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Swan talks up bank reforms for competition

MELANIE TIMBRELL | MONDAY, 13 AUG 2012

Treasurer Wayne Swan has talked up the Government's banking reforms, dubbing them "a better banking deal" for consumers amid last week's call for a major financial system review. Former committee member at the Wallis Inquiry, Ian Harper last week issued ...

Equity clearing and settlement discussion paper released

MELANIE TIMBRELL | MONDAY, 18 JUN 2012

Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced new consultations on the regulatory framework for competition in the clearing and settlement functions of the Australian equity market. The consultation announcement comes as a discussion paper on how regulators should ...

Australian economy on target for growth: OECD

BEN COLLINS | WEDNESDAY, 23 MAY 2012

... outlook, with recent political developments in Greece resulting in greater financial market volatility," said Treasurer Wayne Swan, in his response to the report. "Against this backdrop, the OECD expects growth across OECD economies to remain at 1.6% ...

Brogden calls for government agreement on FATCA

MELANIE TIMBRELL | TUESDAY, 15 MAY 2012

... United States governments on the establishment of an intergovernmental agreement as a matter of priority." Treasurer Wayne Swan is believed to have previously raised the issue with US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Australian Treasury officials ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 2 MAY 2012

... environment but a new report says that we are still much better off than in previous decades. CANBERRA - Treasurer Wayne Swan says the commercial banks should pass on the latest cut to the cash interest rate in full to theircustomers. WELLINGTON - The ...

Instant replay

BENJAMIN ONG | MONDAY, 30 APR 2012

... and go for more. For given Prime Minister Gillard's latest backflip over the Slipper and Thomson affairs, Treasurer Wayne Swan would move heaven and earth to ensure that this is one promise they keep. Then again, perhaps the Government will do a U-turn ...

Market solutions favoured in OTC derivative reform

MELANIE TIMBRELL | FRIDAY, 20 APR 2012

... local market evolves. The preference however is for "market driven solutions," according to a joint statement from Wayne Swan, Treasurer, Bill Shorten, Minister for Financial Services and Bernie Ripoll, Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer. "The ...

Speculation grows on super tax breaks

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 20 APR 2012

... entitlement spending at the end of its reign was not thought through, seemingly endorsing comments from Joe Hockey. Treasurer Wayne Swan will hand down the budget on 8 May.

Negative gearing property distortions here to stay

ALEX DUNNIN | WEDNESDAY, 18 APR 2012

... initiatives in the housing market have just ended up boosting demand rather than supply. Despite the concerns, Treasurer Wayne Swan has said the upcoming May budget will not target the practise. According to Australian Taxation Office figures, almost ...

US retains World Bank leadership

ELISE BURGESS | TUESDAY, 17 APR 2012

... therefore the United States will get it," said Okonjo-Iweala at a briefing on the country's 2012 budget. Treasurer Wayne Swan welcomed the news and said the appointment of Kim is an excellent addition for the development agency. "While the other candidates ...

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Australian Unity to shed 195 roles

MATTHEW WAI

Australian Unity is reducing its workforce by 195 positions due to underperformance stemming from delays in government support for its Home Health platform and the integration of several businesses.

Count shutters limited-advice business, slips in size ranking

MATTHEW WAI

Count Financial has reportedly wound up its restricted SMSF/limited-advice service, losing some 26 advisers on the Financial Adviser Register, latest data shows.

First Super recruits head of investments from Prime Super

MATTHEW WAI

First Super has appointed a new head of investments, replacing Chris Artis, who was in the position for the past three months on an interim basis.

BMO eyes Euroz Hartleys' capital markets business

KARREN VERGARA

Euroz Hartleys confirmed it is in discussions with Canada's BMO Financial Group for a potential sale of its capital markets business for $145 million.

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