News

The Windsor Community Bank^® Branch , produces six newsletters each year and they are distributed to the local area, posted to shareholders and sent our via email. If you would like a hard copy sent to you, please go to the contact page and request one online or click here to subscribe to the eNewsletter.

Our Newsletter is designed to help keep our community informed on our progress and update you on the projects we have undertaken in our community.

Bendigo Bank tops customer satisfaction ratings

2 February, 2012

Roy Morgan released results from its monthly survey into Australian bank customer satisfaction, with Bendigo Community Bank© customers rated as more satisfied than any other bank’s customers.

The results from Australia’s leading market research company show that the Community Bank© achieved a customer satisfaction rating of 89.5 per cent, edging out ING (88.4 per cent) as the top bank.

There was an upward trend in Bendigo Bank's customer satisfaction ratings with an increase of 2.4 per cent from the same time last year, which followed an increase in the previous year of 2.3 per cent – meaning that our continuous efforts to deliver industry-leading customer service is greatly valued by our customers.

This can be said to prove that our persistent focus on connecting with our customers – listening to what they need and respecting their choices – is paying off.

Even though the Community Bank© is placed more than 11 percentage points ahead of NAB, the highest rating of the major four banks, the survey indicated that overall customer satisfaction for the major banks is at its highest in 15 years.

Home Loans

30 January, 2012

The Windsor Community Bank© has a wide variety of flexible and affordable home loans on offer. To ensure that you find the right one for you, 8 different loans have been developed with a variety of focuses.

Whether you are buying or building your first home, upgrading to another home, or purchasing a block of land, we offer a competitive variable interest rate loans with a variety of added features.

All loans have great rates and various built-in bonuses depending on what you’re looking for such as no interest, fixed rates, no transaction fees or a discounted credit card.

We aim to keep your costs down and our customers happy. All loans through the Windsor Community Bank© and our Prahran Market branch help to give back to the local community and support local development.

To find out more, simply drop into either the Windsor or Prahran Market branch and discuss your options with one of our local team.

Business News

28 January, 2012

Commercial Loans

Windsor Community Bank? can provide you with finance facilities for every business purpose, from short-term overdrafts to long-term instalment loans.

Our business bankers get to know and understand your business and direction and ensure that things flow smoothly.
We offer tailored loans for your business with either a fixed or variable rate or even a combination of both.
Repayments can be customised to match your choice of interest options- such as interest only or principle
plus.

Remember, by getting your loan through Windsor Community Bank? or our Prahran Market branch, your business is supporting your local area. After all- you can't run a successful business in an unsuccessful community.

Community Benefits from Community Banks

The Windsor Community Bank? and Prahran Market branch are owned and operated by people within that community, who work together to build social capacity and support economic growth in the area. We offer local service for the community- something that has been said to have been lost in the banking world in recent years.

Community Banks have an innovative ownership structure and operational framework that works with the community in which each branch has been established.
Community Banking strives to foster both economic AND social growth, so each branch contributes 80% of it's profits back into the community. Encouraging and supporting local enterprise and development is just another way that Community Banks endeavour to truly work to benefit the local area and its members.

By banking with your local Community Bank? in Windsor & Prahran Market, you're helping your local area and assisting in developing a strong and healthy community.

Vehicle Leasing & Financial Planning

Your decision to either purchase goods from available cash flow or finance them may have both cash flow and taxation implications for your business. What's best for your business will very much depend on your circumstances at the time so it's important to explore your options.

Traditional financing for business equipment has also changed, particularly in recent times with the introduction of the GST. This shift will impact on the cost effectiveness of goods and equipment finance for many businesses.

To be safe and ensure you're doing the best thing for your business in your current situation, talk over your options with our Business Banking Manager and Equipment Finance Department. Our team can assess your requirements and help you make an appropriate decision for your finance capital needs and your best course of action. You'll find that we're competitive, flexible and able to offer you a choice of terms and finance options.

What sort of business equipment do we finance?

Windsor Community Bank? can organise finance for a wide range of items, including:

cars, utilities and light commercial vehicles trucks and buses
forklifts, cranes and earthmoving equipment
computing and office equipment
printing, medical and manufacturing equipment
industrial plant equipment.

2011 AGM- UPDATE

15 Novemeber, 2011

The Windsor and Prahran Market Community Bank^® had their Annual General Meeting on the 26th of October, 2011 at the St Kilda Cricket Ground. Attendees heard of the great progress the Stonnington Community Financial Services Ltd has had over the previous financial year. Despite an upgrade to the Windsor Community Bank branch, the business produced a profit for the year due to the hard work of the Community Bank team.

