Higher interest payments and inflation are taking their toll on the banks, with ANZ no different to two of its peers with a lower profit number. That didn’t stop Australia’s fourth biggest mortgage lender increasing the 2024 dividend to shareholders.
The global gaming and technology company came up trumps for shareholders in the 2024 financial year on the back of strong revenue and after-tax profit numbers.
It might not be an African safari, but local wildlife sanctuaries scattered across Australia have plenty to offer – and are much easier on the wallet or purse.
Christmas has come early for the bank’s shareholders with the decision to slightly increase the 2024 dividend – despite a single-digit decline in the net profit and cash earnings.
There are an endless number of sights to see and tours to have in this Great Southern Land, from ancient First Nations sites to colonial landmarks to some of the most iconic wilderness areas in the world.
Outgoing CEO Peter King used his valedictory full-year earnings address to predict a brighter economic future for 2025, citing the expectation of lower interest rates, a resilient labour market and improving consumer sentiment as the reasons for his optimism.
Building on a solid first half, the global boutique investment manager has remained in a generous mood in the September quarter, with shareholders set to receive a handy early Christmas present.
A commitment that provided solid returns to investors while offering them flexibility via a reinvestment plan was the enviable choice from this investment management group.
A little over an hour’s drive to Adelaide, this coastal town in the Fleurieu Peninsula region offers a mild climate all year round, making it an ideal destination for those wanting an idyllic retirement.
Whether it’s contemporary or traditional works, this country has a rich vein of artwork to be enjoyed. While the big city galleries get much of the attention, their regional counterparts, social media and art fairs also play an important role.
