RBA: Start of an extended rate pause?

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Reserve Bank Board meeting The Reserve Bank Board has left the cash rate at 4.75 per cent at its second meeting for 2011. The next meeting is on April 5... Read more continue reading

Smaller retailers hit by consumer strike

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Retail trade; Performance of Manufacturing; BOP Retail spending grew by 0.4 per cent in January – in line with the Commonwealth Bank Business Sales Indicator which was released two weeks... Read more continue reading

Double charity: Sponsors urged to support industry fundraiser to help young Australians

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Corners for Kids kicks off its 2011 campaign to raise much-needed cash in support of the Inspire and Create Foundations Motorcyclists drawn from the Australian financial services industry will come... Read more continue reading

Petrol set to surge but inflation still contained

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Weekly Petrol; Latest economic data According to the Australian Institute of Petroleum, the national average Australian price of unleaded petrol rose by 1.2 cents per litre to 136.3 cents a... Read more continue reading

Higher caps will improve adequacy

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The Financial Services Council today welcomed the Federal Government’s announcement of new rules making it easier for those nearing retirement to make ‘catch up’ contributions to their superannuation. John Brogden,... Read more continue reading

BT Wrap’s new badge reports underpin dealer group support

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BT Wrap has upped their level of reporting tools for dealer groups providing easier access to transparent reporting and assisting them manage their business and compliance needs. Head of BT... Read more continue reading

Eight in ten voters say yes to change: but not enough to save embattled unitholders

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Century Funds Management (Century) is pleased to have stood up for Opus 21 unitholders despite attaining insufficient voting numbers to replace Opus Capital Limited as manager of Opus 21.  ... Read more continue reading

Defensive strategies drive allocations for Implemented Portfolios

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Implemented Portfolios’ Asset Allocation and Investment Committee (AAIC) has affirmed defensive positioning strategies for its five model portfolios as developed markets continue to show subdued growth outlooks in the committee’s... Read more continue reading

RaboDirect Rebels vs. Brumbies: showing support for the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

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RaboDirect to donate $3,000 tries at tonight’s game RaboDirect, principle sponsor of the Rebels, today announced it will donate thousands to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal, committing to give $3,000 per... Read more continue reading

Businesses bank on second half recovery

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Private New Capital Expenditure; Average weekly earnings New business investment rose by a less than expected 1.3 per cent in the December quarter. Manufacturing dominated investment plans with investment in... Read more continue reading