Arab Bank Australia is very pleased and proud to advise that our Board member Mr Les Taylor was appointed as a Member in the General Division of the Order of Australia within the Australian Honours System.

The Order of Australia is the pre-eminent means by which Australia recognises the outstanding and meritorious service of its citizens. The Award was publicly announced on Australia day, Tuesday the 26th January 2010.

The citation of Mr Taylor's honour is "For service to the financial sector, particularly in the field of banking law and corporate governance and as a contributor to the development of electronic conveyancing".

Mr Taylor advised that he believes that this appointment is due in part to his membership of the Board of Arab Bank Australia for which he is extremely proud and privileged to serve on and that all staff through their passion for good management and excellent service have contributed to this honour bestowed upon him by the Governor General of  Australia.