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Morning market wrap: US shares up on low volumes

Major US share market indexes crept higher overnight, including the Nasdaq which finally snapped a run of six straight declines

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares end lower

The Australian share market sold off in the afternoon session, with the All Ordinaries ending the day down 1.8 points at 3,134.7.

Westfield Trust increases forecast distributions for 2003-04

Shopping centre owner Westfield Trust bolstered its distribution forecasts for 2003 and 2004 after a $1.9 million acquisition and bumper retail sales in the first half...

Senator Conroy responds to ASIC chief announcement

Shadow Minister for Financial Services Senator Stephen Conroy today acknowledged the contribution made to the industry made by Australian Securities and Investments Commission...

St George adopts ABA code of banking practice

WITH AAP  |  TUESDAY, 12 AUG 2003
St George Bank Ltd today said it has adopted the revised code of banking practice developed by industry group the Australian Bankers' Association...

More changes at UBS

In further changes at UBS Global Asset Management (UBSGAM), Mark Rider, Chief Economist with UBS's investment bank, will take on the role of Executive Director, Account Management and Business Development...

Adelaide auditor disciplined following ASIC application

Following an application by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC), the Companies Auditors and Liquidators Disciplinary Board has made orders concerning Adelaide auditor...

AFA teams up with Australian College of Financial Services

The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) has announced its plans to reintroduce sales skills courses for members and non-members...

Westfield Trust in strong distribution growth forecast

Westfield Trust today announced that it had increased its distribution growth forecast to 4.5 per cent for the full year and 4% for 2004...

Midday market wrap: Bonds down on RBA shift

The Australian bond market weakened sharply after the RBA this morning hinted cash rates were on hold for the foreseeable future