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Australian equities may under-perform as a result of rising interest rates

The Australian equity market is likely to under-perform other markets over the coming year as a result of the fact that the Australia has been the first major economy to begin a tightening cycle. QIC senior economist Beverley Morris said there is historically ...

Citigroup given low rating for international equities capability

Citigroup Asset Management Australia (CAMA) has been rated two out of five for its international equities capability, ratings group Morningstar has announced. CAMA outsources the management of international equities to London-based Citigroup Asset Management ...

St George reports strong lift in profit to $606 million

St George Bank Ltd today said it expected to enjoy double digit earnings per share growth in 2004 and 2005. St George said it expects to lift its EPS by 10 to 11 per cent in 2004 and again by double digit figures in 2005. The bank today reported a 64.2 ...

Australian business increasingly bullish on 2004

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 4 NOV 2003
Australian businesses remain bullish about 2004 with capital investment intentions on the rise, a survey has found. The October Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) survey shows the business outlook is much stronger than it was at the same time in 2002. D&B Australia ...

Inflation may slide below RBA target

AAP  |  MONDAY, 3 NOV 2003
Underlying inflation fell in October and is in danger of sliding below the bottom of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) target of between two and three per cent, an inflation gauge showed today. The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute experimental ...

ABA welcomes RBA credit card reform

The Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) today welcomed the commencement of the new interchange pricing regulation; what it termed "the effective end of the credit card reform process". "This regulation means that average interchange fees will fall ...

Strong dollar a concern: MIG

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2003
Macquarie Infrastructure Group (MIG) has warned its balance sheet could be hit by a rapidly rising Australian dollar. A rise in "real" interest rates since the end of 2002/03 could also lead to some downward revaluation of assets, MIG chief executive ...

September retail sales may fall: economists

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 30 OCT 2003
Australian retail sales may have fallen slightly in September although this was some consolidation after three months of strength, according to economists. Economists tip September retail trade figures, to be released on Monday, to fall marginally. ...

New super legislation good news for future: AMP

AMP has praised the new legislation passed in Parliament this week that aims to introduce Government superannuation co-contributions for lower income earners, and reductions in the superannuation surcharge, saying it will be a great benefit for future ...

Government's latest super bills face criticism from opposition

Following what has been one of the most significant passages of superannuation legislation in recent times, the Government's announcement of a cut in superannuation surcharge for high-income earners and co-contribution to low-income earners has led ...