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BOJ optimistic as forever

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2015
As expected, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) announced no surprises following the conclusion of its 17-18 February monetary policy Board meeting. "The Bank of Japan will conduct money market operations so that the monetary base will increase at an annual pace ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2015
... Westpac lost 13 cents at $34.43, National Australia Bank retreated 19 cents to $34.96, and ANZ descended 22 cents to $32.35. Rail operator Aurizon climbed eight cents to $4.88 after it re-affirmed its full year rail volumes guidance despite a decline ...

IFM has 'concerns' over infra prices

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2014
... struggling for a home. "It's fair to say we have some concerns. In the UK contact When Channel Tunnel [from England to France] rail link was auctioned off there was a huge outcry because the Canadians came in and paid far too much, as far as the local ...

The Infrastructure Fund reaches into Europe

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2014
The Infrastructure Fund (TIF) has taken a 7.5% stake in UK rail freight leasing company Porterbrook Rail Finance. The move is part of the broader investment strategy for TIF, overseen by trustee The Private Capital Group Pty Ltd (TPCG), to create a ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2014
... was down 10 cents at $33.64, Rio Tinto was 44 cents weaker at $59.61 and Fortescue Metals was 6.5 cents lower at $3.405. Rail freight company Aurizon's shares gained 4.5 cents, or 0.98 per cent, to $46.15 after it re-affirmed its full year guidance for ...

Hockey names infrastructure top priority for G20

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 16 SEP 2014
... for new capital, we must turn to the private sector to fire up its enormous cash reserves to fund new investment in roads, rail, ports and energy and water production. This partnership will help to create millions of new jobs." Hockey predicted that ...

LGsuper appoints chair to the board

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2014
... RACQ, Collins Foods and Care Australia. Her previous directorships include QIC, Spotless Group and chairman of Queensland Rail. A chartered accountant and former partner of KPMG, Morris worked in audit and corporate services in Brisbane, London and on ...

China's communist and it works

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 19 AUG 2014
"As we travel down the road, side by side we'll share the load Hand in hand we'll see each other through." -- Kenny Nolan, "Love's Grown Deep" Not long now, Super Mario Draghi must be beaming with excitement for his upcoming date with Janet Yellen this ...

Folkestone acquires land for planned community

STAFF WRITER  |  TUESDAY, 5 AUG 2014
... for the residential lots, together with its proximity to the Melbourne CBD, access to major freeways and the new Regional Rail Link, and the major employment zones in the western corridor should underpin the demand for our Project over the coming years," ...

Boost from Chinese stimulus to be short-lived

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 29 JUL 2014
Goldman Sachs' investment management division has lowered its suggested allocation to emerging markets as the Chinese economy struggles to transition from a focus on exports to a focus on domestic consumption. Dr Jiming Ha, vice chairman and chief investment ...