2020 Media Releases
Increased confidence provides foundation for resilience during COVID-19 recovery
Saturday, 28 November 2020
South Australian confidence is showing its strongest signs of recovery since COVID-19 began, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor survey.
South Australians to spend less this Christmas but more intend to buy local
Tuesday 24 November 2020
More South Australians will cut back on their Christmas spending in 2020 amidst cost of living and general financial concerns, according to BankSA’s annual Christmas Spending Intentions research.
BankSA continues to grow support for South Australians through year of challenges
Monday 2 November 2020
BankSA has continued its support of South Australians in a year marked by bushfires and COVID-19, with growth in consumer lending and deposits for the year ended 30 September 2020.
BankSA to help first homebuyers get into their own home sooner
Friday 31 July 2020
South Australian first homebuyers could be closer to realising their home ownership dream with a new initiative from BankSA to reduce time and cost of entry to the property market.
Consumer confidence rebounds however many businesses fear for survival in the wake of COVID-19
Saturday 25 July 2020
Consumer confidence in South Australia has rebounded while businesses are struggling to recover from the impacts of COVID-19, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor.
Global meat price rise to offset lower world grain price and impact of COVID-19 on farmers
Tuesday, 2 June 2020
A rise in global meat prices is helping South Australian farmers as they contend with a relatively low world grain price and the impacts of COVID-19, according to the latest BankSA Rural Price Index.
South Australian consumers proud of the state’s handling of the COVID-19 crisis
Saturday, 9 May 2020
South Australian consumers have responded positively to the state’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, with 84 per cent proud of South Australia, compared to 63 per cent in February’s State Monitor, according to BankSA.
BankSA passes on full 0.25% rate cut to customers
Tuesday, 3 March 2020
BankSA has today announced it will decrease variable home loan rates by 0.25% per annum (p.a.).
South Australians start new decade with a turnaround in confidence and state pride
Friday, 28 February 2020
Confidence amongst both businesses and consumers has increased providing a solid start to 2020, according to the latest BankSA State Monitor released today.
Monday, 13 January 2020
BankSA has today announced additional support for customers and communities impacted by ongoing bushfires in South Australia.
BankSA to access $1.5 million Bushfire Fund for local fire affected regions
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
BankSA will access a $1.5 million Bushfire Fund, announced by the Westpac Group, to provide immediate assistance to bushfire affected communities in South Australia.