European debt crisis 101

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The on-going saga that is the European debt crisis has sent investors heads spinning. With all the focus on debts and deficits, many investors rightly want to know what that... Read more continue reading

MoneySmart says check your insurance cover

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ASIC’s consumer website, MoneySmart, is encouraging people to check they have appropriate insurance cover. The Bureau of Meteorology predicts a high risk of tropical cyclones this summer . The long-term... Read more continue reading

Is the Eurozone crisis entering its final phase?

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A lot of issues are now coming to the boil in the eurozone. It’s now evident that the problems in the periphery are increasingly beginning to impact the core. The... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches Australia’s first oil ETF

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BetaShares has announced the launch of the first oil exchange traded fund (ETF) on the Australian Securities Exchange – expanding the investment options available to Australian retail and institutional investors. The... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Another week dominated by Europe. The good news is that new governments led by technocrats in Italy and Greece are settling in. However, passing austerity measures and economic reforms in... Read more continue reading

Are there now investment opportunities in Italy?

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AMP Capital weekly economic and market update

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The past week saw another roller coast ride in investment markets reflecting the debacle in Europe, with risk assets falling sharply into mid week before an improvement in the political... Read more continue reading

CommSec Research: lending slumps, petrol slides

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Mixed signals as lending slumps and petrol prices fall, with further falls likely. What does it all mean? The national average petrol price has slumped by just shy of five... Read more continue reading

Oliver’s Insights: the Australian dollar and Europe

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A year ago I thought the $A would head up to around $US1.10. Having done that, it has been messy since mid year with the $A falling just below $US0.94... Read more continue reading

ATO addressing cash economy

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One way that the ATO addresses the cash economy is through writing to taxpayers and – where identified in ATO systems – their associated tax agent representatives. In 2011-12, the ATO is sending letters... Read more continue reading