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Clients falling out of love with branch networks
by Nick Bendel • 7 Oct 2014
According to a recent poll on The Adviser, 77 per cent of respondents said their customers value branch networks less... READ MORE
Suncorp Bank reduces variable rate to 4.69pc
by Staff Reporter • 3 Oct 2014
A discount of 1.30 per cent has been applied to the bank’s standard variable rate of 5.99 per cent.
Suncorp is... READ MORE
Platform integration means more selling and less typing
by Staff Reporter • 2 Oct 2014
Brokers will now be able to launch a pre-populated ALI Group loan protection application directly from... READ MORE
Broking candidates forging police checks: recruitment agent
by Nick Bendel • 30 Sep 2014
Cherry Solutions managing director Floyd Nangreave said he had had seven fraudulent candidates reach shortlist or... READ MORE
Mozo users name ING Direct as Australia’s best bank
by Nick Bendel • 30 Sep 2014
ING Direct earned a rating of 9.00 in the People’s Choice Banking Awards, which is run by comparison website... READ MORE
Vow Financial continues financial planning push
by Staff Reporter • 30 Sep 2014
Michael Clifford has joined the aggregator after more than 20 years’ experience in the financial planning... READ MORE
Bankwest cuts two-year fixed rates to 4.59pc
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
The two-year Complete Fixed Home Loan and Fixed Rate Home Loan have fallen from 4.78 to 4.59 per cent.
Bankwest said... READ MORE
Nominations open for state-by-state broking awards
by Staff Reporter • 29 Sep 2014
The state-based awards, which are an initiative of The Adviser and principal partner NAB Broker, recognise each... READ MORE
Federal inquiry hears call for equity release reform
by Nick Bendel • 26 Sep 2014
Homesafe Solutions, which is partly owned by Bendigo & Adelaide Bank, told the Financial System Inquiry that... READ MORE
Commonwealth Bank announces new commission structure
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
From January 1, Commonwealth Bank will implement a standard commission structure that will include first-year trail... READ MORE
Federal inquiry report calls for planning and zoning reform
by Staff Reporter • 25 Sep 2014
The draft report of the Competition Policy Review noted that “there is clear dissatisfaction with the current... READ MORE
Brokers unconvinced by lenders that buy business
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
NAB is the latest lender to try to win business with financial incentives after unveiling a $1,000 gift card this... READ MORE
P&N Bank tells federal inquiry to be tougher on big banks
by Nick Bendel • 24 Sep 2014
P&N Bank has told the Financial System Inquiry that sub-brands need to “openly disclose that they are a... READ MORE
GFC marked turning point in land values
by Staff Reporter • 24 Sep 2014
Capital city land values grew by six per cent during 2013/2014, while regional land increased by just 0.6 per... READ MORE
Are short-term lending commissions worth the effort?
by Andrew Littleford • 24 Sep 2014
And you can provide your client with a customised, compliant solution at best-in-market rates while you’re at... READ MORE

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