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29 November, 2011

RaboDirect makes life Super easy with Online SMSF

RaboDirect has today put the ‘self’ back into ‘Self Managed Super’ with an Online SMSF that empowers investors to take total control of their super.

28 November, 2011

RaboDirect expands its suite of products with SMSF

It’s great to see RaboDirect expanding its suite of products to now include a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) offering.  It’s no surprise really – SMSFs are the fastest growing sector of superannuation funds in Australia and RaboDirect’s product looks like it neatly foots the bill.

31 October, 2011

Investors turn to Self Managed Super in response to costs and return on investment

The government is planning to increase the compulsory superannuation contribution for employees (made by employers) from 9% of gross salary to 12% at a time when more and more Australians are stepping up to have more say in their superannuation choices – especially via Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) option.

27 October, 2011

What makes a Self Managed Superannuation Fund a viable option?

Knowing whether or not a Self Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF) is right for you is a crucial first step before deciding to gain more control over your retirement savings. While I’m a great fan of SMSFs, it must be said that they are not necessarily right for every super fund member.

19 September, 2011

Gen X living on the edge

Generation X is in danger of becoming generation debt, as many Australians aged 30 to 50 are our least financially secure and are struggling under a record high level of debt.

A new survey for bank RaboDirect found about 40 percent of Gen X say their financial situation has worsened during the past year, one-third don't have enough emergency money to last more than two months, and one-third regularly only just manage to make it through to their next pay day.

15 September, 2011

Australians still bank on banks for savings

Australians believe the best place to put their money is in the bank.

The latest consumer confidence report shows 37.8 percent of consumers believe bank deposits are the widest place for savings, the highest reading in 37 years.

2 August, 2011

Savers get short-term gains

Lenders have slashed term deposit rates in recent weeks with the sharpest cuts on three- to five-year rates, increasing the attraction of shorter-term offers.

The pricing trend reflects an expectation that global interest rates will fall as the European sovereign debt crisis plays out, despite conflicting messages from the Reserve Bank of Australia about the domestic outlook.

29 August, 2011

Rabo's Greg McAweeney takes the direct approach

MAYBE it is Irish diplomacy at its earnest best.

More likely, they are considered words of the man steering a relatively new entrant in a market dominated by four gargantuan incumbents.

Either way,RaboDirect general manager Greg McAweeney is not afraid to pick a fight.

26 August, 2011

Hard work on lazy campaign earns golden EFFIE award

Who ever said finance was boring? At the highly esteemed EFFIE Awards held last night, online savings bank RaboDirect proved that customers and creatives respond well to a bank that is willing to stand out from the crowd – in advertising as in life.

25 August, 2011

RaboDirect welcomes government announcement to make changing banks easier

Have you ever thought about all the work that would be involved in switching bank accounts? What with all the direct debits and direct credits you have set-up, the thought of changing them all over to a new account can quickly become a nightmare.