688
5,228
–
1,105
38,169
1,413

2009
$000

149,114
239 
12,286 
– 
1,812 
36,193
2,164 

There have been no guarantees given or received. No outstanding amounts have been written down or recorded as allowances, as they are 
considered fully collectible.

Subsidiaries
During the course of the financial year subsidiaries conducted transactions with each other and joint ventures and associates on terms 
equivalent to those on an arm’s length basis. They are fully eliminated on consolidation. As of 30 September 2010, all outstanding amounts are 
considered fully collectible.

49: Life insurance Business

The group conducts its Life insurance business through OnePath Life Limited (formerly iNg Life Limited) and iNg (NZ) Limited. This note is 
intended to provide disclosures in relation to the life businesses conducted through these controlled entities.

SOLvENcY POSiTiON Of LifE iNSURER
Australian Life insurers are required to hold reserves in excess of policy liabilities to meet certain solvency requirements under the Life Act. 

The Life insurance business in New Zealand is not governed by the Life Act as it is a foreign domiciled life insurance company. These companies 
are required to meet similar solvency tests based on the regulations in New Zealand. 

Solvency requirements as at 30 September represented by:
  – minimum termination value
  – other liabilities
  – solvency reserve
Assets available for solvency reserves
coverage of solvency reserves (times)

OnePath  
life limited

2010 
$m

29,966
831
346
564
1.63

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Opening balance
1 October
$

Closing balance
30 September
$

Interest paid and
payable in the
reporting period
$

Number in group at
30 September1

The summarised solvency information below in respect of solvency requirements under the Life Act has been extracted from the financial 
statements prepared by OnePath Life Limited (formerly iNg Life Limited). for detailed solvency information on a statutory fund basis, users  
of this annual financial report should refer to the financial statements prepared by the life insurer. 

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

49: Life insurance Business (continued)

LifE iNSURANcE PROfiT ANALYSiS

Net Shareholder profit after income Tax1

Net Shareholder profit after income tax is represented by:
  Emergence of planned profit margins
  Difference between actual and assumed experience
  Loss recognition /(reversal of previous losses) on groups of related products

investment earnings on retained profits and capital

Net Policyowner Profit in Statutory funds after income Tax

Net Policyholder profit in statutory funds after income tax is represented by:
  Emergence of planned profits

investment earnings on retained profits

1  This represents the 10 months since acquisition of OnePath Life Limited (formerly iNg Life Limited) and iNg Life (NZ) Limited.

iNvESTmENTS RELATiNg TO iNSURANcE BUSiNESS

Equity security investments
  Direct

indirect

Debt security investments
  Direct

indirect

Units in property trusts
  Direct

indirect

Other
Total investments backing policyholder liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss1

life insurance
contracts

life investment 
contracts

Consolidated

2010
    $m

148

126
(1)
(3)
26

4

2
2

2010
    $m

119

91
5
–
23

–

–
–

2010
    $m

267

217
4
(3)
49

4

2
2

Consolidated

2010
    $m

11,652
5,584

9,673
1,216

1,682
462
1,902

32,171

1  This includes $5,448 million in respect of investments relating to external unitholders. in addition, the investment balance has been reduced by $2,633 million in respect of the elimination of  

intercompany balances, treasury shares and the re-allocation of policyholder tax balances.

Direct investments refer to investments that are held directly with the issuer of the investment. indirect investments refer to investments  
that are held through unit trusts or similar investment vehicles.
investments held in statutory funds can only be used to meet the liabilities and expenses of that fund, or to make profit distributions when 
solvency and capital adequacy requirements of the Life Act are met. Accordingly, with the exception of permitted profit distributions, the 
investments held in the statutory fund are not available for use by other parties of the group.

49: Life insurance Business (continued)

iNSURANcE POLicY LiABiLiTiES

a) Policy liabilities

life insurance contract liabilities
Best estimate liability
  value of future policy benefits
  value of future expenses
  value of future premium
value of declared bonuses
value of future profits
  Policy owner bonus
  Shareholder profit margin
Business valued by non-projection method
Total net life insurance contract liabilities

Unvested policy owner benefits

Liabilities ceded under reinsurance contracts1(refer note 20)

Total life insurance contract liabilities

life investment contract liabilities2,3

Total policy liabilities

Consolidated

2010
    $m

4,037
1,333
(6,515)
3

51
1,035
631
575

44

360

979

28,002
28,981

1  Liabilities ceded under insurance contracts are shown as ‘other assets’.
2  Designated at fair value through profit or loss. 
3  Life investment contract liabilities that relate to the guaranteed element is $2,156 million. Life investment contract liabilities subject to investment performance guarantees is $1,141 million.

b) Reconciliation of movements in Policy liabilities

Contract policy liabilities
gross liability at acquisition
movements in life insurance liability reflected in the income statement
Deposit premium recognised as a change in life investment contract liability
fees recognised as a change in life investment contract liabilities
Withdrawal recognised as a change in other life investment contract liability

gross policy insurance liability closing balance

liabilities ceded under reinsurance1
Balance at acquisition
increase in reinsurance asset

closing balance 

Total policy liability net of reinsurance asset

1  Liabilities ceded under insurance contracts are shown as ‘other assets’.

life investment
contracts

life insurance 
contracts

2010
    $m

27,353
948
5,264
(345)
(5,218)

28,002

–
–

–

28,002

2010
    $m

1,091
(112)
–
–
–

979

306
54

360

619

Consolidated

2010
    $m

28,444
836
5,264
(345)
(5,218)

28,981

306
54

360

28,621

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NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

49: Life insurance Business (continued)

mEThODS AND ASSUmPTiONS LifE iNSURANcE cONTRAcTS

Significant actuarial methods 
The effective date of the actuarial report on policy liabilities (which includes insurance contract liabilities and life investment contract liabilities) 
and solvency requirements is 30 September 2010. 

in Australia, the actuarial report was prepared by mr Nick Kulikov, fiAA, Appointed Actuary. The actuarial reports indicate mr Kulikov is satisfied 
as to the accuracy of the data upon which policy liabilities have been determined. 

The amount of policy liabilities has been determined in accordance with methods and assumptions disclosed in this financial report and the 
requirements of the Life Act, which includes applicable standards of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA). 

Policy liabilities have been calculated in accordance with Actuarial Standard LPS 1.04 Valuation of Policy Liabilities (formerly AS 1.04) issued by 
the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) in accordance with the requirements of the Life insurance Act (LiA). for life insurance 
contracts the Actuarial Standard requires the policy liabilities to be calculated in a way which allows for the systematic release of planned 
margins as services are provided to policy owners and premiums are received.

The profit carriers used to achieve the systematic release of planned margins are based on the product groups.

in New Zealand, the actuarial report was prepared by mr Anton gardiner fiA fNZSA, who is a fellow of the institute of Actuaries of UK and a 
fellow of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries. The amount of policy liabilities has been determined in accordance with Professional Standard 3: 
Determination of Life insurance Policy Liabilities of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries. The actuarial reports indicate that mr gardiner is 
satisfied as to the accuracy of the data upon which policy liabilities have been determined.

critical assumptions
The valuation of the life insurance liabilities is dependant on a number of variables including interest rate, equity prices, future expenses, mortality, 
morbidity and inflation. The critical estimates and judgments used in determining the policyholder liability is set out note 2 (vii), page 103.

Sensitivity analysis 
The group conducts sensitivity analyses to quantify the exposure of the life insurance contracts to risk of changes in the key underlying variables 
such as interest rate, equity prices, mortality, morbidity and inflation. The valuations included in the reported results and the group’s best 
estimate of future performance is calculated using certain assumptions about these variables. The movement in any key variable will impact 
the performance and net assets of the group and as such represents a risk. The table below illustrates how changes in key assumptions would 
impact the reported profit, policyholder liabilities and equity at 30 September 2010.

Variable 

Impact of movement in underlying variable

market interest rates  A change in market interest rates affects the value placed on 
future cash flows. This changes profit and shareholder equity.

Expense rate 

mortality rate 

morbidity rate 

An increase in the level or inflationary growth of expenses over 
assumed levels will decrease profit and shareholder equity.

greater mortality rates would lead to higher levels of claims 
occurring, increasing associated claims cost and therefore 
reducing profit and shareholder equity.

The cost of health-related claims depends on both the 
incidence of policyholders becoming ill and the duration 
which they remain ill. higher than expected incidence and 
duration would increase claim costs, reducing profit and 
shareholder equity.

