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Citigroup, Bank of America post higher profits

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 15 OCT 2004
... third-quarter profit, driven by gains in consumer banking. Profit at Citigroup, the world's largest financial services company, rose 13 percent to $5.31 billion, while profit at Bank of America, the No. 3 U.S. bank, jumped 29 percent to $3.76 billion. ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 OCT 2004
... volume of 416 contracts. On the day National Australia Bank releases its monthly business survey, Macarthur Coal provides a company update and Victorian gaming giant Tattersalls holds a briefing.

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 ...

News Corp agrees to strengthen US corporate governance

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 7 OCT 2004
... along that, following our move to the United States, News Corp would be governed by one of the strongest regimes of any company in the world in complying with the combined requirements of the NYSE, the ASX, the SEC and Sarbanes-Oxley," said Mr Murdoc ...

Soul Pattinson branches out into superannuation

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 OCT 2004
... managed by Souls Funds Management, 63.6 per cent owned by Soul Pattinsons. Trustee services will be provided by Trust Company Superannuation Services Ltd and administration and asset consulting will be by the Aon Group.

Qantas announces $1.9 billion bank facility

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 6 OCT 2004
... of 33 banks. "We decided to reduce the size of the facility from $2.1 billion to $1.9 billion following a review of the company's future cash flow requirements," Mr Gregg said. Mr Gregg said $500 million would be used as a standby facility and the remaining ...

MFS acquires 18.85 per cent stake in BreakFree

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2004
... Michael King. Adams said the share purchase was not a precursor to any further acquisition of BreakFree stock by MFS and his company did not intend to go beyond 18.85 per cent in the foreseeable future.

Seven says foreign ownership level above allowed level

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 SEP 2004
... foreign holders in accordance with the suspension and divestment provisions contained in.. (Seven's) constitution," the company said. The Broadcasting Services Act forbids foreigners from owning more than a 20 per cent aggregate company interest in a ...

Ethical Investment Association's event goes climate neutral

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004
... events result in environmental costs. And to combat this, the Association has employed the services of the specialist company, Climate Friendly, to help manage the potential negative impacts of carbon dioxide and electricity emissions. "We acknowledge ...

ING launches private equity opportunity

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 SEP 2004
Global investment company ING Investment Management has launched Australia's first listed fund focused on private equity funds, ING Private Equity Access (ING PEAL). ING PEAL will invest across a diversified range of established underlying private equity ...