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NAB survey reveals ongoing strength of the non-farm economy

In its latest monthly business survey, the National Australia Bank (NAB) has said that its survey results for the month of July reflect an ongoing strengthening in the Australian non-farm economy...

Costello thanks ASIC chairman following announcement

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2003
Federal Treasurer Peter Costello has expressed his thanks to the outgoing head of the corporate watchdog for his work in catching corporate criminals and enforcing business standards...

ASIC chairman to retire at end 2003

David Knott, the chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), announced today that he would step down from the position of ASIC Chairman...

Moody's rates HSBC Bank Australia

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2003
Moody's Investors Services has assigned ratings to HSBC Bank Australia Ltd with long-term deposits and senior rated A1...

Investa closes in on 50% interest in POF

Investa Property Group is closing in on obtaining a 50 per cent stake in takeover target Principal Office Fund...

John Stewart joins NAB board of directors

National Australia Bank (NAB) today announced that John Stewart has been appointed as managing director...

Former Queensland director pleads guilty to 13 ASIC charges

Mr Trevor Gregory Smith, of the Gold Coast, today pleaded guilty in the Southport District Court to 13 charges brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...

Morgan to become new head of Business Council

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2003
Former WMC Ltd chief executive Hugh Morgan has reportedly been asked to become the next president of the Business Council of Australia...

NM Rothschild reports 8% fall in operating profits

Privately-held UK investment bank NM Rothschild reported an 8 percent fall in operating profits in the year ending March 2003...

ACCC to endorse high standard voluntary industry codes of conduct

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) plans to introduce a system of endorsement for high quality voluntary industry codes of conduct...