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Bush renominates Alan Greenspan as Fed chairman

... of stability to financial markets. The nomination was announced as Greenspan met at the White House with the president. "Sound fiscal and monetary policies have helped unleash the potential of American workers and entrepreneurs, and America's economy ...

Pat Handley retires from AMP board

... urgently needed to be redirected and restructured,\" he said. \"The company is now in a stronger financial position with sound prospects for its future. Therefore, the need for my presence on the AMP board is no longer necessary.\" AMP chairman Peter ...

RBA decision to leave rates expected and clear cut: economists

AAP | WEDNESDAY, 5 MAY 2004

The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to leave rates unchanged today was largely expected by the market and pretty clear cut, economists said today. At 0930 AEST the RBA announced it would leave rates at 5.25%, following its board meeting yesterday. ...

Westpac says cash earnings ahead for same period in 2003

AAP | THURSDAY, 25 MAR 2004

... competition. The bank had experienced no major impact from the recent rise of the Australian dollar and its asset quality remained sound, he said. The economic environment remained benign overall despite the housing market softening. He told delegates ...

S&P assigns ratings to Members Equity

AAP | TUESDAY, 17 FEB 2004

... short-term counterparty credit ratings to Members Equity. The outlook is stable. S&P said the ratings reflect Members Equity's sound and developing business profile, its low credit-risk profile, which is underpinned by the bank's robust systems and processes ...

Latham poll shows election to be close: Costello

AAP | TUESDAY, 16 DEC 2003

... politics. "I think this country is extremely well governed, and I think it's important no-one ever takes for granted good, sound economic management which we have enjoyed for the past eight years."

Suncorp welcomes credit ratings upgrade from S&P

AAP | FRIDAY, 12 DEC 2003

... group's cost of funds and increase its access to global funding sources. "The S&P announcement confirms Suncorp is in a very sound financial position and has a built a solid platform for the future," he said. Suncorp has forecast underlying profit growth ...

Morningstar rates Citigroup Australia's LPT capability

... said. "The process models a range of standard qualitative issues, but where (Citigroup) adds value is through achieving a sound understanding of LPT management, and industry dynamics for the medium- to long-term, and being able to model accurately long-term ...

First home buyers housing affordability falls to record low

AAP | THURSDAY, 27 NOV 2003

... money is your own. "We're encouraging people to be careful not to overcommit just to get into the market. Instead, save a sound deposit and apply everything you can to the purchase - including saving enough to cover legal costs and government charges." ...

Tower announces return to profit

... "This has been a turbulent period but we are confident that the steps that have been taken over the past year will provide a sound base for the company's future growth," Mr Taylor said.

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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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