Hume Bank, previously Hume Building Society, is a customer-owned bank which operates primarily in retail banking. Hume has an extensive branch and ATM network, and employs over 140 staff. In 2017 Hume’s customer base reached 61,504 and its assets stood at A$1.10bn. Hume Bank uses local suppliers and businesses to support important economic activity in the region, and offers exclusive workplace packages to employees of local businesses. Hume Bank's Chief Executive Officer is Stephen Capello (June 2018), its chairman Tony Whiting (November 2016)