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America is full

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 11 DEC 2017
There is nothing in the November US labour numbers to stop the Fed from delivering its "promised" third rate hike finale for 2017 this week. US employment increased by 228K in November following a 244K gain in October. This is greater than market expectations ...

Westpac GM departs to Citi

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2017
Westpac's general manager of business integration has left the bank to become the regional head of technology for Citi. With 25 years of technology experience across the financial services industry behind her, Jayne Opperman will set the vision and ...

A case for faster wages growth (or not)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 DEC 2017
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) didn't disappoint market expectations when it conducted its last board meeting for 2017. The Australian central bank kept the official cash rate where it had been since August 2016, at a record low 1.5%. The December ...

Australia braces for Amazon impact

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 5 DEC 2017
Amazon has finally launched in Australia and the retail sector is likely to experience significant hurdles - but Amazon itself will face its own challenges, according to financial services experts. Amazon Australia country manager Rocco Braeuniger said ...

Retailers should be wary of Amazon: Poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 4 DEC 2017
The majority of people polled in Financial Standard's weekly survey believe the launch of Amazon Marketplace in Australia has potentially dire consequences for local retailers. One-in-four (25%) respondents strongly agree the e-commerce giant will negatively ...

Vision Super creates head technology role

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 1 DEC 2017
Vision Super has appointed its first head of technology as it aims to increase its presence among younger Australians and meet their ongoing demands. Joining from KPMG, James Milne is responsible for maintaining and improving the digital experience ...

Life insurance M&A outlook gloomy: Report

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 30 NOV 2017
Despite the flurry of life insurance business sell offs, a new study found global life insurers are overlooking Australia for superior acquisition opportunities elsewhere in the Asia Pacific. Willis Towers Watson's analysis of merger and acquisitions ...

New advice firm taps young professional market

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 21 NOV 2017
Spend less and save more is a popular New Year's resolutions, but research shows less than 10% of people actually stick to it. Former Zurich risk strategist Jessica Brady and former Macquarie associate director and business development manager Glen ...

Netwealth lists on ASX

JAMIE WILLIAMSON, MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 20 NOV 2017
Netwealth was admitted to the ASX's official list following its successful initial public offering. Debuting on the ASX at midday, Netwealth's fully paid ordinary shares commenced trading on a conditional and deferred settlement basis with normal trading ...

AZ NGA acquires Victoria practice

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 NOV 2017
AZ Next Generation Advisory has acquired a financial planning firm established in 1983. Dunsford Financial Planning (DFP) is led by Mark Dunsford and based in Victoria's Mornington Peninsula. Part of the Now Financial Group, of which Dunsford is also ...