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Upside surprises to surprise on the upside

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 MAR 2012
... had been tested and shown to survive these all. Unlike the recycled scares on this day a week ago, these are fresh developments and ones that point to more upside surprises.

RBS signs MOU for sale of Asian assets

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  FRIDAY, 2 MAR 2012
... and corporate finance businesses in Asia Pacific to CIMB. Further updates will be provided when there are material developments," Royal Bank of Sctoland (RBS) confirmed to Financial Standard. The Malaysian Bank has ambitions to expand its reach from ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2012
... earnings from the region's biggest banks and forecasts for a eurozone recession. Dealers said the markets were tracking developments in Greece as politicians passed a historic debt writedown with private creditors, key to securing a hard-won 237 billion ...

Platforms hoard cash amid FOFA uncertainty

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... possibility of rushing through development for compliant products. "FOFA reforms continue to act as a catalyst for new developments, with many platforms rushing to be compliant in time for the eventual roll-out of the new legislation," said Recep Peker ...

KRudd comeback biting

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2012
... a big shindig over the weekend. Where's our invite Tony? That's that. Now let's see who benefits from these good developments in the good ol' US of A - Kevin or Julia? Or would it be Tony?

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 9 FEB 2012
... rally, which saw the local unit surge above 108 US cents. Ms Lien said the market seemed to be biding its time until developments regarding the Greek bailout became clearer. "The RBA decision to keep rates on hold has kept the Aussie on a bid," she said. ...

Macquarie outlook mixed, annuities solid

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012
... up on prior corresponding period and significantly up on the prior period," said Moore. In an overview of recent developments, Moore said Macquarie was focused on maintaining strong market positions which included Macquarie Funds continuing to build ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012
... points (0.08 per cent) to 2,904.17. LONDON - European stocks closed narrowly mixed as the markets kept a wary eye on developments in Greece where the government meets soon on another set of tough and unpopular austerity measures. Dealers said that after ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 FEB 2012
... the RBA reducing the interest rate by 25 basis points, but it's not the sure bet of a week ago," he said. "I think developments in Europe and the better prospects in the US economy will influence the RBA board's thinking today." On Friday, non-farm payroll ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 20 JAN 2012
... auctions in Europe and renewed confidence in the continent's banks helped markets rally on Thursday as investors awaited developments in Greece's debt-reduction talks with private creditors. European banks, including those considered particularly susceptible ...