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Afternoon Market Wrap: Domestic market finishes down after busy day

The Australian share market ran out of steam today to finish in negative territory after a futures-related billion dollar-buying spree spurred the market at the opening of trading. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index lost 7.3 points to 3224.1 while the ...

Midday Market Wrap: AMP dominates local trade in lethargic market

WITH AAP | THURSDAY, 18 DEC 2003

The Australian share market at noon remained in positive territory after a slightly stronger US market overnight, with local trading dominated by the newly demerged AMP Ltd. AMP was trading at $4.79 as it began its life free of its ailing British businesses. ...

ASIC grants AFSL exemption to financial counselling agencies

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced it has granted conditional relief from the Australian Financial Services (AFS) licensing requirements to financial counselling agencies that provide financial product advice. ...

Granite Three Pillars announces no extension to capital raising

The directors of Granite Three Pillars confirmed today that their capital raising would not be extended beyond the current prospectus. This implies that the capital raising of $100 million will not be increased, as has been the case with many of the ...

AMP to offer $585 million shortfall from rights issue

AAP | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2003

Financial services group AMP Ltd said today it had received acceptances under its rights offer of $A600 million, leaving a shortfall of $585 million. AMP chief executive officer Andrew Mohl said the shortfall in the Rights Offer had been anticipated. ...

Winchcombe Carson robustified by AFS compliance: IOOF

The Winchcombe Carson dealer group has successfully transitioned to its Australian Financial Services (AFS) licence, resulting in a more robust and compliant back office for its advisers, IOOF has announced. "Winchcombe Carson was one of the first dealer ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar, bonds weaker at noon

The Australian dollar remained weaker at noon, but was off its morning lows, after the US currency rose on news overnight that former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein had been captured. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7389/92 compared ...

Treasurer announces two appointments to Productivity Commission

The Treasurer, the Hon. Peter Costello, has announced that Robert Fitzgerald AM and Philip Weickhardt have been appointed to the Productivity Commission. Robert Fitzgerald has been appointed for a five-year term, beginning 27 January 2004. He brings ...

Midday Market Wrap: Market up buoyed by strong gains on Wall Street

The Australian stock market was more than half a per cent higher in early afternoon trade, buoyed by strong gains on Wall Street overnight. Heavyweight media stock News Corp, the major banks and Telstra all pushed higher, offsetting falls in the resource ...

Midday Market Wrap: Market lower at noon

The Australian share market remained slightly lower at noon following a weaker session in offshore markets overnight. At 1200 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was down 4.1 points at 3207.1, while the all ordinaries index was 3.5 points lower at ...

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Treasury responds to Debelle's review into the AOFM

KARREN VERGARA

Treasury has responded to the Guy Debelle-led review into the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), agreeing to all six recommendations.

Bravura ups guidance, reports earnings increase

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Bravura Solutions informed investors cost discipline will protect its full year earnings result after a client migrated to a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) early in the year.

MaxCap hires from Vanguard, AustralianSuper

MATTHEW WAI

MaxCap has welcomed two senior directors, including a portfolio manager from Australia's largest super fund, reporting to the recently named chief executive Kylie Robb.

Zenith snags mandate from Granite Bay

MATTHEW WAI

Granite Bay Private Wealth has selected Zenith Investment Partners to support their investment governance and due diligence.

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