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RBA hints at interest rate cut due to international downturn

If the international economic situation does not improve soon the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) could be forced to cut interest rates, RBA governor Ian Macfarlane warned today in an address to the House of Representatives standing committee on economics ...

ASIC issues warning on AMCO and United insurance policies

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has taken further Federal Court action in relation to four Australian companies who have been writing insurance on behalf of Bosnian-based insurer Grand Osiguranje AD Zvornik (Grand), after ...

ASIC takes action against Bosnian-based insurer

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today announced that it had take action against four Australian companies who have been writing insurance on behalf of Bosnian-based insurer Grand Osiguranje AD Zvornik (Grand). ASIC obtained ...

Rising dollar advances case for interest rate cut: ICAP

The rise of the Australian dollar above the US$0.65 mark represents a significant tightening in financial conditions that may bring the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) closer to easing interest rates in the second half of the year, according to Dr Ric ...

Latham appointed deputy manager of Opposition business

The ALP's Mark Latham was appointed deputy manager of Opposition business in the House of Representatives today. Latham, Opposition spokesman for economic ownership, community security and housing, will serve as deputy to Labor's family and community ...

FLS branches out into general insurance

Financial planning dealer group Financial Lifestyle Solutions (FLS) has launched a general insurance broking business to attract existing brokers and multi agents feeling the administrative strain of compliance under the new Financial Services Regime ...

Robert Gerard appointed to Reserve Bank of Australia board

Robert Gerard, managing director of Adelaide-based Gerard Industries, has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board of directors for a five year term. Federal Treasurer Peter Costello announced today. "I believe that Mr Gerard will ...

APRA suspends Host-Plus superannuation trustee for 120 days

Paul Cully The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today suspended Host-Plus Ltd from acting as a trustee of the Host-Plus superannuation fund for 120 days. "APRA has concluded that the trustee could no longer be relied on to perform its ...