ANZ launches wealth app



ANZ has launched what it is marketing as Australia’s first financial services app that combines everyday banking with comprehensive wealth management solutions.
The banking group said the key features of the new “Grow” app were its everyday banking application, goMoney, share trading and research capability, insurance tools and solutions and access to the bank’s Smart Choice Super product.
Commenting on the new product, ANZ Global Wealth chief executive, Joyce Phillips, said it was part of a serious of innovations aimed at delivering simple and accessible wealth solutions across the physical, digital and advice space.
“In the near future, Grow by ANZ will also include enhanced investing tools, access to virtual
advice and new ideas on how to give back to our communities through philanthropic
instruments,” she said.
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