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ACCC says wording of Act makes prosecution difficult

AAP | MONDAY, 21 JUN 2004

... difficult to successfully prosecute big businesses for misuse of market power. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chairman Graeme Samuel on Sunday said there had been a lot of recent focus on the ACCC and section 46 of the Trades Practices ...

ACCC starts legal action against Boral to prevent AdBri takeover

AAP | MONDAY, 7 JUN 2004

... the building products company's proposed acquisition of Adelaide Brighton. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said a directions hearing in the matter was set down for midday (AEST) tomorrow at the Federal Court in Melbourne. The ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2004

... Today is reasonably quiet both data wise and equities wise with a speech by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission chairman Graeme Samuel the highlight of the scheduled day.

Junior mortgage broker asks ACCC to look at anti-comp behaviour

AAP | MONDAY, 31 MAY 2004

... believe (banks) have made breaches of the Trade Practices Act," he said. "We want the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to look into anti-competitive behaviour." Mr Ormond said he has lodged a formal complaint with the ACCC and the ...

Coles Myer says not looking at Foodland

... to talk to Graeme Samuels about that," he said referring to the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. "We have plenty of other opportunities." Mr Fletcher, speaking after the third quarter sales results which showing a 23.6% ...

ACCC tells Boral to abandon Adelaide Brighton takeover

... take over cement and lime producer Adelaide Brighton or face legal action. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said its investigation found the $870 million acquisition would result in a substantial lessening of competition. Boral ...

NAB currency scandel cements four pillars policy: Fels

AAP | FRIDAY, 12 MAR 2004

... the country's former competition watchdog Allan Fels. The former chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said the incident, which lost NAB $360 million, had reignited negative public perception of banks and lowered politicians' ...

Henry Kaye strategies not practical, court hears

AAP | THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2004

... Kaye's strategies of investing in property without equity or debt could work. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleges Kaye falsely claimed in print, radio and internet advertisements that his property investment strategies could ...

ACCC making progress in crackdown on cartels

AAP | THURSDAY, 19 FEB 2004

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) crackdown on cartels was starting to bite with several whistleblowers coming forward, a Senate committee heard today. ACCC chairman Graeme Samuel said the watchdog was currently investigating ...

ASIC director leaves to head ACA

... bodies, with Kell replacing Louise Sylvan who was appointed deputy chair of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) late last year. Kell's appointment signals his return to the consumer watchdog as he was a senior policy officer from ...

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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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