Change in 
variable

% change

Profit/(loss) 
net of 
reinsurance

$m

-1%
+1%

-10%
+10%

-10%
+10%

-10%
+10%

4
(1)

2
(2)

4
(9)

5
(5)

Insurance 
contract 
liabilities
net of 
reinsurance

$m

(5)
2

(3)
3

(6)
13

(7)
7

Equity

$m

4
(1)

2
(2)

4
(9)

5
(5)

49: Life insurance Business (continued)

LifE iNSURANcE RiSK
insurance risk is the risk of loss due to increases in policy benefits arising from variations in the incidence or severity of insured events.

insurance risk exposure arises in insurance business as the risk that claims payments are greater than expected. in the life insurance business  
this arises primarily through mortality (death) or morbidity (illness or injury) risks being greater than expected. 

financial risks relating to the group’s insurance business are generally monitored and controlled by selecting appropriate assets to back 
insurance and life investment contract liabilities. The assets are regularly monitored by the OnePath (formerly iNg) investment Risk management 
committee to ensure that there is no material asset and liability mismatching issues and other risks such as liquidity risk and credit risk are 
maintained within acceptable limits. 

All financial assets within the Life insurance statutory funds directly support either the group’s life insurance or life investment contracts. market 
risk arises for the group on contracts where the liabilities to policyholders are guaranteed by the Life company. The group manages this risk by 
the monthly monitoring and rebalancing of assets to contract liabilities. however, for some contracts the ability to match asset characteristics 
with policy obligations is constrained by a number of factors including regulatory constraints, the lack of suitable investments as well as by 
the nature of the policy liabilities themselves. Wherever possible within regulatory constraints, the group segregates policyholders funds from 
shareholders funds and sets investment mandates that are appropriate for each.

A market risk also arises from those life insurance and life investment contracts where the benefits paid are directly impacted by the value 
of the underlying assets, the group is exposed to the risk of future decreased asset management fees as a result of a decline in assets under 
management and operational risk associated with the possible failure to administer life investment contracts in accordance with the product 
terms and conditions.

insurance risks are controlled through the use of underwriting procedures and reinsurance arrangements, all of which are approved by the 
Appointed Actuary. controls are also maintained over claims management practices to assist in the correct and timely payment of insurance claims.

Risk strategy
in compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, a strategy is in place to monitor that the risks underwritten satisfy policyholders’ 
risk and reward objectives whilst not adversely affecting the group’s ability to pay benefits and claims when due. The strategy involves the 
identification of risks by type, impact and likelihood, the implementation of processes and controls to mitigate the risks, and continuous 
monitoring and improvement of the procedures in place to minimise the chance of an adverse compliance or operational risk event occurring. 
included in this strategy is the process for underwriting and product pricing to ensure products are appropriately priced. capital management  
is also a key aspect of the group’s risk management strategy.

Allocation of capital
The group’s insurance businesses are subject to regulatory capital requirements which prescribe the amount of capital to be held depending  
on the type, quality and concentration of investments held. 

Solvency margin requirements established by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) are in place to reinforce safeguards for 
policyholders’ interest, which are primarily the ability to meet future claims payments in respect of existing policies.

methods to limit or transfer insurance risk exposures
Reinsurance – All reinsurance treaties are analysed using a number of analytical modeling tools to assess the impact on the group’s exposure
to risk with the objective of achieving the desired choice of type of reinsurance and retention levels. 

Underwriting procedures – Strategic underwriting decisions are put into effect using the underwriting procedures detailed in the group’s 
underwriting manual. Such procedures include limits to delegated authorities and signing powers. 

Claims management – Strict claims management procedures are in place to assist in the timely and correct payment of claims in accordance 
with policy conditions. 

Asset and liability management techniques – Assets are allocated to different classes of business using a risk based approach. Duration analysis 
is primarily used for interest-sensitive products and policies with long-term fixed payout patterns. 

Concentration of insurance risk – The age profile and mix of sexes within the population of policyholders is stable and is sufficiently spread so 
that the group risk concentration is minimal. The group manages the insurance concentration risk by reflecting the individual premium rates 
the geographical concentration of insured workforces and through the purchase of reinsurance protection.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

50: Business combinations

50: Business combinations (continued)

During the year ended 30 September 2010, the group made a number of acquisitions (refer note 17). Details of each acquisition is set out below:

iNg 
On 30 November 2009, ANZ purchased iNg groep’s 51% interest in the ANZ-iNg wealth management and life insurance joint ventures in 
Australia and New Zealand. The transaction was undertaken to strengthen the group’s position in wealth management and more closely 
integrate its retail banking and wealth management businesses. As part of the transaction the group also purchased iNg groep’s 51% interests 
in two fixed income unit trusts in New Zealand, the iNg Diversified Yield fund and the iNg Regular income fund (“the funds”), taking its 
ownership interest to over 99% of the funds.

Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as at acquisition date (provisional)
Liquid assets
Available-for-sale assets
investments backing policyholder liabilities
Shares in associates
Other assets1
Deferred tax assets
intangible assets
Premises and equipment

Total assets

Payables and other liabilities
current tax liabilities
Policyholder liabilities
Deferred tax liabilities
Provisions/contingent liabilities2

Total liabilities

Net assets

Non-controlling interests in the funds3

Net assets attributable to the Group4

Book value of existing equity interests
Adjustment on re-measuring existing equity interests to fair value5

Acquisition date fair value of existing equity interests
cash consideration transferred

Total Consideration

Provisional value of goodwill6

$m

707 
1,441 
27,715
8 
762 
350 
1,420
53 

32,456

1,015 
59 
28,444 
320
181

30,019

2,437 

(1) 

2,436 

1,956 
(185)

1,771 
1,816 

3,587 

1,151 

1 

2 

includes receivables with a fair value of $432 million and a gross contractual amount receivable of $433 million. The best estimate at the acquisition date of the contractual cash flows not 
expected to be collected on these receivables is $1 million.
includes employee related provisions and the fair value of contingent liabilities, which relate to possible claims by investors in the funds and investigations by regulatory bodies and other actual 
and potential claims and proceedings (refer to note 44). The expected timing and ultimate cost of contingent liabilities to the group will depend on the assessment and outcome of compliance 
performance, and the results of any litigation and regulatory investigations or proceedings that may be brought. $41 million of the contingent liabilities were used during the period.

3   Non controlling interest are measured as their proportionate share of the identifiable net assets of the funds.
4 
5  The adjustment on re-measuring equity interests has been recognised in Other Operating income in the income Statement. in addition to this adjustment, the group reclassified the debit equity 

includes $362 million of treasury shares.

accounted reserves of iNg of $32 million to Other Operating income in the income Statement.

6  Upon finalisation of fair value procedures, the remaining balance will be recognised as goodwill. The goodwill paid relates to expected synergistic benefits expected to be realised through the 

combination of the ANZ and iNg wealth businesses. goodwill is not expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

included in the consolidated income Statement and Statement of comprehensive income since 30 November 2009 is operating income of  
$955 million and a profit before tax of $527 million in respect of the acquired businesses, after eliminating gains on treasury shares and 
incorporating policyholder income and contributions taxes as revenue. had iNg been consolidated from 1 October 2009, the consolidated 
income Statement and Statement of comprehensive income would have included, for the twelve months ended 30 September 2010, operating 
income of $1,147 million and a profit before tax of $607 million. This excludes integration and transaction costs but includes the impact of 
grossing up income for tax paid on policyholder investments. in respect of transaction costs, $10 million is recognised in Other Operating 
Expenses in the income Statement and $2 million in Opening Retained Earnings on adoption of the revised standard.

LANDmARK fiNANciAL SERvicES
On 1 march 2010, the group completed its acquisition of the Landmark financial Services business from AWB group. The business is comprised 
mainly of an agribusiness based loan and deposit book as well as associated support staff. No legal entity was acquired as part of this acquisition.

Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as at acquisition date (provisional)
cash
Net loans and advances1
Deferred tax asset

Total assets

customer deposits
Employee entitlements

Total liabilities

Net fair value of assets acquired
cash consideration paid

Provisional value of goodwill and intangible assets

$m

12
2,212
1

2,225

303
2

305

1,920
1,920

-

1  The gross contractual amounts receivable associated with these loans and advances is $2,312 million. The best estimate of amounts not expected to be received at acquisition date is $84 million.

Transaction costs of $4 million are recognised in Other Operating Expenses in the income Statement.

ROYAL BANK Of ScOTLAND
During the year ended 30 September 2010, the group acquired selected Royal Bank of Scotland group plc (RBS) businesses in Asia.

Selected Royal Bank of Scotland businesses in Asia
During the 12 months ended 30 September 2010, ANZ acquired the Royal Bank of Scotland retail, wealth and commercial businesses in Taiwan, 
Singapore, indonesia and hong Kong, and their institutional businesses in Taiwan, Philippines and vietnam. The transactions create a new 
platform for our retail and wealth businesses in Asia and were undertaken as part of the strategy to be a leading super regional bank.

Fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed as at acquisition date (provisional)
Liquid assets
Due from other financial institutions
Derivative financial instruments
Available-for-sale assets
Net loans and advances1
Other assets

Total assets

Due to other financial institutions
Deposits and other borrowings
Derivative financial instruments
Payables and other liabilities

Total liabilities

Net fair value of assets acquired/(liabilities assumed)
Attributable to non-controlling interests
Net fair value of assets acquired/(liabilities assumed) attributable to owners
cash consideration paid
Provisional value of goodwill and intangible assets2

$m

162
3,539
671
313
4,071
81

8,837

542
7,442
620
98

8,702

135
(7)
128
269

141

1  gross contractual amount receivable associated with these loans is $4,656 million. The best estimate of the contractual cashflows not expected to be received at acquisition date is $549 million.
2  Upon finalisation of fair value procedures, including recognition of intangible assets, the remaining balance will be recognised as goodwill. The goodwill paid relates to expected synergistic 

benefits expected to be realised through the combination of the ANZ and RBS business.

Transaction costs of $7 million are recognised in Other Operating Expenses in the income Statement for expenses incurred in relation to 
facilitating the signing of the transaction and a further $37 million of acquisition costs are included in Opening Retained Earnings on adoption  
of the revised acquisition accounting standard pertaining to expenses incurred in 2009.

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Financial Report 203

NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS
NOTES TO ThE fiNANciAL STATEmENTS

DiREcTORS’ DEcLARATiON

51: 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:

chinese Yuan
Euro
great British Pound
indonesian Rupiah
malaysian Ringgit
New Zealand Dollar
Papua New guinea Kina
United States Dollar

2010

2009

Closing

6.4687
0.7111
0.6105
8625.3
2.9850
1.3139
2.5920
0.9668

Average

6.1242
0.6632
0.5769
8279.6
2.9582
1.2603
2.4570
0.8990

Closing

6.0026
0.6014
0.5486
8506.3
3.0548
1.2188
2.4154
0.8792

Average

5.0018
0.5392
0.4719
7837.9
2.6034
1.2248
2.0018
0.7319

The directors of Australia and New Zealand Banking group Limited declare that:

a)  in the directors’ opinion, the financial statements and notes of the company and the consolidated entity have been prepared in accordance 

with the corporations Act 2001, including that they:
i)  comply with applicable Australian Accounting Standards, (including the Australian Accounting interpretations) and the corporations  

Regulations 2001; and

ii)  give a true and fair view of the financial position of the company and of the consolidated entity as at 30 September 2010 and of their 

performance as represented by the results of their operations and their cash flows, for the year ended on that date; and

iii) the financial statements and notes of the company and the consolidated entity comply with international financial Reporting Standards  

as described in note 1 (A)(i).

b) in the directors’ opinion, the remuneration disclosures that are contained on pages 16 to 45 of the Remuneration Report comply with  

the corporations Act 2001; and

c)  the directors have received the declarations required by section 295A of the corporations Act 2001; and

d) in the directors’ opinion, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the company will be able to pay its debts as and when they become 

52: Events Since the End of the financial Year

due and payable; and

On 27 October 2010, the company announced the investment of an additional RmB 1.65 billion ($250 million) in Shanghai Rural commercial 
Bank (SRcB) as part of a major capital raising by SRcB. This transaction will increase the group’s ownership interest in SRcB from 19.9% to 20%.

e)  the company and certain of its wholly owned controlled entities (listed in note 44) have executed a Deed of cross guarantee enabling  

them to take advantage of the accounting and audit relief offered by class order 98/1418 (as amended), issued by the Australian Securities 
and investments commission. The nature of the Deed of cross guarantee is to guarantee to each creditor payment in full of any debt in 
accordance with the terms of the Deed of cross guarantee. At the date of this declaration, there are reasonable grounds to believe that the 
company and its controlled entities which executed the Deed of cross guarantee are able, as an economic entity, to meet any obligations  
or liabilities to which they are, or may become, subject by virtue of the Deed of cross guarantee.

Signed in accordance with a resolution of the directors.

John Morschel 
chairman

4 November 2010

Michael R P Smith  
Director

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205

 
 iNDEPENDENT AUDiTOR’S REPORT TO ThE mEmBERS Of AUSTRALiA 
AND NEW ZEALAND BANKiNg gROUP LimiTED

iNDEPENDENcE
in conducting our audit, we have complied with the independence 
requirements of the corporations Act 2001. 

SECTiON 4
SECTiON 4

 Financial  Information 

 Shareholder Information 

Glossary of Financial Terms 

Alphabetical Index 

208

216

220

224

AUDiTOR’S OPiNiON
in our opinion:

(a) the fi nancial report of Australia and New Zealand Banking group 
Limited is in accordance with the Corporations Act 2001, including: 
(i)  giving a true and fair view of the company’s and the group’s 

fi nancial position as at 30 September 2010 and of their 
performance for the year ended on that date; and 

(ii) complying with Australian Accounting Standards (including 

the Australian Accounting interpretations) and the corporations 
Regulations 2001.

(b) the fi nancial report also complies with international financial 

Reporting Standards as disclosed in note 1(A)(i).

REPORT ON ThE REmUNERATiON REPORT
We have audited the Remuneration Report included in pages 21 
to 45 of the directors’ report for the year ended 30 September 2010. 
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation and 
presentation of the remuneration report in accordance with Section 
300A of the Corporations Act 2001. Our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on the remuneration report, based on our audit conducted 
in accordance with auditing standards.

AUDiTOR’S OPiNiON
in our opinion, the remuneration report of Australia and New Zealand 
Banking group Limited for the year ended 30 September 2010, complies 
with Section 300A of the Corporations Act 2001.

KPMG
melbourne, Australia

4 November 2010

Michelle Hinchliff e
Partner

REPORT ON ThE fiNANciAL REPORT
We have audited the accompanying fi nancial report of Australia and 
New Zealand Banking group Limited (the company), which comprises 
the balance sheets as at 30 September 2010, and income statements 
and statements of comprehensive income, statements of changes 
in equity and cash fl ow statements for the year ended on that date, 
a summary or description of signifi cant accounting policies and other 
explanatory notes 1 to 52 and the directors’ declaration of the group 
comprising the company and the entities it controlled at the year’s 
end or from time to time during the fi nancial year.

DiREcTORS’ RESPONSiBiLiTY fOR ThE fiNANciAL REPORT 
The directors of the company are responsible for the preparation 
and fair presentation of the fi nancial report in accordance with 
Australian Accounting Standards (including the Australian Accounting 
interpretations) and the Corporations Act 2001. This responsibility 
includes establishing and maintaining internal control relevant to 
the preparation and fair presentation of the fi nancial report that is free 
from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error; selecting 
and applying appropriate accounting policies; and making accounting 
estimates that are reasonable in the circumstances. in note 1(A)(i), 
the directors also state, in accordance with Australian Accounting 
Standard AASB 101 Presentation of Financial Statements, that the 
fi nancial report, comprising the fi nancial statements and notes, 
complies with international financial Reporting Standards. 

AUDiTOR’S RESPONSiBiLiTY
Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the fi nancial report based 
on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Australian 
Auditing Standards. These Auditing Standards require that we comply 
with relevant ethical requirements relating to audit engagements and 
plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance whether 
the fi nancial report is free from material misstatement. 

An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence 
about the amounts and disclosures in the fi nancial report. The 
procedures selected depend on the auditor’s judgement, including 
the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the 
fi nancial report, whether due to fraud or error. in making those risk 
assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the 
entity’s preparation and fair presentation of the fi nancial report 
in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the 
circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on 
the eff ectiveness of the entity’s internal control. An audit also includes 
evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the 
reasonableness of accounting estimates made by the directors, as 
well as evaluating the overall presentation of the fi nancial report. 

We performed the procedures to assess whether in all material 
respects the fi nancial report presents fairly, in accordance with the 
Corporations Act 2001 and Australian Accounting Standards (including 
the Australian Accounting interpretations), a view which is consistent 
with our understanding of the company’s and the group’s fi nancial 
position and of their performance. 

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is suffi  cient 
and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.

