Foreign-exchange providers are giving the big banks a run for their money in the quest to help smaller businesses manage their offshore currency risks. CFO 1 April 2006
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In The Black: Dirty money
From the March edition of In The Black. More on the mutual evaluation report on money laundering at FATF. Australia needs to clean up its act on the money laundering front. accountants are being drafted in to assist the cause.
The Sheet: Big banks follow in Commsec’s wake
Also published in Crikey! as well as The Sheet. Commonwealth Bank’s stockbroking business Commsec may face a bigger challenge this year to its leadership of the online broking market as competitors Westpac and National Australia Bank market have upgraded online trading platforms. With listed company IWL buying Westpac’s online broking partner JDV last year, National and Westpac now both have the same company running the back end of their broking platforms. By 2007, Westpac and National will be operating on […]
In The Black: Space Invaders
Commercial property from the March edition. The insatiable demand for office space, especially in Perth and Brisbane, is completely out of step with supply. So expect steep rent hikes over the coming years.
The Australian: Online trading
From the Wealth section. ONLINE TRADING – HOW TO MAKE MONEY AND AVOID EXPENSIVE MISTAKES NET TRADING: IT’S HIT OR MYTH By Ed Charles COVER STORY You need to shop carefully for an online share trading service, then use it wisely, says Ed Charles
The Australian: Car leases face price crash
From the Wealth section of The Australian 22 February.More from Glass’s Guide.
The Sheet: Adelaide bank results
Change of tack for Adelaide in the mortgage market By Ed Charles Adelaide bank has emphasised its commitment to achieving a five per cent share of the home loan market through the introduction of innovative products while increasing its margins through better use of technology.
In The Black: Getting Things Done
From the February edition of In The Black. More from Dave Allen, Lifehacker and 43 Folders. The finest organisation systems available to mankind may not involve technology at all.
The Sheet: Etrade walks ASX tightrope
By Ed Charles It’s been a frantic start to the year for the number three online broking company Etrade Australia, a firm in which ANZ Bank owns a 34 per cent stake.