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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

House price declines now the major risk to growth: RBA

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) appears to have shifted back to a neutral bias for monetary policy...

Property investment loans rise again in June: ABS

WITH AAP  |  MONDAY, 11 AUG 2003
The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) said today the argument to cut interest rates had weakened over the last three months, as official figures confirmed the property investment boom showed no signs of slowing...

FirstMac to launch $350 million securitisation issue: Macquarie

Macquarie Bank Ltd announced today that the FirstMac Group is launching a $350 million mortgage backed securitisation issue...