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fiNANciAL iNfORmATiON

1: capital Adequacy

Qualifying Capital

Tier 1
Shareholders’ equity and non-controlling interests
Prudential adjustments to shareholders’ equity

fundamental Tier 1 capital
Non-innovative Tier 1 capital instruments
innovative Tier 1 capital instruments

gross Tier 1 capital

Deductions

Tier 1 capital

Tier 2
Upper Tier 2 capital
Subordinated notes
Deductions

Tier 2 capital

Total qualifying capital

capital adequacy ratios
core Tier 1 
Tier 1
Tier 2

Total

Risk weighted assets

2010
$m

34,155 
(2,840)

31,315 
3,787 
1,646 

36,748 

(10,057)

26,691 

1,223 
6,619 
(3,026)

4,816 

2009
$m

32,429
(2,341)

30,088 
1,901
2,122

34,111 

(7,492)

26,619 

1,390
9,082
(2,661)

7,811 

Table 1

Table 2

Table 3
Table 4
Table 2

31,507

34,430 

8.0%
10.1%
1.8%

11.9%

9.0%
10.6%
3.1%

13.7%

Table 5

 264,242 

252,069

1: capital Adequacy (continued)

Table 1: Prudential adjustments to shareholders’ equity
Treasury shares attributable to OnePath (formerly iNgA) policyholders
Reclassification of preference share capital
Accumulated retained profits and reserves of insurance, funds management
   and securitisation entities and associates
Deferred fee revenue including fees deferred as
   part of loan yields
hedging reserve
Available-for-sale reserve
Dividend not provided for
Accrual for Dividend Reinvestment Plans

Total

Table 2: Deductions from Tier 1 capital
Unamortised goodwill & other intangibles (excluding OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNg New Zealand
intangible component of investment in OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNg New Zealand
capitalised software
capitalised expenses including loan and lease origination fees, 
   capitalised securitisation establishment costs and costs associated 
   with debt raisings
Applicable deferred tax assets (excluding the component relating 
   to the general reserve for impairment of financial assets)
mark-to market impact of own credit spread
Negative available-for-sale reserve

Sub-total
Deductions taken 50% from Tier 1 and 50% from Tier 2

investment in ANZ insurance subsidiaries (excluding OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNg New Zealand
investment in ANZ funds management subsidiaries
investment in OnePath (formerly iNgA) and iNg New Zealand
investment in other Authorised Deposit Taking institutions
   and overseas equivalents
Expected losses in excess of eligible provisions1
investment in other commercial operations
Other deductions

Sub-total

Total

Gross
(396)
(72)
(1,690)

(1,976)
(1,119)
(42)
(756)

(6,051)

Table 3: Upper Tier 2 capital
Eligible component of post acquisition earnings and reserves 
   in associates and joint ventures
Perpetual subordinated notes2
general reserve for impairment of financial assets net of 
   attributable deferred tax asset3

Total

2010
$m

358 
(871)

(1,312)

402
(11)
(80)
(1,895)
569 

(2,840)

(2,952)
(2,043)
(1,127)

(655)

(235)
(19) 
–

(7,031)
50%
(198)
(36)
(845)

(988)
(560)
(21)
(378)

(3,026)

(10,057)

–
943

280

1,223

2009
$m

–
(871)

(1,010)

391
90
41
(1,403)
421

(2,341) 

(3,047)
–
(849)

(602)

(325)
12
(20)

(4,831) 
50%
(161)
(33)
(737)

(976)
(506)
(36)
(212)

(2,661)

(7,492)

269
1,024

97

1,390 

Table 4: Subordinated notes2
for capital adequacy calculation purposes, subordinated note issues are reduced by 20% of the original amount over  
the last four years to maturity and are limited to 50% of Tier 1 capital.

1  The gross deduction includes a collective provision component net of tax of $2,019 million, other eligible provisions of $1,417 million less an estimate for regulatory expected loss of $4,555 million.
2  The fair value adjustment is excluded for prudential purposes as the prudential standard only permits inclusion of cash received and makes no allowance for hedging.
3  Under Basel ii, this consists of the surplus general reserve for impairment of financial assets net of tax and/or the provisions attributable to the standardised portfolio.

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1: capital Adequacy (continued)

1: capital Adequacy (continued)

Table 5: Risk weighted assets
On balance sheet
commitments
contingents
Derivatives

Total credit risk
market risk – Traded
market risk – iRRBB
Operational risk

Total risk weighted assets

Table 6: Credit risk weighted assets by Basel asset class
Subject to Advanced IRB approach
corporate
Sovereign
Bank
Residential mortgage
Qualifying revolving retail (credit cards)
Other retail

Credit risk weighted assets subject to Advanced IRB approach

2010
$m

173,035 
39,835 
10,084 
10,563 

233,517 
5,652 
7,690 
17,383 

264,242 

101,940 
2,720 
6,135 
38,708 
7,205 
17,899 

174,607 

2009
$m

170,035
37,704
12,377
9,695

229,811 
3,553
2,465
16,240

252,069 

116,153
1,408
5,592
36,725
6,852
17,108

183,838

Credit risk specialised lending exposures subject to slotting criteria

26,605

24,272

Subject to Standardised approach
corporate
Residential mortgage
Qualifying revolving retail (credit cards)
Other retail

Credit risk weighted assets subject to Standardised approach

credit risk weighted assets relating to securitisation exposures
credit risk weighted assets relating to equity exposures
Other assets

Total credit risk weighted assets

21,281 
567 
1,841 
1,113 

24,802 

2,091 
1,577 
3,835 

13,163 
411 
–
381 

13,955 

2,658
1,914
3,174

233,517 

229,811 

Table 7: Collective provision and Regulatory Expected loss by Region
Australia
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
New Zealand
Total

Table 8: Expected loss in excess of eligible provisions
Basel expected loss

Defaulted
Non-defaulted

less: Qualifying collective provision after tax

collective provision
Non-qualifying collective provision
Standardised collective provision
Deferred tax asset

less: Qualifying individual provision after tax

individual provision
Standardised individual provision

collective provision on advanced defaulted

Gross deduction

50/50 deduction

                           Collective provision

                            Regulatory Expected loss

2010
$m

2,021
520
612
3,153 

2009
$m

2,001
339
660
3,000

2010
$m

3,360 
135 
1,060 
4,555 

As at Sep 10
$m

As at Sep 09
$m

2,225 
2,330 

4,555 

(3,153)
234 
399 
725 

(1,795)

(1,875)
458 

(224)

(1,641)

1,119 

559 

2,232 
2,297 

4,529 

(3,000)
183 
138 
804 

(1,875)

(1,526)
66 

(183)

(1,643)

1,011 

506 

2009
$m

3,291
214
1,024
4,529

Movt
%

0%
1%

1%

5%
28%
large
-10%

-4%

23%
large

22%

0%

11%

11%

The measurement of risk weighted assets is based on: a) a credit risk-based approach whereby risk weightings are applied to balance sheet 
assets and to credit converted off-balance sheet exposures. categories of risk weights are assigned based upon the nature of the counterparty 
and the relative liquidity of the assets concerned; and b) the recognition of risk weighted assets attributable to market risk arising from trading 
and commodity positions. Trading and commodity balance sheet positions do not attract a risk weighting under the credit risk-based approach.

The Basel ii Accord principles took effect from 1 January 2008. for calculation of minimum capital requirements under Pillar 1 (capital 
Requirements) of the Basel ii Accord, ANZ has gained accreditation from APRA for use of Advanced internal Ratings Based (AiRB) methodology 
for credit risk weighted assets and Advanced measurement Approach (AmA) for operational risk weighted asset equivalent.

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2: Average Balance Sheet and Related interest

2: Average Balance Sheet and Related interest (continued)

Averages used in the following tables are predominantly daily averages. interest income figures are presented on a tax-equivalent basis.  
impaired loans are included under the interest earning asset category, ‘loans and advances’. intra-group interest earning assets and interest 
bearing liabilities are treated as external assets and liabilities for the geographic segments.

Average
balance
$m

2010

Interest
$m

Average
rate
%

Average
balance
$m

2009

Interest
$m

Average
rate
%

Interest bearing liabilities

Time deposits
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Savings deposits
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Other demand deposits
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Due to other financial institutions
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Commercial paper
Australia
New Zealand

Borrowing corporations’ debt
Australia
New Zealand

liability for acceptances
Australia
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

loan capital, bonds and notes
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Other liabilities1
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Intragroup liabilities
New Zealand

intragroup elimination

1 

includes foreign exchange swap costs.

