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Debt binge could prove costly

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 14 OCT 2003
The willingness of Australians to take on increasing debt to secure a stake in the property market could prove costly even if interests rates rise only modestly. According to a Hawker-Britton UMR poll reported in The Sydney Morning Herald today, a 1 ...

Morningstar's study on fund manager performance and characteristics

Morningstar has said that top-performing retail share funds for one year are not usually going to be those of the next, according to a new study published by the ratings house and commissioned by Vanguard Investments Australia. "The study show clearly ...

ACA statement draws fire from AFA

A statement about life insurance made by Catherine Woltuizen, chief policy officer of the Australian Consumers Association, has drawn fierce criticism from financial advisers. "I am stunned that Catherine Woltuizen should claim that young families with ...

Ai Group study reveals need for new economic reforms

There needs to be a new phase of economic reforms if we are to maintain our competitive edge in the medium to longer term, a major Australian Industry Group (Ai Group) study has revealed. The study - How Competitive is Australia? - is part of the Ai ...

ASIC takes action against Rural and General Insurance

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has obtained orders in the Federal Court in Sydney requiring Rural and General Insurance Broking Pty Limited (Rural and General) to remove material from its website pending further orders. ...

Interest rate should remain unchanged despite pressures: ICAP

... number of large projects. Dwelling investment appears to be slowing at a measured pace. However past cycles highlight the danger of a deeper and more rapid slide. According to the report, the greatest risk relates to consumer spending, which represents ...