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Costello refuses to be drawn on rising dollar implications

The rise of the Australian dollar was due to a "correction" in the market, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said today, although he would not elaborate on the potential impact of the rise on the domestic economy. "You've got to bear in mind that when ...

Henry predicts solid growth in 2004, explains CGS commitment

... Henry said it was the submissions the Government received that convinced the government to keep CGS. Treasurer Peter Costello had last year canvassed the opinion that, if the government used the potential $30 billion proceeds from its sale of Telstra ...

Economists welcome Government "backflip" on CGS

... complete back flip on this one," said Financial Standard chief economist Dr Rob Pereira. "Initially, Treasurer Peter Costello was adamant that all government debt should be retired and along with it the Commonwealth Government Securities (CGS) market ...

Income tax Budget gets mixed reaction

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello's eighth Budget has drawn a mixed reaction from the financial services sector despite the inclusion of headline-friendly personal income tax cuts. "This Budget is a huge disappointment in that it offers no long term ...

Tax amendments set to improve Australia-US investment: Costello

... will be improved as a result of amendments to the Double Tax Treaty between the two countries, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced. An amendment Protocol, signed in Canberra in September 2001 and ratified late yesterday, changes the existing ...

Transparency the key to corporate governance: Costello

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has highlighted the importance of risk-taking in corporate life-as long as it is combined with transparency-as businesses come to terms with increased emphasis on corporate governance in the post HIH environment. In ...

Afternoon market wrap: All ordinaries up

... in its underlying sales profits and AMP shares have surged by 5% to two month highs. Meanwhile Federal Treasurer Peter Costello backed the HIH Royal Commission's findings that the collapse of the insurance giant was due to mismanagement. It is expected ...

Midday market wrap: All Ords rises, Costello warns on war costs

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said today that the war in Iraq could be "very expensive" and that its cost would take priority over a budget surplus. Meanwhile, the All Ordinaries gained slightly today despite the prevailing uncertainties in the world ...

Robert Gerard appointed to Reserve Bank of Australia board

... been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board of directors for a five year term. Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced today. "I believe that Mr Gerard will make a valuable contribution to the RBA board over the next five years. His ...

The value of bonds: Brumby defends the role of government debt

... risk-free benefit for the country's financial markets." The debate on government bonds was ignited by Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, who last year queried their role in fiscal policy. "We see value in the market and the Commonwealth role," said Brumby ...