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Toy story

SUZY MAC  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 NOV 2007
... goods were responsible for 55 per cent of a 50 per cent increase in recalled product, highlighting an escalation of major safety issues with both toys and children's clothing. US consumer watchdog the Consumer Products Safety Commission, announced a ...

Not made in China

SUZY MAC  |  FRIDAY, 24 AUG 2007
... toy market, toxic lead paint coating mass-produced children's toys further raises concerns over manufacturing quality and safety protocols. Both Fisher Price and Mattel have had massive recalls on toxic toys and UK retailer ASDA pulled hundreds of baby ...

Corporates ride market turbulence

Despite continuing market turbulence, there are no fasten safety belts signs to observe as Australia's economic and corporate performance indicators remains strong. CommSec is optimistic regarding this reporting season, "Certainly in a big picture sense ...

Stable funds bad defaults: ICI

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 25 JUL 2007
... holdings or as a fixed-income portion of a balanced portfolio & Stable value funds might appeal to an employee's desire for safety. "But they are not appropriate as a long-term investment for the bulk of a worker's retirement assets," said ICI president ...

Investor responsibility key to governance: Regnan

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 23 JUL 2007
... needed to learn the link between values and value, and had not been asking enough searching questions about health and safety and other governance issues. "When I'm out there talking to CEO's, one of their complaints is that all their questions are about ...

Mile high wages club to soar

SUZY MAC  |  TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2007
... Jetstar's move to to put pilots on AWAs "a union-busting activity." "They are willing to pit pilot against pilot. In a safety culture that is a major, major mistake and a flaw in their plan. The bean counters just don't get that." Somerville said. But ...

Go green, go dim

... lighting on our buildings, including advertising signage," said Craig Roussac, Investa's general manager in sustainability, safety and environment. The group's commitment is good for the environment and the bottomline. As at March 2006, they reduced ...

What savings problem?

... per cent of their net income or around $86 per week. "This research highlights that consumers remain keen to maintain a safety buffer of savings and are determined to save more, not less, in the future. The new era of consumer conservatism certainly ...

Fincorp launches safety-first income fund

HAMISH MADDEN  |  THURSDAY, 14 SEP 2006
Funds management and property development business Fincorp Group has announced the launch of its Enhanced Income Fund which aims to deliver a return to investors of 8.5 per cent per annum. The unlisted unit trust will invest in a portfolio of commercial ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2006
... the states to ensure more uniformity of property conveyancing laws and to review consumer protection, privacy and food safety laws. The St.George Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry small business survey reported good growth in sales during the ...