Over 40,000 businesses, individuals join class-action against banks
Friday, 14 May 2010
Over 40,000 businesses and individuals have signed up for a class-action lawsuit against 12 of Australia's major banks for allegedly charging too much for overdraft fees, the legal firm organising the suit has said.  ...

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SMEs urged to join class-action lawsuit against major banks
Thursday, 13 May 2010
A law firm has urged small businesses to sign up to a class action lawsuit against 12 of Australia's major banks who have allegedly gouged billions of dollars from customers in so-called exception fees such as for dishonour and late fees.  ...

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The time bombs in the Federal Budget: Gottliebsen
Wednesday, 12 May 2010
In every Budget there are silent time bombs that no one talks about. I have picked three in the 2010-11 Budget, but I am sure there are many more.  ...

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How the Government let the big four banks crush small lenders: Kohler
Monday, 12 October 2009
It's certainly good that the Government has put another $8 billion into buying mortgage-backed securities, but overall its approach to banking over the past 12 months has been two-faced, half-hearted and, in the end, anti-competitive.  ...

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Apricus Australia
Tuesday, 08 September 2009
Chris Taylor Smart50 rank: 4 Revenue: $8,919,530 Growth: 199.18% Founders: Chris Taylor, 43 Based: New South Wales Employees: 16 Industry: Wholesale trade Website:www.apricus.com.au The growing focus on climate change and the increased level of Government ...

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ANZ tops bank customer service ratings
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
ANZ has been named as the bank with the most satisfied customers by financial services research firm Canstar Cannex.  ...

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IMF slashes global growth forecast, shares steady, Telstra could face structural separation: Economy roundup
Friday, 20 March 2009
The International Monetary Fund has once again downgraded its global growth forecast and called for governments to continue to spend up on stimulus packages to help boost the economy.  ...

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Telstra tops list of Australia’s most valuable brands
Wednesday, 04 March 2009
Telstra has shrugged off recent controversial service records to take the title of Australia's most valuable brand. Brand management agency Interbrand valued the telecommunication giant's brand at $9.7 billion.  ...

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Debtor financing surges as cash gets tight
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Small businesses are turning to debtor financing to solve cashflow problems, with the total value of receivables finance in the December quarter jumping 14% to reach a record $17.9 billion.  ...

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Businesses and banks rally to support Victorian bushfire victims
Monday, 09 February 2009
Australia’s business community is rallying to support Victorian communities ravaged by the worst bushfires in Australia’s history.  ...

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Bids start to roll in for ABC Learning childcare centres
Monday, 02 February 2009
The receiver for the 241 unviable ABC Learning childcare centres says he is happy with the level of interest in the businesses, after the deadline for non-binding bids closed on Saturday.  ...

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SMEs turn to debtor financing to solve cashflow woes
Thursday, 04 December 2008
The credit crunch is forcing small and medium companies to turn to alternative financing products to solve their cashflow problems and stay afloat.  ...

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Which bank is our least favourite?
Saturday, 08 November 2008
A new survey reveals Commonwealth Bank and NAB are rated Australia’s least favourite banks. The survey comes from the site www.mozo.com.au, a financial services website that incorporates user generated content, reviews and ratings to rank financial products ...

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How mortgage fund investors were duped: Kohler
Friday, 24 October 2008
The distress of those whose money is now stuck in frozen mortgage trusts will not be helped this morning by Alan Greenspan’s admission that he got it wrong.  ...

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RBA predicts slower economic growth but confirms rate-cutting agenda: Economy roundup
Monday, 11 August 2008
The Reserve Bank of Australia’s quarterly statement on monetary policy (SoMP) has confirmed the best and worst of Australia’s economic outlook – rates are set to fall very soon, but the economy faces a period of slower growth. ...

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Slowing economy fuels boom in debtor finance
Monday, 11 August 2008
Cash-strapped companies are increasingly turning to debtor finance as the economic slowdown starts to bite.  ...

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How Olympic sponsors are going for gold: Gottliebsen
Friday, 08 August 2008
When the Olympic Games opening ceremony hits Australian TV screens tonight, all the major sponsors will be on the edge of their seats – was the outlay of around $5 million for a major corporate package really worth it? ...

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Brand trust and value
Tuesday, 24 June 2008
A couple of recent SmartCompany articles on recent brand surveys begs the question; what are they measuring to get such different results?  ...

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Stock lending by super funds will backfire: Gottliebsen
Wednesday, 23 April 2008
There is an old rule of debate that when you want to “prove” your case, pick out examples that work for you and ignore those that do not. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia is teetering on the edge of that practice over the issue of super ...

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Credit tsunami reshapes banking & finance sector
Wednesday, 26 March 2008
The SmartCompany Dun & Bradstreet Industry Growth List for the banking and finance sector shows the rampant volatility shaking global credit markets is fundamentally reshaping the landscape, leaving a trail of winners and losers. By MIKE PRESTON ...

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