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CBA and NAB launch 10-year MTN issue for Merrill Lynch

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAR 2004
Commonwealth Bank and National Australia Bank today said they had launched a new 10-year medium term note (MTN) issue for Merrill Lynch & Co. The issues amount is expected to be a minimum of $100 million fixed rate bond, the banks said. Pricing is expected ...

FPA says 97% of principal members FSR compliant

The Financial Planning Association (FPA) has confirmed that 560 of its current 576 principal members - or 97% - have either obtained or have applications pending for an Australian Financial Services Licence (AFSL) and will be compliant come the Financial ...

RBA widens repo net

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAR 2004
The Reserve Bank of Australia said it would broaden the range of securities it accepted under repurchase agreements in a move that is expected to benefit fixed income markets. The central bank said that, as of March 15, it would widen the range of securities ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 5 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar opened slightly weaker, as the United States dollar gained moderately against the euro after expectations of a rate cut in Europe were quashed overnight. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading at $US0.7503/08 compared with ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 4 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar opened slightly stronger, regaining some ground after it tumbled to its lowest level for 2004 overnight. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading at $US0.7502/06 compared with yesterday's close of $0.7485/90. Offshore, it traded ...

RBA leaves rates unchanged, needs more time: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAR 2004
The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) decision to leave interest rates unchanged would give it more time to assess the effect of the strong local dollar and slowing housing sector on the economy, economists said today. The central bank today left the ...

IADB sells seven-year A$400 million bond issue into Kangaroo market

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAR 2004
The Inter-American Development Bank (IADB) has sold a seven-year $A400 million bond issue into the Kangaroo market. Joint lead managers the Commonwealth Bank and RBC Capital Markets said the deal was priced at a re-offer spread of 12 basis points over ...

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar shed one US cent overnight and the euro had its biggest decline since its launch after United States dollar buying triggered panic selling of the currencies. At 0700 AEDT the local currency was trading $US0.7636-40 compared with ...

ASIC to continue consulting role after FSR transition

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has confirmed it would continue to consult with industry and consumer groups after the Financial Services Reform Actcomes into effect on March 11 2004. ASIC has been busy issuing new licences ...

Australians save pennies in anticipation of rate rise: Wizard

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 MAR 2004
Half of Australia's borrowers are expecting another interest rate rise following the Reserve Bank's board meeting today, a survey shows. The central bank is holding its March board meeting today, and economists are divided over whether the bank will ...