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ANZ posts record $1.4 billion first half profit

AAP | TUESDAY, 27 APR 2004

... Banking Group Ltd today posted a record first half net profit of $1.396 billion and said the integration of the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ) was on track. The result for the six months to March 31, 2004 was a 22 per cent increase over the $1.14 ...

Market Wrap

AAP | TUESDAY, 27 APR 2004

... ANZ Banking Group Ltd will report its half year profits. The bank is in the throes of integrating its $5.4 billion National Bank of New Zealand acquisition and an update on its progress will be a key focus today.

ANZ heading for another interim record profit

... to deliver double digit cash earnings per share growth. The bank is in the throes of integrating its $5.4 billion National Bank of New Zealand acquisition and an update on its progress will be a key focus for analysts and fund managers when ANZ reports ...

ANZ completes acquisition of National Bank of New Zealand

AAP | TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2003

ANZ Banking Group Ltd said today it had completed its $5.4 billion acquisition of the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ). ANZ announced its plans to buy NBNZ from London-based Lloyds TSB Bank PLC in October. ANZ chief executive John McFarlane said ...

Morning Market Wrap: New six-year high for dollar

... hike before Christmas, delivering a widening interest rate differential between Australia and the United States. National Bank of Australia head of market strategy, Greg McKenna, said the dollar was bid because of the interest rate differential and an ...

ANZ raises $3.4 billion in rights issue, bookbuild for shortfall

AAP | THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2003

ANZ Banking Group Ltd said today its rights issue to help fund the acquisition of National Bank of New Zealand raised $3.4 billion. The bank had targeted $3.6 billion through the issue and the $200 million shortfall will be achieved through a bookbuild ...

Construction activity dips in the third quarter, but still at record highs: NAB

The National Bank of Australia (NAB) has said that construction activity had fallen by 0.8 per cent in the third quarter, making this the second consecutive fall. NAB said that even despite the recent falls, the overall level of activity remains strong ...

NAB takeover of AMP a risk to BT if executed well: BT

AAP | FRIDAY, 21 NOV 2003

BT Financial Group today said a National Bank of Australia (NAB) Ltd takeover of AMP Ltd would be a risk to its business if it was executed well. NAB holds a five per cent stake in AMP and has been eyeing it as a takeover target once the troubled financial ...

Afternoon Market Wrap: All Ords finish higher led by ANZ

... percentage of the gains we've seen." ANZ, which earlier this week raised $3.6 billion in a rights issue to pay for National Bank of New Zealand, had the new scrip listed today along with its existing stock. After adjusting for dilution, the shares gained ...

Fight on for slice of ANZ rights issue underwriting

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2003

... right to sub-underwrite ANZ Banking Group Ltd's $3.6 billion rights issue which will pay for the acquisition of the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ). ANZ last Friday announced it was buying NBNZ for $4.9 billion was well as paying the vendor Lloyds ...

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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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