Weekly market & economic update 17 December 2010

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Headline developments of the past week Sovereign debt issues in Europe raised their ugly head again over the last week. While the Irish austerity package was passed by its Parliament,... Read more continue reading

Investor Signposts: Week Beginning December 19 2010

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The big picture One of the biggest furphies in 2009 was the claim that Australia had a ‘bubble’ in the housing market. It didn’t and still doesn’t but to some... Read more continue reading

Stronger Super plus Access to Advice good for all Australians, says FPA

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FPA comments on the Federal Government’s response to the Cooper Review The Financial Planning Association (FPA) supports today’s response by the Federal Government to the Cooper Report Recommendations, but reinforces... Read more continue reading

What’s ahead for Australian investors in 2011

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While there are many macro issues around the world affecting the markets, one of the world’s largest fund managers believe the outlook for the Australian market is positive, especially if... Read more continue reading

AMP and AXA APH complete due diligence

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AMP Limited (AMP) and AXA Asia Pacific Holdings Limited (AXA APH) have satisfactorily completed reciprocal confirmatory due diligence. In addition to receiving shareholder and court approvals, the merger also remains... Read more continue reading

SPAA welcomes rejection of additional investment restrictions for SMSFs

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SPAA is pleased SMSFs retain freedom to invest with no changes to in-house asset rules and welcomes consideration of a restricted licence to replace the accountants’ exemption. The Self-Managed Super... Read more continue reading

Wealth rebounds; Aussie companies cashed up

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Financial accounts; Imports Australian companies are maintaining very liquid balance sheets. Corporate Australia held a record $271.4 billion in cash and deposits as at September. As a proportion of total... Read more continue reading

BetaShares launches exchange traded funds on Australian Stock Exchange

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ASX welcomes BetaShares as catalyst for innovation and choice Initial products are a Resources Sector ETF and Financials Sector ETF Plans to launch Australia’s first Currency ETF – a US... Read more continue reading

Investment Outlook for 2011 from Fidelity’s portfolio managers around the globe

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Decoupling of emerging markets from the developed world is likely to dominate 2011 Bullish for emerging market equities and commodities ASSET ALLOCATION Trevor Greetham, Director of Asset Allocation Growth among... Read more continue reading

Strong Aussie dollar causing pain for many expats

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Top tips to reduce the ‘ouch’ factor While the strong Aussie dollar is good news for some, one of the groups feeling the pinch is expats living in Australia who... Read more continue reading