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ASIC releases updated guide for PS146 compliance, lodges Chapel Road appeal

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released an updated version of its guide Small business and your AFS licence: Compliance with Policy Statement 164, aimed at small businesses applying for, or holding, an Australian financial ...

NAB survey reveals ongoing strength of the non-farm economy

In its latest monthly business survey, the National Australia Bank (NAB) has said that its survey results for the month of July reflect an ongoing strengthening in the Australian non-farm economy, even after taking into account the element of seasonality. ...

ASIC chairman to retire at end 2003

David Knott, the chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), announced today that he would step down from the position of ASIC Chairman at the end of 2003. Mr Knott joined ASIC as deputy chairman in July 1999 and was appointed ...

Former Queensland director pleads guilty to 13 ASIC charges

Trevor Gregory Smith, of the Gold Coast, today pleaded guilty in the Southport District Court to 13 charges brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Mr Smith pleaded guilty to 13 counts of dishonestly making improper use ...

Senator Conroy responds to ASIC chief announcement

Shadow Minister for Financial Services Senator Stephen Conroy today acknowledged the contribution made to the industry made by Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) chairman David Knott. Earlier today Mr Knott announced that at the ...

ASIC obtains undertakings over misleading website

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced it has obtained undertakings from Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Ltd (Broking), and Rural & General International Insurance Ltd (International) in the Federal Court in ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares make further gains

Australian shares advanced further in morning trade Friday, following a rise of almost one percent Thursday and gains overnight in major overseas markets. Yesterday's close was the highest in 11 months, with buying this morning again across a broad ...

Macquarie Bank reports profit increase

Macquarie Bank Ltd managing director and chief executive officer Allan Moss said today the bank's first quarter profit was well up on the corresponding period last year. Speaking at the bank's annual general meeting, Mr Moss also said the first half ...

Midday market wrap: Bonds, shares both weaker

Australian bond yields continued to climb higher in the morning session, following overnight losses in the US Treasuries market. The yield on the 10-year government bond rose a further six points to 5.49%, while the November 2006 bond was five points ...

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares end lower

The Australian share market clawed back earlier losses in afternoon trade, although the All Ordinaries still ended the day 10.1 points lower at 3,093.0. Among the market leaders, only National Australia Bank, up 40c to $32.55, and Rio, which rose 5c ...