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Macquarie Group applauds Government-Democrats' action on super

... contributions. "With a long-term investment such as superannuation, co-operative efforts between political parties are important for sound policy development," Mr Shirlow said. "The Government is to be congratulated for initiating the moves towards greater ...

S&P comment on Suncorp-Metway financial result

Suncorp-Metway Ltd delivered a sound, diversified result for the 2002/03 year, ratings agency Standard & Poor's Ratings Services said today. Suncorp-Metway today posted a 23 per cent increase in net profit for 2002/03 to $384 million. "The result is ...

Investor Group announces record revenue levels for the year

... operating revenue of $129.97 million, a rise of 29% compared to 2002. "The group's competitive advantages, combined with a sound acquisition strategy and business model, provide a unique opportunity to further develop the group into a most significant ...

US growth strengthening, but risks remain: IMF

The expansion in US economic activity will gather momentum in the latter half of 2003, according to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF's) latest review of the US economy. The Fund said US GDP growth should rise from just under 2.5 per cent in 2003 ...

Bank of Queensland to buy UFJ Finance Australia

... bank's half-year result was announced in February, it had continued to experience strong asset growth while meeting its sound credit selection criteria. Meanwhile, Standard & Poor's said today that it has affirmed its counterparty credit ratings on Bank ...

Moody's assigns A2 rating to ANZ $750 million issue

... with a strong national franchise," Moody's said. "ANZ has a strong capital cushion, good earnings potential and relatively sound asset quality. This gives the bank strong and predictable coverage of its debt obligations."

Moody's rates HSBC Bank Australia

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2003
... Banking Corp Ltd (HSBL) and HSBC Holdings Plc. The Bank Financial Strength Rating of D-plus assigned is a function of HBAU's sound but nascent franchise, that may require further investment by the group to fund its relatively rapid growth, Moody's said. ...

Industry groups launch new information brochure

... Planning Association (FPA) today launched the second in a series of consumer education flyersentitled "Six Steps Towards Sound Financial Advice and Your Rights as a Consumer." The flyer follows the popular "Financial Services Reform Fact Sheet" which ...

Moody's rates Westpac trust preferred securities issue

... senior securities. Moody's said Westpac's Aa3 rating for both debt and deposits is based on its strong domestic franchise and sound financial fundamentals. The bank has paid particular attention in recent years to improving internal controls and systems ...

S&P rates Mirvac securitisation program

... anticipated quality of the finished developments, the requirements for the inclusion of future residential projects and the sound capital and legal structure," Fitch said.