Merger sweetener

Article Abstract:

Outgoing chief of National Asset Bank, Don Argus, says he has given up lobbying, but is trying to educate Australian cabinet ministers in the benefits of bank mergers. His opinion is that unless banks become more efficient through mergers, they will not be able to help Australia out of its next economic downturn.

Australia, Officials and employees, Political activity, Argus, Don, National Asset Bank, NABK

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Common as money

Article Abstract:

Issues relating to the Australian opinion of the Asian Monetary Fund are presented. May 2001 saw the ASEAN group of ten nations arranging United States dollar swaps with Japan, South Korea and China, in moves which have been compared to the development of the single currency in Europe.

Evaluation, Asia, Currency swaps, Asian Monetary Fund

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Super power

Article Abstract:

The superannuation guarantee contribution scheme (SGC) is popular with Australian voters and therefore many politicians have recognizes they need to show their support the initiative. The SGC has assets of around $450 billion.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, Political aspects, Pensions

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