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Interest rates may rise after CPI increase

AAP | TUESDAY, 25 JAN 2005

... that it will need to act upon its implied tightening bias before business and employees begin pushing for higher prices and wages," he said. Mr Cunneen said a 25 basis point rate rise by the end of June would ensure inflation remained within the RBA's ...

RBA foreshadows rate rise

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 15 DEC 2004

... the next year or so. Mr Stevens indicated that the central bank could move to lift rates at some stage in the future, if wages pressure increased. "If the (wage) pressure increases then I would imagine you could expect us to, in due course, and in a ...

Wage growth accelerates in August quarter

AAP | THURSDAY, 18 NOV 2004

... months, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said. Growth during the past 12 months was 3.6 per cent, the ABS said. Wages in the public sector increased by 2.0 per cent in the August quarter, compared to 1.0 per cent in the private sector. Among ...

Economy slows slightly

... Business Expectations Survey has indicated a slight deceleration of the Australian economy over the September quarter due to a wages push. Businesses anticipate the rise in wages to continue as the economy experiences record low unemployment levels. ...

Australian Equities Outlook: AMP

... including a potential increase in oil prices, a return to global recession, a fall in Australian housing prices and rise in wages and inflation. Mr Oliver predicted over the next year that Australian shares would outperform global shares making them ...

Westpac considering greater NZ influence; report

... today said Westpac was considering relocating back office jobs to New Zealand from Australia to take advantage of the lower wages in that country. It was also suggested the bank could shift some of its card processing and product development businesses ...

FSU says CBA intimidating staff

AAP | MONDAY, 26 JUL 2004

... behaviours which show little regard for customers,\" Caddie said. \"As a result, CBA is now threatening them with non-payment of wages and performance bonuses, while it is publicly saying it wants to excel in customer service.\" She said the bank listens ...

Aust business confidence strong but may have peaked, ACCI survey

AAP | THURSDAY, 6 MAY 2004

... anticipated to rise further in the June quarter, while there was a softening in export expectations for the coming three months. Wages growth and employment were expected to remain steady, but there was was increased confidence on business profits. Investment ...

Pressure mounts on coalition for tax reform

AAP | TUESDAY, 23 MAR 2004

... of this year's federal election, and joins accountants and business groups in calling for an end to bracket creep. Rising wages pushing workers into higher tax brackets is estimated to reap the government between $1 billion and $3.5 billion a year, which ...

Wage costs up 1% in December quarter: ABS

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 25 FEB 2004

... December 2003, seasonally adjusted. Private sector wage costs climbed 1% for the quarter (3.3% annual) while public sector wages lifted 1.1% (4.8% annual). Wages in the construction and education sectors lifted just 0.3% for the quarter while government ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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