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Westpac delivers double-digit cash earnings growth

Westpac Banking Corporation today reported an increase in cash earnings to $2,271 million for the full year ended September 2003, up 10 per cent on the 2002 result excluding the non-recurring significant items in that year. Operating profit after tax ...

Westpac appoints New Zealand director

Westpac Banking Corporation chairman Leon Davis has announced the appointment of Peter Wilson to the company's board of directors. Mr Davis welcomed Mr Wilson's appointment, saying his background in financial services in New Zealand and experience as ...

Morningstar to review HSBC ratings following new appointment

Mornigstar will be keenly reviewing the appointment of Robert Hook as head of Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's (HSBC) Australian equities on 8 September 2003. As a result of the new appointment, Morningstar will be reviewing the three star ...

John Fairfax leaves Westpac Board

Westpac Banking Corporation's chairman, Leon Davis, has announced that John Fairfax would resign from its Board, effective 1 September 2003. He said Mr Fairfax decided to resign after seven years on the Westpac Board. Mr Fairfax will continue as Chairman ...

Westpac submits application to New Zealand Commerce Commission

Westpac Banking Corporation announced today that it had submitted an application to the New Zealand Commerce Commission regarding the sale of the National Bank of New Zealand by Lloyds TSB Group PLC. Westpac is one of several entities involved in the ...

Westpac warns customers about hoax site

Westpac Banking Corporation is warning customers to ignore emails asking for confidential information, after it found a "ghost" internet banking website offshore. Westpac said the overseas website had already been shut down but it was possible some ...

David Morgan reappointed Westpac CEO

Westpac Banking Corporation's Board today announced the reappointment of David Morgan as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer until 31 December 2007. Dr Morgan's current contract is due to expire in February 2004. The terms of the new contract ...

Australian trade gap widens due to stronger dollar, more imports: economists

... of Australia commodity price index largely related to the Aussie dollar rise," said Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation's senior economist Anthony Thompson. Economists forecast the trade deficit to be at least $2 billion, seasonally adjusted ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares claw back earlier losses

... 3,067.5. The recovery in the afternoon session was led by BHP Biliton, which closed 2c up at $9.29, and Westpac banking Corporation, gaining 11c to $16.17. The stronger session emerged despite a sell-off in Japanese stocks, with the Nikkei shedding over ...

Afternoon market wrap: All ordinaries gain ground

... driven by the strongest consumer confidence recorded in the country in nine years. According to the Westpac Banking Corporation and the Melbourne Institute of Applied Economic and Social Research, consumer sentiment is at its highest since July 1994. ...

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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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