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Westpac delivers double-digit cash earnings growth

Westpac Banking Corporation today reported an increase in cash earnings to $2,271 million for the full year ended September 2003, up 10 per cent on the 2002 result excluding the non-recurring significant items in that year. Operating profit after tax ...

New super legislation good news for future: AMP

AMP has praised the new legislation passed in Parliament this week that aims to introduce Government superannuation co-contributions for lower income earners, and reductions in the superannuation surcharge, saying it will be a great benefit for future ...

Rise in building approvals expected: economists

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 OCT 2003
A small rise in building approvals in September is expected to keep Australia's housing sector bubbling along at high levels, economists said. Building approvals for September are due for release by the Australian Bureau of Statistics on Friday and ...

Midday Market Wrap: Market slips into negative

The Australian share market slipped into negative territory at noon weighed down by the weakening bank sector. At 1210 AEDT, the benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index was 1.2 points lower at 3243.2 while the all ordinaries eased 0.2 of a point to 3254.7. On the ...

Victorian securities dealer banned:ASIC

A Victorian securities dealer has been permanently banned from doing any act as a representative of a dealer or an investment adviser, following an investigation by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). Michael Kwong of Malvern ...

FPA sheds light on tax advice fees

... amongst the primary accounting bodies regarding the facility by tax agents to charge a fee under the Income Tax Assessment Act (ITAA) in section 251 L (1), the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has said that financial planners that provide ...

AFA hits out on ASIC's FSR license powers

... (AFA) has sought urgent clarification from Hon Ross Cameron MP, the Minister responsible for the Financial Services Reform Act (FSRA), and from ASIC, on how consumers can be protected from the consequences of a licensee having their licence suspended ...

Building activity worth $11.21 billion during the June quarter: ABS

Building activity across Australia during the June quarter reached $11.216 billion, driven primarily by construction activity in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, although the highest increase during the quarter was recorded in the Northern ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar stronger, bonds steady

The Australian dollar was slightly stronger at noon, edging higher on the back of yen gains against the weakening US dollar. At 1200 AEDT the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7006/11 compared with Friday's close of 0.7004/09. The local unit was ...

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar and bonds stronger

The Australian dollar was stronger at noon, above 70 US cents as a host of international and domestic factors support its strength. At 1200 AEST the Australian dollar was trading at $US0.7053/59 compared with yesterday's close of 0.7005/10. It had traded ...