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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 ...

Daily economic update

... above) and rising home inventories could temper its contribution in the succeeding quarters. Meanwhile, the Eurozone purchasing managers index (PMI) increased to 56.1 in March - the highest since September 2000 -- from 54.5 in the previous month. The ...

FuturePlus secures $2.2bn SERF and SRF mandate

... the Local Government Superannuation Scheme (LGSS) and the Energy Industries Superannuation Scheme (EISS). With LGSS purchasing Local Government Financial Services (LGFS) last year, FPFS now also manages some NSW council assets. Brett Westbrook, CEO of ...

Daily economic update

... orders, export orders and imports. A similar report out of Europe also provided positive indications. The Eurozone Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) slipped to 53.5 in January from 56.6 in the previous month - marking the seventh consecutive month that ...

Expand FSRA to loans and property advice: CPA Aust

... broad-brush approach to licensing is warranted. "Consumers are certainly encountering problems when they receive advice about purchasing an investment property or taking out a loan. These problems could be addressed by expanding the coverage of the FSRA. ...

Micro venture cap fund targets consumers

... Buyers Club. While only a small fund, spokesperson for the fund, Carolyn Phillips, said the fund operates with investors purchasing shares in $200 allotments. The objective of the fund is targeting leading edge inventions and helping their owners take ...

Morningstar grades MMC small-cap strategy

... strategy focuses on the micro-cap end of town. Morningstar's report finds the team evaluates stocks as if they are purchasing the business outright, favouring old-fashioned companies with easy-to-understand industry dynamics, as opposed to those with ...