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How long is a piece of string? How many monkeys does it take to change a light bulb? Who knows, but what we do know is how long it takes to be served in a Chinese bank – one hour and fifty minutes.

Last week a member of …

The world of banking and saving keeps getting smaller and faster – in Nairobi recently Kenya’s biggest mobile phone operator launched a service called M-Pesa that allows subscribers to send cash via SMS using their mobile phones.

For most consumers, Africa and financial services are only paired together …

Financial Planning Shadow Shopping

A study of financial planner ability to service and engage with real buyers of investment, superannuation and insurance advice.

Greener Pastures

A study of the drivers and barriers for advisers establishing their own AFSL.

Financial Planner Affection

A study of consumer sentiment towards financial advisers and financial planning groups.

Women In Super

A study of the female mindset when it comes to superannuation.

Australian Cash Report Q2 2011

A detailed analysis of the Australian retail deposit industry conducted quarterly. Q2 2011 focused on 'At-call account selection drivers'.

Australian Mortgage Report Q2 2011

A detailed analysis of the Australian mortgage industry conducted quarterly. Q2 2011 focused on Lender Strategy / marketing impacts.