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Macfarlane optimistic on GDP growth in 2004

AAP | MONDAY, 8 DEC 2003

... market were clearly evident through the second half of 2002 and all through 2003, yet the bank did not change monetary policy." -

Worst over for the economy: TD Securities

... erode economic growth through slower consumption. He also indicated that with the RBA continuing its aggressive monetary policy tightening cycle, it looks to be deflating one bubble - house prices - but looks to be inflating another - the Australian ...

RBA moves to increase interest rates by 25 basis points

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2003

... labour intentions and continuing strong proce pressures in the non tradeables sector of the economy." The RBA said monetary policy was continuing to have a stimulatory effect on the economy through domestic credit expansion. It also said the growth of ...

Business expectations deteriorating: ACCI/Westpac

AAP | TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2003

... a slowdown early in 2004," ACCI chief executive Peter Hendy said. "There is no need for further tightening of monetary policy at this stage." Westpac global head of economics Bill Evans said the rising Aussie and the interest rate hike had affected expectations. ...

RBA to hike rates to 5.25 per cent next week: economists

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003

... said there seemed to be no reason for the RBA to wait to raise rates. "The bank has indicated that they judge monetary policy to be too expansionary at the moment, given that the economy seems to be back on track and the risks to growth have fallen," ...

Greater fiscal discipline needed: OECD

... But the indications are that the government is throwing fiscal discipline out of the window. This may require monetary policy to counter fiscal policy, and could result in increased general interest rates." The primary dynamic that has come out of the ...

Strong economic performance to boost Government spending: NAB

... fiscal policy. This reinforces NAB's expectations that the Bank of Japan will stick with its ultra low quantitative monetary policy stance.

Commonwealth Bank chief calls for raised labour productivity

AAP | THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003

... responsibility to effect a sound macroeconomic framework that facilitates economic activity. The conduct of fiscal and monetary policy is critical," Mr Murray said. "All the gains we've made over the past 20 years have been from espousing an open market ...

RBA gov says could be generational conflict over tax burden

AAP | FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2003

... a question and answer session after his speech, Mr Macfarlane said the argument still tended to the view that monetary policy should be directed to the economy in general and "not at a particular asset class". "I have made it clear, that given we are ...

NAB survey reveals unrelenting business strength in October

... that this growth momentum is likely to continue for some time and therefore supports the need for a more neutral monetary policy (higher cash rates). Globally exposed sectors (mining, manufacturing and personal and recreational services - such as tourism) ...

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Final report into Life Code makes 85 recommendations

MATTHEW WAI

The final report of an independent review of the Life Insurance Code of Practice has been finalised, proposing some 85 recommendations across aspects of mental health, customers vulnerability, claims handling, and sales practices.

Treasury looks to reform regulation on consulting firms

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

Treasury has released an options paper to improve the regulation of accounting, consulting and auditing firms after the blowout from KPMG's whistleblower probe that found it used confidential client data in the pursuit of more tenders.

Bell Potter launches private wealth platform

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Financial Group (BFG) has launched Bell Potter Private Wealth (BPPW), a new platform that helps service its 300,000 clients with $92.1 billion in funds under advice.

Esencia seals third merger

VINNY VUCAGO

Esencia Wealth has continued its national expansion strategy, merging with New South Wales-based Cove Financial Group in a deal that brings around 650 clients and four financial advisers into the business.

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