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ANZ CEO outlines economic outlook amid pandemic challenges

Australia's economic outlook appears promising as the country moves towards reopening, according to ANZ CEO Shayne Elliott.


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ANZ pledges $100k for Afghan refugee support; matches staff contributions

ANZ has pledged $100,000 to Community Refugee Sponsorship Australia as part of efforts to aid Afghan refugees.


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Miami Dolphins team with Broxel on new prepaid debit cards

The Miami Dolphins are partnering with Broxel to develop the team's official prepaid debit card in hopes of turning the Hard Rock Stadium into an entirely cashless venue.


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Brown Advisory 'excited' to expand fixed income ESG research team

Global investment management firm Brown Advisory recently appointed Anna Rudgard as a fixed income environmental, social and governance analyst on its new Global Sustainable Fixed Income team.


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Sharmini Coorey to retire as director of Institute for Capacity Development

After more than three decades of working with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Sharmini Coorey has tendered her resignation as Director of the Institute for Capacity Development (ICD), effective as of Oct.29.


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ANZ transitions share investing customers to CMC Markets platform

ANZ has announced an agreement to transition its customers from the ANZ Share Investing platform to a CMC Markets-branded platform.


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Cebuana Lhuillier partnering with Western Union 'to make it easier for customers'

Western Union and Cebuana Lhuillier, a company from the Phillippines, are partnering to launch a digital money transfer capability with an embedded micro-savings account through Cebuana Lhuillier's mobile app.


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ANZ supports SMEs with expanded COVID-19 recovery loan scheme

More small and medium-sized enterprises can now apply for financial assistance from ANZ as part of the Federal Government’s expanded COVID-19 recovery loan scheme.


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ANZ supports local charities with $316k grant funding

ANZ has announced a contribution of $316,399 to 16 charitable organizations through its Community Foundation.


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ANZ appoints Son Pham as head of markets for Vietnam

ANZ has announced the appointment of Son Pham as the new Head of Markets in Vietnam.


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ANZ supports government’s expanded recovery loan scheme for small and medium businesses

ANZ has announced its support for the Federal Government's expanded recovery loan scheme aimed at assisting small and medium-sized businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.


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Saver Plus helps thousands save millions for education since 2003

The Saver Plus program, a financial education and matched savings initiative, has reached a significant milestone by assisting over 50,000 Australians in improving their financial wellbeing since its inception in 2003.


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ANZ launches cashback program for credit and debit card holders

ANZ has introduced the Cashrewards Max program, a new initiative allowing its personal credit and debit card customers to earn cashback on their spending.


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Energea Global and BTG Pactual team up to develop solar projects in Brazil, playing 'crucial role in the global energy transition'

Energea Global, a renewable energy investment manager, recently signed a $27 million deal with BTG Pactual, the largest investment bank in Latin America, to construct a portfolio of solar projects in Brazil.


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Coinbase receives licensing approval to expand to Germany

As the cryptocurrency craze enters yet another wave, Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency buying and selling service, recently announced it is expanding to Germany.


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Farhan Faruqui named new CFO at ANZ

ANZ has announced the appointment of Farhan Faruqui as Chief Financial Officer, effective from October. Mr. Faruqui will report directly to CEO Shayne Elliott and will be based in Melbourne.


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Square acquires Afterpay for $29B to make finances ‘more fair, accessible and inclusive’

Square is entering the quickly-growing installment loan market with its acquisition   of the Australian fintech company Afterpay.


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Christine O'Reilly appointed to ANZ Board effective November 2021

The Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ) has announced the appointment of Christine O’Reilly to its Board as a non-executive director, effective from November 1, 2021.


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American Airlines and JetSMART sign 'letter of intent' to expand Western Hemisphere routes

American Airlines has signed a letter of intent with South American budget airline JetSMART to expand its routes in North and South America.