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APRA bolsters research team

APRA has upgraded its research team with the appointments of Dr Neil Esho, Professor Ian Sharpe and Dr Wilson Sy to its in-house research unit. APRA's chairman John Laker said applied research is critical in helping APRA identify some of the risk issues ...

Perth Airport No.1

... previous year by posting an operating profit of $2.34 million, on-time implementation of a $2.1 million business system upgrade, and completed construction of the $1.4 million driver training centre. The airport also was able to erect the new 3,500 square ...

Strength in RFIs

Standard and Poors has found regional financial institutions (RFIs) to possess improved resilience to deal with an economic downturn following the ratings agency's latest review. RSIs are comprised of the smaller rated regional banks and non-bank financial ...

Analysts upgrade forecasts for ASX, await new CEO

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 8 OCT 2004
Analysts today upgraded their forecasts for the Australian Stock Exchange Ltd citing the company's first quarter results and expectations that its new chief executive would address costs when he takes up the job next week. The ASX yesterday announced ...

Risk measurement lags amongst insurance companies - E&Y survey

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2004
... Ernst & Young survey revealed that while the insurers recognise the importance of risk measurement, there is still room to upgrade their techniques. A new company title, Chief Risk Officer (CRO), has emerged in the sector but just who the CRO reports ...

ING reduces fees and launches new funds for OneAnswer

ING has announced the launch of several new funds and a round of fee reductions in a package of changes to be introduced to its flagship retail platform OneAnswer. The enhancements will take effect for new business from 20 September, ING said which ...

Promina's first half shines, full-year to beat guidance

Promina Group has this morning announced its 2004 half year results, highlighting a 51% increase in net profit and stating its full year results are likely to outperform expectations. Promina announced net profit after tax at $204 million to 30 June ...

Moody's places Ansell long term ratings on review- poss upgrade

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2004
... Investors Service has placed the long-term ratings of Ansell Ltd and its supported subsidiaries on review for possible upgrade. Moody\'s said the review is driven by the sustained improvements evident in Ansell\'s operating profile, with sound diversity ...

Upcoming reporting season looks promising, say analysts

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2004
Australia\'s stock market-listed companies begin reporting annual and half year profits this week, with analysts predicting double digit earnings growth for the market overall. Analysts say the resources sector, boosted by the demand from China, is ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2004
... Gwalia. It will also be looking to see if OneSteel can maintain all-time highs today after surging 19 per cent on a profit upgrade yesterday. Also today, the three-month long battle for casino operator Burswood will come to a head when Kerry Packer\'s ...