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Market wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 20 AUG 2004

The Australian stock market is likely to open weaker as higher oil prices dampened sentiment on some offshore markets overnight. Also, investors are likely to catch their breath on the sidelines as today is pretty quiet ahead of another massive reporting ...

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

... its continued conservative financial approach and as demonstrated in its improving credit metrics. It said the review will focus on developing dynamics in certain key end markets, specifically the US surgical gloves and European consumer products, and ...

Market wrap

AAP | TUESDAY, 17 AUG 2004

... the foundation for solid gains on the day. However, the reporting season cranks into another gear today and that domestic focus could influence the overall market. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract - an indicator ...

Schroders sticks with long term investment strategy

... playing field. Other current trends identified were that the increasing prevalence of hedge funds had driven investment focus towards short term performance which had led to company focus being increasingly switched to deliver short term earnings gains ...

Pioneer appoints Weiser MD

... and executive director, overseeing RAMS growth into one of Australia's largest private companies. Weiser said that a key focus of Pioneer under his leadership would be to build stronger relationships between Pioneer and the Australasian broker network. ...

Market Wrap

AAP | FRIDAY, 13 AUG 2004

... investors will be able to draw breath after a raft of major profit results this week. There will be little direct domestic focus, although fresh highs in oil prices could spark some resource stock buying.

Telstra plans special dividend, share buyback

AAP | THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2004

... million over the previous year. Telstra said the result was its highest ever reported net profit, and reflected a continued focus on margins and the impact of the Telstra share buy back enabled underlying earnings per share to grow by nearly 3% to 32.6 ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 12 AUG 2004

... However, with News Corp and Telstra both reporting full year results today, domestic issues are likely to be the primary focus for the market. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the September share price index contract - an indicator of activity ahead - ...

NAB appoints ex-PWC partner to customer solutions role

AAP | FRIDAY, 6 AUG 2004

... review of all major projects. He said a key element of the role will be to co-ordinate and leverage the major projects and focus on achieving the best outcome for customers. \"Cameron\'s extensive international consulting experience in financial services ...

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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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