Old money pays best

Article Abstract:

The list of Australasia's top 500 companies is dominated by old-economy industries. Companies appearing in the list experienced a combined net profit of A$19.5 billion for the first half of 2000, up 34.6% from the year earlier period. Further analysis of the performance of Australia's top 500 companies is presented.

Finance, Cover Story, Corporations, Corporate finance

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Safety first pays in the long run

Article Abstract:

Soaring oil prices and the collapse of the euro and New Zealand and Australian currencies affected the All Ordinaries index in September which rose by only 0.2%. Issues concerning the performances of fund managers are presented, with those who held a diversification strategy having the best returns.

Financial services industry, Financial services, Statistics, Securities, All Ordinaries Index

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Cuckoos in the super nest

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning cases of mismanagement in the superannuation industry in Australia are discussed. Particular attention is given to increasing concerns abut fraud and security in the industry and to events and consequences of the collapse of the Commercial Nominees scheme.

Retirement income, Annuities

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