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Economists welcome Government "backflip" on CGS

... complete back flip on this one," said Financial Standard chief economist Dr Rob Pereira. "Initially, Treasurer Peter Costello was adamant that all government debt should be retired and along with it the Commonwealth Government Securities (CGS) market ...

Income tax Budget gets mixed reaction

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello's eighth Budget has drawn a mixed reaction from the financial services sector despite the inclusion of headline-friendly personal income tax cuts. "This Budget is a huge disappointment in that it offers no long term ...

Tax amendments set to improve Australia-US investment: Costello

... will be improved as a result of amendments to the Double Tax Treaty between the two countries, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced. An amendment Protocol, signed in Canberra in September 2001 and ratified late yesterday, changes the existing ...

Transparency the key to corporate governance: Costello

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has highlighted the importance of risk-taking in corporate life-as long as it is combined with transparency-as businesses come to terms with increased emphasis on corporate governance in the post HIH environment. In ...

Afternoon market wrap: All ordinaries up

... in its underlying sales profits and AMP shares have surged by 5% to two month highs. Meanwhile Federal Treasurer Peter Costello backed the HIH Royal Commission's findings that the collapse of the insurance giant was due to mismanagement. It is expected ...

Midday market wrap: All Ords rises, Costello warns on war costs

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said today that the war in Iraq could be "very expensive" and that its cost would take priority over a budget surplus. Meanwhile, the All Ordinaries gained slightly today despite the prevailing uncertainties in the world ...

Robert Gerard appointed to Reserve Bank of Australia board

... been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board of directors for a five year term. Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced today. "I believe that Mr Gerard will make a valuable contribution to the RBA board over the next five years. His ...

The value of bonds: Brumby defends the role of government debt

... risk-free benefit for the country's financial markets." The debate on government bonds was ignited by Federal Treasurer Peter Costello, who last year queried their role in fiscal policy. "We see value in the market and the Commonwealth role," said Brumby ...

Costello cautions supers against overseas equity investments

John Fernando Federal Treasurer Peter Costello today said that he believed that it was "unwise" for superannuation funds to be investing large sums in overseas stocks, citing dramatic losses in global equity prices over the past few years. Speaking ...

Costello "sympathetic" to tighter payout regulations

Paul Cully Federal Treasurer Peter Costello today indicated that he was prepared tighten regulations governing corporate payouts as public opinion firmed against the latest in a series of controversial termination packages to Australian executives. ...

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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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