The Commonwealth Bank is one of Australia's leading financial institutions with businesses in New Zealand, Asia and the United Kingdom. We are positioned for future growth, and aim to provide accessible banking and financial services for all Australians; fair, safe, challenging and rewarding employment for staff and to reward all shareholders through dividends and capital growth. 

Profile
We're one of Australia's leading providers of integrated financial services including retail, premium, business and institutional banking, funds management, superannuation, general and life insurance, broking services and finance company activities.

Strategy
To be Australia's finest financial services organisation through excelling in customer service.

Structure
We combine product development and service delivery with customer segment requirements, bringing us closer to our customers and helping us to meet customers' needs.

Our Leaders
It's our team of leaders who ensure the business works together to support staff and grow the business.

Our People 
Our staff are committed to helping our customers manage and build wealth. With more than 35,000 staff, we're one of Australia's largest employers and we support our staff through a range of benefits and services.

Funding
We raise and maintain the Bank's wholesale debt and capital in both the domestic and international capital markets in a cost efficient manner.

Facts and figures
With over 130,000 distribution points across the country and businesses overseas, we're a diverse organisation with a long history in the Australian banking industry.

History
The Commonwealth Bank was founded under the Commonwealth Bank Act in 1911 and commenced operations in 1912. The Bank was empowered to conduct both savings and general banking business. Today, we've grown to a business with over 700,000 shareholders, offering a full range of financial services to help every Australian build and manage wealth.