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Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 10 MAY 2005
... a spike in crude oil prices to above $52 a barrel limited gains. On the local front attention is focused on the federal budget, due to be handed down by treasurer Peter Costello tonight. A budget surplus of $13 billion is expected to mean sweeteners ...

ASFA foreshadows a super friendly budget

The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) has indicated the 2005 budget to be handed down on 10 May could contain several positive superannuation initiatives for consumers. The abolition of the superannuation surcharge is one of the ...

RBA leaves rates on hold

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 4 MAY 2005
... thinking towards another rate rise. The decision is good news for Treasurer Peter Costello who will hand down his 10th Budget next Tuesday. While the RBA left rates on hold, its United States counterpart again lifted rates in America to 3.0 per cent. ...

Market wrap

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 3 MAY 2005
The Australian share market is expected to open firmer as a solid lead from the US and a recovery in oil prices is expected to offset weaker precious metal prices. On the Sydney Futures Exchange, the June share price index contract was 11 points firmer ...

AMP looks to increase consumer financial literacy

AMP Financial Planning has launched a new campaign designed to improve the financial literacy of consumers and de-mystify financial planning and the financial services industry. The campaign is called Thinking Ahead and consists of an interactive CD-ROM ...

Government steps up its super co-contribution campaign

... launched a national advertising campaign to promote its superannuation co-contribution scheme announced in last year's budget. The original co-contribution scheme matched one dollar for every dollar put into superannuation. Under the new scheme, the ...

Morningstar has concerns over Portfolio Partners' high stock turnover

... recommends the fund be included in a portfolio in a supporting capacity due to its volatile returns, high tracking error budget, and high costs.

Treasury Group success continues to grow

... Asset Management, Confluence Asset Management and Global Value Investors which were all reported to be performing ahead of budget expectations. The Treasury Group also is a stakeholder in Premium Investors Limited, a listed investment company which uses ...

Government's co-contribution scheme injects $244 million in retirement savings

... with around 63 per cent of payments going to females. The government extended the co-contribution scheme in its 2004/05 Budget aimed at encouraging low and middle income employees to increase their superannuation savings. These recent payments stem from ...

Planning financial future made easier by Rainmaker's SelectAdviser

... which is updated continually. Further information is available in the News section and there is also a free downloadable budget planner to help consumers manager their finances effectively. The Learning Centre directory provides consumers with answers ...