Drought on IPO front no excuse for a go-slow on returns

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The dampening effect of the dramatic reduction in capital markets activity on the Australian equity markets has been a cause of concern for many investors and commentators.  However, according to... Read more continue reading

Interest Rates: End Game or Strategic Pause?

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The Reserve Bank Board left the official cash rate at 3.25 per cent. The Bank basically indicated that it wanted to assess the impact of previous rate decisions. In addition... Read more continue reading

Stay ‘in the black’ this Christmas

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The lead-up to Christmas is a time when personal finances can easily spiral out of control. According to RaboDirect, the online savings division of Rabobank, there is no need to... Read more continue reading

Zenith 2012 Multi-Strategy and Fund of Hedge Fund review

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Zenith has completed its 2012 Multi-Strategy and Fund of Hedge Fund Sector Review. From an initial universe of 46 Multi-Strategy and Fund of Hedge Funds Zenith has rated one fund “Highly... Read more continue reading

Mining becomes biggest driver of the economy

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Mining has become the biggest driver of the Australian economy. The gross value added of the Mining sector was $139.95 billion in 2011/12, ahead of Financial & Insurance services at... Read more continue reading

van Eyk awards three small cap managers its highest rating

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van Eyk Research has awarded three funds its top rating in a new review of the small cap sector in a strong field of managers, all of which have a... Read more continue reading

SPAA makes two appointments in marketing and education

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The SMSF Professionals’ Association of Australia (SPAA) is on a growth path with two key appointments in marketing and education. Richard Magney has been appointed Sales and Business Development Manager... Read more continue reading

US Presidential election on a knife edge

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The US Presidential Election is held on Tuesday. Voting is tight with most recent polls giving both Barack Obama and Mitt Romney 48 per cent of the vote. It is... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic and market update

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US markets were closed early in the week due to Hurricane Sandy. Our thoughts are with all of those affected. From an economic perspective, rough estimates suggest around $US40-50bn in... Read more continue reading

Trilogy wins RE vote

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Trilogy Funds Management Ltd (Trilogy) is pleased to announce that the meeting of unitholders in the LM Wholesale Management Income Fund was held in Sydney today.  The meeting resolved, with... Read more continue reading