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Every American's turning optimist

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 12 JAN 2017
... sentiment index (up to 98.4 in December - the highest since November 2004 - from 93.8 in November) and the NFIB small business optimism index (105.8 in December - the highest since December 2004 - from 98.4 in November).

Trump makes small beautiful

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JAN 2017
... the first two months of last year - taking its full year 2016 gains up by 7.5%. The details of the survey showed small business owners more confident on business conditions (net balance 50 in December from 38 in November); sales expectations (31 from ...

Sydney planners topping salary figures

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 9 JAN 2017
Based on data available from Melbourne, Adelaide and Sydney, financial planners working in the latter city earn more than their interstate peers. The 2017 Robert Walters Salary Survey found that Sydney planners can expect to earn up to $160,000 annually ...

Ombudsman takes on ANZ fairness role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 15 DEC 2016
... fairness advisor, Colin Neave will be charged with improving fairness of the bank's products and services for retail, small business and wealth customers in Australia. Neave is currently a Commonwealth Ombudsman and a former chief ombudsman of the Financial ...

Economic Wrap

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 DEC 2016
... A$631,000. Prices in NSW are the most expensive averaging A$822,000 and cheapest in Hobart at A$360,000. US NFIB small business optimism index Small businesses in America have given Trump the thumbs up. The National Federation of Independent Businesses ...

Industry funds lead Labor's super inquiry

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 5 DEC 2016
... last week and established during Federal Parliament's final sitting day for 2016 on Thursday. Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Katy Gallagher, said the ISA report also found about workers aged under 30 were most likely to miss ...

Banking inquiry becomes Royal Commission alternative

KERRIE SYDEE  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2016
... impacts of consumer protection failures in the financial services industry. In a statement Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services, Senator Katy Gallagher said: "This committee will provide an immediate opportunity for people all around ...

Impact only fund makes first investments

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2016
Impact Investment Group's (IIG) Giant Leap Fund has made its first two investments and expects to deliver investors higher returns from purpose driven businesses. IIG raised $13 million for Giant Leap, which is Australia's first venture capital fund ...

IPA appoints new president

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 NOV 2016
... Services, Elders, BHP Billiton and BankSA. "The IPA has developed an enviable reputation as being a strong advocate for small business and small to medium practices," Moore said. "As a Board and with the hard work of our CEO Prof Andrew Conway, we have ...

Cbus launches employer contribution app

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 21 NOV 2016
Cbus and Link Group have developed a super contribution app for employers. Cbus described the Cbus Employer Mobile App as "a first of its kind," highlighting features including adding new employees, generating receipts and managing account administration. ...