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Macquarie Debts Markets prices $539 million RMBS issue

Macquarie Debt Markets has announced it has priced the $539 million Series REDS 2003-2 RMBS issue that was launched on 21 October 2003.

ASFA welcomes government's super co-contributions announcement

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has today welcomed the Federal Government's long-awaited co-contributions deal as a welcome and highly positive step towards improved retirement savings.

Midday Market Wrap: Market slips into negative

The Australian share market slipped into negative territory at noon weighed down by the weakening bank sector.

FPA sheds light on tax advice fees

Financial planners that provide tax advice to clients do so as part of the financial strategy.

Morning Market Wrap: Exporter demand drives up dollar

The Australian dollar opened stronger across the board today, edging well above the $US0.7000 level after gaining ground from exporter demand, an analyst said.

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar stronger, bonds steady

The Australian dollar was slightly stronger at noon, edging higher on the back of yen gains against the weakening US dollar.

Morning Market Wrap: Dollar back below US 70 cents

AAP  |  MONDAY, 27 OCT 2003
The Australian dollar began the week slightly lower, bumped back just below 70 US cents after a quiet weekend in offshore trade.

Midday Market Wrap: Dollar gets handle over 70 US cents

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
The Australian dollar was weaker at noon but had managed to get a handle back above 70 US cents after some overnight losses.

Changes to S&P/ASX indexes

Standard and Poor's has announced the addition of Sigma Company Limited to the S&P/ASX 100 index, effective after the close of business on 31 October.

Centro funds under management doubles to $6 billion in 2003

Centro Properties Grouop's funds under management have more than doubled since last year, according to chairman Brian Healey.