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Financial Planning

FPA diploma enrolments closing soon

Enrolments for the Financial Planning Association of Australia's first semester courses close on February 6

Hedge fund to grow in 2004

Hedge funds are likely to attract increasing investor inflows in 2004 as the outlook for equity markets remains uncertain.

Foreign investment surges in Australian property market

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2004
The relatively low Australian dollar has been a boon for overseas investors, who snapped up $1.19 billion worth of Australian houses and apartments last financial year.

Australians abandon property investment plans

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 30 JAN 2004
More than 100,000 Australians have abandoned plans to invest in property this year, according to research by Wizard Home Loans.

Moody's sees steady growth in structured finance securities

AAP  |  THURSDAY, 29 JAN 2004
Moody's Investors Service expects a moderate expansion in Australia's publicly rated structured finance securities market in 2004, following a record 2003.

Mariner launches first retail product

Mariner Retirement Services, a subsidiary of recently launched financial services group Mariner Financial, has released its first product for the retail marketplace.

Van Eyk Three Pillars lists at small premium to issue price

AAP  |  WEDNESDAY, 28 JAN 2004
Listed investment company Van Eyk Three Pillars has listed on the Australian Stock Exchange at a small premium to the issue price.

Pineapple executive pleads guilty to ASIC charges

The executive chairman of Sunshine Coast tourist icon The Big Pineapple has pleaded guilty to three counts of managing a corporation while disqualified.

Liquidator sees big rise in failing small business

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 27 JAN 2004
A veteran liquidator said he had seen a huge rise in the number of small businesses folding because they were unable to come to grips with the tax system.

Capstone expands after adding advisers

Capstone Financial Planning has announced plans to expand its business.