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Union Bank of Australia

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Former bank in Australia and New Zealand

The Union Bank of Australia was a bank that operated in Australia and New Zealand from 1837 to 1951. The Union Bank was established in London in October 1837 with a subscribed capital of £500,000. The foundation of the bank followed a visit to England by Van Diemen's Land banker Philip Oakden, who sought to establish a large joint-stock bank operating across the Australasian colonies.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1837Founded1
  • Industryfinancial service activities, except insurance and pension funding1
  • HeadquartersLondon1

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Photo: Peterdownunder, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons4

The Union Bank of Australia was a bank that operated in Australia and New Zealand from 1837 to 1951.2

Timeline

  1. 1837Founded Founded1

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