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Telstra starts capital management plan with $750m buyback

... $3.15 per share, Telstra said. "Shareholder response to last year's $1 billion buy-back was very positive, and Telstra's sound financial settings and confidence in future performance enables us to offer all shareholders the opportunity to take part in ...

Risk measurement lags amongst insurance companies - E&Y survey

AAP | TUESDAY, 21 SEP 2004

... good effect and are finding them valuable," the report said. "These organisations are better informed and more able to make sound business decisions on the best return for the risks they take."

Boards are cracking down on big termination payments - Macek

AAP | MONDAY, 20 SEP 2004

... over-generous in some cases. He said the idea of aligning executives' or managements' interests with shareholders was a sound one.

REST Super chooses AIG Life and launches TAP

... cover. "In a choice of fund environment, the combination of flexible insurance at an attractive group rate, low fees and sound long term returns mean we offer our members a highly competitive package," Cochrane said. The tender process was conducted ...

S&P affirms Macquarie Bank ratings

AAP | TUESDAY, 24 AUG 2004

... management is a high priority for the bank, and is supported by a comprehensive and well-developed frameworks and policies. \"A sound risk management framework is essential considering Macquarie\'s involvement in market segments that are subject to intense ...

Moody's places Ansell long term ratings on review- poss upgrade

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 18 AUG 2004

... possible upgrade. Moody\'s said the review is driven by the sustained improvements evident in Ansell\'s operating profile, with sound diversity in operating and market risk, coupled with its continued conservative financial approach and as demonstrated ...

Tighter prudential requirements for LMIs: APRA

A discussion paper released by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) on Monday proposes tighter capital restrictions for lenders mortgage insurers (LMI's) and a new regulatory capital model for the industry. APRA chairman Dr John Laker ...

After 10 years AXA seeks 100% control of Asia Pacific unit

AAP | MONDAY, 9 AUG 2004

Nearly 10 years ago, a $1.1 billion deal gave Europe\'s second biggest insurer, AXA SA, a controlling stake in Australia\'s struggling National Mutual Holdings. Renamed AXA Asia Pacific Holdings and now Australia\'s second largest life insurer, the ...

2004 outlook upbeat for media companies - analysts

AAP | FRIDAY, 4 JUN 2004

... of mid to high single digit growth," UBS said. "The basis for this belief being a robust economic environment, including sound business confidence and a competitive environment across most major sectors such that as long as corporate profit levels hold ...

S&P says winds blowing in favour of Aust life insurers

AAP | THURSDAY, 3 JUN 2004

... stability for at least the remainder of calendar 2004. "The earnings outlook for the Australian life insurance sector is sound, consumer sentiment appears to have begun to rebound, and anecdotal evidence suggest that business inflows for investment-linked ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN

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

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA

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

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

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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