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News Corp exit will not hurt ASX, says Humphry

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2004
The departure of News Corp from the Australian sharemarket would not have any long term adverse effects, Australian Stock Exchange chief executive Richard Humphry said on Sunday. Humphry said there had been comment that News Corp, which is joining the ...

News Corp signs Peter Chernin to five-year contract as COO

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2004
News Corporation today announced Peter Chernin had signed a five-year contract to remain president and chief operating officer of Rupert Murdoch\'s global media empire. Chernin has been in the role since 1996 and the new agreement will be effective ...

Westpac says not changed outlook for yr earnings growth

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUL 2004
Westpac Banking Corp said today it has not changed its positive outlook for solid earnings growth for the full year. Chief executive officer David Morgan said that Westpac remains in solid financial shape. \"Despite some signs of increased competitive ...

S&P begins consultation on management of News index move

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2004
Equity index provider Standard & Poor\'s on Tuesday reassured anxious investors any change in News Corp listing on key Australian stock indices will occur proportionally. Responding to concerns News Corp\'s likely removal from benchmark indices would ...

GPT rejected enhanced offer - Lend Lease

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JUL 2004
Lend Lease Corp last night revealed General Property Trust (GPT) knocked back a sweetened offer when it today rejected a $10 billion merger proposal. After months of talks, GPT\'s four independent directors said on Tuesday they had sought improved financial ...

Finance firm to launch India's first Islamic mutual fund

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 JUL 2004
Indian finance firm Parsoli Corp will launch the country\'s first Islamic mutual fund, conforming with Sharia law, which prohibits earnings from interest. Ahmedabad-headquartered Parsoli Corporation will put its global mutual fund units on sale in the ...

AFIG plays cards close to chest on GE Money speculation

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 JUL 2004
Australian Financial Investments Group (AFIG), the mortgage company which owns non-bank lender Wizard Home Loans, on Friday declined to comment on speculation that it is talking to a potential buyer. AFIG, 25% each owned by Deutsch Asset Management ...

Suncorp appoints Investa to manage property portfolio

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 13 JUL 2004
Integrated financial service group Suncorp Metway today said Investa Property Group has been appointed to manage its national corporate property portfolio. The five year, multi-million dollar contract includes the management of 179 Suncorp and GIO retail ...

Aust banks amongst Asia Pacific region's top lenders

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 8 JUL 2004
Australian banks were among the top 10 lending institutions for project finance in Asia Pacific for the first six months of 2004 with much of the activity concentrated in Australia. Total loans for project finance for the period amounted to $US13 billion ...

News Corp and Lend Lease sell Fox precinct for $52.8 mln

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 1 JUL 2004
News Corp and Lend Lease have exited their stakes in the Fox Entertainment Precinct in Sydney's Moore Park, selling the shopping and leisure complex to two funds under the management of Colonial First State. CFS Gandel Retail Trust (GAN) and Direct ...