11-Oct-2011 04:57 Australian

3-Year Freeze on AustralianSuper Members' Fees to Benefit 1.8 M Members :: The Australian government has supported reforms in the industry for the benefit of Australian retirees, resulting in the decision of AustralianSuper to implement a freeze on membership fees effective July of 2011 until 2014 provides a major advantage for members who are nearing retirement.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228593/20111010/3-year-freeze-on-australian-super-members-fees-to-benefit-1-8-m-members.htm

Australian Banks Initiate Cost-Cutting Measures :: Australian banks are on a cost-cutting mode in a bid to pare expenditures that soared during the credit and housing boom.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228550/20111010/australian-banks-initiate-cost-cutting-measures.htm

Australian Dollar Outlook 10/11/2011 :: Bell FX Currency Outlook
The AUD has had a strong rally overnight, trading through parity on renewed investor confidence and demand for higher yielding currencies such as the AUD.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228499/20111010/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 10/11/2011 :: MORNING REPORT
(7am AEDT)

There were solid data readings from major European nations on Monday. Industrial output rose by 0.5pct in France in August with Italian output up 4.3pct - both results well ahead of market expectations. And German exports rose by 3.5pct in August to record highs.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228488/20111010/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm

ACCC Closely Monitoring Supermarkets, Telecoms and Airports :: The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is keeping a close watch on the country's major supermarket chains, airports and the telecommunications sector to ensure these service providers do not abuse their market power in the delivery of their services to the paying public.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/228040/20111010/accc-closely-monitoring-supermarkets-telecoms-and-airports.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Closing 10/10/2011 :: AFTERNOON REPORT
(4.30pm AEDT)

The local share market posted its fourth win in a row today, kick-starting the trading week on a positive note. Investor sentiment remained buoyant after German and French leaders agreed to do all that is necessary to secure the recapitalisation of European banks.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227995/20111010/bhp-rio-wbc-mqg-gns-sto-rio-bhp-wbc-nab-nuf-nikkei-kospi-wesfarmers-cba-anz-australia-dollar-eud-aud.htm

Survey Reveals Australian Enterprises Opt to Keep Money rather than Invest :: The economic insecurities affecting most countries around the world had caused majority of Australian businesses to become more wary to the point of being pessimistic.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227883/20111009/survey-australian-enterprises-keep-money-invest.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - MIDDAY 10/10/2011 :: The Australian sharemarket is surprisingly holding up very well despite a fall in U.S shares on Friday. The All Ordinaries index (XAO) is up 1.1 pct or 46.4 pts to 4271.4, adding to the 3.8 pct gains recorded last week.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227880/20111009/sto-rio-bhp-wbc-nab-nuf-nikkei-kospi-wesfarmers-cba-anz-australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-g.htm

The Economy: Travel, Car Sales Confirm Confident Tone :: More evidence yesterday that Australian consumers are spending solidly.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227862/20111009/the-economy-travel-car-sales-confirm-confident-tone-au-ibtimes-com-ibtimesau-ibtimes-com-au.htm

The Economy: Another Solid Retail Sales Report :: More evidence the Australian economy is better placed than all the business and consumer sentiment surveys have been suggesting.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227861/20111009/the-economy-another-solid-retail-sales-report-au-ibtimes-com-ibtimesau-ibtimes-com-au.htm

Australian Stock Market Report - Morning 10/10/2011 :: MORNING REPORT
(7am AEDT)

US non-farm payrolls rose by 103,000 in September, above forecasts for a gain of around 60,000. And revisions led to employment numbers being lifted by 99,000 positions over July and August. The unemployment rate was unchanged at 9.1pct.
url: http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/227788/20111009/australia-dollar-eud-aud-base-metals-china-gold-dow-jones-goldman-sachs-ftse-hang-seng-index-shangha.htm