New Vanguard property ETF trades on the ASX

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The Vanguard® Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) today officially quoted for trading on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX). The Vanguard® Australian Property Securities Index ETF (VAP) joins the Vanguard®Australian

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Investor sentiment negative

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The latest Financial Services Council/CoreData Investor Sentiment Index shows investor confidence remains negative for the second quarter in a row. The Index, prepared by CoreData for the Financial Services Council,

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Asian and Australian bond markets hold strong opportunities for investors, Western Asset says

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‘Kangaroo effect’ sees Australia as destination of choice for foreign issuers Asian bonds more attractive as governments put their houses in order As fears of a sell-out of fixed interest

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Responsible Entity licensing needs review – not just financial requirements

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While the release of a consultation paper on financial requirements for Responsible Entities by ASIC yesterday (September 30) is a positive step, more needs to be looked at to protect

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PIMCO Wins Australian Bond Category in AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards

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Leading bond fund manager PIMCO has won the Australian Bonds Award in the AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards 2010. The AFR Smart Investor Blue Ribbon Awards are unique as

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ASIC recovers $24.5 million for Westpoint investors

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Westpoint investors in ASIC’s class against Glenhurst Corporation Pty Ltd (Glenhurst) are to receive their share of $24.5 million recovered to date by the Commission. The Glenhurst settlement, worth $2.5

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China engineers a soft landing

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Chinese economic data; Mobile phone sales Chinese trade surplus eases as imports surge. China recorded a trade surplus of US$20.03 billion in August – below forecasts centred on a result

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Dollar Cost Averaging: Myth or Viable Strategy

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Dollar cost averaging (DCA) is an investment strategy where fixed amounts are invested into the market at set intervals as opposed to making a one-off initial lump sum investment. The

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