Chairman, Jon Caneva, presented 7 local organisations with Community Grants totalling $27,166.70. You can see images and more information on all the 2011 recipients on the Sponsorship and Community Grants page.

Click here to view the annual report.

Travel Insurance

4 October, 2011

With summer just around the corner, holiday plans for many people are in full swing. For the lucky few, this may mean an overseas trip to visit family and friends or perhaps an adventure to an exotic location. Taking out travel insurance for your next trip, means that you can truly relax knowing that you’re covered for a full range of minor mis-haps and catastrophes.

TheCommunity Bank^® offers a range of insurance options via CGU that will fit all trips- both big and small. Policies include a comprehensive list of medical and dental expenses, so you’ll be covered against more than ‘Bali Belly’, ‘Pharaoh’s Curse’ or ‘Montezuma’s Revenge’.

Click here to download a brochure or stop into your local branch and have a chat about what is the best cover for you and your family..

Notice of 2011 Annual General Meeting

2nd October, 2011

The 2011 AGM for the Stonnington Community Financial Services Ltd will be held at 6.30pm on Wednesday 26 October 2011 at St Kilda Cricket Club, Junction Oval, Lakeside Drive, St Kilda. Refreshments will be served at conclusion, followed by the presentation of the 2011 Community Grants

The agenda is outlined as follows;

Ordinary Business

1. Receipt of Annual Report
To receive the Company’s Financial Report, the Directors’ Report and the Auditor’s Report for the year ended 30 June 2011.

2. Election of directors
To consider, and if thought fit, to pass each of the following resolutions as an ordinary resolution.
(a) That Sarah Davies be re-elected as a Director of the Company.
(b) That Brian Hatswell be re-elected as a Director of the Company.
(c) That John Keating be re-elected as a Director of the Company.

Click here for more information

Click here to download information on appointing a proxy for 2011

ATTENTION: 2011 Grant Applications are now Closed!

3 September, 2011

We'd like to thank everyone for their applications in 2011. Successful applicants will be notified in October and presented at the AGM, 26 October 2011.

Bank announces $342.1 million full-year profit
15th August, 2011

Managing Director, Mike Hirst, announced the Full Year Results of the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank. Mr Hirst attributes the 2010/2011 results to the bank's robust business model, which leverages the Group’s key strengths of industry leading brand advocacy and customer satisfaction.

Hirst says the Bendigo and Adelaide Bank have built a sound and profitable banking business, based on the principle of engaging with customers, partners and communities.

The bank continues to receive tremendous support from customers. Customers- who are active via numerous channels including 276 Community Bank® branches – now provide in excess of 90 per cent of the total on balance sheet funding. The bank has also completed three separate RMBS transactions since July 2010, with a total value of $3.5 billion.

The past 12-months have included a number of notable achievements for the business, including a ratings upgrade to A- from Fitch Ratings; and a rating outlook upgrade to BBB+ positive from Standard & Poor’s.

The Bendigo and Adelaide Bank was also recognised as Australia’s ‘most trusted bank’; for having one of Asia’s best ‘corporate social responsibility programs’; and as winner of the people’s choice awards for our credit cards, personal loans and term deposits[1].

In addition, Community Bank® partners have now provided more than $58 million in community grants and donations; more than $18 million in community dividends; and the bank's philanthropic arm (the Community Enterprise Foundation™) has administered more than $50 million in contributions to charities and worthwhile causes across the country.

Highlights

Net profit after tax $342.1million
Cash earnings of $336.2 million
Cash earnings per share of 92.3 cents
Final dividend of 30 cents per share (full-year dividend of 60 cents per share)

Watch the video below to hear directly from Mike Hirst, Managing Director, and Richard Fennell, the Chief Finacial Officer about the 2010/2011 performance.

Marquee for Hire
11 August, 2011

The Windsor Community Bank® and the Prahran Market branch have purchased a marquee for use in and around the community. The marquee is 3 meters x 3 meters, and includes side and rear walls- perfect for all weather conditions.

The marquee is easy to transport and assemble and is available for hire FREE OF CHARGE for any local Not for Profits, schools or community groups. The marquee is perfect for any upcoming special events, sports days, fetes or BBQs.

BOOK NOW!!!

Contact our branch for more information (03) 9520 9311
or email chairman@windsorcommunity.com.au for more information.
( a few conditions apply)

2011 Applications Now Open!
July 27th, 2011

Windsor Community Bank^®must return 80% of it's profits back into the community by way of sponsorships and grants. The 2011 applications for projects and local organisations seeking funding has now opened.