Average
balance
$m

2,951 
717 
7,509 

34,994 
6,716 
10,897 

2010

Interest
$m

117
19
49

1,522
329
209

245,315 
76,816 
22,016 

17,321
4,592
1,095

907 
5 

150 
176 
117 

476
55

27,139 
(531)

26,608 

11,997 
370 

3,654 
3,032 
12,293 

5,990 
6,717 

451,984 
(12,707)

439,277 

28,580 
7,871 
3,049 

2,163 

27,081 

22,188 

(3,046)
(1,114)
(679)

86,093 

525,370 

371,330
98,425
68,322
538,077
(12,707)

525,370

30.5%

Average
rate
%

Average
balance
$m

2009

Interest
$m

Average
rate
%

3.6
3.6
1.3

4.5
5.6
3.5

6.7
7.1
5.0

6.2
2.8

5.3
5.2
2.1

4.0
4.0

6.1

4.0
2.6
0.7

4.3
4.9
1.9

7.1
6.0
5.0

7.6
1.4

4.1
5.8
1.0

7.9
0.8

6.1

4,501 
1,346 
7,479 

27,831 
2,973 
7,379 

164 
49 
100 

1,243 
166 
258 

238,521 
80,202 
21,980 

15,883 
5,685 
1,089 

915 
12 

204 
287 
231 

329 
69 

26,683 
(397)

26,286 

14,670 
425 

3,828 
5,472 
10,857 

8,314 
1,736 

437,514 
(10,050)

427,464 

48,062 
12,063 
795 

1,844

–

19,303

(2,826)
(701)
(341)

78,199 

505,663 

353,755 
105,509 
56,449 
515,713 
(10,050)

505,663 

31.7%

Interest earning assets

Due from other financial institutions
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Trading and available-for-sale assets
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

loans and advances
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Customers’ liability for acceptances
Australia
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Other assets
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Intragroup assets
Australia
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

intragroup elimination

Non-interest earning assets

Derivatives
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Premises and equipment

Investments backing policyholder liabilities

Other assets

Provisions for credit impairment
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Total average assets

Total average assets
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

intragroup elimination

% of total average assets attributable to overseas activities

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99,969 
29,624 
44,351 

19,458 
2,094 
2,947 

62,864 
13,839 
3,312 

5,399 
1,100 
10,087 

6,925 
7,020 

1,280 
1,101 

11,997 
370 

68,445 
14,074 
– 

3,036 
51 
57 

12,707 

422,107 
(12,707)

409,400 

4,873 
1,267 
456 

660 
41 
15 

2,114 
343 
15 

197 
27 
102 

288 
211 

80 
55 

558 
5 

3,514 
657 
– 

241 
5 
15 

531 

16,270 
(531)

15,739 

4.9
4.3
1.0

3.4
2.0
0.5

3.4
2.5
0.5

3.6
2.5
1.0

4.2
3.0

6.3
5.0

4.7
1.4

5.1
4.7
0.0

n/a
n/a
n/a

4.2

3.8

87,556 
30,498 
37,258 

18,779 
2,305 
640 

63,383 
16,041 
1,860 

5,030 
2,439 
10,078 

7,709 
7,263 

5,663 
1,371 

14,670 
425 

65,343 
12,668 
717 

3,875 
99 
31 

10,050 

405,751 
(10,050)

395,701 

4,308 
1,695 
640 

577 
62 
5 

1,952 
568 
14 

171 
105 
155 

393 
337 

381 
91 

635 
11 

3,221 
710 
44 

15 
265 
43 

397 

16,795 
(397)

16,398 

4.9
5.6
1.7

3.1
2.7
0.8

3.1
3.5
0.8

3.4
4.3
1.5

5.1
4.6

6.7
6.6

4.3
2.6

4.9
5.6
6.2

n/a
n/a
n/a

4.0

4.1

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2: Average Balance Sheet and Related interest (continued)

3: interest Spreads and Net interest Average margins

Non-interest bearing liabilities

Deposits
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Derivative financial instruments
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Policyholder liabilities
External policyholder liabilities

Other liabilities

Total average liabilities

Total average liabilities
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

intragroup elimination

% of total average assets attributable to overseas activities

Total average shareholders’ equity
Ordinary share capital1
Preference share capital

Total average liabilities and shareholders’ equity

1 

includes reserves and retained earnings.

2010
Average
balance
$m

2009
Average
balance
$m

5,000 
3,586 
1,780 

25,586 
5,907 
(1,830)
23,855 
4,662 

14,169 

82,715 

4,951 
3,253 
1,540 

50,399 
11,958 
(3,147)
–
–

11,944 

80,898 

492,115 

476,599 

348,799
92,442
63,581

504,822
(12,707)

336,219 
99,387 
51,043 

486,649 
(10,050)

492,115

476,599 

29.1%

29.5%

32,385
871
33,256

28,193 
871 
29,064 

525,370

505,663 

Net interest income
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Average interest earning assets
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
less intragroup elimination

Gross earnings rate1
Australia
New Zealand
Asia Pacific, Europe & America
group

Interest spread and net interest average margin may be analysed as follows:
Australia
Net interest spread
interest attributable to net non-interest bearing items

Net interest margin – Australia

New Zealand
Net interest spread
interest attributable to net non-interest bearing items

Net interest margin – New Zealand

Asia Pacific, Europe & America
Net interest spread
interest attributable to net non-interest bearing items

Net interest margin – Asia Pacific, Europe & America

Group
Net interest spread
interest attributable to net non-interest bearing items

Net interest margin 

1  Average interest rate received on interest earning assets. Overseas markets includes intragroup assets.

2010
$m

2009
$m

7,968
1,980
921

10,869

7,085 
1,957 
846 

9,888 

304,901
87,281
59,802
(12,707)

297,665 
89,993 
49,856 
(10,050)

439,277

427,464 

%

6.30 
6.87 
3.53 
6.15 

2.01 
0.37 

2.38 

1.77 
0.41 

2.18 

1.74 
(0.04)

1.70 

 2.00 
 0.31 

 2.31 

6.72 
5.86 
2.56 
6.06 

2.23 
0.38 

2.61 

2.02 
0.25 

2.27 

1.56 
(0.02)

1.54 

 2.21 
 0.26 

 2.47 

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Shareholders information

Ordinary Shares
At 8 October 2010, the twenty largest holders of ordinary shares held 1,491,400,485 ordinary shares, equal to 58.26% of the total issued 
ordinary capital.

Name

Number of  
shares

% 

Name

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.

8.
9. 

10. 

11. 

hSBc cUSTODY NOmiNEES (AUSTRALiA) LimiTED
J P mORgAN NOmiNEES AUSTRALiA LimiTED
NATiONAL NOmiNEES LimiTED
ciTicORP NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED
cOgENT NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED
JP mORgAN NOmiNEES AUSTRALiA LimiTED 

RBc DExiA iNvESTOR SERvicES AUSTRALiA 
NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 
AmP LifE LimiTED
ciTicORP NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 
UBS WEALTh mANAgEmENT AUSTRALiA 
NOmiNEES PTY LTD
QUEENSLAND iNvESTmENT cORPORATiON

446,984,331
371,451,021
343,611,753
98,249,488
42,380,166

17.46
14.51
13.42
3.84
1.66

29,710,001

1.16

29,388,568
25,265,475

16,013,808
13,149,540

1.15
0.99

0.62
0.51

12,642,137

0.49

12.
13. 

14.

15. 
16.
17. 
18. 

19.
20. 

ANZEST PTY LTD 
cOgENT NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED  

AUSTRALiAN fOUNDATiON iNvESTmENT 
cOmPANY LimiTED
PERPETUAL TRUSTEE cOmPANY LimiTED
AUSTRALiAN REWARD iNvESTmENT ALLiANcE
UBS NOmiNEES PTY LTD
RBc DExiA iNvESTOR SERvicES AUSTRALiA 
NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 
ANZEST PTY LTD 
ciTicORP NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 

Number of  
shares

% 

9,451,047

0.37

8,626,014

0.34

6,865,377
6,790,350
6,639,870
6,638,326

5,904,807
5,842,797

0.27
0.26
0.26
0.26

0.23
0.23

5,795,609

0.23

1,491,400,485

58.26

ANZ convertible Preference Shares (ANZ cPS) 
ANZ cPS1
On 30 September 2008 ANZ issued convertible preference shares (ANZ cPS1) which were offered pursuant to a prospectus dated  
4 September 2008.

At 8 October 2010, the twenty largest holders of ANZ cPS1 held 2,508,608 securities, equal to 23.20% of the total issued securities.

Name

Number of 
securities

% 

Name

1. 

2. 

3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8. 
9. 

10. 

UBS WEALTh mANAgEmENT AUSTRALiA NOmiNEES 
PTY LTD
RBc DExiA iNvESTOR SERvicES AUSTRALiA 
NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 
UcA cASh mANAgEmENT fUND LTD
hSBc cUSTODY NOmiNEES (AUSTRALiA) LimiTED
J P mORgAN NOmiNEES AUSTRALiA LimiTED
QUESTOR fiNANciAL SERvicES LimiTED 
hARmAN NOmiNEES PTY LTD 
NATiONAL NOmiNEES LimiTED
NETWEALTh iNvESTmENTS LimiTED 
cOgENT NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED

493,730

4.57

333,865
239,791
236,899
203,560
176,005
104,794
102,819
91,738

3.09
2.22
2.19
1.88
1.63
0.97
0.95
0.85

69,468

0.64

11.

12.
13. 

14. 
15.
16.

17.
18.
19.
20.

