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Chinese inflation remains a threat

From Craig James - Commsec

Chinese inflation data Inflation prints below forecast. China’s annual inflation rate lifted modestly in January, from 4.6 per cent to 4.9 per cent, but was still below expectations centred on

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15 Feb 2011

Trade surplus to moderate as coal volumes fall

From Savanth Sebastian - CommSec

International trade Australia’s trade surplus narrowed by $636 million to $1,925 million in November. Economists had tipped a surplus near $2 billion. Exports were flat over the month while imports

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11 Jan 2011

Spending slumps; Trade surplus with China soars

From Savanth Sebastian - CommSec

Retail trade, International trade Retail spending slumped by 1.1 per cent in October, below forecasts centred on a rise of 0.4 per cent. Nonfood retailing fell by a much larger

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02 Dec 2010

Investor Signposts Week Beginning December 5 2010

From Craig James - Commsec

The big picture Most people tend to regard the national accounts as just an update on economic growth. But the publication is far more comprehensive than that, covering indicators such

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02 Dec 2010

Australian payments technology hits high note at conclusion of peak global trade talks.

From Payment Adviser

Global interest in Australian-produced payments technology has peaked in recent weeks as offshore banking and financial institutions have become exposed to the unique Payment Adviser technology. Payment Adviser was one

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01 Nov 2010

Weekly market & economic update – 22 October 2010

From Shane Oliver - AMP chief economist

Headline developments of the past week The focus over the past week was on China which undertook a surprise 0.25% increase in benchmark lending and deposit rates. This caused a

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22 Oct 2010

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CPD: A TTR strategy for modern retirement
We are currently witnessing one of the most significant demographic transformations in Australia’s history. Over the next decade, an estimated 2.5 million Australians are expected to enter retirement[1]. This article, [...]
CPD: Trend following in uncertain times
Trend following strategies aim to generate returns by capturing sustained price movements across a diverse range of asset classes. Unlike traditional investment approaches that rely on valuation or forecasting, trend [...]
CPD: Aged care advice and ethics
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that Australia’s population aged 65 and over is projected to reach 22% – or 8.8 million people – by [...]
CPD: AI governance – a practical framework for advisers
Regulator scrutiny of AI governance just got serious In years to come, they may well call it the ‘Mythos effect’ – the point in early 2026 where all the concerns [...]
CPD: Thinking outside the box – providing a loved one a paycheque for life
Australia’s great wealth transfer is well underway. An estimated $5.4 trillion is expected to pass from those aged 60 and over to younger generations within the next two decades.[1] In [...]