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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Weekly market & economic update Friday 08 October 2010

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Headline developments of the past week The Reserve Bank of Australia surprised many by leaving interest rates on hold, but it made it quite clear that it retains a tightening

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Fund managers say Aussie sharemarket is no longer overvalued: Russell survey

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Australian fund managers more wary of global concerns than their US counterparts Opportunities exist in resources sector but managers cold on Telcos Now could be a good time to get

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BOQ selects CMC Markets Stockbroking to provide online share trading service

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Over 600,000 BOQ customers set to benefit from new user-friendly trading platform with highly competitive brokerage rates The new relationship strengthens CMC Markets Stockbroking partnership growth strategy BOQ has today

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SMSF Use of Sector ETFs Likely to Follow the Success of Broader Passive Investments

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For the first time in Australia, investors can take a view on a particular market sector such as Resources, Financials or Energy. With a sector ETF, investors can simply buy

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Cash holdings rise to record highs

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The proportion of super funds (pension funds) assets held in cash rose from 14.3 per cent to 15 per cent in the June quarter, well above the decade average of

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Weekly market & economic update

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Headline developments of the past week While the risk of a double dip back into recession may be waning, the prospect of sub-par growth in key developed countries suggests that

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Investor Signposts: Week Beginning September 19

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Upcoming economic and financial market events Australia September 20    Reserve Bank Governor speech    Foodbowl Unlimited Forum Luncheon in Shepparton September 21    RBA Board minutes (September 7)    Minutes of the last

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BT Wrap and Asgard platforms dominate AFR Investor Awards

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The calibre of BT Financial Group’s two platform businesses and the people who support them was reflected with BT Wrap and Asgard both taking home awards at the annual AFR

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Weekly market & economic update 17 September 2010

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Headline developments of the past week Global financial market regulators – known as the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision – announced tougher capital requirements for banks so that they can

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