The fifth element

Article Abstract:

Australia's top four banks perceive high competition from Britain's HBOS which they feel might occupy the top position very soon. But HBOS bank on its part prefers to expand its own operations consisting of three small finance and insurance units and its biggest subsidiary BankWest at Perth.

Commercial Banks, Foreign operations, Banking industry, HBOS PLC

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Muck money

Article Abstract:

A 74-year-old Adelaide business, Tarac Technologies, is expanding its role in business world by exploiting modern biotechnology. Tarac is on the verge of transition from muck processor to technology business with the earnings power to justify a stock exchange listing.

Product development, Food preparations, not elsewhere classified, Food additives industry, Business expansion, Tarac Technologies

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The sky's the limit

Article Abstract:

The plans of chairman Gina Rinehart of Hancock Prospecting, whose wealth is estimated at $900 million, are examined.

Mining & Extractive Industries, Mining, All Other Metal Ore Mining, METAL MINING, Ferroalloy Ores, Chemical & Fertilizer Minerals, Other Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying, Mining industry, Mineral industry, Rinehart, Gina

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