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Costello says cutting business tax rates not on the agenda

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 NOV 2004
Treasurer Peter Costello has taken tax cuts for companies off the government's agenda, as a new Treasury report argues that cutting business tax rates offers no real benefits. Mr Costello said he had no plans to cut the company rate from its current ...

Speculation NAB could sell Irish banks after board meeting

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 5 AUG 2004
... speculation that its two Irish banks - Northern Bank and National Irish Bank might be sold. Aspect Huntley research director Peter Warnes said NAB looks like it will lose the \"biggest bank\" tag soon but it still remains the most profitable. Huntley ...

Aust Liberal leadership speculation threatens Budget sell

... Democrats have threatened to stall this week's Budget in the Senate amid questions about the long-term future of Treasurer Peter Costello. Mr Costello will hand down his ninth Budget tomorrow evening, with tax cuts, extra money for families and increased ...

ASIC warns investors against illegal cold calling scams

... added 24 new organisations to our black list of illegal cold callers," said ASIC executive director consumer protection Peter Kell. ASIC particularly highlighted the activities of a cold calling operation called Grace Morley & Associates, which has been ...

AMP shareholders vote in favour of demerger proposal

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 DEC 2003
... plan, which allow its Australasian operations to be listed separately from the UK-based HHG plc later this month. Chairman Peter Willcox told the shareholders that 97 per cent of proxy votes cast ahead of the meeting had voted in favour of the demerger ...

ASIC blacklists Florida-based company named Aragon, warns investors

... offering people the chance to obtain high returns through investments in foreign currencies - particularly the Euro," said Peter Kell, executive director of consumer protection. "If you've sent any money to Aragon, we urge you to contact ASIC through ...

ASIC warns investors over offer to buy OneSteel shares

... cents in current dollars. OneSteel shares closed at $2.10 yesterday afternoon. ASIC Executive Director Consumer Protection, Peter Kell, said ASIC did not believe the offer was in the spirit of current legislation. "We are taking a very close look at ...

Costello warns of drought-led economic slowdown

Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has warned of a slowdown in the Australian economy, despite the strength of the domestic market against international economic woes. "Notwithstanding the difficult international economy, the Australian economy continues ...

Costello refuses to be drawn on rising dollar implications

The rise of the Australian dollar was due to a "correction" in the market, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello said today, although he would not elaborate on the potential impact of the rise on the domestic economy. "You've got to bear in mind that when ...

"Watch out for fixed interest risks": ASIC warns investors

... generating strong interest in 'safe haven' investments such as fixed interest," ASIC executive director of consumer production, Peter Kell said. "It's vital to remember that different fixed interest investments offer different returns - and different ...
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