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EQT receives approval for ANZ Trustees acquisition

STAFF WRITER  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2014
... Acting Assistant Treasurer Mathias Cormann has provided the approval, the company told the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). "As such, the sale and purchase agreement with ANZ is now unconditional," EQT said. EQT added that the relevant employees ...

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AAP  |  FRIDAY, 6 JUN 2014
The Australian share market is set to open higher after the European Central Bank launched aggressive measures to prevent deflation and stimulate growth. The moves sent Wall Street to new record highs, while European markets got a temporary boost. At ...

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AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 JUN 2014
The Australian share market is set to open higher after Wall Street rose amid mixed US economic data. At 0700 AEST on Thursday, the March share price index futures contract was nine points higher at 5,454. In economic news on Thursday, the bureau of ...

SSgA appoints head of intermediary business

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2014
... led a variety of initiatives for State Street including the development and launch of Australia's first ETF - the SPDR S&P/ASX 200 Fund in 2001 - and establishing the firm's offices in India in 2007. From 2009 to 2012, prior to returning to Australia ...

Majority of Australians say 'no' to fossil fuel investment

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2014
... index over the long term, they have a significant tracking error, as fossil fuel companies make up a large portion of the ASX 200. This means super funds that divest from fossil fuels altogether may often compare unfavourably to their peers. The survey ...

Crowe Horwath and Findex in acquisition talks

LAURA MILLAN  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2014
... with respect to a bona fide competing transaction," the company said in a statement to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX). "Provided that the competing transaction is a superior proposal and failing to respond to that competing transaction would ...

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AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 JUN 2014
The Australian share market is set to open higher despite a modest fall on Wall Street overnight in quiet trade. At 0705 AEST on Wednesday, the March share price index futures contract was 10 points higher at 5,492. In economic news on Wednesday, the ...

Industry stalwart Tucker takes stake in Westoz

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2014
... shareholder of fund manager Westoz Investment Management. Tucker has a 20% stake in the firm, with the remaining 80% owned by ASX-listed and Western Australian focused financial services company Euroz Limited. Tucker will also join the board of Westoz ...

Crowe Horwath to announce buyout proposal

LAURA MILLAN  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2014
Crowe Horwath has requested a trading halt on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and will soon provide an update on discussions regarding acquisition proposals. The company, which changed its name from WHK Group in mid-2013, has reportedly received ...

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AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 JUN 2014
The Australian share market is set to open higher after a solid report on US manufacturing activity lifted Wall Street to new record highs. At 0700 AEST on Tuesday, the March share price index futures contract was six points higher at 5,532. In economic ...