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TCorp completes majority of funding program

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
NSW Treasury Corporation (TCorp) has completed the majority (75%) of its $5.2 billion full-year funding program in the first half of the 2003-2004 financial year.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JAN 2004
The Australian rose by as much as 1.5 US cents in overnight trading after European central bankers and officials said they weren't overly concerned about the rapid rise of the euro against the United States dollar.

Westpac launches 200 million euro three-year FRN

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2004
Westpac Banking Corporation overnight launched a 200 million euro three-year Floating Rate Note.

St George euro currency benchmark oversubscribed

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2004
St George Bank said its new euro currency benchmark was oversubscribed.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 20 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar opened lower for a sixth consecutive day.

London trader nets $A70 million bonus

A financial trader for US investment bank Goldman Sachs has earnt Britain's biggest ever bonus worth at least STG30 million ($A71 million), it was reported.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 19 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar opened sharply weaker after a report showing foreigners were bigger than expected investors in United States assets drove the US currency to its biggest one-day gain against the euro in five months.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 16 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar slumped in overnight trading after positive United States economic data and comments from European officials expressing concern over the strength of the euro boosted the US dollar.

Market Wrap

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 JAN 2004
The Australian dollar opened weaker today, as the United States currency gained support from a narrower-than-expected US trade deficit.

ASX denies discussions over Philippines Exchange stake

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 JAN 2004
The Australian Stock Exchange Ltd said today it was not in any discussions with the Philippines Stock Exchange regarding either a strategic alliance or purchasing a stake in the exchange.