Daily Dispatches: rise in skilled job vacancies

Skilled job vacancies rose 1.9 per cent in October compared to the previous month, new data shows. This was the third consecutive monthly increase, having steadily fallen since November 2007. (The Age)

NAB posted a 43 per cent fall in full-year net profit, as rising bad debts, tax charges and other one-time items offset higher revenues. Despite this sharp fall, NAB's closely watched cash earnings were slightly above market expectations. (The Australian)

There is no shortage of activity in the global, and Australian, asset stable of ING. The Dutch company unveiled a €7.5 billion ($12.15 billion) capital raising on Monday night, combined with plans to split its banking and insurance operations within four years. (Business Day)

Macquarie Media Group said today it plans to buy its management rights, effectively removing Macquarie Group as its manager following similar moves from other Macquarie Group-listed satellites. (The Australian)

Daily Dispatches is taking a short break and will return on Tuesday.