AFG (ASX: AFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the board
Media Release: AFG (ASX: AFG) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the board. Ms Melanie Kiely and Ms Jane Muirsmith have been appointed as non-executive directors with the full support of the AFG Board. Ms Kiely and Ms Muirsmith bring with them a wealth of experience from across the […]
Money for nothing
The best things in life are free, especially when money is up for grabs. From government benefits to special grants and shopping rewards, there is plenty of funding available if you know where to look. Here’s our guide to help you cash in. Additional rules and restrictions apply in all cases (and are subject to […]
My Broker My Choice
With the current broker remuneration review underway, AFG has created a website, MyBrokerMyChoice to gather feedback to help inform the current debate and to spread the word on the importance of the sector to consumers. AFG is now opening it up to the rest of the industry and we will be collating a petition and […]
ASIC broker remuneration review
AFG has provided ASIC with a written response to the scoping considerations and the questions posed in the scoping document for the current Broker Remuneration Review. You can view AFG’s submission here. The MFAA’s submission is here. AFG will be continuing to engage with ASIC as the review progresses, and I would welcome any feedback […]
AFG – Competition Index – March 2016
Which bank takes the lion’s share? AFG (ASX:AFG) has today reported a surge in business heading to one of the country’s biggest lenders as the majors flex their balance sheet muscle to win back market share in a very competitive home lending market. The latest AFG Competition Index shows that the majors have again outrun […]
AFG delivers positive first half operating results
AFG (ASX: AFG) has today announced its financial results for the first six months of FY2016. Today’s results show the company’s continued strength and capacity to deliver solid profit results through increased settlements, improved securitisation margins and growth in the company’s own-branded products. AFG has reported a 2016 half year net profit after tax (NPAT) […]
Innovation nation – how the government is helping small business
The Government wants to encourage entrepreneurs to think outside the box with a range of recent changes to remove the stigma – and some penalties – around business failure. The Government’s Innovation Statement has been roundly welcomed by small business, with changes to insolvency and tax laws aimed at encouraging businesses to push the envelope. […]
Buying time — the benefits and risks when it comes to outsourcing
Cost-conscious, time-poor business owners are driving a boom in offshore office work, and we thought we’d walk you through some of the basics to consider before you look at whether this is an option for your business or not. Outsourcing was once the domain of large corporations, who slashed costs by moving some business operations […]
How to market to Millennials
Millennials are here, and they are the future of your business as they are on the cusp of heading into consumer prime-time. You may be one, or be related to one. Regardless, it’s good to paint a picture on who they are and what motivates them as a whole. They may be the youth of […]
Industry groups target cash flow killers
Any small business owner knows that one of the most important aspects of operating, yet also the most difficult to manage, is cash flow. A campaign calling on big business to cut their payment terms to 30 days is gaining momentum. Kate Carnell cut to the chase on breakfast radio at the end of last […]
