Assessment of the announcement by the European Central Bank

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The European Central Bank’s (ECB) new ‘Outright Monetary Transactions’ (OMT) program will enable the ECB to make unlimited, sterilised purchases of sovereign bonds in the secondary market. This latest move

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Happy 21st Birthday Australia!

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The Australian economy has just completed its 21st year of growth; the last recession ended in the June quarter of 1991. It is the longest expansion in Australia’s history. In

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Asgard’s Infinity eWrap hits $2bn FUA

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Reflecting its popularity among advisers as a low cost and transparent platform solution, Asgard’s Infinity eWRAP has surpassed $2 billion in funds under administration in less than a year since

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Housing affordability improves -Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report

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The June quarter edition of the Adelaide Bank/REIA Housing Affordability Report has found that affordability across Australia has improved slightly for four consecutive quarters. Median weekly family income is now

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Australians at risk of underinvestment in Asia

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Despite Australia’s economic involvement with Asia, and indeed reliance on the region, Australians are underinvested there, David Bryant, chief executive officer of Australian Unity Investments (AUI), has warned. “Not having

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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