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BTIM fixed focus for new financial year

ELISE BURGESS  |  MONDAY, 31 OCT 2011
... billion. "Institutional outflows in Australian equities were down $300 million and cash down $300 million which was partially offset by inflows into Australian fixed interest which were up $500 million. "Our key core funds are well positioned with Australian ...

AMP Financial Services posts strong results

ELISE BURGESS  |  THURSDAY, 27 OCT 2011
... continued to perform well despite challenging conditions. "Growth in AMP's contemporary platforms and products partially offset the impact of volatile markets and subdued investor sentiment." Net cash outflows were higher this year $335 million, as compared ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011
... $16.21. Woodside Petroleum announced it had increased third quarter revenues by 27 per cent as higher commodity prices offset lower production levels. It's shares were up nine cents at $33.69. National turnover was 598.5 million shares, worth $1.7 billion ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2011
... by a second summit by Wednesday, the leaders of France and Germany said. Some mildly positive economic indicators were offset by weakness in tech stocks. Sentiment was encouraged by a fall in weekly jobless claims, confirming a downward trend since early ...

Carbon Tax provides certainty for companies needing to change

MATT WOODINGTON  |  THURSDAY, 13 OCT 2011
... three year fixed price period gives companies time to prepare for the change, while the impact on consumers is set to be offset by tax breaks and compensatory payments. "I think we'll see some businesses change from producing some greenhouse intensive ...

Tax forum tackles wealth management issues

ELISE BURGESS  |  FRIDAY, 7 OCT 2011
... to discuss the Government's plans to increase the tax-free threshold to at least $21,000 and remove the Low Income Tax Offset entirely. Swan said lifting the tax-free threshold to $21,000 would free up over one million taxpayers from having to fill in ...

Carbon Tax bill to result in pension income rise

MATT WOODINGTON  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011
... likely to be entitled to an extra $2000 in tax-free income, compared to now. Taking into the account the 15% pension tax offset, this would result in tax savings of around $280 and $360 respectively. "This means they can draw more income, if required ...

Sydney's financial centre ranking slips five places

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 27 SEP 2011
Australia's push to become a significant regional financial centre appears to have stalled following the latest Global Financial Centre Index report that shows while Australia is improving its credentials, other cities are improving theirs more quickly. ...

Twisting the blues away

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 22 SEP 2011
... balance sheet - Operation Twist has a zero net effect on the Fed's balance sheet as purchases of long-term Treasuries are offset by sales of shorter-term debt instruments. Hence, it would have little or nil effect on inflation as did QEs 1 and 2. As ...

Market Wrap - Midday

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 21 SEP 2011
The Australian share market gave up early gains to be slightly lower at noon, with falls by the big four banks overshadowing gains in other sectors. After opening about 20 points higher, the market drifted back into negative territory and at 1200 AEST ...