Mitchell Watson

Mitch Watson is the Group Manager for Research and Ratings, with responsibility for Canstar’s Research program across Banking, Insurances, and Wealth and Utilities. As a finance expert and spokesperson for Canstar, Mitch prides himself on providing balanced views on the latest news in the marketplace to paint a clear picture for consumers. Mitch regularly speaks with leading media outlets across Australia, bringing research-based insights into topics such as what makes a home loan good value, how to cut the cost of your insurance premiums and why you need to be chasing better interest rates on your savings account. You can follow Mitch on LinkedIn, and Canstar on Twitter and Facebook. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Mitch as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

First Home Buyers - July 21st

ANZ: Specialists to help through every step of the process

This year, we assessed 432 mortgage products from 62 institutions across the country to see how they stack up for first home buyers.

Mutual Banks - July 20th

Customers of customer-owned are happy

Why are members of customer-owned financial institutions so happy?

Term Deposits - July 17th

ME: GFC created a need for other funding sources

ME wins CANSTAR Bank of the Year - Term Deposits 2015

Term Deposits - July 17th

CUA: Customer preferences shifting to at-call deposits

CUA wins CANSTAR Customer-owned Institution of the Year - Term Deposits 2015

Term Deposits - July 17th

Term deposits all about the money

If you have a large amount of money burning a hole in your pocket, parking it in a term deposit is still a favoured method of investment. But term deposits vary widely to cater for a range of customer needs.

Online Banking - July 3rd

These Online Banks Are Feeling The Love

When it comes to being happy with our chosen financial institution the online functionality makes a difference.

Term Deposits - June 17th

What the 25 basis point cut in cash rate means for savers?

Citing declining commodity prices, below-trend growth and a possible rise in unemployment, the RBA felt, in the words of Glenn Stevens, Governor, that: “At today?s meeting, taking into account the flow of recent information and updated...

Agribusiness - May 28th

Depreciation relief for farmers

Farmers will gain tax breaks to better prepare for drought under new measures announced by treasurer, Joe Hockey in the Federal Government′s May budget -

Mutual Banks - May 27th

Unclaimed money: Rules change again

Ways to find unclaimed money

Account Based Pensions - May 19th

ING Direct Living Super Pension

Each year CANSTAR researches and rates account based pension funds across Australia to determine which ones offer outstanding value for money. This year we looked at 66 different products from 59 superannuation providers. The ING DIRECT – Living Super Pension product was a winner, receiving a five star rating for outstanding value across all three profiles assessed.

Mitchell Watson

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