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Further regulation not needed: Nelson

MICHAEL HOBBS | THURSDAY, 3 APR 2008

... to be instinctively calling for more regulation unless there is a solid case for it." In addition, Nelson criticised the Rudd Government's handling of the inflation issue, stating it needed to be addressed, but the situation was not dire. "It important ...

When good housing news is bad

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2008

... fight against housing affordability is effectively lost. Indeed it kills any hope a young person may have had to even use the Rudd government's new First Home Saver Accounts to help them get into the market as these are only intended to help people save ...

RSL snubs proposed super changes

MICHAEL HOBBS | TUESDAY, 1 APR 2008

... retentions rates. The proposed scheme reduced the government's financial burden, transferring it to the funds members. The Rudd Government received the report and released the findings in December, however it has not declared it will implement any of ...

China response has big trade implications

ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 31 MAR 2008

With pressures growing on Prime Minister Rudd to scold China over its treatment of Tibet, the irony is that its left to just to the Prime Minister to defend our position even though the beneficiaries of our China relationship extend into every corner ...

That's life, four pillars to stay forever

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 28 MAR 2008

... rock. The report will obviously have to be rewritten. As for Heritage Listing the sky in NSW, no wonder Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has escaped for 17 days. And no doubt his plane flew west from Canberra so he would minimise any NSW sky rental charge. ...

Job vacancies bull run falters

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 27 MAR 2008

... for non-resource sector companies to compete. These wage concerns are why fears are now bubbling to the surface that the Rudd government's decision to abandon the WorkChoices legislation may lead to a return pattern bargaining and a re-introduction of ...

Consumer confidence plummets

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 13 MAR 2008

... negative, compared to only 13 per cent who are positive about the changes, highlighting that Opposition's decision to back the Rudd government's IR changes may be a good idea.

Household wealth breaks through $5 trillion

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 11 MAR 2008

... stepping up for compulsory superannuation contributions to be pushed from 9 to 15 per cent following the election of the Rudd Labor government, the continued strength of the substitution savings effect will not go unnoticed.

We knew it all along: Treasury

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 6 MAR 2008

... that these were the problems then no doubt they have been working on the policy solutions just as long. A more receptive Rudd labor government may have just found their political salvation.

The looming inflationary upswing

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 5 MAR 2008

... the lastoilshock.com news website that, "We've never seen anything like it". With all this going, expecting Prime Minister Rudd and his new government to be able to do much to battle global forces this immense would have to be naA-ve to say the least ...

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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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