RBc DExiA iNvESTOR SERvicES AUSTRALiA NOmiNEES 
PTY LimiTED 
ThE AUSTRALiAN NATiONAL UNivERSiTY
BALLARD BAY PTY LTD 
JmB PTY LimiTED
SPiNETTA PTY LTD
AUSTRALiAN ExEcUTOR TRUSTEES LimiTED  

KOLL PTY LTD
UBS NOmiNEES PTY LTD
mUTUAL TRUST PTY LTD
RJT fAmiLY hOLDiNgS PTY LimiTED 

Number of 
securities

% 

59,137
57,940

50,000
50,000
45,000

42,077
40,000
38,478
38,307

0.55
0.53

0.46
0.46
0.42

0.39
0.37
0.36
0.35

35,000

0.32

2,508,608

23.20

Total

Distribution of shareholdings

At 8 October 2010
Range of shares

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

Total

At 8 October 2010:

Number of  
holders

% of  
holders

211,496
163,252
23,998
12,832
457

51.33
39.62
5.82
3.12
0.11

Number of  
shares

87,379,102
364,005,569
165,287,732
261,495,851
1,681,549,304

% of  
shares

3.41
14.22
6.46
10.22
65.69

412,035

100.00

2,559,717,558

100.00

Total

Distribution of ANZ cPS1 holdings

At 8 October 2010
Range of shares

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

Total

Number  
of holders

% of  
holders

Number of  
securities

% of  
securities

15,571
1,072
84
51
8

16,786

92.76
6.39
0.50
0.30
0.05

100.00

4,610,153
2,279,619
686,532
1,344,357
1,891,463

42.64
21.09
6.35
12.43
17.49

10,812,124

100.00

there were no persons with a substantial shareholding in the company;
the average size of holdings of ordinary shares was 6,212 (2009: 6,292) shares; and
there were 8,537 holdings (2009: 7,370 holdings) of less than a marketable parcel (less than $500 in value or 21 shares based on the market price of $24.07), 
which is less than 2.07% of the total holdings of ordinary shares.

voting rights of ordinary shares
The constitution provides for votes to be cast as follows:

i)  on show of hands, 1 vote for each shareholder; and 

ii)  on a poll, 1 vote for each fully paid ordinary share. 

At 8 October 2010: There was no holding (2009: 1 holding) of less than a marketable parcel (less than $500 in value or 5 securities based on the market price of $102.00).

voting rights of ANZ cPS1
An ANZ cPS1 does not entitle its holder to vote at any general meeting of ANZ except in the following circumstances: 

i)     on any proposal to reduce ANZ’s share capital, other than a resolution to approve a Redemption of the ANZ cPS1; 
ii)    on a proposal that affects the rights attached to the ANZ cPS1;
iii)   on any resolution to approve the terms of a buy-back agreement, other than a resolution to approve a Redemption of ANZ cPS1;
iv)   on a proposal to wind up ANZ;
v)   on a proposal for the disposal of the whole of ANZ’s property, business and undertaking;
vi)  on any matter during a winding up of ANZ; and
vii)  on any matter during a period in which a Divided remains unpaid.

On a resolution or proposal on which an ANZ cPS1 holder is entitled to vote, the ANZ cPS1 holder has:

i)  on a show of hands, one vote; and
ii) on a poll, one vote for each ANZ cPS1 held.

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ShAREhOLDER iNfORmATiON (continued)

ANZ cPS2 
On 17 December 2009 ANZ issued convertible preference shares (ANZ cPS2) which were offered pursuant to a prospectus dated  
18 November 2009.

At 8 October 2010, the twenty largest holders of ANZ cPS2 held 3,594,881 securities, equal to 18.26% of the total issued securities.

Name

Number of 
securities

% 

Name

1. 

2. 
3.

4.
5.
6.

7.
8. 
9. 

10. 

UBS WEALTh mANAgEmENT AUSTRALiA NOmiNEES 
PTY LTD
J P mORgAN NOmiNEES AUSTRALiA LimiTED
RBc DExiA iNvESTOR SERvicES AUSTRALiA 
NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 
hSBc cUSTODY NOmiNEES (AUSTRALiA) LimiTED
QUESTOR fiNANciAL SERvicES LimiTED 
RBc DExiA iNvESTOR SERvicES AUSTRALiA 
NOmiNEES PTY LimiTED 
ANZ NOmiNEES LimiTED 
WiNchELADA PTY LimiTED
AUSTRALiAN ExEcUTOR TRUSTEES LimiTED  

NETWEALTh iNvESTmENTS LimiTED  


709,215
614,657

381,225
186,710
180,468

167,308
142,882
137,270

3.60
3.12

1.94
0.95
0.92

0.85
0.73
0.70

11.
12.
13. 

14. 

15.
16.
17.

18.

118,369

0.60

19.

115,414

0.59

20.

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Number of 
securities

106,092
100,600

% 

0.54
0.51

100,000
91,100
78,500

0.51
0.46
0.40

73,828

0.37

68,000

0.34

63,243

0.32

60,000

0.30

3,594,881

18.26

Total

Distribution of ANZ cPS2 holdings

At 8 October 2010
Range of shares

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

Total

Number  
of holders

25,973
2,088
184
106
12

28,363

% of  
holders

91.57 
7.36 
0.65 
0.38 
0.04

100.00

Number of  
securities

% of  
securities

7,808,711
4,681,982
1,466,796
2,769,525
2,960,210

39.66
23.78
7.45
14.07
15.04

19,687,224

100.00

At 8 October 2010: There were four holdings of less than a marketable parcel (less than $500 in value or 5 securities based on the market price of $104.70, which is less than 0.02% of the total 
holdings of ANZ cPS2).

voting rights of ANZ cPS2
An ANZ cPS2 does not entitle its holder to vote at any general meeting of ANZ except in the following circumstances: 

i)  on any proposal to reduce ANZ’s share capital, other than a resolution to approve a Redemption of the ANZ cPS2;
ii)  on a proposal that affects the rights attached to the ANZ cPS2;
iii)  on any resolution to approve the terms of a buy-back agreement, other than a resolution to approve a Redemption of ANZ cPS2;
iv)  on a proposal to wind up ANZ;
v)   on a proposal for the disposal of the whole of ANZ’s property, business and undertaking;
vi)  on any matter during a winding up of ANZ; and
vii)  on any matter during a period in which a Divided remains unpaid.

On a resolution or proposal on which an ANZ cPS2 holder is entitled to vote, the ANZ cPS2 holder has:

i)  on a show of hands, one vote; and
ii)  on a poll, one vote for each ANZ cPS2 held.

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100,000

0.51

ANZ Share Option Plan; 

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 2010 participants held 
1.27% (2009: 1.30%) of the issued shares and options of ANZ under 
the following incentive plans:

ANZ Employee Share Acquisition Plan;

ANZ Employee Share Save Scheme;

ANZ Directors’ Share Plan; and

ANZ Directors’ Retirement Benefit Plan. 

Stock Exchange Listings
Australia and New Zealand Banking group Limited’s ordinary shares 
are listed on the Australian Securities Exchange and the New Zealand 
Stock Exchange.

The group’s other stock exchange listings include:
   Australian Securities Exchange – ANZ convertible Preference 
Shares (ANZ cPS1 and cPS2) [Australia and New Zealand Banking 
Group Limited]; senior and subordinated debt [Australia and 
New Zealand Banking Group Limited];
   channel islands Stock Exchange – Senior debt [ANZ Jackson Funding 
2 Limited, ANZ Jackson Funding 3 Limited and ANZ Jackson Funding 4 
Limited] and subordinated debt [ANZ Jackson Funding PLC]; 
   London Stock Exchange – Non-cumulative mandatory 
convertible stapled securities (UK Stapled Securities) [Australia 
and New Zealand Banking Group Limited]; senior and subordinated 
debt [Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited]; and 
senior debt [ANZ National (Int’l) Limited];
   Luxembourg Stock Exchange – Senior and Subordinated debt 
[Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited]; and non-cumulative 
Trust Securities (Euro Trust Securities) [ANZ Capital Trust III];
   New Zealand Stock Exchange – Senior and subordinated debt and 
perpetual callable subordinated notes [ANZ National Bank Limited]; 
and
   Swiss Stock Exchange – Senior debt [Australia and New Zealand 
Banking Group Limited and ANZ National (Int’l) Limited].

American Depositary Receipts
Australia and New Zealand Banking group Limited (“ANZ”) has 
American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) representing American 
Depositary Shares (“ADSs”) that are traded on the over-the counter 
(“OTc”) securities market on the Pink Sheets electronic platform 
operated by Pink Sheets LLc in the United States under the ticker 
symbol: ANZBY and the cUSiP number: 05258304.

With effect from 23 July 2008, the ADR ratio changed from one ADS 
representing five ANZ ordinary shares to one ADS representing one 
ANZ ordinary share.

The Bank of New York mellon corporation (“BNY mellon”) is the 
Depositary for the company’s ADR program in the United States. 
holders of the company’s ADRs should deal directly with BNY mellon 
on all matters relating to their ADR holdings, by telephone on 
1-888-269-2377 (for callers within the US), 1-212-815-3700 (for callers 
outside the US) or by email to shareowners@bankofny.com.

