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Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2012
... was 34 cents lower at $56.93. Pay TV company Consolidated Media Holdings (ConsMedia) shares started higher after the competition watchdog cleared the way for Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation to buy it. ConsMedia was one cent up at $3.44.

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 2 AUG 2012
... figures for retail trade and international trade in goods and services. In equities news, Thursday is the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's proposed deadline for News Corp's decision on the acquisition of Consolidated Media Holdings. In ...

HDF to engage with APA on bid

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
... securities, it offered less certain value for HDF holders compared with Pipeline Partners' all-cash offer. The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission announced last week that it would not oppose the APA Group's proposed takeover following market ...

Former UniSuper CIO joins legalsuper

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
... investments needs highly qualified and experienced people especially at a time when investment markets remain volatile and competition between superannuation funds continues to increase." St John left UniSuper in 2009 after eight years citing the desire ...

ACCC clears Hastings offer

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission will not oppose the APA Group's proposed takeover of the Hastings Diversified Utilities Fund. Market participants had expressed concern over the ramifications of the deal, but the Australian Competition ...

Pipeline Partners makes HFM bid

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 11 JUL 2012
... been expected, and said the next key event in the Hastings takeover battle would be the findings of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) in relation to the APA offer. "If the ACCC doesn't block APA then I think it [APA] will come ...

GS, Citi appointed for NSW elec, coal mine sales

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  MONDAY, 9 JUL 2012
... taxpayers in avoided costs to meet future generation capacity needs. "This important reform will also drive stronger competition in the electricity sector, which will help to put downward pressure on power prices for consumers and businesses," he said. ...

Direct insurance 40% of market by 2021

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUL 2012
... intermediaries need to adjust to this and create a market position. "But for insurers that can stay ahead of the curve and competition, drawing successful lessons from global players, the Direct business will reach well beyond the fraction that it is ...

Aust advisers to get dual Aust-NZ recognition

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  MONDAY, 2 JUL 2012
... recognition arrangements will strengthen the Australian and New Zealand financial services industries by increasing competition and lowering transaction costs," said Greg Medcraft, chairman of ASIC. "We hope many financial advisers here and in New Zealand ...

Wins and losses in PC default super report

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 29 JUN 2012
... by merit. "Long term net performance must be key criteria when selecting default superannuation funds. This ensures competition is aligned with the best interests of members." Senator Cormann said, "The Productivity Commission's draft report released ...