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IOOF to release prospectus for ASX listing

Following Board approval for the release of its prospectus, IOOF Holdings Ltd said that it expects its listing on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) to occur in early December, and would soon send its prospectus to investors. IOOF chairman Ray Schoer ...

NZCC blocks AirNZ/Qantas alliance

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
New Zealand's competition watchdog today blocked Qantas Airways Ltd and Air New Zealand Ltd's proposed alliance, arguing it would damage competition and increase airfares. The New Zealand Commerce Commission (NZCC) said airfares could have jumped by ...

Sealcorp chief quits

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 OCT 2003
St George Bank Ltd's top funds management executive, Ian Knox, has quit, continuing a reorganisation sweeping the top line of the funds management industry. NSW-based St George said the departure of Mr Knox, chief executive of its Sealcorp division ...

Research prompts more funds to get tough on corporate governance

There is little link between executive remuneration and company performance, according to new research released by three leading Australian superannuation funds. Rather, remuneration is more strongly correlated with size and complexity of the company ...

PSS to convert to accumulation scheme

The Commonwealth government has moved to contain its unfunded superannuation liabilities, today announcing the Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) will be converted to a fully funded accumulation scheme. The changes will take effect from 1 July ...

ANZ launches proceedings over NHB insurance recovery

ANZ has issued proceedings in the Victorian Supreme Court regarding ANZ's $130 million insurance claim, consequent upon settlement in January 2002 of its former subsidiary Grindlays Bank's 1992 dispute with India's National Housing Bank (NHB). The proceedings ...

Navigator survey reveals 'bandwagon' investor behaviour

An analysis released by Navigator today reveals that while general investor behaviour is not as easily explained, performance is a key determinant of inflow shifts between asset classes. Paul Northey, general manager - group marketing and distribution ...

NAB quiet on AMP plans

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 OCT 2003
National Australia Bank Ltd chief executive Frank Cicutto was keeping his plans for potential takeover target AMP Ltd a secret today, refusing to reveal to New York fund managers and the media his bank's next move. Mr Cicutto re-confirmed NAB was not ...

AMP shares drop with UK value reduction

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2003
Shares in AMP Ltd dropped back this morning after it said a reduction in carrying value of around $2.4 billion was possible for its United Kingdom operations. The shares were put in a trading halt but when they hit the market just after 1100 AEST, they ...

AMP shares soar as Mohl details demerger plan

AAP  |  MONDAY, 13 OCT 2003
Shares in AMP Ltd charged through the $7.00 barrier in early trade today as chief executive Andrew Mohl began updating analysts on details of the group's demerger plan. AMP on Friday revealed that it had received regulatory approval in Australian and ...