US Trust Securities
in November 2003, ANZ issued 1.1 million fixed Rate Non-cumulative 
Trust Securities (“US Trust Securities”) at an issue price of USD1,000 
each in two tranches. The USD350 million tranche was issued through 
ANZ capital Trust i and the USD750 million tranche was issued 
through ANZ capital Trust ii (both formed in the State of Delaware). 
Each US Trust Security is a stapled security comprising a preference 
share in ANZ and an unsecured note issued by Samson funding 
Limited. Prior to a conversion event, the preference share and note 
components of a US Trust Security cannot be separately traded.  
On 15 January 2010 ANZ redeemed for cash the USD350 million 
tranche of US Trust Securities issued through ANZ capital Trust i . 
After 15 December 2013, ANZ may redeem the USD750 million 
tranche of US Trust Securities issued through ANZ capital Trust ii.  
if ANZ fails to redeem, the remaining US Trust Securities may convert 
into ANZ ordinary shares at the discretion of the holder. Subject  
to prior redemption or conversion, the US Trust Securities will 
mandatorily convert into ANZ ordinary shares on 15 December 2053.

Euro Trust Securities
in December 2004, ANZ issued 500,000 floating Rate Non-cumulative 
Trust Securities (“Euro Trust Securities”) at an issue price of €1,000 
each through ANZ capital Trust iii (formed in the State of Delaware). 
Each Euro Trust Security is a stapled security comprising a preference 
share in ANZ and an unsecured subordinated note issued by ANZ 
Jackson funding PLc. The Euro Trust Securities are listed on the 
Luxembourg Stock Exchange. The unsecured subordinated notes  
are listed on the channel islands Stock Exchange. Prior to a 
conversion event, the preference share and subordinated note 
components of a Euro Trust Security cannot be separately traded.

UK Stapled Securities
in June 2007, ANZ issued 9,000 non-cumulative stapled securities 
(“UK Stapled Securities”) at an issue price of £50,000 each. Each UK 
Stapled Security is a stapled security comprising a preference share  
in ANZ and an unsecured subordinated note issued by ANZ through 
its New York branch. The UK Trust Securities are listed on the London 
Stock Exchange. Prior to a conversion event, the preference share and 
subordinated note components of the UK Stapled Securities cannot 
be traded separately. The UK Stapled Securities will mandatorily 
convert into ANZ ordinary shares on 15 June 2012, however, the 
mandatory conversion is deferred for five years if the conversion 
conditions are not satisfied.

ANZ cPS
On 30 September 2008, ANZ issued 10,812,124 convertible 
Preference Shares (“ANZ cPS1”) and on 17 December 2009, ANZ 
issued 19,687,224 convertible Preference Shares (“ANZ cPS2”, 
together with ANZ cPS1 the “ANZcPS”) at an issue price of $100 each. 
ANZ cPS are floating-rate and non-cumulative and will mandatorily 
convert into ANZ ordinary shares on the relevant mandatory 
conversion Date. however, ANZ may elect for a third party to 
purchase the ANZ cPS rather than delivering the ANZ ordinary shares 
issued on conversion to the holder. The ANZ cPS are listed on the 
Australian Securities Exchange. The mandatory conversion Date for 
ANZ cPS1 is 16 June 2014 and for ANZ cPS2 is 15 December 2016  
or each following quarterly dividend payment date provided that  
all of the mandatory conversion conditions are satisfied.

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gLOSSARY

AAS – Australian Accounting Standards.

AASB – Australian Accounting Standards Board.

AFS – Available-for-sale assets.

AIFRS – Australian Equivalents to international financial 
Reporting Standards.

Alt-A – Alternative A-paper, US mortgages underwritten with 
lower or alternative documentation than a full documentation 
mortgage loan or with higher loan to valuation ratios than mortgages 
guaranteed by US government sponsored enterprises. Alt-A 
mortgages have a stronger risk profile than sub-prime mortgages.

APRA – Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.

Asia Pacific, Europe & America – includes the following: 
  Retail which provides retail and small business banking services 
to customers in the Asia Pacific region.
  Asia Partnerships which is a portfolio of strategic retail 
partnerships in Asia. This includes investments in indonesia with 
P.T. Panin Bank, in the Philippines with metrobank, in china with 
Bank of Tianjin and Shanghai Rural commercial Bank, in malaysia 
with AmmB holdings Berhad and in vietnam with Sacombank  
and Saigon Securities incorporation.
  Wealth which includes investment and insurance products and 
services across Asia Pacific and under the Private Bank banner 
assisting customers in the Asia Pacific region to manage, grow  
and preserve their assets.
  Operations & Support which includes the central support 
functions for the division.
  Institutional Asia Pacific, Europe & America matrix reports to 
the Asia Pacific, Europe & America division and is referred to in  
the paragraph below entitled “institutional”.
  Bangalore which includes operations, technology and shared 
services support services across all geographic regions.

During the year, ANZ acquired selected Royal Bank of Scotland group 
plc businesses in Asia. The acquisition of the business in Philippines, 
vietnam and hong Kong were completed during the march 2010 
half, and the acquisition of the business in Taiwan, Singapore and 
indonesia during the September 2010 half. The acquisition impacts all 
business segments within Asia Pacific, Europe & American region.

Australia – includes the following:

Retail
  Retail Distribution operates the Australian branch network, 
Australian call centre, specialist businesses (including specialist 
mortgage sales staff, mortgage broking and franchisees, direct 
channels (mortgage Direct and One Direct)) and distribution 
services.
  Retail Products is responsible for delivering a range of products 
including mortgages, cards, unsecured lending, transaction 
banking, savings and deposits:

  mortgages provide housing finance to consumers in Australia 
for both owner occupied and investment purposes.
  cards and Unsecured Lending provides consumer credit cards, 
ePayment products, personal loans and ATm facilities in Australia.
  Deposits provide transaction banking and savings products, 
such as term deposits and cash management accounts.

Commercial
  Esanda provides motor vehicle and equipment finance 
and investment products.
  Regional Commercial Banking provides a full range of 
banking services to personal customers and to small business  
and agribusiness customers in rural and regional Australia 
and includes the recent acquisition of loans and deposits from 
Landmark financial Services.
  Business Banking provides a full range of banking services, 
including risk management, to metropolitan based small  
to medium sized business clients with a turnover of up to  
A$50 million.
  Small Business Banking Products provides a full range of 
banking services for metropolitan-based small businesses  
in Australia with unsecured loans up to A$100,000.

Institutional
  A full range of financial services to institutional customers 
within Australia along the product lines of Transaction Banking, 
markets and Specialised Lending. Also includes Balance Sheet 
management and Relationship and infrastructure. Refer detailed 
description of the institutional business under the paragraph 
below entitled “institutional”.

Wealth
  Private Bank specialises in assisting high net worth individuals 
and families to manage, grow and preserve their family assets.
  Investments and Insurance Products comprises Australia’s 
financial Planning, margin Lending, insurance distribution  
and Trustees businesses in addition to ETrade, an online  
broking business.
  OnePath Australia limited “OnePath” (formerly iNgA) was a joint 
venture between ANZ and the iNg group. ANZ owned 49% of  
iNgA and received proportional equity accounted earnings prior  
to ANZ acquiring the remaining 51% interest to take full ownership. 
OnePath manufactures and distributes investment and insurance 
products and services.

Group Centre
  Group Centre includes the Australian portion of Operations, 
Technology & Shared Services, Treasury, group human Resources, 
group Strategy, group financial management, group Risk 
management and group items.

Collective provision is the provision for credit Losses that are 
inherent in the portfolio but not able to be individually identified; 
presently unidentified impaired assets. A collective provision may 
only be recognised when a loss event has already occurred. Losses 
expected as a result of future events, no matter how likely, are not 
recognised.

Credit equivalent represents the calculation of on-balance sheet 
equivalents for market related items.

Customer Deposits represent term deposits, other deposits bearing 
interest, deposits not bearing interest and borrowing corporations 
debt excluding collateralised loan obligation and securitisation 
vehicle funding.

IFRS – international financial Reporting Standards.

Impaired assets are those financial assets where doubt exists as 
to whether the full contractual amount will be received in a timely 
manner, or where concessional terms have been provided because of 
the financial difficulties of the customer. financial Assets are impaired 
if there is objective evidence of impairment as a result of a loss event 
that occurred prior to the reporting date, and that loss event has had 
impact, which can be reliably estimated, on the expected future cash 
flows of the individual asset or portfolio of assets.

Impaired commitments and contingencies comprises undrawn 
facilities and contingent facilities where the customer’s status is 
defined as impaired.

Impaired loans comprises drawn facilities where the customer’s 
status is defined as impaired.

Income includes external interest income and other external 
operating income.

Individual provision charge is the amount of expected credit 
losses on those financial instruments assessed for impairment  
on an individual basis (as opposed to on a collective basis).  
it takes into account expected cash flow over the lives of those 
financial instruments.

