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Market wrap - midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 29 SEP 2006

The Australian stock market firmed at noon today spurred on by a strong US lead and growth in the resources and banking sectors. At 1200 AEST the benchmark S&P/ASX200 index was up 18.1 points to 5,132 and the all ordinaries added 17 points to 5,092.5. ...

Star ratings on staff? Only in China

... were less likely to recommend their bank this month than last - all of which should be very concerning for the banking sector." Michelle Baltazar

Market wrap - midday

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 13 SEP 2006

... finding 28 cents to $36.15, while Oil Search lost one cent to $3.00 and Santos fell eight cents to $10.35. The banking sector limped along in early trading, with the Commonwealth Bank fairing the worst, dropping 22 cents to $45.73. Westpac Bank was down ...

Market wrap - midday

AAP | FRIDAY, 18 AUG 2006

... believes there's a reasonable chance of another rate rise in November, and that put some early pressure on the banking sector." "It's a been a reasonably quiet day so far, and we're not expecting too many changes as the day goes on." By noon, banking ...

Market wrap

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 9 AUG 2006

... their annual results. Australian shares closed higher yesterday, supported by positive earnings forecasts in the banking sector and oil prices fuelling energy stocks. The benchmark S&P/ASX200 index closed 63 points stronger at 5024.8, while the all ordinaries ...

Gender pay equity in banking getting worse: FSU

... Melbourne this week, shows an industry still out of balance. According to the symposium, gender balance in the banking sector has some way to go as while 55 per cent of the sector's workforce are women, a much higher proportion of women dominate other ...

Market wrap

AAP | THURSDAY, 6 JUL 2006

... 100 index fell one percent as news that North Korea test-fired missiles rattled global equity markets, while the banking sector suffered as hopes faded for an imminent bid for Alliance & Leicester. The FTSE 100 closed at 5,826.7 points, down 56.8 or ...

Finsia SEEKs new frontier with partnership

HAMISH MADDEN | FRIDAY, 23 JUN 2006

... new course on management skills has also been introduced, focusing on team leading and management roles in the banking sector. Finsia said all courses have been tailored around specific areas of relevance and the prior learning can be put towards undertaking ...

Foreign banks lag locals, but for how long?

WWW.THESHEET.COM | FRIDAY, 27 JAN 2006

... equity of 14.4 per cent. But the smaller niche local banks earned even higher returns still. The big news for the banking sector is that, foreign banks, while earning a quarter of the revenue of other domestic banks, have an asset base equal to half ...

2006 market conditions will suit value investing: Tyndall

... some cheaper stocks as the sector is "getting to the bottom" of its cycle. Van Munster added that he expects the banking sector's bull run to be analogous to the commodities run. "In real terms commodities prices will escalate but over the long term ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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