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ASX small caps new listing rules finalised

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
The ASX has finalised new listings rules for small and medium sized companies following industry feedback on original proposals released in April. The ASX yesterday said the amendments strike a more complete balance between protecting shareholder interest ...

HDF to engage with APA on bid

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
A subcommittee of independent directors of Hastings Funds Management has said it will engage with APA Group following yesterday's announcement of an increased takeover offer. APA Group raised its cash and scrip bid for east coast gas pipeline owner ...

TO Panel silences Mariner

BEN COLLINS  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUL 2012
The Takeovers Panel has slapped an interim order on Mariner Corporation after comments made by its chief executive officer to the media. Mariner Corporation had applied to the takeovers panel to stop the sale of Austock's property business, which it ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2012
The Australian sharemarket opened sharply lower following gloomy leads from markets overnight and disappointing earnings results in the US. At 1010 AEST on Wednesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 37.7 points, or 0.91 per cent, at 4,095.5 ...

Mariner calls it quits on Austock offer

BEN COLLINS  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2012
Mariner Corporation has withdrawn its takeover offer for Austock after a "blatant attempt" to block its bid. In a statement to the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) yesterday Mariner Corporation said that the sale of the Austock property management business ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 24 JUL 2012
The Australian sharemarket had a surprise positive opening after investors took advantage of buying opportunities in the wake of Monday's losses. At 1020 AEST on Tuesday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 9.6 points, or 0.23 per cent, at 4,138.5 ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2012
The Australian share market has opened almost one per cent lower amid renewed worries over government debt in Europe re-emerge. At 1012 AEST on Monday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 38.3 points, or 0.91 per cent, at 4,160.8, while the broader ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012
SYDNEY, July 20 AAP - The Australian share market has opened lower, despite a positive lead from Wall Street. At 1010 AEST on Friday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was down 13.8 points at 4,192.9, while the broader All Ordinaries index was down 13 ...

Industry funds ride SMSF wave

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012
Within 24 months, all large industry and corporate super funds will be offering SMSF-like capability to members. That is the prediction of Ian Dunbar, head of investment platforms at UBS Australia, which together with FNZ Australia developed the platform ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2012
SYDNEY, July 19 AAP - The Australian sharemarket has opened more than 1% higher following positive leads from overseas and a rebound in the local resources sector. At 1012 AEST on Thursday, the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 49 points, or 1.19 per ...