Institutional division provides a full range of financial services to 
institutional customers in all geographies. multinationals, institutions 
and corporates with sophisticated needs and multiple relationships 
are served globally. institutional has a major presence in Australia  
and New Zealand and also has operations in Asia, Europe and the 
United States. During the year, the institutional business has been 
expanded following the acquisition of selected businesses from Royal 
Bank of Scotland group plc. The acquisition impacts all business 
segments within institutional.
  Transaction Banking provides working capital solutions 
including lending and deposit products, cash transaction banking 
management, trade finance, international payments, clearing 
and custodian services principally to institutional and corporate 
customers.

  Global Markets provides risk management services to corporate 
and institutional clients globally in relation to foreign exchange, 
interest rates, credit and commodities. This includes the business 
providing origination, underwriting, structuring and risk 
management services, advice and sale of credit and derivative 
products globally. markets also manages the group’s interest  
rate risk position.
  Specialised Relationship lending provides complex financing and 
advisory services, structured financial products, leasing, project 
finance, leveraged finance and infrastructure investment products 
to the group’s global client set.
  Relationship and infrastructure includes client relationship 
teams for global institutional customers and corporate customers 
in Australia, and central support functions.

liquid assets are cash and cash equivalent assets. cash equivalent 
assets are highly liquid investments with short periods to maturity, 
are readily convertible to cash at ANZ’s option and are subject to an 
insignificant risk of changes in value.

Net advances include gross loans and advances and acceptances 
and capitalised brokerage/mortgage origination fees, less income  
yet to mature and allowance for credit impairment.

Net interest average margin is net interest income as a percentage 
of average interest earning assets. Non-assessable interest income  
is grossed up to the equivalent before tax amount for the purpose  
of these calculations.

Net interest spread is the average interest rate received on interest 
earning assets less the average interest rate paid on interest bearing 
liabilities. Non-assessable interest income is grossed up to the 
equivalent before tax amount for the purpose of these calculations.

Net non-interest bearing items, which are referred to in the 
analysis of interest spread and net interest average margin, includes 
shareholders’ equity, impairment of loans and advances, deposits  
not bearing interest and other liabilities not bearing interest, offset  
by premises and equipment and other non-interest earning assets. 
Non-performing loans are included within interest bearing loans, 
advances and bills discounted.

Net tangible assets equals share capital and reserves attributable 
to shareholders of the group less preference share capital and 
unamortised intangible assets (including goodwill and software). 

New Zealand – includes the following:

New Zealand comprises three customer segments, Retail, commercial 
and institutional, a Wealth segment and an operations and support 
area which includes Treasury funding:

Retail

  National Bank Retail, operating under the National Bank brand in 
New Zealand, provides a full range of banking services to personal 
and business banking customers.

  ANZ Retail, operating under the ANZ brand in New Zealand, 

provides a full range of banking services to personal and business 
banking customers.

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NOTES TO THE FiNANCiAL STATEMENTS

THIS PAGE INTENTIONAllY lEFT BlANK.

Commercial

  Corporate & Commercial Banking incorporates the ANZBgL and 

ANZ National Bank brands and provides financial solutions through 
a relationship management model for medium-sized businesses 
with a turnover of up to NZ$150 million.

  Rural Banking provides a full range of banking services to rural 

Restructured items are included in impaired assets, and comprise of 
facilities in which the original contractual terms have been modified 
for reasons related to the financial difficulties of the customer. 
Restructuring may consists of reduction of interest, principal or other 
payments legally due or an extension in maturity materially beyond 
those typically offered to new facilities with similar risk.

and agribusiness customers.

Revenue includes net interest income and other operating income.

  UDC provides motor vehicle and equipment finance, operating 

leases and investment products.

Segment assets/liabilities represents total external assets/liabilities 
excluding deferred tax balances.

Segment result represents profit before income tax expense.

Segment revenue includes net interest income and other 
operating income.

Significant items are items that have a substantial impact on profit 
after tax, or the earnings used in the earnings per share calculation. 
Significant items also do not arise in the normal course of business 
and are infrequent in nature. Divestments are typically defined as 
significant items.

Sub-prime represents mortgages granted to borrowers with a poor 
or limited credit history. Sub-prime loans carry higher interest rates  
to compensate for potential losses from default.

Sub-standard assets are customers that have demonstrated some 
operational and financial instability, with variablility and uncertainty 
in profitability and liquidity projected to continue over the short and 
possibly medium term.

Total advances include gross loans and advances and acceptances 
less income yet to mature (for both as at and average volumes).  
Loans and advances classified as available-for-sale are excluded from 
total advances.

Underlying profit represents the directors’ assessment of the profit 
for the ongoing business activities of the group, and is based on 
guidelines published by the Australian institute of company Directors 
and the financial Services institute of Australasia. ANZ applies this 
guidance by adjusting statutory profit for material items that are 
not part of the normal ongoing operations of the group including 
one-off gains and losses, gains and losses on the sale of businesses, 
non-continuing businesses, timing differences on economic hedges, 
and acquisition related costs.

Institutional

  A full range of financial services to institutional customers within 

New Zealand along the product lines of Transaction Banking, 
markets and Specialised Lending. Also includes Relationship 
and infrastructure. Refer detailed description of the institutional 
business under the paragraph below entitled “institutional”.

Wealth

  Private Banking includes the private banking operations under 
the ANZBgL and ANZ National Bank brands and Bonus Bonds.

  iNg New Zealand Limited (“iNgNZ”) was a joint venture between 
ANZ and iNg whereby ANZ owned 49% of iNgNZ and received 
proportional equity accounting earnings prior to ANZ acquiring the 
remaining 51% interest to take full ownership. iNgNZ manufactures 
and distributes investment and insurance products and advice.

  Operations and Support includes the back-office processing, 
customer account maintenance, and central support areas 
including Treasury funding.

Non-core items are disclosed separately in the income statement 
to remove volatility from the underlying business result, and include 
significant items, and non-core income arising from the use of 
derivatives in economic hedges on fair value through profit and loss.

Operating expenses exclude the provision for impairment of loans 
and advances charge. 

Operating income in business segments includes net interest and 
other operating income. 

Operations, Technology & Shared Services comprises the group’s 
core support units responsible for operating the group’s global 
technology platforms, development and maintenance of business 
applications, information security, the group’s payments back-office 
processing, and the provision of other essential shared services to the 
group, including property, people capital operations, procurement 
and outsourcing.

Overseas includes the results of all operations outside Australia, 
except if New Zealand is separately shown.

Overseas Markets (also known as Asia Pacific, Europe & America) 
includes all operations outside of Australia and New Zealand. 

Return on asset ratio include net intra group assets.

Repo discount is a discount applicable on the repurchase by a central 
bank of an eligible security pursuant to a repurchase agreement.

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Assets charged as Security for Liabilities and  
  collateral Accepted as Security for Assets  

Associates 

Available-for-sale Assets 

Average Balance Sheet and Related interest 

Balance Sheet 

Bonds and Notes 

Business combinations 

capital Adequacy 

capital management  

cash flow Statement  

chairman’s Report 

chief Executive Officer’s Report 

commitments 

compensation of Auditors 

controlled Entities 

corporate governance Statement 

credit Related commitments, guarantees,  
  contingent Liabilities and contingent Assets 

critical Estimates and Judgements Used  

in Applying Accounting Policies 

current income Tax Expense 

Deposits and Other Borrowings 

Derivative financial instruments 

Directors’ Declaration 

Directors’ Report 

Dividends 

Due from Other financial institutions 

Earnings per Ordinary Share 

Employee Share and Option Plans 

Events Since the End of the financial Year 

Exchange Rates 

Expenses 

fair value of financial Assets and financial Liabilities 

fiduciary Activities  

financial information 

financial Report 

financial Risk management 

five Year Summary 

glossary of financial Terms 

goodwill and Other intangible Assets 

impaired financial Assets 

income Statements 

income Tax Liabilities 

income 

independent Auditor’s Report 

interest Spreads and Net interest Average margins 

interests in Joint venture Entities 

Key management Personnel Disclosures 

Life insurance Business 

Liquid Assets 

Loan capital 

maturity Analysis of Assets and Liabilities 

Net Loans and Advances 

Non-controlling interests 

Notes to the cash flow Statements 

Notes to the financial Statements 

Other Assets 

Payables and Other Liabilities 

Premises and Equipment 

Provision for credit impairment 

Provisions 

Remuneration Report 

Reserves and Retained Earnings 

Review of Operations 

Securitisations 

Segment Analysis 

Share capital 

Shareholder information 

Shares in controlled Entities, Associates and  
  Joint venture Entities 

Significant Accounting Policies 

Statement of changes in Equity 

Statement of comprehensive income 

Superannuation and Other Post Employment 
  Benefit Schemes 

Tax Assets 

Trading Securities 

Transactions with Other Related Parties 

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