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BT appoints former MLIM exec as head of credit

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2006
... take on the key role with a focus on leading BT's credit research and credit management for BT's existing range of fixed interest, credit and cash products. He is also charged with strengthening BT's broader income and yield capabilities. Debbie Alliston ...

Budget super consultations attract 3,500 submissions

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006
... unprecedented 3,500 submissions. A statement issued by Treasurer Peter Costello's office said, "There has been strong interest and support for the plan. The government has to date received more than 1,500 written submissions and more than 3,500 calls ...

Daily economic report

PETER BELL  |  THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates firm last night at 5.25 per cent after 17 consecutive rate increases since June 2004, a result of rising energy and labour costs. The June quarter data showed that the annualised pace of growth halved to 2.5 ...

Bluestone making aged care bonds affordable

HAMISH MADDEN  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2006
... in their family homes, while also resisting any rise to its fixed-for-life product despite last week's 25 basis point interest rate rise. The EQUITYtap Accommodation Bond will assist retirees in covering the hefty cost of residential aged care bonds ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2006
... gained 55.6 points to end the day at 4989.1. NEW YORK - US stocks fell after the Federal Reserve's decision to pause interest-rate hikes sparked concerns about slowing economic growth. The Dow Jones industrial average declined 45.79 points to 11,173.59. ...

Daily economic update

PETER BELL  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2006
... been for the last couple of years and indicative of the strength of consumer demand and the small effect that the May interest rate increase had on that demand. The current downturn where investment has fallen by 9 per cent nationwide from its peak in ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 8 AUG 2006
... NEW YORK - U.S. stocks fell as the oil price spiked, stoking inflation fears ahead of the Federal Reserves meeting on interest rates tomorrow. The Dow Jones industrial average fell 20.97 points to end at 11,219.38. The Standard & Poor's 500 Index dropped ...

ASIC fends off non-complying share offer

Financial services watchdog ASIC has accepted an enforceable undertaking from a Captain Cook Cruises subsidiary, Fendwave, which provided unsolicited offers to prospective investors using documents that contravened the Corporations Act. ASIC has investigated ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 7 AUG 2006
... growth, triggered by slower than expected jobs growth data, ended up stoking fears that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates when it meets this week. Apple Computer Inc. shares were the biggest drag on the Nasdaq 100 after the company said ...

Private equity cash cow keeps growing

KATE HAGE  |  FRIDAY, 4 AUG 2006
... difficult and investor confidence pulling back if several key deals fell over. "The other ongoing risks to the trend are high interest rates and oil prices," he said, adding, "I do think the remarkable returns we've enjoyed over the last 10 to 20 years ...