Economic expansion still stuck in second gear

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National accounts Australia’s record economic expansion is now well into the 20th year. The Australian economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the December quarter, after lifting by a downwardly... Read more continue reading

AMP welcomes AXA APH minority shareholder approval

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AMP Limited today welcomed the decision of AXA APH minority shareholders to vote in favour of the proposal to merge the Australian and New Zealand businesses of AXA APH with... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital backs Billbergia development of Brisbane CBD property

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AMP Capital has announced its Select Property Portfolio No. 3 Fund (SPP3) has provided funding to Billbergia for the purchase of the former Austcorp Vision tower site in Brisbane’s CBD.... Read more continue reading

Synchron appoints new Associate Director and new WA State Manager

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Synchron today announced the appointment of Albert Nellini as State Manager, Western Australia (WA), replacing Ken Smith who has been promoted to Associate Director of Synchron. Synchron Director, Don Trapnell,... Read more continue reading

Abolish Superannuation Guarantee age limit: FPA

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The ‘Abolition of Age Limit on Payment of the Superannuation Guarantee Charge Bill 2011’ introduced in Parliament yesterday by Opposition MP Bronwyn Bishop, would provide consistency and fairness for mature-age... Read more continue reading

Income investors turn to global equities

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Forecast double-digit earnings to drive dividend growth Income-seeking investors will increasingly turn to global equities in 2011, with leading international asset manager Threadneedle forecasting that key international markets will experience... Read more continue reading

Earnings season: Headwinds aplenty

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Corporate profit season The profit-reporting season has largely concluded, although there are a small number of ASX 200 companies to report. CommSec has assessed the results of the 120 companies... Read more continue reading

Lonsec celebrates a 10 year success story

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For more than 10 years, Lonsec’s Australian Equity Core Model Portfolio has provided financial advisers with a highly concentrated, low-turnover portfolio solution for their clients. More than a decade later,... Read more continue reading

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

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RaboDirect donates $15,000 following Friday night’s clash On Friday night, RaboDirect, principal sponsor of the Rebels rugby team, donated $15,000 to the Christchurch Earthquake Appeal.  The donation was presented at... Read more continue reading

AMP Capital Investors acquires additional stake in Thames Water

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AMP Capital through its European flagship fund, the Strategic Infrastructure Trust of Europe (SITE) and separately managed accounts, has taken an additional stake in Thames Water, the largest water and... Read more continue reading