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Clarion call for bargain global property

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 30 APR 2009
Global listed property securities have fallen too far with the US presenting some solid investment opportunities, according to ING Clarion Real Estate Securities. Chris Reich, director and portfolio manager at ING Clarion, said real estate investment ...

Pockets of income in property

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  WEDNESDAY, 29 APR 2009
... not capital". The fund is looking to raise $48.5 million by June 30 this year although judging from its previous fund raising, which was oversubscribed, Gillard said they could close sooner once they've reached their target. Established in 1993, GDI ...

Surprise

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 24 APR 2009
... responsible government. But nothing could be more irresponsible than spooking consumers, investors and businesses than raising the prospect of higher taxes, reduce exemptions, etc. to plug the hole at a time when confidence is just slowly coming back. ...

Danger, Will Robinson!

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2009
... Earlier this year, he announced this plans to cut the US budget deficit in half by the end of his first term - mainly by raising taxes for Americans earning US$250,000 a year. Now what's a poor rich Briton and poor rich American to do? Save, save, save. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 23 APR 2009
... 407.44 points at 14,878.45. WELLINGTON - The New Zealand share market was little changed on Wednesday as another capital raising was carried out. The benchmark NZSX-50 index closed down 1.92 points, or 0.07 per cent, at 2662.94.

Gilbert to retire

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  THURSDAY, 9 APR 2009
... appointed deputy chief executive. Gilbert was appointed IFSA chief executive in August 2002. "Gilbert has been instrumental in raising the very important issue of retirement savings and the need for all Australians to proactively address the gap between ...

AXA upgrades insurance

RUTH LIEW  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 APR 2009
... the mandatory medical underwriting requirements for life, income protection and total and permanent disability plans by raising the level of cover for which blood screens and other medical exams are required. For clients aged 45 years or below, they ...

China and India investment themes remain: Actis

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2009
... of the best emerging market private equity opportunities this year, according to specialist private equity firm. After raising almost more than A$4 billion in investments last year, emerging market private equity firm Actis is searching for the best ...

Regulate...then regulate some more

BENJAMIN ONG  |  FRIDAY, 27 MAR 2009
... won't relive the pain and desperation ever again. The Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930 - aimed at protecting jobs at home by raising import tariffs - and the National Labour Relations Act of 1935 - giving the government power to set prices for many US industries ...

Beggar thy neighbour

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 23 MAR 2009
... nations protested the way China was flooding the world with its cheap exports. But now, the US might think twice before raising its voice to one of its biggest creditors lest US-bound Chinese money disappear faster than you could say yum cha. The US ...