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$A at 5-year high after RBA decision

WITH AAP | WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2003

... rest of 2003; expect close to 25bps to be priced in for August itself over the next few weeks." Federal Treasurer Peter Costello is expected to make a statement regarding the RBA decision later this morning. -

APRA welcomes three new appointments to its board

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has welcomed Federal Treasurer Peter Costello's appointments of Dr John Laker, Kerry Ross Jones and Stephen Somogyi to its board. "Dr Laker, Mr Jones and Mr Somogyi bring considerable skill and relevant ...

Costello welcomes US Fed rate cut

WITH AAP | THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2003

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has welcomed the overnight US Fed 25 bps interest rate cut, saying a sluggish US economy would affect Australia. "We think that that will provide additional stimulus to the American economy, which has been very sluggish ...

Westfield chairman reappointed to RBA board

WITH AAP | WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2003

... member over the past eight years, contributing vigorously to the board's deliberations," said Federal Treasurer Peter Costello. "His far-reaching knowledge and experience have proven to a be a great asset to the board." Mr Lowy is the only current RBA ...

Macek appointed FRC chairman: Costello

... Charles Macek has been appointed part-time chairman of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced today. The FRC is the peak body responsible for the broad oversight of the accounting standard setting process for ...

Axiss to merge with Invest Australia: Costello

... a distinct division of Invest Australia in the Department of Industry Tourism and Resources, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced. Following news of the departure of Axiss chief executive Les Hosking at the end of the 2003 financial year, the ...

Costello warns of drought-led economic slowdown

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has warned of a slowdown in the Australian economy, despite the strength of the domestic market against international economic woes. "Notwithstanding the difficult international economy, the Australian economy continues ...

Government appoints Graeme Samuel as chairman of ACCC

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced the appointment of Graeme Samuel as the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) from July 1 for a period of 12 months. Costello said the position of chairmanship of the ACCC ...

Banks reappointed chairman of Productivity Commission: Costello

... serve another five years at the helm of the Government's chief adviser on microeconomic reform, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced. Banks has overseen 28 public inquiries and the preparation of 190 reports during his inaugural term and chaired ...

Sherry urges Costello to "come up to speed on super"

... saving of millions of Australians by thousands of dollars over their working lives". Sherry said Federal Treasurer Peter Costello had to "come up to speed on super". He added, "maybe then he'd realise that Australians need a tax cut on their super contributions ...

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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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