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Lure of high yields attracts global fund investments in Australia

... to say "I would be surprised if the global economy was not improving, given that it is taking off from a low base at this stage. Presently, markets will essentially be looking to invest in places where the central banks are normalising interest rates." ...

ALP to lift veil on super strategy

... (ASFA's) annual conference to be held in Brisbane. Mr Latham's topic, "Simplifying the system" will be the first of a four-stage release of the ALP's superannuation strategy. Parliamentary leader of the ALP, Simon Crean, will address the issue of "Safer ...

RBA decision takes economists by surprise

... view is that the central bank is essentially easing its foot off the accelerator rather than slamming on the brakes at this stage. The Financial Standard spoke to several economists, all of whom concur the RBA is likely to continue increasing the interest ...

Afternoon market report: Trade thins as Melbourne Cup takes precedence

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2003
The Melbourne Cup took centre stage as afternoon trade on the Australian share market slowed to a dribble, although the broader market indexes still managed to end the day in positive territory. "The market was a lot stronger earlier in the day when ...

International economic growth should lift Australia's economy: QIC economist

... be sustained." She also said financial markets remained unconvinced of the recovery being a sustained phenomena at this stage though. There is still a widespread view that the US economy will falter once the temporary boost from policy, notably tax cuts ...

ASX gives no tips on new CEO

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
... "Economic activity is improving, although outside of Australia, unemployment remains stubbornly high, especially for this stage of the cycle." ASX shares were down 13 cents to $15.47 in late afternoon trade.

Host Super changes name to Intrust

Hospitality and tourism industry fund Host Super has changed its name to Intrust Super Fund, it has announced. However, it said the name of the trustee company that governs the Fund would, for legal reasons, remain as Host-Plus (Qld) Pty Ltd. "The superannuation ...

Australia looks for free trade deal with US; Thailand deal announced

AAP  |  MONDAY, 20 OCT 2003
Australian business is hoping US President George W Bush will commit to a free trade agreement between America and Australia when he addresses federal parliament on Thursday. "We will be looking to President Bush to signal that the final stages of the ...

AMP releases demerger plan

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 OCT 2003
Troubled financial services group AMP Ltd yesterday forecast higher profits as it received the all clear to release a hefty document outlining its demerger plan. In the 629-page explanatory memorandum, AMP predicted its Australian operations will lift ...

AMP shares soar as Mohl details demerger plan

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2003
Shares in AMP Ltd charged through the $7.00 barrier in early trade today as chief executive Andrew Mohl began updating analysts on details of the group's demerger plan. AMP on Friday revealed that it had received regulatory approval in Australian and ...