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There's no bubble in bond markets: Tyndall AM

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 24 JAN 2013
... fuelled by greed, as is the case in a classic bubble scenario, but by flight-to-safety," he said. "In addition, foreign investment is playing a huge role in the price of Australian bonds." Before the GFC, approximately 20-30% of Australian government ...

Market wrap AM

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 15 JAN 2013
... mostly higher, led by a surge on the Shanghai index after the securities regulator raised hopes for increased foreign investment in China's stock market. Shanghai surged 3.06 per cent, or 68.74 points, to 2,311.74 after the head of China's securities ...

China trip provides first-hand insights

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  MONDAY, 8 OCT 2012
... Premium China Funds Management. The reality on the ground has improved dramatically since China opened up to foreign investment, said Jonathan Wu, Premium China's associate director and head of distributions and management. "It's really the fear of what ...

Failure is not an option

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2012
... matter..." This followed the government's decision last month to open the aviation, energy and retail sectors to foreign investment. And with regards to its budget deficit, the government is already on the case. It has reduced its subsidies on diesel ...

ACCI calls for right to sue foreign govs

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 9 AUG 2012
... in emerging markets without secure legal frameworks with enforceable rights. "The recent focus on in-bound foreign investment must not overshadow the prosperity flowing from Australian companies successfully investing in emerging markets," Anderson said. ...

Indonesia woos infra investment

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 27 JUN 2012
... it on par with major emerging markets like Brazil, Russia, India and China. The country's efforts to attract foreign investment received a boost in December when their House of Representatives passed land reform legislation enabling the government to ...

MIT Budget inconsistencies spark concern

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 10 MAY 2012
The surprise doubling of withholding tax for foreign investment in managed investment trusts has been criticised as inconsistent with the IMR initiative. In a budget analysis, Russell Investments has called the move on MIT withholding tax a "significant ...

Govt names Foreign Investment Review chair

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 3 APR 2012
Brian Wilson will take over as chair of the Foreign Investment Review Board, replacing John Phillips AO who will retire on April 16 after 15 years in the role. Announced today by Treasurer Wayne Swan, Wilson has been appointed for a five-year period ...

Govt push for foreign infra investment

ELISE BURGESS  |  TUESDAY, 13 MAR 2012
Federal Government Trade Minister Craig Emerson has argued in favour of foreign investment in local infrastructure, particularly in water and farming. In an interview with ABC Radio, Minister Emerson said overseas investment could help make Australia ...

Govt releases final issue of investment manager regime

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 16 DEC 2011
... Codina said. "By removing a major export barrier for Australian-based fund managers, Australia will attract more foreign investment, especially from the Asia Pacific Region." The first two elements, released in December last year and January 2011, are ...