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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 ...

Investment cloud clears with Govt draft proposal

ELISE BURGESS  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 AUG 2011
... this change cannot be underestimated - it removes a major barrier to Australian based fund managers attracting foreign investment," said John Brogden, chief executive, FSC. The consultation period closes August 30 with the Board of Taxation to offer ...

Investors eye aged care infrastructure

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 12 AUG 2011
... sector from the Productivity Commission gave way to mergers and acquisitions opportunities for domestic and foreign investment. Currently investment in modern nursing homes is stilted due to Australian Government's planning targets, with price and supply ...