Buybacks refresh cash pool
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Australian corporations have increased return on capital by buying back their own stock shares. The value of share buybacks in Australia has grown to $7.7 billion since 1996. Large banks have been heavily involved in buybacks, with Westpac Banking Corp. as the most active capital manager. Westpac expects to announce another $1 million buyback in 1999. Share buybacks have provided more liquidity in the marketplace.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1999
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Macquarie to mine retail
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Issues concerning the business plans of the Macquarie Bank to expand and dominate the retail banking industry of Australia and New Zealand are discussed. Particular attention is given to the Bank's new customer relations computer equipment.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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The herd regroups
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The background to the sale of Merrill Lynch Perth operation to Johnson Taylor Potter is discussed. The use of Merrill Lynch client lists is examined and the management of its private-client groups is assessed.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2001
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