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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.

NZCC blocks AirNZ/Qantas alliance

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
New Zealand's competition watchdog today blocked Qantas Airways Ltd and Air New Zealand Ltd's proposed alliance, arguing it would damage competition and increase airfares.

ASX gives no tips on new CEO

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 24 OCT 2003
Australian Stock Exchange Ltd (ASX) chairman Maurice Newman has left options wide open for finding a replacement for outgoing chief executive Richard Humphry.

Morning Market Wrap: Rise expected after mixed night on Wall Street

The Australian share market is likely to move higher despite a mixed night on Wall Street overnight.