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Major banks confront challenging conditions

From KPMG

KPMG analysis finds that the Australian major banks (‘the majors’) have reported a continued decline in aggregate cash profits for the first half of 2019. KPMG’s Major Australian Banks Half

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07 May 2019

Mutuals growth slows but profit up as margin squeeze abates

From KPMG

2018 saw Australia’s mutual banks, building societies and credit unions (the ‘Mutuals’) continue to grow in an environment characterised by low interest rates, increased competition, a new wave of technological

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29 Nov 2018

Transitioning to a simpler, safer and more transparent model

From KPMG

New KPMG research finds that the Australian major banks (‘the majors’) have reported a decrease in aggregate cash profits for the 2018 full year, as they restructure and simplify their

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07 Nov 2018

Stone & Chalk appoints new Chairman and Board, prepares for ‘scale-up’ phase

From Stone & Chalk

Asia’s largest fintech innovation hub, Stone & Chalk, has announced the appointment of a new chairman and suite of new board members, as it prepares for its next phase of growth,

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27 Sep 2018

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CPD: The Two-Chapter retirement – a framework for understanding retiree psychology
Introduction Why do financially secure retirees still hesitate to spend, or commit to strategies that would clearly improve their outcomes? This article sets out the Two-Chapter Retirement framework, a new [...]
CPD: China’s next phase – what persistent supply-side growth means for global markets
China’s economic trajectory is shifting, but not in the way many had once expected. Consumption-led rebalancing has not materialised. Instead, economic policy continues to emphasise industrial modernisation, aligned with a [...]
CPD: Ethics and client best interests
In financial advice, acting in a client’s best interest isn’t just a regulatory rule, it’s the foundation of a trusting, successful partnership. This article, proudly sponsored by GSFM, examines the [...]
CPD: Capitalising on global growth in the decarbonisation era
Few themes rival the scale, urgency and long-term significance of climate change. Consequently, regions, countries, companies and individuals are taking positive action to decarbonise the planet and work toward net [...]
CPD: Decoding the compliance signals within AFCA’s Lead Decisions
Introduction In February 2026, the Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA), reached a significant milestone when it issued its 1,000th Dixon Advisory determination[1]. Up until that point, this represented the single [...]