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Expanding expansion in manufacturing

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAY 2017
... several manufacturers reporting success in new markets in Asia. Stronger output and prices in the local agricultural and mining sectors is supporting demand for some types of machinery, equipment and chemicals, while large public infrastructure projects ...

Investment manager introduces director

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 18 APR 2017
... in start-ups and restructures in a broad cross section of business sectors and is currently largely invested in iron ore mining and exploration in Mauritania, West Africa.

Prospectus lodged for ethically screened LIC

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... Opportunities Fund (MGOF). It will exclude companies involved in environmental destruction, including coal and uranium mining, oil and gas, animal cruelty, tobacco and alcohol, armaments, gambling and rainforest or old growth logging. Since inception ...

Steady as she grows

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAR 2017
... a boost to Australia's national income". "The Australian economy is continuing its transition following the end of the mining investment boom, expanding by around 21/2 per cent in 2016. Exports have risen strongly and non-mining business investment has ...

Going good but there are risks

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 6 MAR 2017
... next. The OECD's rationales for its projections - which are more or less similar to the RBA's - are: "further shrinkage in mining investment, though at a slower pace, and a continued rise in non-commodity investment. Record low interest rates, currency ...

A good set of numbers (almost)

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 28 FEB 2017
... of the report showed sharp profit upswings in: financial and insurance services (108.9% in Q4 2016 from -40.1% in Q3); mining (49.7% from 7.1%); construction (32.0% from -5.0%); professional, scientific and technical services (31.1% from 7.6%); other ...

APRA urges banks to raise capital

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  MONDAY, 13 FEB 2017
... Funds' annual review of the Australian financial system, which noted Australia's robust economy despite commodity price and mining investment bust. The IMF encouraged Australian authorities to remain vigilant and continue to enhance the resilience of ...

RBA joins the bulls in central bank shop

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2017
... boost to Australia's national income." In Australia, the economy is continuing its transition following the end of the mining investment boom. GDP was weaker than expected in the September quarter, largely reflecting temporary factors. A return to reasonable ...

Industry fund adds to executive team

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 3 FEB 2017
... Wealth + Wellbeing is a public offer industry super fund dedicated to serving the retirement needs of members working in the mining and related industries. It has more than 66,000 members.

HLB appoints director, outlines plans

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2017
... insolvency, bring significant depth and breadth of expertise and experience to the firm. His particular experience in the mining and resources, property and construction, retail and manufacturing, and agribusiness industries, will stand us in good stead,'' ...