Budget forecast predicts $3.1bn surplus
THE Federal Government is now forecasting a $3.1 billion Budget surplus in three years' time, larger than the $1.0 billion anticipated in the May Budget. news.com.au |
Police bust $12M mortgage scheme
Police in Calgary have laid several charges in connection with a mortgage fraud scheme they say was worth $12 million. cbc.ca |
Current account deficit widens
Weaker exports and stronger imports combined to push Canada's current account deficit with the rest of the world $2.6 billion wider in the second quarter, to $11 billion. cbc.ca |
Basel chief urges banks to adopt rules
BANKS in a position to adopt new rules aimed to prevent future financial crises should do so quickly, says Basel chief. news.com.au |
Wizarding World of Harry Potter a big hit
THE Harry Potter US amusement park resort in Universal Orlando helped it post its best ever quarterly profits today. news.com.au |