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AAP | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2009

... European financial markets, including a forecast annual loss of up to STG28 billion ($A60.29 billion) by Royal Bank of Scotland, had weighed heavily on the local bourse. "We've been hit quite hard in all our main sectors. It is right across the board," ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2009

... leading lenders. A second multi-billion pound bank rescue package in Britain sparked the jitters after Royal Bank of Scotland forecast an annual loss of up to STG28 billion ($A61.34 billion). In London, the FTSE 100 index fell 38.59 points, or 0.93 per ...

Comm Bank expands FP Vic office

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 3 SEP 2008

... management and business development. Meanwhile, Soni also previously worked in corporate banking at the Royal Bank of Scotland in London in similar roles. Both Strahlhofer and Soni will be based in Melbourne and service financial planning practices across ...

Comm Bank halts ABN AMRO talks

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 13 AUG 2008

The Commonwealth Bank stopped negotiating with the Royal Bank of Scotland to purchase ABN AMRO Australian Holdings, citing uncertainty in financial markets. In a statement, the Commonwealth Bank said it decided to end negotiations with the Royal Bank ...

CBA swoops on ABN AMRO

MICHAEL HOBBS | WEDNESDAY, 23 JUL 2008

... withdrew its bid to buy the firm. More than two weeks ago, NAB announced it was in was in talks with the Royal Bank of Scotland to purchase ABN AMRO Australia Holdings investment banking and wholesale banking businesses. However, yesterday it announced ...

NAB in talks to buy ABN AMRO

MICHAEL HOBBS | FRIDAY, 11 JUL 2008

National Australia Bank (NAB) is in discussions with the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to purchase ABN AMRO Australia Holdings' investment banking and wholesale banking businesses in Australia and New Zealand. A NAB statement released on the Australian ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2008

... 11.99 points, or 0.52 per cent, to 2,304.97. LONDON - UK stocks ended sharply lower, with banks, led by Royal Bank of Scotland, falling on worries about further losses in the sector, while oils and miners slipped after recent gains. The FTSE 100 finished ...

Equator Principles still relevant: CFS GAM

MICHAEL HOBBS | MONDAY, 30 JUN 2008

... Group, HBOS, Westpac Banking Corporation, JPMorgan Chase, ANZ, Rabobank Group, Societe Generale and The Royal Bank of Scotland, many of which are signatories to the UN PRI. Amanda McCluskey, Colonial First State Global Asset Management (CFS GAM) head ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2008

... 2,480.48. LONDON - UK stocks rose as banks were boosted by speculation big investors were building stakes in Royal Bank of Scotland. The FTSE 100 gained 50.1 points to 6,057.7 points FRANKFURT - The DAX index lifted 10.36 points 7,019.13 PARIS - The ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 23 APR 2008

... 31.10 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 2,376.94. LONDON - Britain's leading share index slipped 0.3 per cent as Royal Bank of Scotland led banks lower after unveiling a hefty rights issue, while mining shares rose on strong metal prices. The FTSE 100 ended ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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