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We knew it all along: Treasury

ALEX DUNNIN  |  THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2008
While Treasury boss Ken Henry long ago knew what was wrong with the economy and what problems the previous government's policies were causing, he apparently didn't have the political influence and muscle to do much about it. Speaking at the Ian Little ...

The looming inflationary upswing

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
The good news is that inflation may be slowly tempering, but the bad news is that long term water prices may double and fuel prices may triple. Yesterday, the Reserve Bank in its monetary policy statement said, "There is tentative evidence that some ...

Good governance pays 18pc more

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
UK companies with exceptional corporate governance records generate returns 18 per cent higher than those with poor records, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI). The study analysed 654 UK FTSE All-Share companies over four years to ...

Govt creates super advisory

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008
The federal government has created a Superannuation Advisory Group to provide technical expertise and consultation on relevant proposals within the superannuation industry. The Superannuation Advisory Group met at Parliament House in Canberra for the ...

Australia catches Dutch Disease

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 4 MAR 2008
There's not much point to Australia's terms of trade being at record levels if all it does is drive up our currency and keeps us suffocating under a current account deficit that just won't budge. The terms of trade are a measure of the prices we pay ...

Woolworths to launch credit card

Another non-bank moves into the banking arena after retailer Woolworths signed a deal with HSBC to issue the Woolworths' credit card, due for release later this year. The deal was a result of a global tender process undertaken by Woolworths' financial ...

Check the fine print: GESB

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
Superannuation fund members are being urged to check the finer details of their super statements to maximise their retirement savings. Michele Dolin, Government Employees Super Fund (GESB) chief executive, said consolidating accounts, co-contributing ...

Russell appoints CIOs

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
Russell Investment Group has appointed Christophe Caspar and Symon Parish to chief investment officers (CIOs) of the Asia Pacific and Australasian businesses respectively following Peter Gunning's promotion. Caspar has been involved with Russell Investment ...

Investit sets up local shop

RUTH LIEW  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
The Australian investment management consulting sector welcomes a new player in its midst as UK-based consultancy Investit makes its debut entry into the Sydney market. The firm opened its Australian office as part of its "commitment to the investment ...

Chasing the deposit dollar

WWW.THESHEET.COM  |  MONDAY, 3 MAR 2008
The increase and availability of wholesale funding dilemma is causing major headaches for banks, but investors long cash are reaping the benefits with some term rates passing eight per cent, more than a full percentage point higher than the official ...