Introducing Directly Speaking
Directly Speaking is the blog of ING DIRECT CEO, Vaughn Richtor and will feature stories and insights from Vaughn himself as well as guest posts from ING DIRECT's Executive team and topical articles about what is impacting the banking industry.
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Latest News Releases
Discounts Beat Reward Schemes
12-06-2013 - Most Australians would prefer an instant cash discount over reward points according to research by ING DIRECT. The nationwide research shows 56% of Australians would prefer an instant cash discount to reward points when spending. ... Read More »
ING DIRECT to decrease variable home loan rates by 0.25%
07-05-2013 - ING DIRECT will lower the interest rate on its variable mortgages by 0.25%, effective Friday 17 May 2013. The RBA cash rate is one element considered however, the bank’s funding position was the driver o... Read More »
Household savings triple in just two years
24-04-2013 - Low interest rates have failed to dampen enthusiasm for cash deposits as median household savings rise to $15,427 in Q1 2013 up from $5,155 in mid-2011. Wednesday, 24 April 2013: The ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index confirms that th... Read More »
StartSomeGood and ING DIRECT launch Dreamstarter: A crowdfunding platform for social entrepreneurs
16-04-2013 - StartSomeGood has partnered with leading financial services provider ING DIRECT to launch Dreamstarter, a crowdfunding initiative to boost Australia's social enterprise sector. Dreamstarter offers inspirational Australian entrepre... Read More »
ING DIRECT Australia Drives Growth Through Savings & Super
26-03-2013 - ING DIRECT Australia today announced a net profit after tax of $276.9 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2012, down 9% on the previous year’s record profit. ING DIRECT CEO, Vaughn Richtor says funding costs were difficult in... Read More »
New Program to Fast Track Sydney’s Social Enterprises
05-03-2013 - The School for Social Entrepreneurs Australia is calling for Sydney’s budding social entrepreneurs to sign up for its newest program designed for social and environmental ventures ready to launch or scale. The 4-month Accelerator ... Read More »
CFO change at ING DIRECT
01-03-2013 - After 18 years with ING DIRECT, Chief Financial Officer Glenn Baker has announced his retirement and will be succeeded by Sander Aardoom. Glenn has played a major role in the development of the Australian business and was instrumental i... Read More »
Australians pay an average $2,000 in super fees each year
20-02-2013 - Australians pay an average $2,000 in super fees each year Fees slash the value of retirement incomes – up to 19%1 Wednesday, 20 February 2013: Australians are paying an average of $2,000 on superannuation fees each year, with old... Read More »
Bold & Different Approach Key To ING Foundation Grants
Wednesday, 30 January 2013: The ING Foundation is now seeking applications for charitable grants of up to $25,000. Three grants are available to non-profit organisations which deliver new and different programs or services to help young... Read More »
ING DIRECT Appoints Executive Director Customer
24 January 2013: John Arnott has been appointed Executive Director Customer at ING DIRECT overseeing product and marketing at the bank, including analytics and customer experience, effective 1 February 2013. John has been acting in the r... Read More »
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