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DSTi scoops major software deal

Funds management software DST International (DSTi) has won a major contract after one of Saudi Arabia's largest banks, Riyad Bank, signed up for their integrated software solutions. The group said that Riyad Bank will be rolling out DSTi's end-to-end ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 FEB 2006
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as firmer base and precious metal prices create positive sentiment for a market at the tail end of its earnings season. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the March share price index was 14 points ...

Emerging countries fuel oil demand as world runs out of oil

HFA Asset Management chief investment strategist Jonathan Pain attributes the rise in oil prices to the increase in demand from growing nations including China and India and a serious inability for oil producing countries to sustain production. Mr Pain ...

Oil prices fall as crude stocks rise

Oil prices plunged today as news of a rise in US crude oil stockpiles calmed market fears of a supply crunch during the northern hemisphere winter. New York's main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in December, slumped to a low of 53.00 dollars ...

Pillar appoints new general manager IT

... Pillar said Abercrombie's experience, which includes senior management rolls in Australia, UK, Europe, NZ and the United Arab Emirates, has provided her experience in manufacturing, engineering, retail distribution and financial services. "Fiona brings ...

CBA announced senior financial planning appointment

The Commonwealth Bank today announced the appointment of Marc Herrmannsen to the role of general manager advice models, within its Financial Planning and Advice Services (FPAS) division. In his new role, Herrmannsen will be responsible for the ongoing ...

Finance firm to launch India's first Islamic mutual fund

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUL 2004
Indian finance firm Parsoli Corp will launch the country\'s first Islamic mutual fund, conforming with Sharia law, which prohibits earnings from interest. Ahmedabad-headquartered Parsoli Corporation will put its global mutual fund units on sale in the ...

Murdoch optimistic about Australian economy

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 APR 2004
Rupert Murdoch said today he was optimistic about the Australian, US and world economies, but warned Saudi Arabia and China posed risks. "I'm optimistic about the Australian economy," Murdoch told reporters at the Milken Institute Global Conference ...

Changes in weighting to Trade Weighted Index

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2003
... weights take effect from October 1 2003. The number of currencies included in the TWI will fall to 22 from 23 with the United Arab Emirates dirham dropping out. There will be an increase in the combined weight of European currencies, a fall in the weight ...

Morning market wrap: US stocks end lower on recovery fears

US stocks fell for a second consecutive day, following the airing on Arabic television of new footage of Osama bin Laden. Investors also continue to question the likely strength of the earnings recovery, after news on Friday payrolls fell 92,000 in ...