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Interest rates steady but rise on the way: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 OCT 2003
The Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates steady for the 17th straight month today but economists say the clock is now ticking down to an increase. The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) opted to leave untouched its 4.75 per cent official cash ...

Fosters announces broader capital management

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 OCT 2003
Global beverages firm Foster's Group Ltd said today it would provide details on its broader capital management intentions after determining the net proceeds of the spin-off its Australian Hospitality (ALH) and Leisure pubs and gaming business. Earlier ...

Banks, resources supported, telcos challenged : Citigroup

AAP  |  MONDAY, 29 SEP 2003
An improving global economic outlook and a stabilising credit environment supports the bank and resources sector while operating conditions for telecommunications remain challenging, a credit analyst said today. While corporate bond supply remains patchy ...

NAB Wealth Management companies to pay $67 million in investor compensation

Three National Australia Bank (NAB) wealth management companies have finalised agreements with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) and the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) in relation to investor compensation ...

Morningstar appoints Justin Walsh as head of research for Australia

Morningstar has today announced that it had appointed Justin Walsh as head of research for its Australian business. "Justin's extensive background in the Australian financial services industry - and in particular, his experience in providing research ...

Deakin appoints new Victoria-Tasmania manager

Deakin Financial Services Group managing director Murray Hills has announced the appointment of Colin Scott as the manager for Victoria and Tasmania. Mr Hills said he was confident Mr Scott's knowledge and experience, gained over many years in the financial ...

Federal court approves schemes of arrangement for BankWest

The federal court has approved the schemes of arrangement by which HBOS plc takes over the shares it does not already own in Bank of Western Australia. Justice Robert French today approved schemes of arrangement for BankWest, which proposed by 57 per ...

Standard & Poor's announces additions to the S&P/ASX Indices

Equity indices provider Standard & Poor's has announced that, effective after the close of business on 26 August 2003 two constituent additions will take place in the S&P/ASX 100 and S&P/ASX 200 indices. These additions will be reflected in the starting ...

More changes at UBS

In further changes at UBS Global Asset Management (UBSGAM), Mark Rider, Chief Economist with UBS Advisory and Capital Markets, will take on the role of Executive Director, Account Management and Business Development. In his new position, Mr Rider will ...

Centro announces $191 million equity placement

Centro Properties has announced today that an equity placement for $191 million was undertaken on Monday at $3.90 per CEP security. "Centro is pleased that is has been able to continue its active year through the $191 million placement," said Brian ...