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Australia to experience banking revolution

... revolution in banking in Australia no more or less dramatic than that which occurred in the 80s and early 90s when the big banks shifted into technology-based solutions and rationalisation of their branch network," said Mr Liddy. "I believe we are seeing ...

Morning Market Wrap: Busy day expected; Dollar bounces overnight

... down 3.9 points at 4270.1. In TOKYO, Japan's TOPIX share index rose for a fifth straight session, helped by buying of big banks after Morgan Stanley upgraded the sector, while some auto and tech shares rose following a rally on Wall Street. The Nikkei ...

ANZ Bank gets thumbs down from NZ customers again

... compared with 88 per cent of people who used the National Bank, which was the best of the country's top five banks. But the big banks were all outclassed again by the provincial-based Taranaki Savings Bank (TSB), which won 95 per cent approval from its ...

Midday market wrap: Japanese, domestic stocks edge down to noon

Japanese shares erased early gains and edged down by midday on Friday as profit-taking took a toll on big banks and some tech issues such as NEC Corp after the key Nikkei average hit 14-month highs earlier this week. The Nikkei ended the morning session ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close lower

... data pushed major US indexes lower overnight. The Australian market followed suit, led down by News Corporation and the big banks. The Australian dollar was broadly unchanged at $US0.6810, while the bond market was weaker. The yield on the benchmark ...

Afternoon market wrap: All Ordinaries fights back

... index staged something of an afternoon rally to finish just 3.40 points lower following a weaker morning session. The big banks, seen as relatively safe havens by equity investors in uncertain times, again led the way. Commonwealth rose by $0.32 to $25.89 ...

Afternoon market wrap: Corporate giants lead index higher

... backdrop. News Corporation gained by over 4.2% to finish at $11.18, comfortably outperforming the index as a whole. The big banks were also well supported, although to a lesser degree. Commonwealth rose $0.36 to $25.57 while National put on $0.92 to ...

Midday market wrap: All Ordinaries rises, banks lead the charge

... off yesterday afternoon, rising by 25 points in the morning session, mirroring gains across global share indices. The big banks were again the driving force as investors sought the refuge of stability in uncertain times. Commonwealth rose $0.33 to $25.54 ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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