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Oil prices fall as crude stocks rise

... 600,000 barrels to 48.9 million last week. But oil futures on both sides of the Atlantic later tumbled as traders chose to focus instead on an increase in crude oil stocks of 4.0 million barrels to 283.4 million barrels in the week to October 22. Meanwhile ...

New NAB framework

... clear governance accountabilities and is aligned with the regional business model to ensure a strong regional and customer focus."

Stockland positioned for growth opportunities

AAP | TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2004

... growth opportunities do present themselves, we are well placed to take advantage of them." Mr Quinn said the company would focus primarily on driving the performance of each operating businesses. "Our diversity has always enabled us to minimise volatility ...

Mercer's diversification strategy now at Cole face

Mercer's executive director Tony Cole will now take the key role of overseeing the investment consulting business following the resignation of national practice leader, Mr Christopher Andrews. Mr Cole will hand over the reigns as managing Mercer's Wealth ...

ANZ posts record profit

... momentum that has developed in our Personal and Corporate businesses in Australia through increased investment and management focus."

McFarlane at ANZ until 2007

... share in the success. The extension of John's contract reflects the Board's confidence in ANZ's current momentum with a focus on growth, cost control, risk mitigation and creating sustainable shareholder value."

NAB leadership team complete

... officer for the Australian business. NAB chief executive Ahmed Fahour said "the new structure will improve our customer focus, provide clear accountability for sales and service, and streamline our business to eliminate internal silos and provide a more ...

Increased need for full-time accounting staff

... and audit professionals to review business efficiencies, the ACT seeking qualified accountants to help with the increased focus on international financial reporting standards, and WA continuing to pursue employees after their strong growth in resources ...

State Street is a first choice for Colonial

State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) has won a mandate to manage $2.2 billion of Colonial First State's international assets. Colonial's international assets are including in its FirstChoice platform. SSgA will act in the capacity as sub-adviser to the ...

Multix exit strategy pays off for AMP

... sales of approximately $45 million. "The business was acquired from Amcor in 1997 and in recent times has thrived under the focus of an experienced management team, which is reflected in the acquisition price we have received. McPherson's are a natural ...

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Federal Court lifts Merhi's travel ban

KARREN VERGARA

Former financial adviser Ferras Merhi is now free to travel as the Federal Court lifted travel restraint orders imposed one year ago.

Hostplus delivers double-digit FY26 returns

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Hostplus Balanced (MySuper) option delivered members 10.8% for the financial year 2025-26, while the Indexed Balanced option and the High Growth option returned members 11.06% and 12.61% respectively.

ASIC levy estimates jump 19% as regulator ramps up funding

VINNY VUCAGO

ASIC has lifted its estimated industry funding levy by almost 20% for 2025-26, with regulated entities expected to shoulder $400.5 million in regulatory costs as the corporate watchdog expands its supervision and enforcement activities.

GQG bleeds over US$7bn in FUM in June

MATTHEW WAI

Despite recording positive investment performance, GQG Partners observed a significant outflow, with net outflows of $4.62 billion recorded in the month of June, as FUM slipped to $225 billion at June end, compared to $235.5 billion in the month prior.

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