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Future Fund climbs to $32 billion

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2006

... within-year cash management requirements without short term borrowing," said a statement released by Treasurer Peter Costello. Amounts invested in the Future Fund are expected to earn a real return of at least 4.5 to 5.5 per cent over the long term ...

Market wrap - morning

AAP | FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2006

... Exchange at 0737 AEST, the December share price index contract was up nine points at 5,117. Today, federal treasurer Peter Costello will unveil the final budget surplus for 2005-06, Nufarm will release its annual earnings and Affinity Equity Partner's ...

Costello puts super and savings in the hands of kids

KATE HAGE | WEDNESDAY, 27 SEP 2006

... currency called "mutual" by doing environmentally friendly activities in their school hours, according to Treasurer Peter Costello. In a radio interview with ABC Newcastle's Carol Duncan yesterday, the Treasurer said that the government's financial literacy ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | WEDNESDAY, 20 SEP 2006

... from last year, New South Wales 24 per cent and Western Australia is expecting a 41 per cent reduction. Treasurer Peter Costello has continued to support the reforms to the IMF membership which in the last few days has increased the voting shares of ...

More super incentives from the Treasurer

... months after the Federal Government announced sweeping changes to the country's superannuation system, the Treasurer Peter Costello is back in the limelight offering even more incentives for people to boost their super savings. Yes, both the reasonable ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2006

... than a couple of years ago and that about 25,000 homes need to built yearly just to keep up with demand. Treasurer Peter Costello has blamed state governments for the housing affordability crisis because property taxes exceed the value of land in some ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL | WEDNESDAY, 23 AUG 2006

... future of the oil industry at the forthcoming November Group of 20(G20) meeting to be held in Melbourne, Treasurer Peter Costello has added that there needs to be a widening of the membership of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to include the Asian ...

Economic round-up

PETER BELL | TUESDAY, 15 AUG 2006

... million litres by 2010 from industry producers. Presently there are three ethanol producers in Australia. Treasurer Peter Costello commented yesterday that local government planning policies and state government taxes and charges have caused Australians ...

Budget super consultations attract 3,500 submissions

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 10 AUG 2006

... simplify superannuation has closed, attracting an 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 ...

New appointment for APRA board

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2006

Treasurer Peter Costello has appointed a new APRA board member to replace the outgoing Stephen Somogyi. John Trowbridge will join the board for three years, starting almost immediately from 1 July. In a statement issued by the Treasurer's office, Costello ...

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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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