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ACCC gives go ahead to SGX-ASX deal

JOHN MCDULING  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2010
... unlikely to compete with dark pools located in Australia," he continued. The focus now shifts to the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB), and the Treasurer, who will asses the transaction's merits in terms of the national interest. Politicians from ...

Goodman makes play for $1.2 billion ING REIT

JOHN MCDULING  |  THURSDAY, 28 OCT 2010
... subject to the finalisation of funding arrangements, the completion of due diligence, and tellingly, Foreign Investment Review Board approval. The fund had a market value of $1.2 billion at yesterday's close, and $3.2 billion in assets under management ...

Political heat rising on ASX takeover

JOHN MCDULING  |  TUESDAY, 26 OCT 2010
... markets this takeover has to be reviewed carefully from a national interest point of view under the foreign investment review board procedures," he concluded.

Singapore makes $8.4bn grab for ASX

JOHN MCDULING  |  MONDAY, 25 OCT 2010
... minister Bill Shorten. This is in addition to the usual approvals for foreign takeovers required from the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). Singapore is a serious thorn in the side of the government's plans to develop Australia as a regional financial ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 APR 2010
... ascended 43 cents to $13.96. Takeover target Arrow Energy was three cents richer at $5.18 after the Foreign Investment Review Board approved the joint Royal Dutch Shell/PetroChina takeover bid for Arrow. On Wall Street overnight, stocks closed higher ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 1 APR 2009
... regulators approve the deal, Ms Chan said. "There are still hurdles to go through. It still requires FIRB (Foreign Investment Review Board) and shareholder approvals," she said. Oz Minerals was off 0.5 cent, or 0.9 per cent to 55 cents.

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 MAR 2009
... on the ongoing uncertainty about the Chinalco deal, he said. The Chinese company said it would meet Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) officials on Monday. "(QBE is) a strong company (but) three broker downgrades are never going to help anyone," ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 13 FEB 2009
... together with Chinalco will actually go through." Mr Vaughan said the deal still has to be reviewed by the Foreign Investment Review Board and shareholders. The major banks were stronger at 1210 AEDT. ANZ added 78 cents, or 6.56 per cent, to $12.67 ...

Fed govt tightens foreign investment rules

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 19 FEB 2008
... investment proposals are analysed on a case-by-case basis via the Australian federal government and the Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB). However the final decision on whether a proposed investment is in Australia's national interest remains the ...

Axa APH to meet with French parent next month to discuss offer

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 SEP 2004
... calling of the federal election on 9 October. Axa SA needs the approval of the federal treasurer and the Foreign Investment Review Board to acquire the 48.4 % of shares it does not already own. Allert said it is likely that detailed discussions with ...