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Telstra faces hostile shareholders

AAP | MONDAY, 17 NOV 2003

... told they had no bread. "That is not acceptable," the shareholder said of Mr Mansfield's comments. "Every elector in this country is a shareholder in this company." Mr Mansfield emerged from the lunch break with his tail firmly planted between his legs ...

RBA gov says could be generational conflict over tax burden

AAP | FRIDAY, 14 NOV 2003

... sector." But a big positive was that Australia's population was ageing less quickly than virtually any other developed country, thanks to our high level of immigration, Mr Macfarlane said. In broad terms Australia's future economic success would be defined ...

IMF admits mistakes in controversial handling of Asia crisis

... devastating crisis. "One of the things we learned in Asia is that we really have to try and bottle up the problem in one country and address it quickly so that it doesn't spread to other countries," he said. The IMF was also trying to encourage countries ...

ALP launches new superannuation plan, emphasising simplicity

... and Savings Senator Nick Sherry have announced ALP's superannuation policies that are aimed primarily at simplifying the country's superannuation system. They said that a standard format has to be used by all superannuation funds when reporting to fund ...

Labor's Latham urges banks to cut fees and charges

WITH AAP | THURSDAY, 13 NOV 2003

... relief," he said. "Those profits are extraordinary, the fees are extraordinary, the margins are extraordinary in this country and we need a bit more competition and fee relief."

Lure of high yields attracts global fund investments in Australia

... as consumers minimised their activity during the uncertain Iraq war period. The fact that there were tax cuts in that country was also a major reason. He said that TD Securities' forecast for US economic growth for the next quarter is a more sober 3.5%. ...

Businesses asked to participate in international tax treaties: Coonan

... the US. "Negotiations with the eight MFN countries will provide an opportunity to update the existing treaty with each country to accommodate modern business practice and treaty policy where necessary. The consultation process (with businesses) is designed ...

Superannuation not meeting minimum standards: ASFA

... promoting adequate retirement income for Australians," said Ms Smith. "Where we at currently is a good improvement. Our country has a lot to be proud of, with its superannuation system, as compared with other countries. But there is room for improvem ...

NAB confirms discussions with ACCC over AMP takeover

AAP | TUESDAY, 21 OCT 2003

... would put it, if not No. 1, then second-largest in wealth management," Mr Samuel said. The merged entity would create the country's biggest life insurer and fund manager with between 20 per cent and 25 per cent of the retail savings and superannuation ...

Australia highlights support for ongoing APEC meeting

... for foreign affairs, Australia's support for APEC in the ongoing meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, was highlighted in this country's Individual Action Plan (IAP). Australia's IAP, as with the other countries, is the primary mechanism through which APEC economies ...

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ARK Invest awards local distribution mandate

KARREN VERGARA

Cathie Wood's ARK Investment Management has chosen Associate Global Partners (AGP) to help distribute its venture capital strategy to Australian wholesale investors.

APRA names new deputy chairs

VINNY VUCAGO

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has welcomed the appointment of two new deputy chairs, with current board member Therese McCarthy Hockey and former assistant treasurer David Bradbury set to join the regulator's leadership.

MySuper provides consistent returns for members: Rainmaker

MATTHEW WAI

New data from Rainmaker Information found MySuper or default options continued to deliver consistent performances and returns for Australians, despite periods of uncertainty.

Australian Unity names new wealth chief

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity has named the successor of Esther Kerr, who departed the organisation last year.

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