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AXA eyes China for future growth

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2004
AXA Asia Pacific Holdings chairman Rick Allert said today there will be new opportunities for the group when the market in China opens further at the end of 2004. "The economy in Hong Kong is showing signs of strong growth and the Closer Economic Partnership ...

New AXA boss outlines aspirational goals

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 MAR 2004
The new head of the Australian and New Zealand operation of AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Andrew Penn today outlined six goals that he hopes will take AXA from a player to an industry leader. Mr Penn told reporters that the wealth management and financial ...

NAB sells AMP, St George shares to offset rogue trading

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2004
National Australia Bank (NAB) will sell its stakes in AMP, HHG and St George Bank Ltd for a profit of about $450 million, offsetting the $360 million loss from the rogue trading scandal. NAB made the surprise announcement of its massive share sales ...

Higher budget surplus has little economic implications: HSBC economist

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 30 SEP 2003
A better than expected budget surplus was not necessarily an indication that the economy was performing stronger than expected, according to economists. Australia's 2002/03 Budget produced a final surplus of $7.5 billion, compared to the $3.9 billion ...

Morningstar reconfirms Macquarie's three-star rating

Morningstar has left Macquarie's three-star rating unchanged following its decision to abandon its GARP investment style for Australian equities. "Macquarie's decision to exit its active 'Growth at a Reasonable Price' (GARP) style of Australian equities ...