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Robert Gerard appointed to Reserve Bank of Australia board

Robert Gerard, managing director of Adelaide-based Gerard Industries, has been appointed to the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) board of directors for a five year term...

IFSA lines up against Labor on voting and disclosure

The Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA) today threw its considerable weight against Labor Party proposals that would obligate fund managers and superannuation trustees...

Ex-Bridges manager pleads guilty to $400,000 dishonesty charge

Robert Thomas Lister today pleaded guilty in the Downing Centre Local Court to 60 counts of dishonestly or improperly...

Macquarie seals $542 million deal for 28% of Aeroporti di Roma

Macquarie Airports (Map) today announced that it has officially sealed the $542 million acquisition of a 28% stake in Aeroporti di Roma...

Afternoon market wrap: All Ordinaries stages afternoon rally

The All Ordinaries index finished 6.30 points lower as an afternoon rally minimised losses...

Norwich appoints Griffiths as new chief executive

Norwich Union Australia (NUA) has today announced that Allan Griffiths, current group director of distribution, has been appointed as chief executive officer, replacing Rob Garnsworthy, who is retiring...

Centro announces strong retail sales for February

Centro Properties Group today announced that its owned property portfolio returned 5.1% in February...

Midday Market Wrap-All Ordinaries retreats

The All Ordinaries moved against the trend seen late last week on global indices, sliding 7.70 points to 2831.70 at lunch...

Perpetual launches two new Australian equity wholesale funds

Perpetual Investments has launched two new wholesale Australian equity funds that will allow it to employ short-selling and borrowing strategies...

Westfield Trust confirms $247 million move for ART

Westfield Trust today confirmed that it has bought a 16.9% share of the AMP Shopping Centre Trust (ART) for approximately $247 million...