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James Wilson
History editor

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05 Jul 2018

The gothic bank and the rise and fall of Marvellous Melbourne

James Wilson | History editor

ANZ’s Queen St branch represents a fascinating time in the history of not just the bank but Victoria and Australia.

19 Feb 2018

IN PICTURES: ANZ & the Olympics

James Wilson | History editor

From being the official bank of the Olympic organising committee to sponsorship of the Australian team, ANZ has a long history with the Olympic Games.

02 Feb 2018

IN PICTURES: the way we wear

James Wilson | History editor

Relaxed dress codes are a la mode in the corporate world but weren’t always in vogue.

09 Nov 2017

Banking in time of war

James Wilson | History editor

In World War One employees from an ANZ predecessor bank volunteered at a higher rate than the general population.

27 Oct 2017

The ghost of banking past

James Wilson | History editor

ANZ’s safety deposits facility – and maybe something else - has kept a watchful eye on secrets for more than a century.

06 Oct 2017

From gold bits to fitbits: payments through history

James Wilson | History editor

Remember when the $A was worth the paper it was printed on? We look at the history of tender.

14 Sep 2017

On history and breaking into your own bank

James Wilson | History editor

ANZ isn’t a 200-year old startup, but has a similar story of humble origins.

18 Aug 2017

Mobile history: drive-up banking & more

James Wilson | History editor

In the first of our ANZ History Series we take a look at the evolution of banking mobility.