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IMF believes global economy's prospects are improving

... had lessened since the report, which forecast world economy growth of 3.2 per cent in 2003 and 4.1% in 2004. She said the next lot of forecasts was due out in September but the outlook was rosier. "I think what looks better has been a reduction in downside ...

Morgan to become new head of Business Council

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2003
Former WMC Ltd chief executive Hugh Morgan has reportedly been asked to become the next president of the Business Council of Australia (BCA). Mr Morgan, who was highly vocal in his role at WMC, said that he had promised not to use the role to embark ...

Westfield Trust increases forecast distributions for 2003-04

... $1.8 billion of future projects were currently planned, with about $600 million of these projects due to commence in the next few years. At 30 June 2003, the Trust's gearing level was 37.4%, but following the completion of the ART transaction in August ...

Midday market wrap: Bonds down on RBA shift

... the RBA this morning hinted cash rates were on hold for the foreseeable future. As recently as June the bank suggested the next move in rates may be downwards. The yield on the 10-year bond rose 9 points to 5.49%. But the Australian dollar was little ...

House price declines now the major risk to growth: RBA

... of 2003, and that underlying inflation would subsequently fall from current levels of 2.75 per cent to around 2.0 per cent next year. But the RBA expects GDP growth to recover to around trend in 2004. "On its own, this outlook does not present a strong ...

Property investment loans rise again in June: ABS

WITH AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2003
... a Productivity Commission inquiry. The rise makes an interest rate cut even more unlikely when the RBA board meets again next month, and some economists are already expecting the next move in rates to be up. Australian interest rates have been frozen ...

Macquarie Office Trust announces 41% increase in net profits for the year

... performance at the asset level. Despite the leasing market still being patchy, there are signs of improvements for demand next year." Net operating income for the year increased by 24.1% on the previous year to $141.7 million, while total assets increased ...

Macquarie Office Trust reports 41% profit gain

WITH AAP  |  THURSDAY, 7 AUG 2003
... "challenging market conditions". "Despite the leasing market still being patchy, there are signs of improvements for demand next year," Mr Jones said. Profits were boosted by an 81% tenant retention rate across its suite of properties. He said the trust ...

BNP Paribas launches investment performance reporting tool

... investment managers, superannuation funds and corporate funds to obtain access to performance analytics. IRP offers clients the next generation in performance measurement tools ranging from risk analysis, including ex-ante value-at-risk, through to fixed ...

ASIC releases fee disclosure model to mixed support from industry groups

... the peak superannuation body, a standard tool that allows consumers to compare funds is still awaited, and is the urgent next step. "The ASIC model still has a test ahead," said Philippa Smith, ASFA chief executive "The only way to find out if it addresses ...