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Australia trailing towards the future

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2007
... Normal also pointed out Australian's housing affordability was now at record lows, with the average Australian wage purchasing a mere seven per cent of the Sydney median house price last year, compared with 70 per cent in 1966. Looking to the future ...

Insurance made easier for associations and clubs

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  TUESDAY, 8 MAY 2007
... Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) proposal to attack underinsurance. The consultation paper proposes that group purchasing bodies, until now seen as insurance sellers, should be treated as regular consumers, eliminating licensing, registration ...

Fund managers better buyers than sellers

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 17 APR 2007
... explained managing director of Inalytics (Asia Pacific), Amanda Field. According to Inalytics' quantitative analysis, good purchasing decisions can generate 154 basis points of alpha in a typical portfolio. Unfortunately bad selling decisions will cost ...

Direct property is back, but now its global: Macq

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  FRIDAY, 30 MAR 2007
... rapidly emerging Chinese retail market is a key focus in Macquarie's Asian investment strategy, with Macquarie recently purchasing a A$650 million retail property in China. Local partnerships look set to expand also, further developing established bases ...

Super SA upgrades to insure those working longer

HAMISH MADDEN  |  FRIDAY, 2 FEB 2007
... members. It covers them for longer periods and offers them greater financial security later in life. It also makes purchasing additional insurance through super even more attractive and cost effective." Super SA's Triple S fund manages more than $4.5 ...

ING to sponsor F1 Renault racing team

... available the price tag is expected to be massive. In addition to the naming rights, ING have also announced they will be purchasing on-track advertising. The move follows a similar naming rights deals between ING and The New York City Marathon, which ...

Daily economic round-up

PETER BELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2006
... collection began in 1947. At the same time corporate profits have risen to their highest levels since the 1960s. The purchasing power of the minimum wage is now at its lowest level for 50 years whilst living cost have been rising. Total employee benefits ...

More reverse mortgage protections needed: Mariner

HAMISH MADDEN  |  TUESDAY, 4 JUL 2006
... financial advice. At Mariner, we insist that customers receive sign off from a financial adviser and a solicitor, prior to purchasing Mariner Equity Access. We also recommend that customers discuss the loan with their beneficiaries," said executive chairman ...

Genworth study uncovers $41.9bn graduate mortgage market

... Contrary to the perception that buying a property is at the bottom of their priority list, their study revealed that 'purchasing their own home' comes second, next to 'paying off debts'. Saving for overseas holidays and buying a car are financial goals ...

Daily economic update

... stronger domestic demand. So far, the Eurozone economy has largely been driven by exports as reflected in the Eurozone purchasing managers index jump to five-year highs in April. The Eurozone needs stronger domestic demand in order to sustain economic ...