Reserve Bank holds fire… for now

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The Reserve Bank Board has left the official cash rate at 3.50 per cent for the third straight month. The variable housing rate is applying modest stimulus to the economy... Read more continue reading

Lonsec upgrades Bennelong’s ex-20 fund rating to ‘Recommended’

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The Bennelong ex-20 Australian Equities Fund (the Fund) has been awarded a ‘Recommended’ rating by Lonsec, an upgrade from the Fund’s previous ‘Investment Grade’ rating. The Fund is managed by... Read more continue reading

ATO says: Make the most of MoneySmart Week

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The ATO is getting involved in Australia’s first ever national, not-for-profit, financial literacy awareness week – MoneySmart Week – running from 2-8 September 2012. MoneySmart Week is an Australian Government... Read more continue reading

Barrage of economic data

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There is a barrage of economic data coming out… Retail trade: Retail spending fell by a surprising 0.8 per cent in July after lifting by 1.2 per cent in June.... Read more continue reading

Zenith reaffirms rating on Australian Unity Healthcare Property Trust

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The Healthcare Property Trust (HPT) is a sector specific, open-ended unlisted property trust representing a mature fund within the sector with a solid established track record. Strategically placed to provide... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital expands global fixed income team

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AMP Capital has expanded its global fixed income capability with the appointment of Portfolio Managers David Strouse and Patrick Wang to the credit markets team, based in Chicago. The hires... Read more continue reading

Zenith rates GDI No.36 Perth CBD Office Trust Recommended

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The GDI No. 36 Perth CBD Office Trust (the Trust) is a single asset, closed ended unlisted property fund. Strategically placed to provide investors with exposure to the strong Perth... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Share markets fell further over the past week on the back of global growth worries and in nervous trade ahead of Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke’s address in Jackson Hole, before... Read more continue reading

Australians eager to find expert financial guidance

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The Financial Planning Association’s (FPA) Financial Planning Week has proved to be successful in increasing consumer awareness about the positive difference sound financial advice can make, with thousands of consumers... Read more continue reading

Weakest lift in investment plans in 19 years

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New business investment rose by 3.4 per cent in the June quarter, in line with forecasts. Spending on buildings rose by 4.8 per cent in the quarter while spending on... Read more continue reading