National Australia Bank has entered a trading halt ahead of announcing leadership changes.
The big banking group announced a pause on the Australian Securities Exchange shortly after 3pm and followed it up with a formal statement regarding impending leadership changes.
Speculation has swirled around the future of chief executive, Andrew Thorburn, following adverse references in the final report of the Royal Commission into Misconduct in the Banking Superannuation and Financial Services Industry.
Australian retirees could increase their projected annual incomes between 3 and 51 per cent by incorporating personal and household data into their retirement income strategies, according to new research.
The best interests duty and new class of adviser didn't make the cut for the pre-election DBFO draft bill; however, ASFA has used its submission to outline what it wants to see from the final package.
The peak body stressed that the proposed financial advice reforms should “pass as soon as possible” and has thrown its weight behind super funds providing a greater level of advice.
Economists from the big four banks have all predicted the RBA to deliver another rate cut during its July meeting; however, some admit the decision will be a close call.