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Moody's does an S&P

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 25 AUG 2011
Ho-hum! It would have been another boring day in the markets last night were it not for the strong finish on Wall Street - and Europe. Another day, another up day as investors continue to chase the QE3 carrot that's being dangled in front of their noses. ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 24 AUG 2011
The Australian dollar gained half a US cent as hopes grew that the US central bank would launch a third round of economic stimulus. Market optimism was boosted by rising hopes the US Federal Reserve will offer new stimulus measures to kick-start the ...

CFS Global Asset Management creates new emerging market debt team

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2011
Colonial First State Global Asset Management is establishing a new team to invest in emerging market debt. Heading the UK-based team will be Helene Williamson, with 15 years' experience in the sector. Her team of four will be supported by the wealth ...

Fed policy options galore

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2011
Ok folks, just a few more sleepless nights then perhaps we can all rest easy and enjoy the next ride up in the equity markets. Big Benny is due to speak at Jackson Hole in front of other central bankers on the 26th - yup, that's three days from now. ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 19 AUG 2011
... traders sought out safe-haven investments. The September 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 95.805 (implying a yield of 4.195 per cent), up from 95.640 (4.360 per cent) on Thursday. The September three-year bond futures contract was at 96.470 ...

Prime Super buys hospital carparks for stable revenue, growth

ALISON BEVEGE  |  THURSDAY, 18 AUG 2011
... under management, has invested through buying a 20.8% stake in International Parking Group (IPG) from the JF Infrastructure Yield Fund. The deal, whose amount remains undisclosed, was brokered by alternative asset advisers Access Capital Advisers. IPG ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... riskier investments. At 1200 AEST on Tuesday, the September 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 95.410 (implying a yield of 4.590 per cent), down from 95.445 (implying a yield of 4.555 per cent). The September three-year bond futures contract ...

Count Financial powers ahead with large profit, juicy dividend

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... dividend of 4c per share with the company going ex-dividend on September 23. That brings the yearly dividend to 10c, or a 10.3% yield on yesterday's closing price of 97c per share.

SMSFs exposed in related party transactions

ALISON BEVEGE  |  TUESDAY, 16 AUG 2011
... asset could be deemed to be inflated and thus a non-arm's length consideration. So if the property returned a stellar rental yield then all the income flowing from it could be taxed at 45% for all the years it is held in the fund. Any income of a super ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  MONDAY, 15 AUG 2011
... riskier investments. At 1200 AEST on Monday, the September 10-year bond futures contract was trading at 95.515 (implying a yield of 4.485 per cent), down from 95.570 (4.430 per cent) on Friday. The September three-year bond futures contract was at 96.14 ...