ANZ yesterday announced it was offering market leading term deposit rates for 12-18 month terms, as a step towards helping to build a strong savings culture across the Pacific.

ANZ Fiji Country Head, Saud Minam, says as the largest bank in Fiji, they recognise that they need to take a lead role in helping Fijians get ahead in life and become more financially confident.

He says there’s healthy competition for deposits here in Fiji and they want to ensure they give retail customers reliable growth over the long term.