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Productivity Commission in housing affordability paper for first home buyers

... Commission will be taking a close look at how housing markets operate and the reasons for the recent surge in prices," said Gary Banks, chairman of the Productivity Commission. "We will also assess the scope for government action to lead to better outcomes." ...

Midday market wrap: All Ords drift in the wake of US markets

... smattering of local corporate news. Miners BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto and telco Telstra were in the black but most of the major banks, media group News Corp and financial services firm AMP fell into the red. The Australian dollar was sitting comfortably ...

Midday market wrap: Australian stocks track US gains

... stock market at noon today had made modest gains in the wake of firmer trading in the United States, with most of the major banks, resources stocks and Telstra in positive territory. At 1219 AEST, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index rose 7.8 points to 3201.7 ...

Macquarie executive calls for mortgage industry regulation

Macquarie Bank Ltd's top real estate executive wants the entire mortgage industry to be as regulated as the banks, to combat the mounting potential for fraud. Bill Moss, head of Macquarie's Banking & Property Group, said mortgage fraud in Australia ...

AMP reportedly set to begin $1.15 billion capital raising

WITH AAP  |  MONDAY, 8 SEP 2003
... preference shares and put AMP in a stronger position in the event of a takeover bid. AMP has reportedly engaged three investment banks - Macquarie, Deutsche and UBS - to put the finishing touches on the proposal. AMP is also expected to announce within ...

Midday market wrap: Japanese, domestic stocks edge down to noon

Japanese shares erased early gains and edged down by midday on Friday as profit-taking took a toll on big banks and some tech issues such as NEC Corp after the key Nikkei average hit 14-month highs earlier this week. The Nikkei ended the morning session ...

Westpac tops global sustainability index for second year running

... responsible companies. Out of some 2,500 leading global companies, only 320 have made the 2003/2004 DJSI index, including 27 banks.

Midday market wrap: Japanese stocks rise up towards 14-month highs

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 SEP 2003
... Japanese stocks erased opening losses to end the morning session near 14-month highs on Tuesday after UFJ Holdings and other banks extended recent gains, helped by growing optimism over Japan's economy. Buyers also sought core high-tech issues such as ...

Midday market wrap: Local shares make further ground

... BHP Billiton. AMP rose a further 13c to $6.48, on speculation the NAB will continue to build a strategic stake. The major banks all traded lower, as defensive stocks underperformed and investors remained wary of the potential for other banks to bid for ...

Afternoon market wrap: Shares end modestly higher

... supported by a further round of strong corporate earnings results. Gains were relatively broad-based, although the major banks all ended lower on the day. AMP closed 32c higher at $6.67, while News Corporation and Rio also enjoyed good advances. The ...