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ASIC obtains undertakings over misleading website

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has announced it has obtained undertakings from Rural & General Insurance Broking Pty Ltd...

Opposition launches biting criticism of Government's super policies

The shadow minister for retirement incomes, savings and consumer affairs – Senator Nick Sherry, has said that the gazetted regulations which allow so-called portability...

Midday market wrap: Local shares make further gains

Australian shares advanced further in morning trade Friday, following gains overnight in major overseas markets.

Morningstar awards three stars to Merrill Lynch's international equities

Morningstar has awarded a moderate three star rating to Merrill Lynch Investment Managers’ (MLIM) international equities sector strength rating for its style neutral – ‘enhanced index’...

Victorian man pleads not guilty to fraud charges

Ian Thomas Paterson of Croydon, Victoria, has pleaded not guilty to two counts of fraud brought by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission...

Government to call for national approach to property hustlers

Today the Federal Government will urge the States to develop a nationally consistent approach to deal with property investment marketing hustlers...

IFSA approves ASIC "fees at a glance" template

The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) has welcomed the release of a standardised fee disclosure template by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission...

Morning market wrap: US stocks up on strong data

US stocks climbed higher Thursday, buttressed by a slew of strong economic data and solid earnings reports from Procter & Gamble and Exxon Mobil Corp

Afternoon market wrap: Australian shares end higher

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 1 AUG 2003
The Australian share market rose to a new 11-month high Friday, as investors continued to gain confidence in the prospects for global economic recovery.

Australian banks jostle for pole position in NBNZ race

Despite two major Australian banks falling behind in the race to buy the National Bank of New Zealand (NBNZ), all New Zealand's five major banks may soon be in Australian hands...