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Wealth division contributes to strong ANZ result

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 29 OCT 2013

... financial solutions to more ANZ customers while using innovation to create new growth opportunities," ANZ chief executive Mike Smith said. Global Wealth serves over two million customers and manages $59 billion in investment and retirement savings in ...

ANZ profit, wealth FUM up despite insurance concerns

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 16 AUG 2013

... bank announced an unaudited 7% rise in net profit to $4.7 billion for the nine months to 30 June. ANZ chief executive Mike Smith said the result was in line with expectations and that there was cause to be optimistic with falling interest rates, a more ...

ANZ grows adviser base

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 30 APR 2013

... opportunities, on costs and on capital management and I am confident about the year as a whole," said ANZ chief executive Mike Smith. In a further boost to the global wealth and private banking division, the Australian Financial Review has reported that ...

ANZ reports 6.2% cash profit rise

MARK SMITH | FRIDAY, 15 FEB 2013

... expectations of a slowing domestic economy. "Further productivity gains were made across the group," commented chief executive Mike Smith. "Productivity improvement is a key focus ensuring that we can continue to invest in our super regional strategy ...

ANZ opens new branch in China

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 21 JAN 2013

... an important contributor to economic growth and development of the Yangtze Delta, according to ANZ chief executive Mike Smith. ANZ has said that it has clear strategy to grow in Asia in 2013 with both Smith and global wealth and private banking division ...

Financial service execs earn big bucks

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 26 NOV 2012

... latest executive salary report. Unsurprisingly, Big Four bank bosses feature prominently high up the list with ANZ chief Mike Smith taking top spot with a total salary including bonuses of $9.67 million. Westpac's Gail Kelly is just behind and easily ...

Market wrap AM

AAP | FRIDAY, 23 NOV 2012

... contract was up four points at 4,427. No major economic news is expected on Friday. In equities news, ANZ chief executive Mike Smith is scheduled to address the British Chamber of Commerce in Melbourne, while David Jones, Beach Energy AGM, Perseus Mining ...

Investor cash obsession worries wealth creators

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 19 NOV 2012

... indebtedness of developed world governments is a perfect recipe for unfavourable future cash rates. His comments echo those of Mike Smith, chief executive of ANZ, who suggested at an analyst briefing last month that term-deposit rates could not be sustained ...

Big four prepare market for annus horribilis 2013

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 7 NOV 2012

... boss referred to tougher economic conditions and higher funding costs at their respective press conferences. ANZ's Mike Smith commented: "With the global economy softening, it's clear that the post-GFC lower growth business environment will be with us ...

Westpac calm in face of storm

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 6 NOV 2012

... much stronger as a result. While NAB faces years carrying the can for its ailing UK business and ANZ chief executive Mike Smith bemoans a tough economic outlook and the threat of looming bad debts, Westpac appears to be in ruder health. Excluding a one-off ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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