Reforming expensive European pension systems such as France and Italy is infinitely easier to talk about than it is to take action.

However France’s new president, Nicolas Sarkozy, has made pension reform a key battle ground in his first major confrontation…

One of the grim facts about financial services is that by and large it is an industry highly reliant on selling.

This isn’t to say that people who are sold a product or take-up a service, such as financial advice, are…

Advertising is all about eyeballs – getting people’s attention, facilitating understanding, building affection and ultimately influencing purchase decisions.

In financial services, and in other industries, there has been a growing trend of advertising on company vehicles and creating more ‘bang for…

Knobbly knees were on show throughout Westpac offices around the country last Friday as the big five bank’s staff showed their annual support for BoardiesDay – a fundraising event of Surf Life Saving Australia.

Westpac actively encourages staff to participate in…

Many things in life are relative – so if you thought queuing was a problem in Chinese banks then take a look at the public health system.

A dragondata staffer experienced first hand how relatively advanced banks actually are compared to…

The real decision-makers behind Britain’s company pension schemes lurk in the boardroom rather than the pension manager’s office.

The findings of the annual survey of the Confederation of British Industry, the body representing the UK’s business leaders, certainly make for some…