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Costello names global economy biggest threat to domestic markets

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has said the global economy remains the biggest threat to the Australian economy. "In particular, the global situation is affected by the weakness in the US (United States) economy," he told reporters in Melbourne. "It ...

$A at 5-year high after RBA decision

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUL 2003
... cut over the rest of 2003; expect close to 25bps to be priced in for August itself over the next few weeks." Federal Treasurer Peter Costello is expected to make a statement regarding the RBA decision later this morning. -

APRA welcomes three new appointments to its board

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has welcomed Federal Treasurer Peter Costello's appointments of Dr John Laker, Kerry Ross Jones and Stephen Somogyi to its board. "Dr Laker, Mr Jones and Mr Somogyi bring considerable skill and relevant ...

Costello welcomes US Fed rate cut

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 26 JUN 2003
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has welcomed the overnight US Fed 25 bps interest rate cut, saying a sluggish US economy would affect Australia. "We think that that will provide additional stimulus to the American economy, which has been very sluggish ...

Westfield chairman reappointed to RBA board

WITH AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUN 2003
... serving board member over the past eight years, contributing vigorously to the board's deliberations," said Federal Treasurer Peter Costello. "His far-reaching knowledge and experience have proven to a be a great asset to the board." Mr Lowy is the only ...

Macek appointed FRC chairman: Costello

... Program (CLERP 9) Charles Macek has been appointed part-time chairman of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced today. The FRC is the peak body responsible for the broad oversight of the accounting standard ...

Axiss to merge with Invest Australia: Costello

... its operations as a distinct division of Invest Australia in the Department of Industry Tourism and Resources, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced. Following news of the departure of Axiss chief executive Les Hosking at the end of the 2003 ...

Costello warns of drought-led economic slowdown

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has warned of a slowdown in the Australian economy, despite the strength of the domestic market against international economic woes. "Notwithstanding the difficult international economy, the Australian economy continues ...

AGP sells Sydney office properties for $397 million

... $397 million to Germany's Deka Immobilien Investment GmbH (Deka). The sale is conditional to the office of the Federal Treasurer giving formal approval to Deka stating that the acquisition is not contrary to the national interest of Australia. AGP is ...

Government appoints Graeme Samuel as chairman of ACCC

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has announced the appointment of Graeme Samuel as the chairman of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) from July 1 for a period of 12 months. Costello said the position of chairmanship of the ACCC ...