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Costello says cutting business tax rates not on the agenda

AAP | FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2004

Treasurer Peter Costello has taken tax cuts for companies off the government's agenda, as a new Treasury report argues that cutting business tax rates offers no real benefits. Mr Costello said he had no plans to cut the company rate from its current ...

Consumer sentiment rises modestly to hit new 10-year high

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 11 AUG 2004

... lot of positives driving the surge in confidence last month including the Federal government\'s household payments and tax cuts associated with the budget. He said there was also generally positive news on the economy including lower petrol prices and ...

One third of Australian companies report higher demand in July

AAP | MONDAY, 2 AUG 2004

... companies reported higher demand in July, reflecting improved retail activity arising from recent federal government tax cuts and family payments, an index reported today. The Australian Industry Group - PricewaterhouseCoopers Australian Performance ...

Super result for retirement savings: IFSA

... considerably broaden the coverage of this concession," Mr Gilbert said. "Middle income earners will receive substantial tax cuts and can leverage off these measures and opt for the increased co-contributions now available from the Federal Government. ...

WRAP - Ratings agencies greet pre-election budget

... rating. It said the government handed down a traditional pre-election budget, with a number of spending initiatives, tax cuts, and modest surpluses. "The budget announced a number of pre-election policy sweeteners, including increased family assistance ...

WRAP: Overnight debt and forex

... global economy warming up and interest rates already likely to be heading higher, a fiscal easing (aside from income tax cuts which are only likely to roughly offset the impact of inflation) will add to the upward pressure on interest rates over the ...

Aust Liberal leadership speculation threatens Budget sell

... the long-term future of Treasurer Peter Costello. Mr Costello will hand down his ninth Budget tomorrow evening, with tax cuts, extra money for families and increased spending in key areas expected. More childcare places are also tipped to take centre ...

Costello says ninth Budget to produce surplus

AAP | THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2004

... economic management. Some economists have raised concerns that hefty election year spending, coupled with expected personal tax cuts, could put pressure on interest rates as well as cutting the surplus back to the wire. Mr Costello said the most important ...

Voters prefer Government spending to tax cuts: poll

AAP | MONDAY, 3 MAY 2004

Voters would prefer government spending on essential services over tax cuts, according to a new poll. Tax cuts are expected to be the centrepiece of the May Federal Budget. But the Sun-Herald newspaper reported today that the poll, conducted by Roy ...

Voters cool on Latham and tax cuts, poll finds

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 28 APR 2004

Voter support for Opposition Leader Mark Latham and Labor has slipped, but Australians are also cool on large tax cuts tipped for next month's budget, a new poll shows. The Sydney Morning Herald reports the ACNielsen poll shows support for Labor has ...

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Invesco launches new equity fund

ELIZA BAVIN

Invesco said the new fund will give Australian investors access to a systematic global equity strategy with a 20-year track record.

FCA pursues Neil Woodford again

KARREN VERGARA

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is going after failed fund manager Neil Woodford again, this time for allegedly providing unauthorised investment advice via W4.0, his Dubai-based investment platform.

Former APRA deputy chair launches retirement solutions startup

KARREN VERGARA

A former APRA deputy chair has launched CipherIQ, a new venture that provides retirement solutions via account-based pensions in partnership with superannuation funds, financial advisers and retirees.

Global X launches space tech ETF

MATTHEW WAI

Global X has now launched the space tech ETF (ASX: MOON).

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