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Submitted on Thursday, 26 June 2008 | Category: RaboDirect

These days, it’s hard to ignore the claims from financial institutions about their ethical stance, their commitment to sustainability, and their environmental credentials. And if global trends are anything to go by, this is only going to increase. More >

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Submitted on Friday, 6 June 2008 | Category: RaboDirect

For those of you that regularly read my blogs, you’ll know that I’ve been writing about e-security issues and identity fraud for some time now, as well as giving you tips on how you can protect yourself. More >

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Submitted on Thursday, 22 May 2008 | Category: RaboDirect

Hi, I work for The Furnace - the advertising agency which has worked with RaboPlus to create this new campaign. I’ve been reading your comments and thought that seeing as Bryan’s been brave enough to ask for and respond to your opinions, then the least I could do was to follow his lead. More >

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Submitted on Friday, 9 May 2008 | Category: RaboDirect

A Senate inquiry is currently underway into banking fees and penalties. A private members bill has been moved, forcing banks to charge only the actual cost of recovery for dishonoured payments, direct debits and cheques. And not a moment too soon, according to consumer advocacy group Choice, whose Fair Go on Fees campaign has helped 30,000 consumers lodge standard complaint letters to their bank. More >

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Submitted on Wednesday, 7 May 2008 | Category: RaboDirect

Would you ask a complete stranger for financial advice? It seems that’s the growing trend in blogs these days. I am intrigued by this new development in money management. Around the world, bloggers are listing their financial information for all to see, recommending investments, sharing their goals and inviting suggestions. More >

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Submitted on Thursday, 17 April 2008 | Category: RaboDirect

I am pretty pleased you all have sent me your comments, thanks for taking the time and keep them coming. It is quite interesting in terms of the fact that the ad seems to have had a polarising effect on you. Some like, some dislike. More >

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Submitted on Friday, 11 April 2008

Well here I am, putting myself in the firing line to hear what you have to say about our new ad campaign...here’s the director's cut and you can view all our TV ads here in the next few days. More >

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Submitted on Friday, 11 April 2008

In 2002, Westpac was the winner in the Good Reputation Index. A great achievement when generally bank bashing has long been a good sport. More >

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Submitted on Thursday, 10 April 2008

A recent seminar in San Francisco had the title “customer service is the new marketing”. Or, as one of their speakers put it, marketing is a tax business pay for being unremarkable. More >

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Submitted on Friday, 28 March 2008

With the recent announcement by the ATO that it will substantially expand audits of self-managed superannuation funds (SMSF) this financial year, I think it’s a good time to chat about a checklist for trustees. More >

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