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MYOB says it will focus on gap between accountants and business

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 AUG 2004
Newly merged business software provider MYOB said today it has set its sights on bridging the gap between accountants and business owners. MYOB is set to begin work on a long term engagement program, according to chief executive Craig Winkler, who said ...

S&P affirms Zurich Aust ratings, outlook stable

AAP  |  MONDAY, 2 AUG 2004
Standard & Poor\'s Ratings Services said today that it has affirmed its A insurer financial strength and counterparty credit ratings on nonlife insurer Zurich Australian Insurance (ZAIL), and life insurance subsidiary Zurich Australia (ZAL), together ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  MONDAY, 26 JUL 2004
The Australian stockmarket is expected to open weaker as a poor lead from the US and weaker gold and base metal prices look set to weigh on the local bourse. However, domestic influences will be more apparent in the near term as the Australian market ...

ATO moves in on DIY funds

The Australian Tax Office this week released a paper titled "DIY Super: It's your money&but not yet," as part of an increased effort to crack down on Australians using DIY super funds to evade tax. "In 2004-2005 we are increasing our audit activity ...

ATO to crack down on DIY super

The Australian Taxation Office is recruiting an additional 40 staff in an effort to crack down on Australians using self-managed superannuation funds to evade tax. In a paper released on Wednesday titled; "DIY Super: It's Your Money&But Not Yet!", Tax ...

Real estate fairytale over but no crash in sight

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 JUL 2004
Despite the end of the real estate fairytale in Sydney and Melbourne, Australia\'s economy is robust enough to prevent a residential market crash, property experts said on Tuesday. After gaining up to 20% a year since 2000, Australian capital city house ...

AMP China fund soon to close

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 16 JUL 2004
Two weeks from today, the AMP China fund will close to investors, and AMP Capital took the time to remind investors on Thursday. "Investors wishing to tap into the long-term economic growth potential of the Chinese sharemarket are reminded that the ...

AIG's first China fund jv gets approval: paper

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 15 JUL 2004
AIG, the world\'s most valuable insurer, has won initial approval to set up an asset management venture in China in a maiden foray into the country\'s booming mutual funds sector, state media said on Thursday. AIG Global Investment Corp, an arm of American ...

ASIC to crack down on soft dollar benefits

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) today released a research report on soft dollar benefits in the financial planning industry revealing a wide range of benefits other than standard commission payments being made in the industry. ...

Ethical investments booming: Rainmaker

The March quarter 2004 Rainmaker Information Roundup revealed ethical and socially responsible investment funds have cracked the $3 billion mark for the first time, up 38% for the year. "After several quarters during 2002 and 2003 of very slow growth ...