Citibank Australia

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Citibank Australia
Company typeDefunct
IndustryBanking
Founded1985;39 years ago (1985)
FateAcquired by National Australia Bank
Headquarters Sydney, Australia
Area served
Australia
Key people
Marc Luet (CEO)

Citibank Australia was the division of Citigroup that operated in Australia. In June 2022, the division was sold to National Australia Bank. [1]

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History

In 1916, National City Bank (now Citibank) applied to open an office in Australia.

In 1977, Citicorp Australia Holdings was formed and acquired 100% of Industrial Acceptance Corporation. [2]

In 1985, Citibank was one of a group of 16 foreign banks to be granted the first foreign banking licences in Australia. It came after decades of mistrust between the Australian labour movement and large banks. [3]

In 1999, Diners Club Australia was acquired by Citibank. [4]

In 2001, Citigroup Centre, Sydney was completed, 50% owned by GPT Group. [5]

In June 2022, Citigroup sold its Australian consumer banking division to the National Australia Bank (NAB), for A$1.2 billion (US$882 million). [1] [6] [7]

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References

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