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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 »
2013 The year to shift focus
15-03-2013 - By Michael Witts, ING DIRECT Treasurer 2012 will be remembered as the year in which the Australian economy stood tall while the global economy crumbled around it. But as with all good things the party eventually comes to an end. The key... 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 »
John Arnott, Executive Director Customer, ING DIRECT
John is responsible for Customer; Marketing; Product and Customer Experience at ING DIRECT. This includes customer growth; balance sheet management, and delivering the best possible experience to ING DIRECT’s 1.5 million customers... 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 »
Australians target a $15,200 savings nest egg
Mortgage comfort hits record high as Aussies turn to savings Wednesday 23 January 2013: The ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index shows Australians plan to keep a lid on debt and build a substantial savings buffer over the coming y... Read More »
ING DIRECT To Decrease Variable Home Loan Rates By 0.25%
04-12-2012 - ING DIRECT will lower the interest rate on its variable mortgages by 0.25%, effective Monday 24 December 2012. ING DIRECT considered its funding position and the RBA’s own reduction in the official cash rate to make the decision t... Read More »
Brett Morgan To Head Up Retail Banking At ING Vysya In India
12-11-2012 - After 16 years with ING DIRECT Australia, Brett Morgan has been appointed Country Head – Branch Banking, Marketing and Private Clients at ING Vysya Bank in India. Brett will be responsible for ING Vysya’s Retail network whic... Read More »
One in three prepared to move to save money
17-10-2012 - 31% of Australians would move for financial benefit – Qld tops the list of destinations. Wednesday, 17 October 2012: The ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index reveals 31% of Australians would pull up stumps and move interstate if i... Read More »
Household financial wellbeing at highest level since 2010
17-10-2012 - Comfort with savings, income and ability to pay bills rises significantly. Wednesday, 17 October 2012: The ING DIRECT Financial Wellbeing Index shows Australians are more confident in their household finances today than at any other tim... Read More »
ING DIRECT To Decrease Variable Home Loan Rates By 0.25%
04-10-2012 - ING DIRECT will decrease the interest rate on its variable mortgages by 0.25%, effective Friday 12 October. Read More »
Economic Update – 3rd October, 2012
03-10-2012 - By Glenn Baker, CFO, ING DIRECT The Reserve Bank reduced the official cash rate by 0.25% to 3.25% following the 2 October Board meeting. The rate was last changed in June. This move had been widely anticipated although there were&n... Read More »
ING DIRECT Most Awarded Bank At Mozo Awards
03-10-2012 - Wednesday, 3 October 2012: ING DIRECT is the most awarded bank in this year’s Mozo People’s Choice Awards recognising Australia’s favourite financial brands - based on the votes of 25,000 bank customers. Its Orange Eve... Read More »
ING DIRECT targets control and fees in superannuation launch
04-09-2012 - ING DIRECT today unveiled details of the product it promises will shake up the superannuation industry. ING DIRECT Living Super offers the first Balanced option available to all Australians with no administrati... Read More »
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