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New RBA deputy governor named

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 6 DEC 2011
... Battellino for his invaluable contribution to the RBA and Australia's economic stability over the past four decades," said Wayne Swan. "In particular, Mr Battellino was instrumental in helping shape the RBA's timely and effective policy and operational ...

Super industry responds to MYEFO

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 NOV 2011
... about the reliance of super products on the equity markets. As reported yesterday by Financial Standard, Treasurer Wayne Swan released the 2011 12 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) which included the extension of a draw-down relief for account-based ...

Treasury predicts growth, $20b revenue loss

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2011
... and businesses more reluctant to expand their workforce in the current uncertain global environment," said Treasurer Wayne Swan. The government said it had dug deep and responded to these challenges by delivering $11.5 billion in new savings, improving ...

OECD: Economy to grow by 4% next year

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  TUESDAY, 29 NOV 2011
... must be accompanied by governance reforms to offset the risk of moral hazard." Commenting on the report, Treasurer Wayne Swan said it would be "counterproductive" for the government to make any changes to its own budgetary plans. "In these uncertain ...

SG rise through House of Representatives

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 NOV 2011
... for Australian workers - delivering investment back into Australian companies and Australian jobs," said Treasurer Wayne Swan. Government estimates the SG rise will increase the country's savings by $500 billion by 2035, providing a 30-year-old worker ...

Chi-X and ASX go head to head

CLAIRE MCGREAL  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
... financial market. "Competition is vital for the development of Australia as a financial services centre," said Treasurer Wayne Swan and Financial Services Minister Bill Shorten in a joint statement. "The launch of an alternative exchange was a key recommendation ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 17 OCT 2011
... encouragement and you've got this optimism about a European solution, so those factors pushed markets higher." Treasurer Wayne Swan will meet his British counterpart on Monday to discuss the next steps needed to restore confidence in the global economy ...

Tax forum tackles wealth management issues

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2011
... industry as Government heads and industry leaders gathered at the 2011 Tax Forum. Treasurer and Deputy Prime Minister, Wayne Swan, addressed the forum to discuss the Government's plans to increase the tax-free threshold to at least $21,000 and remove ...

Be glad for A$ weakness

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 26 SEP 2011
... Canberra. The A-dollar has fallen below parity with the US dollar. Australian deputy prime minister and federal treasurer Wayne Swan had been awarded the top gong by finance magazine Euromoney. In its press release, Euromoney stated that, "Swan receives ...

Global forecast downgraded, Australia strong

RACHEL DAVIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
... from 4.5% to 4.0%. On the same day as being awarded finance minister of the year by Euromoney magazine, the treasurer, Wayne Swan, said that the latest IMF figures "confirms our fundamentals remain strong with the Australian economy expected to grow ...