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Phone usage reveals opportunity for financial services

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 NOV 2014
... trends converge into a greater use of our phones as a payments device.A We expect this to further increase as more Near Field Communications - enabled phones like the iPhone 6 become main stream."

Anne-Marie Corboy: A career in retrospect

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2014
... sector, built a recognisable and respected brand, and delivered consistently strong returns. It has also been a pioneer in the field of environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment. Today Corboy was awarded with the Selecting Super industry ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2014
The Australian market looks set to open lower after Wall Street fluctuated as the Federal Reserve's minutes show many policymakers see the need to watch for inflation. At 0905 AEST on Thursday, the December share price index futures contract was down ...

Financial Wisdom and Count also subject to higher standards

LAURA MILLAN  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2014
... required to hold either an advanced diploma in financial planning; a degree in finance, business, commerce or a related field; certified financial planner professional designation, a fellow chartered financial practitioner professional designation or ...

Group insurance consortiums 'inevitable': MetLife

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  THURSDAY, 23 OCT 2014
Group insurers must form consortiums if they want to continue to provide group cover to the growing 'mega-funds', according to MetLife head of distribution Michael Goodall. Speaking at an even hosted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 25 SEP 2014
The Australian share market has opened higher in the wake of positive leads from overseas markets. IG chief market strategist Chris Weston said the local bourse began Thursday's trading session well, with the major banks and big miners leading the way. ...

van Eyk up for sale

ALICE URIBE, MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 19 SEP 2014
Van Eyk administrator Trent Hancock of Moore Stephens Sydney Corporate Recovery Group is seeking expressions of interest for the purchase of the business and its associated assets. In a statement administrator Trent Hancock said: "The core business ...

Harvard receives record-breaking donation

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 9 SEP 2014

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2014
The local share market has opened lower despite a record profit from Australia's biggest bank. The Commonwealth Bank announced a $8.68 billion full year cash profit on Wednesday, up 12 per cent on the year before. But, the profit wasn't enough to lift ...

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2014
The Australian market looks set to open flat after Wall Street fell following disappointing German economic data and ahead of Wednesday's report on US retail sales. At 0804 AEST on Wednesday, the September share price index futures contract was up four ...