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Economic activity growth in H2 to be stronger than H1 - index

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2004
An index forecasting the likely pace of economic activity six to nine months ahead today reported that growth in the second half 2004 should remain below its average pace. The Westpac Bank/Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic Activity was 3% ...

Aust May consumer sentiment rises modestly in wake of Budget

Australian consumer sentiment rose modestly in May, in the wake of the federal Budget. The Westpac Melbourne Institute Index of consumer sentiment rose by 0.3 % in May to 115.7. This follows a 1.1% gain in April. However, consumer sentiment is still ...

All eyes this week on RBA governor speech: economists

Reserve Bank Governor Ian Macfarlane will this week outline the global economy's impact on Australia, with analysts watching hawkishly for any indication of future policy. With the RBA deciding last week to hold official interest rates, there will be ...

Consumer sentiment rises in April

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 7 APR 2004
Australian consumer sentiment has risen in April, with households feeling confident about their personal financial outlook. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment rose by 1.1% in April to 115.4, seasonally adjusted, from 114.2 in ...

Westpac MI Leading Index points to strong growth ahead

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 MAR 2004
The Australian economy will likely slow but activity will still remain above the long-term growth trend and as such further interest rate rises this year cannot be ruled out, Westpac said today. The Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading Index of Economic ...

Consumer sentiment falls from nine-year high: Westpac

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAR 2004
The Westpac/Melbourne Institute Index of Consumer Sentiment fell by 3.8% this month, seasonally adjusted, from a nine-year high reached in February. All components of the index fell this month. Consumers were the least optimistic about family finances ...

Business expectations deteriorating: ACCI/Westpac

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 2 DEC 2003
The economy continued to steam ahead in the December quarter, a new survey showed today, but expectations for the next quarter have deteriorated. The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI)/Westpac survey of industrial trends showed firms ...

Treasury warns on global recovery

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 20 NOV 2003
Treasury has warned the global recovery might turn out to be more hype than substance, reinforcing the government's argument against a hefty hike in interest rates. Treasury's chief macroeconomic adviser Martin Parkinson said the global economy was ...

Economic indicator pointing to stronger growth momentum

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 NOV 2003
A leading indicator of future economic activity rose above its long term trend rate in September, pointing to a stronger growth momentum in the first half of 2004, according to Westpac. The annualised growth rate of the Westpac-Melbourne Institute Leading ...

Consumer sentiment falls 2% in November: Westpac

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 12 NOV 2003
The surprise rise in interest rates pushed Australian consumer sentiment down a notch in November after hitting nine year highs the previous month. The Westpac Melbourne Institute index of consumer sentiment fell by 2.0 per cent to 115.5 per cent from ...

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Australian Retirement Trust people chief to depart

ELIZABETH FRY
Australian Retirement Trust has confirmed the departure of chief people officer Helen Jackson, who will leave at the end of the financial year.

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The financial complaints authority is asking the industry for feedback on how it approaches issues and reaches decisions.

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Apex Group and ACA Group have formed a partnership to offer their clients a wider range of services.

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