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Treasury boss pushes reforms to maintain growth

... we will need to continue with reforms that free-up economic activity, enhance labour market flexibility, strengthen competition, promote efficient resource allocation, and continue to develop a more innovative and dynamic society," he said. "As has usually ...

Labor's Latham urges banks to cut fees and charges

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2003
... the world, they're reeling in the money," Mr Latham said. "Whatever can be done to hold down their fees, to boost competition in the banking sector would give consumers a better deal. They should cut fees." Mr Latham said it was time consumers enjoyed ...

Costello announces new appointment to ACCC deputy chair

... Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced the appointment of Louise Sylvan as the Deputy Chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the term commencing 6 November 2003 and concluding 31 July 2008. \"Ms Sylvan recently ...

Australian equities may under-perform as a result of rising interest rates

... underlying demand - including a worldwide trend of falling nominal interest rates over the past decade, increased financial competition and innovation which has improved households' access to credit and stronger demographic factors." "While we acknowledge ...

US energy group AES to make bid for Loy Yang - report

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 5 NOV 2003
... The bid aims to trump an offer from Australian Gas Light, which has faced delays in getting its offer away due to competition concerns, according to The Australian Financial Review. The Virginia-based company is believed to be seeking talks with local ...

Henderson wins long-term mandate competition in the UK

Henderson Global Investors has been voted winners of the long-term mandate competition organised by the UK University pensions fund Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS), the UK's third largest pension fund, and pensions consultancy Hewitt Bacon ...

NZCC blocks AirNZ/Qantas alliance

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
New Zealand's competition watchdog today blocked Qantas Airways Ltd and Air New Zealand Ltd's proposed alliance, arguing it would damage competition and increase airfares. The New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) said airfares could have jumped by ...

ACCC denies NAB proposal to takeover AMP

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has emphatically denied reports that it has been approached by National Australia Bank (NAB) to take over troubled financial services group AMP Limited. "Contrary to media reports this morning, the ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares close at new highs

... Westpac dipped three cents to $16.53. Among other financial services stocks, AMP fell three cents to $6.65 after the competition watchdog rejected reports that it had held talks with National Australia Bank about a takeover of AMP's local assets. QBE ...

NAB confirms discussions with ACCC over AMP takeover

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2003
National Australia Bank Ltd has reportedly held preliminary discussions with the national competition watchdog regarding a takeover of AMP Ltd and believes it could be allowed to proceed. NAB chief executive Frank Cicutto told the Australian Financial ...