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OECD leading indicator data reveals moderate to strong recovery ahead

The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) has said that its 30-member states are likely to experience moderate to strong recovery ahead according to the latest composite leading indicators (CLIs). October data had signalled continued ...

Rate hike expected, more to come: economists

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 3 DEC 2003

Australia's central bank is expected to increase interest rates again in February, after a strengthening global and domestic economy sparked an 0.25 percentage point hike today, according to economists. They said the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) ...

RBA to hike rates to 5.25 per cent next week: economists

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) would raise interest rates by another 0.25 per cent next week given the strengthening domestic and global picture, according to economists. The RBA lifted rates by 0.25 per cent to 5.00 per cent on November 5, saying ...

HHG CEO sees good investor interest in raising

AAP | FRIDAY, 28 NOV 2003

The chief executive officer of AMP Ltd's UK-based operations said today he expects good investor demand in a proposed $246 million capital raising when the demerged company lists on the Australian and London stock exchanges on December 23. At a teleconference ...

OECD standardised unemployment rate rises

The standardised unemployment rate for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) countries has risen to 7.2 percent in September, which is 0.1% higher than the previous month and 0.2% higher than a year earlier. In the Euro area ...

State Street announces key appointment to its Sydney-based research team

State Street Corporation has today announced the appointment of senior strategist Harvinder Kalirai to head research and analysis for its global markets team in the Asia Pacific region. Mr Kalirai is to be based in Sydney and will be responsible for ...

Dollar looks set for more solid gains

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) uncanny record of buying foreign exchange low and selling high is likely to continue into the future as the central bank is expected to sell off more Australian dollars in the medium term. TD Securities chief strategist ...

EIA says SRIs growing dramatically in Australia

The Ethical Investment Association (EIA) has said that Socially Responsible Investments (SRIs) in Australia have continued to grow dramatically over the past year -rising to $21.3 billion by 30 June 2003. However, Paul Northey, general manager, Navigator ...

EU asks WTO to intervene in Australian quarantine dispute

AAP | FRIDAY, 3 OCT 2003

The European Union formally asked the World Trade Organisation today to set up a panel of experts to rule on its simmering trade dispute with Australia on quarantine measures restricting imports of food products. The first request for a disputes settlement ...

Australia's current unemployment rate compares favourably with OECD average

Australia's current unemployment rate, announced at a 13-year low 5.8 per cent yesterday by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), is far lower than the standardised unemployment rate of 7.2% (July 2003) for the Organisation for Economic Cooperation ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI | 12:39PM

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA | 12:33PM

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA | 12:10PM

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI | 12:28PM

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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