Above-average consumer confidence

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Consumer confidence Consumer confidence rises: The weekly ANZ/Roy Morgan consumer confidence rating rose by 1.4 per cent in the week to January 18 to a 4-week high of 113.6, well... Read more continue reading

HUB24 first to add ING DIRECT term deposits to platform

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HUB24 has kicked off 2015 by adding more choice to its IDPS and Super platform with the availability of ING DIRECT’s 3-month, 6-month and 1-year platform term deposit products (TDs).... Read more continue reading

New analysis shows need for competition in super to protect consumers

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New research by the Financial Services Council (FSC) demonstrates that modern awards supress competition in the superannuation system to the detriment of consumers. A comprehensive analysis of the modern award... Read more continue reading

The Dawson Partnership welcomes Sally Humphris as a partner and director

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Peter Dawson, founder of The Dawson Partnership, said yesterday: ‘I am delighted that Sally has agreed to join our firm at a time where we are experiencing growing demand for... Read more continue reading

Anne Fuchs to depart AFA

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“While we are disappointed that Anne is leaving the AFA, we acknowledge that the role with Sunsuper is an outstanding opportunity, based in Anne’s home city of Brisbane and we... Read more continue reading

AIA Australia recruits new Chief Marketing Officer

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Following an extensive search, life insurer AIA Australia has appointed Renae Smith to the role of Chief Marketing Officer. Ms Smith has over 18 years’ experience in marketing related disciplines... Read more continue reading

CommSec State of the States

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January 2015 – Overall results How are Australia’s states and territories performing? Each quarter CommSec attempts to find out by analysing eight key indicators: economic growth; retail spending; equipment investment; unemployment;... Read more continue reading

Weekly market update – Week ending Friday 16 January, 2015

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Investment markets and key developments over the past week The “risk off” tone in markets continued over the past week with mixed US economic data and earnings results along with... Read more continue reading

Principal Global Investors announces leadership changes to support accelerating growth and strengthen leadership of non-U.S. business

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Principal Global Investors last week announced new roles for Kirk West and Andrea Muller within the firm. Effective 1 January 2015, Andrea Muller took on the role of executive director-head of... Read more continue reading

ANZ appoints Carole Berndt as Managing Director of Global Transaction Banking

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ANZ last week announced Carole Berndt has been appointed Managing Director Global Transaction Banking reporting to CEO International and Institutional Banking Andrew Géczy.  Ms Berndt is currently the Global Head of... Read more continue reading