Applications close on the 2nd September 2011 and will be presented at the AGM on the 26th of October 2011.

All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply (what have you got to lose?!)

Click Here to visit our Community Grants section and find out how to get your application started

or

contact us for more information



Community Returns Rise in 2011 27th July, 2011 Stonnington Community Financial Services Ltd aims to provide the surrounding community with much more than just quality banking. The Windsor Community Bank^® Branch, and now its branch at Prahran Market , continue to engage in local development by supporting a wide range of organisations and projects. 2011 has seen yet another increase in community returns, resulting in over $652,493 deposited back into the community in just 7 years. Organisations who are seeking funding, financial support or advice, are encouraged to contact us today or pop into your local branch. Phone: (03) 9510 9311 (Windsor Branch) Stonnington Community Financial Services Ltd, has announced a 5 cent per share Dividend to be paid in July 2010. Board of Directors decided to reduce this years dividend due to the current economic uncertainty and felt that it was a prudent decision to maintain cash reserves particularly with the opening of the new branch at Prahran Market, which will drain cash flow in the early days. None the less the Board are very proud of the success of the Windsor Community Bank^® Branch and now its branch at Prahran Market, largely due to the Support of the local community.

Reserve Bank Governor Praises Bendigo Bank

Click the link above to read the article by RBA Governor Glenn Stevens in NEWS WEEKLY 16 Aug 08

SOUTH YARRA Cricket Club WINS 2009 Community Sports Challenge

This years event was held at the Percy Treyvaud Memorial Oval, Chadstone Road Chadstone on Sunday 29 March. For the second year running, SYCC has won the Community Sports Challenge, sponsored by the Windsor & East Malvern Community Banks. Man of the match was Mick Molloy who bowled 5 for 12 in a devastating enilation of EMCC. Special thanks to Chadstone & MCC Lacrosse, Malvern District Auskick, Vic Spirit and the MFB for providing additional activities on the day.

The photos below are highlights from the day.

Toorak Prahran Cricket Club Coaching Clinic

Proud sponsors of the Toorak Prahran Cricket Club, Windsor Community Bank^� Branch, were invited to attend the coaching clinic at Prahran Oval on Wednesday 12th November to witness first hand the first class trainning offered to club members.

^{2008 Windsor and East Malvern Community Bank® Branch Challenge}

^{Good Friday 21st March 2008}

ATM at the entrance of the meat and seafood department.

Prahran Market ATM

Windsor Community Bank^® Branch is proud to announce that it has installed an ATM at Prahran Market. The ATM will be commissioned on Monday 10th Dec 2007. Bendigo Bank Customers will be able to access the ATM at no charge. Other Bank users will find the charges considerably less than our competitors at the Market.

WINDSOR'S 5th BIRTHDAY 22 Nov 2007


	David Strachan and Jon Caneva signing the sponsorship agreement for the SYCC at Gideon Haigh's book launch at Como Park 18 October, 2011.

MOPBA (Museum of Particularly Bad Art) had another successful year raising $3600 for three local charities, Save-A-Dog Scheme, Lighthouse Foundation and Baker Heart Research Institute. On Wed 17 Oct, the presentation of cheques was made to the Charities at Red Vault in Windsor. Each Charity received $1200.

Prahran Netball Association Coffee Shop Relocation.
Prahran Netball Association have relocated their Coffee Shop. Windsor Community Bank^® Branch have provided tables and chairs as part of their sponsorship. Now players and spectators have a great spot to refresh in between matches.And the Cisco's coffee is great too.


	Bruce and Piggy Local identity Bruce McKaskill, getting up close and personal with the Bendigo Bank Piggy.

Windsor Community Bank^® Branch Director Melina Sehr is sharing this photo with us of her newly arrived son, we think his name is 'Mark'.
Born Friday 22nd June at 7:10pm. Labour was a breeze and Frank was spared any physical assaults from Melina this time. "Reckon I could have gone out to dinner afterwards if they would have let me" said Melina after the birth.
We all wish Melina and Frank all the best with their new arrival.

Cameron Morcher ( pictured, with lack of sleep) who joined us as a Director last year is now a Dad. Cameron and his wife Candice welcomed Charlton (featured) into the world on the 6th January 2009.

"It's going to be an exciting year for our family and for the Windsor Community Bank!" said Cameron when informing us of the new arrival. Cameron has been working close with the Directors in establishing our newest baby the branch at Prahran Market. We think Charlton will probably keep Cameron up at night more than our new branch will.

The board, staff and customers wish Candice, Cameron and Charlton all the best for the future.

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