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Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar recovered some ground at the start of trading today after last week falling to its lowest since December.

Macquarie lists warrants to assist Pacific Brands IPO

Macquarie Bank last week said it would list a range of installment warrants tohelp investors to participate in the upcoming Pacific Brands initial public offering.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 12 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar has dived below 74 US cents for the first time this year, losing more than one US cent overnight in technical trading.

Commonwealth Bank launches eight RMBS issue

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2004
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has launched its eighth residential mortgage backed securities issue into the domestic and global markets in a deal with a mix of three currencies and a total value of $3.5 billion.

S&P executive says investors reward transparency

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2004
Financial transparency by companies is rewarded by investors, an expert from ratings agency Standard & Poor's told a conference yesterday.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 11 MAR 2004
The Australian dollar has lost more than 1% overnight after the United States dollar rose against the euro and sterling as profit taking on the European currencies continued.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 10 MAR 2004
The Australian share market is likely to come under pressure as it draws closer to its record highs.

Bank of Scotland prices $225 million MTN

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2004
Bank of Scotland today announced the pricing of a $225 million Medium Term Note maturing November 15 2006.

Australia Post to sell $230 million of three-year bonds

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2004
Commonwealth Government-owned business Australia Post will sell $230 million of three-year bonds to refinance maturing debt.

Adelaide Bank launches $800 million local securitisation program

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 9 MAR 2004
Adelaide Bank has followed up from last year's entry into the corporate bond market with another $800 million issue yesterday.