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AAP | THURSDAY, 3 OCT 2013

... that the shutdown would be short-lived. LONDON - European stock markets fell but the euro soared against the US dollar as Italy averted a political crisis and the European Central Bank (ECB) signalled more efforts to boost eurozone recovery. With a US ...

Central banks rule

BENJAMIN ONG | WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013

... them, you, I and Irene would be wetting our pants about contagion once more due to the renewed political uncertainty in Italy caused (again) by no other than our bunga-bunga boy fiend, Berlusconi. It's also the BOJ. Japan's just approved the lifting ...

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AAP | WEDNESDAY, 2 OCT 2013

... international markets amid hopes the partial US government shutdown will not seriously harm the economy and of a settlement to Italy's political crisis. At 0812 AEST on Wednesday, the September share price index futures contract was up 23 points at 5,232. ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 1 OCT 2013

... slid after heavy falls in Tokyo, as investors fretted over a budgetary impasse in Washington and political uncertainty in Italy, sending the country's bank shares crashing. London's benchmark FTSE 100 index dropped 0.77 per cent to close at 6,462.22 ...

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AAP | MONDAY, 30 SEP 2013

... market has opened lower due to concerns about the US debt ceiling, weak economic data from Japan and political turmoil in Italy. The biggest worry for investors is the debt ceiling negotiations in the US, where the government is headed for a shutdown ...

30 days hath September

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 3 SEP 2013

... announcement this month, the US debt ceiling negotiations, Syria (and Egypt), sinking emerging markets, political uncertainty in Italy and German elections, VAT tax debate in Japan and leaking radiated water at the Fukushima nuclear plant, the fifth ...

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AAP | TUESDAY, 27 AUG 2013

... Milan dived 2.10 per cent to 16,977.76 points. The tumble came after US economist Nouriel Roubini warned that instability in Italy over the future of Silvio Berlusconi could trigger early elections next year and weigh on the country's standing on financial ...

Credit Suisse Asia Pac private banking chairman steps down

MARK SMITH | MONDAY, 29 JUL 2013

... 2012. Before taking on his present role in January 2012, he was chief executive officer of Credit Suisse private banking in Italy. Prior to that, he was chief operating officer for private banking for the Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region ...

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AAP | THURSDAY, 11 JUL 2013

... merited. LONDON - European stock markets fell while the euro recovered against the US dollar, as traders' focus fell on Italy after a credit rating downgrade. Weak Chinese trade data added to concerns about economic growth, traders said. They were waiting ...

Out of sight, out of mind

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 31 MAY 2013

... brighter in the relatively stronger economies of Germany, France and the Netherlands but also in the problem countries of Italy (up 1.5 points), Spain (up 0.1 point) and Portugal (up 1.8 points). To top this all, sentiment climbed to a five-year high ...

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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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