Australia and New Zealand Banking Group NewsNews on Australia and New Zealand Banking Group continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.St George lifts rates in spite of RBA- July 5, 2008 St George Bank Ltd has sparked fears of another round of interest rate rises by the major banks after raising its standard mortgage rate, even though the central bank left its rates unchanged this week.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/st-george-lifts-rates-in-spite-of-rba?fromrss=1 Horror half: Bank stocks plunge 28pc in half year- July 4, 2008 AUSTRALIAN bank stocks had a horror first half, losing over a quarter of their value in the past six months, as rising cost pressures for borrowers cooled demand for credit.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/horror-half-bank-stocks-plunge-28pc-in-half-year?from... Sales rise: Retail bounce pressures rates- July 3, 2008 CONSUMERS defied rising fuel prices and high interest rates to increase their retail spending in May and raise the chance of further interest rate pain, economists say.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/sales-rise-retail-bounce-pressures-rates?fromrss=1 Australia adds spark to energy and education in Vietnam- July 2, 2008 Australia will help Vietnam improve rural electricity supplies and advance higher education, Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith announced during his two-day visit to Vietnam.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/australia-adds-spark-to-energy-and-education-in-vietn... Welcome to a Jekyll-and-Hyde economy- July 2, 2008 Don't expect too many invitations to those quirky "Christmas in July" parties in the next few weeks.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/welcome-to-a-jekyll-and-hyde-economy?fromrss=1 Console cost cutting- July 2, 2008 Microsoft has confirmed an Xbox 360 price cut, with Australians now able to buy an Xbox 360 for cheaper than the rampaging market leader - Nintendo's Wii.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/console-cost-cutting?fromrss=1 Qantas frequent flyer scheme revamped- July 1, 2008 Qantas has revamped its frequent flyer program, giving members the opportunity to book "Any Seat" on Qantas and Jetstar flights.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/qantas-frequent-flyer-scheme-revamped?fromrss=1 RBA keeps rates on hold- July 1, 2008 The Reserve Bank of Australia held rates steady at the 12-year high of 7.25% today, citing the higher cost of fuel as a restraint on domestic demand.http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/07/rba-keeps-rates-on-hold?fromrss=1 Aradigm Corporation Reports Successful Top-line Phase 2 Data with...- July 1, 2008 Aradigm Corporation today announced positive results from an open-label, two week efficacy and safety study of its once daily inhaled liposomal ciprofloxacin in patients with cystic fibrosis .http://www.topix.net/com/anz/2008/06/aradigm-corporation-reports-successful-top-line-phase... |