Banks

wealth management

Funds administrator Link Administration has delivered on its integration targets yet several brokers suspect upside is factored into the stock.

Feb 21 2017

Retirement Plan

Wealth manager Challenger’s first half results mark a shift to longer duration annuities and brokers mull whether the company requires more equity.

Feb 15 2017


Wealth Management on sign

Confidence in the near-term prospects for Blue Sky Alternative Investments is supported by strong growth in institutional clients.

Feb 14 2017

NAB

National Australia Bank’s first quarter update held few surprises. Revenue growth was subdued and brokers are mindful of the challenges in maintaining the dividend pay-out.

Feb 07 2017


Previous Stories

Oz Rate Hike Pressure Eases

Oct 27 2010

A weaker than expected September quarter CPI has economists backing off on their November rate hike calls. It’s close.


The ASX, The National Interest And The Hung Parliament

Oct 26 2010

Brokers believe ASX shareholders have been offered a great deal from the SGX but what is the honest chance of approval being granted?


The Overnight Report: April High Again Proves Resistant

Oct 26 2010

The Dow jumped to exceed its April peak last night on home sale data before meeting selling once more. Dow up 31.


The Monday Report

Oct 25 2010

A wrap of events affecting the market on Friday night and the weekend and a preview of the week ahead.


The Overnight Report: All Is Forgiven

Oct 21 2010

Wall Street reversed its earlier reaction to the Chinese rate hike last night and savoured several strong earnings reports. Dow up 129.


Oz Consumer Spending Trending Higher

Oct 20 2010

CBA’s Business Sales Indicator suggests Australian consumer spending is slowly trending higher, while research by Datamonitor suggests spending habits are changing.


The Overnight Report: NY Fed Suing Bank Of America

Oct 20 2010

The Chinese rate rise pushed up the US dollar last night sending stocks down ahead of news the NY Fed is suing BofA. Dow down 165.


The Overnight Report: Banks Lead Wall Street Higher

Oct 19 2010

A good result from Citi and relief on foreclosures had the banks leading indices higher last night. Dow up 80.


Infrastructure Spending Requirements Rising In Australia and Asia

Oct 18 2010

ANZ Bank estimates Australia needs invest $600 billion in infrastructure over the next six years, while in Asia the estimate is US$13 trillion over the next decade.


Bank Reporting Season – A Preview

Oct 18 2010

Three of the Big Four banks will begin to report full-year earnings next week along with a first-half result from Macquarie Group.



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