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AAP | WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2004

... volume of 4,691 contracts. Today the local market will be watching National Australia Bank shares after it offloaded its two Irish banks for a $1.1 billion profit. Also Orica and Lion Nathan will both front shareholders for annual general meetings.

Speculation NAB could sell Irish banks after board meeting

AAP | THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2004

... meeting will hear from the head of NAB\'s United Kingdom operations Ross Pinney which has sparked speculation that its two Irish banks - Northern Bank and National Irish Bank might be sold. Aspect Huntley research director Peter Warnes said NAB looks ...

NAB's Irish bank ordered to pay $110 mln in costs

AAP | MONDAY, 2 AUG 2004

... Australia Bank (NAB) has been slugged 64 million euro ($A110.6 million) in costs following a six-year investigation of its Irish subsidiary for tax evasion and overcharging of customers. Last Friday, the Director of Corporate Enforcement in Ireland released ...

NAB's Irish woes could mean a further downgrade, says analyst

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2004

National Australia Bank\'s problems with one of its Irish banks could further impact the group\'s full year earnings, a banking analyst said on Tuesday. National Irish Bank (NIB), one of NAB\'s United Kingdom businesses, could be slugged with a $210 ...

Speculation grows NAB ready to sell UK assets

AAP | MONDAY, 12 JUL 2004

... of the year with what it should do with its UK assets, which include the Yorkshire and Clydesdale banks and the National Irish Bank. With NAB earlier this year dealing with a rogue trading scandal which cost it $360 million and sparked the resignation ...

NAB chief executive rules out UK and Irish sell-off

AAP | TUESDAY, 6 APR 2004

... executive John Stewart has reportedly scuttled renewed speculation the group was thinking of selling its United Kingdom and Irish operations. In an interview with a UK-based newspaper, Stewart said he had no plans to sell-off NAB's three UK banks - Clydesdale ...

Labor marks Anti-Poverty Week with new proposals

... The opposition has indicated that Australia should adopt comprehensive anti-poverty targets to tackle poverty as have the Irish and the United Kingdom governments. Labor will seek to ratify an action plan and a series of indicators including measures ...

NAB commits to expanding wealth management capabilities

... Australia and New Zealand, which reflects the strength of our franchises in these countries. Transforming our United Kingdom and Irish Businesses through organic growth is a key part of our strategic agenda." The strength of the Australian dollar is ...

Zenith assigns high rating to hedge fund venture

... Financial Services. According to Zenith, both funds will invest in the Gottex Value Added Fund and which is listed on the Irish Stock Exchange. The Select Gottex enhanced market neutral fund has twice the leverage and thus aims to deliver higher returns. ...

National shares surge on ex-Barclays appointment

... has a big business in the UK with strong regional brands in Yorkshire Bank, Clydesdale Bank, Northern Bank and National Irish Bank. These businesses represent a very exciting platform for growth. I believe there is real opportunity to be innovative in ...

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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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