No escape for tax cheats

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Two thousand individuals and companies were successfully prosecuted for fraud, tax and superannuation offences in the 2011-12 financial year. “Tax cheats are trying to get an unfair advantage, adding to

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Omega Global Investors strengthens research capabilities with new hire

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Specialist investment manager, Omega Global Investors (Omega) has boosted its research capability with the recent hire of Andrew Cleeland as an Investment Research Analyst. The appointment strengthens Omega’s risk-focused asset

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New private equity specialist spells fresh opportunities for businesses

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Acquisition of Pinnacle Private Equity Limited by investment house, EC Pohl & Co, was today revealed as the latest investment venture of high profile portfolio manager, Dr Manny Pohl. The

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Darkest before the dawn

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Is the recent pick-up in several major stock markets more than just another short-lived rally? The latest headlines are not often the best indicator of the direction of the market,

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Data supports new Chinese spending plans

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Latest Chinese data has retail sales up by 13.2 per cent in the year to August (consensus 13.2 per cent); industrial production up 8.9 per cent – the weakest rate in

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The role of fixed interest misunderstood

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It is becoming apparent that investors do not really understand the role of fixed interest in a portfolio and the benefits it brings, says Bill Bovingdon, chief investment officer of

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What does the ECB move mean for Asian markets?

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David Urquhart, Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Asia Fund, said, “If approved by the Germans, the bond-buying plan announced last night has the potential to provide some stability to the

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The importance of managing client expectations

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In his latest article for AdviserVoice, Ray Griffin discusses how certain words can create unrealistic expectations for clients that can only end in disappointment. Ray steps you through the danger

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Centrelink attribution & testamentary trusts

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Do your clients with testamentary trusts have beneficiaries who are Centrelink administered benefit recipients? Have you discussed how these arrangements will operate and the impact they will have on the

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Oliver’s Insights: The going gets tougher for the lucky country

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Australian economic growth was solid at 3.7% over the year to the June quarter. However, the best has been seen with growth set to slow below 3% over the year

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