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James Hardie tests resolve of SRI's

... Sustainable Asset Management Francis Grey told the Financial Standard he was disappointed with the ongoing delay in the company's handling of its asbestos liability fund. Grey added he was also aware of a similar position take by a number of other SRI ...

Zurich Financial says first-half net profit up 93%

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2004
... from $US752 million ($A1.05 billion) in the same period last year, and roughly in line with analysts\' expectations. The company said the improved results were due to a significant increase in general insurance underwriting. Zurich Financial does not ...

Macquarie Bank takeover of RG Capital gets green light

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2004
... transferred to television in 1959. The chairman Brian Bickmore today paid tribute to the board and staff who made the company successful, and recognised the role of Reg Grundy through RG Capital International in all phases of the network\'s growth.

ETrade records 700% net profit increase for 2003/04

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2004
... today announced a preliminary unaudited net profit increase of 700% for 2003/04 backed by improved market confidence. The company said net profit for the year was $9.6 million, up from $1.2 million the previous year, and that the positive market conditions ...

BHP smashes Australian corporate record with $4.9 bln profit

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 AUG 2004
Soaring commodity prices have pushed BHP Billiton to a record net profit for 2003/04, with the dual-listed company nearly doubling the previous year\'s result. The world\'s largest diversified miner also said voracious demand from China and limited ...

AMP sees further capital returns to shareholders

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2004
Funds management and insurance company AMP today foreshadowed further capital returns to shareholders after reporting a better than expected first half profit. It also said it would offer 800,000 customers with superannuation and pension products lower ...

APRA disqualifies four former super trustees

... fund, which was still ongoing but had already uncovered multiple suspected breaches of the SIS Act by the former trustee company.

Investor Group books yr net profit of $7.79 mln, up 59%

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2004
Financial services and accountancy company Investor Group has delivered a record net profit for 2003/04, driven by solid organic growth, margin improvement and a strong turnaround in its financial services division. Investor Group booked a net profit ...

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

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2004
... certain key end markets, specifically the US surgical gloves and European consumer products, and the potential impact on the company\'s ability to maintain its overall operating margin. In addition, Moody\'s will review Ansell\'s prospective financial ...

Count expects another good year in 2004/05

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2004
Wealth advice company Count Financial today said it was in good shape and that another good year was expected in 2004/05. Count said its net profit for the year ended 30 June, 2004, had increased by 53% to $9.01 million. It said a $1.7 million improvement ...