Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Reference number: 139185

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Authorised by the FCA

This firm is on the FCA register and authorised to carry out regulated activities.

Website, phone number and address

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In the full report: 3 background checks

  • When commbank.com.au first appeared online, and whether it can receive email
  • What kind of line 020 7710 3999 is
  • Who else gives the postcode EC4M 7AW
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Other names (1)

If you were contacted under any of these names, it is this firm.

  • State Bank of Victoria Former trading name

FCA permissions and consumer protection

  • Hold or safeguard your money FSCS may apply
    Eligible deposits are typically protected by the FSCS up to £120,000 per person, per banking group.
  • Give regulated advice FSCS may apply
    A claim for unsuitable advice is itself FSCS-protected, up to the limit that applies to the product you were advised on.
  • Manage or trade investments FSCS may apply
    Eligible investment and pension claims are typically FSCS-protected up to £85,000 per person, depending on the product and your circumstances.
  • Complaints Ombudsman, free
    You can refer a complaint about this firm to the Financial Ombudsman Service for free, whichever activity it relates to.
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  • Accepting Deposits
  • Advising on investments (except on Pension Transfers and Pension Opt Outs)
  • Arranging (bringing about) deals in investments
  • Arranging safeguarding and administration of assets
  • Bidding in emissions auctions
  • Dealing in investments as agent
  • Dealing in investments as principal
  • Making arrangements with a view to transactions in investments
  • Safeguarding and administration of assets (without arranging)

FCA disciplinary action and complaints

No FCA disciplinary action.

The Financial Ombudsman Service only publishes complaint figures for firms with 30 or more new complaints in six months, so there are none here for this firm.

Companies House record

The company behind the firm: its status, age, registered office and directors.

Company number
FC016009
Company status
Active
Company type
Overseas company
Incorporated
1 January 1993 (33 years old)
Registered office
Commonwealth Bank Place South, Level 1,, 11 Harbour Street, Sydney, New South Wales 2000, Australia

Directors and company secretaries

Name Role Born Appointed Other companies
Robert John Whitfield Director Sep 1964 4 Sep 2017 None
Matthew Peter Comyn Director Nov 1975 9 Apr 2018 None
Paul Francis O'Malley Director Apr 1964 1 Jan 2019 None
Simon Paul Moutter Director Jun 1960 1 Sep 2020 None
Peter Geoffrey Harmer Director Dec 1960 1 Mar 2021 None
Julie Birgitte Galbo Director Feb 1971 1 Sep 2021 None
Lynette Elizabeth Cobley Director Nov 1962 1 Oct 2022 None
Katherine Neisha Howitt Director Apr 1969 1 Oct 2024 None
Alistair Currie Director Aug 1967 31 Mar 2025 1 other company
Jane Frances Mcaloon Director Feb 1964 1 Oct 2025 None
Julie Ann Coates Director Feb 1963 1 Sep 2026 None
Vicki Marie Tzimas Clarkson Secretary Not published 3 Mar 2022 –
Karen Jane O'Flynn Secretary Not published 1 Sep 2023 –
Wendy Wonyi Lee Secretary Not published 10 Apr 2025 –

Other companies run by these 11 directors

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other company
1
still active
1
is FCA-registered
1

In the full report: all 1 company, named

  • What each company does, and whether it is still trading
  • Which of these 11 directors sit on each board, and since when
  • Any that went into liquidation or administration
  • The one on the FCA register, including one no longer authorised
  • All 48 people who have ever been directors, with their dates
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Key dates in its history

Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s history from the FCA register and Companies House, newest first.

Key events (7) All events (97)

2013

1 April 2013

  • Regulated by the FCA from this date
  • Regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority from this date

FCA register

2001

1 December 2001

  • Regulated by the Financial Services Authority from this date
  • Became authorised by the FCA

FCA register

1993

1 January 1993

  • Incorporated at Companies House

Companies House

1988

3 November 1988

  • Regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority from this date
  • Regulated by the Securities and Futures Authority from this date

FCA register

In the full report: all 97 events

  • All 97 events in its history (7 shown here)
  • Every director appointment and resignation: 85
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Firms connected to Commonwealth Bank of Australia

Other FCA-listed firms that share a director, phone number or address with Commonwealth Bank of Australia. A link shows who the firm is tied to, not whether either can be trusted.

connected firms
3
share its postcode
3
past link
1

In the full report: all 3 connected firms, named

  • How each is linked: the same postcode (3)
  • Who links each one: the named directors, with dates
  • 1 past link through former directors
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  • 1 other company its directors have run, named
  • 3 background checks on its contact details
  • All 97 events in its history
  • 3 connected firms, named, and who links them

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Frequently asked questions about this firm

Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia FCA authorised?
Yes, Commonwealth Bank of Australia (FRN 139185) is authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities. It has held its current authorisation since December 2001 and works as a bank or building society. The FCA has placed no limits on its permissions.
What is Commonwealth Bank of Australia’s phone number and website?
The FCA register lists the phone number 020 7710 3999 and the website commbank.com.au/about-us/our-company/international-branches/europe.html for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. If you were given different contact details, use these to check with the firm before going any further.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia a scam or clone?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia is a genuine FCA-listed firm, and the FCA has published no warnings about fake versions of it. Scammers do copy real firms, though, so check that any contact details you were given match the ones on the register.
Is my money safe with Commonwealth Bank of Australia?
It depends on the product, but eligible claims may be protected by the FSCS. You can also refer complaints about Commonwealth Bank of Australia to the Financial Ombudsman Service, free of charge.
Who runs Commonwealth Bank of Australia?
Companies House lists 11 directors of Commonwealth Bank of Australia: Robert John Whitfield, Matthew Peter Comyn, Paul Francis O'Malley, Simon Paul Moutter, Peter Geoffrey Harmer, Julie Birgitte Galbo and 5 more.
How long has Commonwealth Bank of Australia been in business?
The company was formed on 1 January 1993, and has held its current FCA authorisation since December 2001.
Does Commonwealth Bank of Australia use any other names?
It has previously used the name State Bank of Victoria.

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