Mac finance software - quickest & easiest?

Hi - I am interested in Mac finance software that:
-can categorize or tag transactions on its own.
-do direct connect to my bank on a schedule in the background
(OK but less desirable option would be to have an internal browser for ofx or qif download)
-do much from the keyboard with minimal keypress sequences - ie for manual categorization or tagging.
-sync to an iphone app (possibly over the air).
I've done some research but can't find what I want.
Does this exist?
Thanks

Joe,
There are (unfortunately) only a few reasonably good banking/finance programs for Macs. The operative words are 'reasonably good'. None is truly outstanding, and each has significant pros & cons:
Moneydance
Quicken Essentials for Mac (imho a real disappointment from Intuit)
iBank
There are a whole bunch of lesser apps, none of which I would trust with my finances.
Have you considered installing Windows and running Quicken Deluxe, Premier or Home & Business in Windows?

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