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Govt rethinks $5m misconduct penalty
The federal government has backed down on a plan to slug corporations and individuals a $5 million penalty for market misconduct.BOQ raises $850m through RMBS issue
Bank of Queensland raised $850 million from an increased residential mortgage-backed securities (RMBS) offering to domestic investors.Stocks to watch
Stocks of interest on the Australian stock exchange at close:$A closes higher on rates speculation
The Australian dollar closed higher on Tuesday as risk appetite improved and traders continued to speculate about further interest rate rises in Australia.ASX dragged lower by banks
The ASX closed weaker after Macquarie Group disappointed investors and as concerns about Europe's sovereign debt flowed through to local bank stocks.RBA rates rises kept system stable: BIS
Increases to interest rates by the Reserve Bank of Australia earlier in this decade helped maintain stability in the financial system, a BIS official says.Financial stability the challenge: RBA
Ensuring the stability of the financial system will be one of the major challenges in this decade and beyond, Australia's central bank officials say.OZ Minerals positive about Prominent
OZ Minerals says its Prominent Hill copper and gold mine in SA is expected to deliver a net profit of $190 million to $210 million for calendar 2009.Woodside in three-way talks on Browse
Woodside Petroleum is in talks with at least three parties, including a Chinese entity, about gas sales from the Browse LNG project in Western Australia.Dollar lower at noon, bonds firmer
The Australian dollar was lower at noon, as weak equity markets dragged high-yielding currencies such as the Australian unit down in morning trade.
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Yep, sadly it's true, according to Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) figures. The ABS found that 453,100 Australians lost an average of just over $2,000 as a result of personal fraud. The top t…
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Hi everyone Been offline for quite a while but back now. I have a question for all you finance savvy Fatcatters out there. I have 2 investment homes. I am thinking of refinancing as our bank isnt gi…
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Share Trading News Letters - Fat Profits, Rivkin at the like ? 3 Replies
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The process of sub urbanization and the consequent conglomeration of people in a particular area always created certain associated problems. Providing basic amenities (such as water supply, schools,…
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With WA & QLD surging and other States (ex-NSW) posting good gains, where to from here with the property market Australia-wide? With strong immigration and the economy still trucking along, surel…
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The cornerstone of wealth creation is the ability to save money and the only way to save is to spend less than is earned. There are many ways to cut down on spending on even the tightest budget. He…
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Residential property market 'to drop'
The residential property market is expected to pare back to more moderate levels of price growth after a stellar performance for most of 2009, a survey finds.Top DIY Super Strategies for 2010
Australia?s $326 billion self-managed superannuation fund (SMSF) sector is moving strongly back into the sharemarket.Why Retirement Could Be Bad For You
You cannot imagine how many times I've heard business builders lament: By the time I'm able to smell the roses, I'll be too old to walk through the garden!Study names unfair credit card companies
Hidden details about the interest charged on partly-paid or overdue credit card balances is unfairly costing customers, consumer advocate group Choice says.6 Months To A Better Budget
Can you have perfect abs in just six minutes a day? It's hard to say for sure, but you can have a solid budget in six monthsBillionaire Predictions 2010
Even as most billionaires saw their wealth increase in 2009 along with rising stock markets, some remain cautious and believe that 2010 will continue to test the global economy.Borrowers must repay more ahead of future rate rises
Borrowers should pay extra on their home loans now to prepare for anticipated rate rises later this year, a financial planner says.RBA almost certain to lift rates
The central bank will almost certainly raise the official interest rate this week as it tries to keep inflationary pressures in check, and moves towards a more normal policy setting in 2010.27 million people lose jobs in 2009
Twenty-seven million people around the world lost their jobs in 2009, the UN labour agency said on Wednesday, warning of a jobless recovery in a report released on the opening day of the World Economic Forum.Personal bankruptcies up in Dec qtr
Personal bankruptcies in the December quarter were up only slightly from a year before.© 2010 Created by FatCat on Ning. Create a Ning Network!
