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Challenger goes public

THE SHEET  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2008
The structured finance sector of the domestic debt capital market saw most activity last week, in terms of issuance and rating actions. The sector, and primarily RMBS, has made something of a comeback this month after a relatively quiet August. Issuance ...

After failed IPO, Snowy Hydro still top rated

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2006
Moody's Investors Service has upgraded Snowy Hydro's senior unsecured rating to A3, up from Baa1, in a rating review that commenced when Snowy Hydro first announced plans to conduct its now abandoned IPO. Moody's said Snowy Hydro's baseline credit analysis ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 JUN 2006
... Leading UK stocks closed sharply lower amid concerns of rising US interest rates, but the world's biggest airports operator BAA rose after agreeing to a takeover bid. The FTSE 100 closed at 5669.8, down 92.3 points or 1.60 per cent. FRANKFURT - The DAX ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUN 2006
... closed flat as higher oil prices boosted oil firms but decreased broader investor confidence, although bid speculation spurred BAA to a fresh record high. The FTSE 100 closed 2.5 points lower at 5762.1 points. FRANKFURT - The DAX index ended at 5621.19 ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2006
... as fears abated over the impact of rising US interest rates and investors anticipated an imminent bid for airports operator BAA. The FTSE 100 closed at 5907.9, up 52 points, adding 49.2 points on the week. FRANKFURT - The DAX index ended at 5804.92 ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 16 FEB 2006
... Leading UK shares closed flat, although British Airways rode high as oil prices held near their lowest levels this year, while BAA gained on hopes it will strike a deal with a Ferrovial consortium. The FTSE 100 index closed 0.8 points easier at 5,791.5. ...

UBS to discuss enhancements to bond indices

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 6 JUL 2004
UBS Investment Bank Australia said today it is contemplating several enhancements to its UBS Australia Bond Indices. The changes, which are being considered for introduction in January 2005, are designed to update the indices to reflect changes in the ...

News Corp placed on review by Moody's for possible ratings upgrade

Moody's Investors Service has placed News Corporation's ratings on review for a possible upgrade. The review is prompted by the strengthening of the company's balance sheet and credit position over recent years, together with management's desire to ...

Investec adds property specialist to Brisbane team

Investec have added property expert John Hollamby to its Brisbane team, effective from today, the boutique investment bank has announced. Mr Hollamby was formerly the head of Property and Construction Finance for ANZ in Brisbane, and had been with ANZ ...

Moody's adds to AMP Group gloom

WITH AAP  |  FRIDAY, 8 AUG 2003
... balance Moody's views the leverage profile and debt service ability of the Group as likely to be more commensurate with the high Baa senior debt rating category. Commenting on the rating change for AMP Life, Moody's noted that part of the demerger process ...