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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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moonbuggy

Australians scammed $1 billion over the past year 14 Replies

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…

Tagged: money, scams

Started by moonbuggy in Scams. Last reply by marc schwarz Jan 23.

Marie

My pay has dropped!

I'm a single mum, daughter 16.  She gets youth allowance, so I've lost a lot of pay.  If I work centrelink take half my money, and housing trust take quarter.  I could study more or struggle to find…

Started by Marie in Tips to save money Jan 21.

nikki

Investment loans 14 Replies

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…

Started by nikki in Property. Last reply by Bandwidth Dec. 27, 2009.

Paul Scott

Share Trading News Letters - Fat Profits, Rivkin at the like ? 3 Replies

Hi does any one have any experience or can recommend a good share info site. I've used Fat Profits in the past, they provide easy to read reports & recommendations but dispite them having a reall…

Started by Paul Scott in Investing. Last reply by ff123 Nov. 24, 2009.

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All these online money making ideas 57 Replies

I'm in need of ways to make some money and currently looking at so many online ideas. from ebay to google money pro. Even looking at a site that said 'HOW I EARN £14,576.92 PER MONTH" selling for 39.…

Started by evenmada in Money making ideas. Last reply by Rascuache Nov. 19, 2009.

Marie

My parent's home 4 Replies

I'm hoping someone has advice for me. When my father was alive, his property was being paid off by my siblings. Some of my part was paid by my father. If we sell his place, we have to pay capital gai…

Started by Marie in Property. Last reply by Sue Nov. 2, 2009.

nikki

debt bankruptcy 25 Replies

I just saw an ad for Debt Cutter on tv encouraging debt agreements and help with debt. They say on ther web site www.debtcutter.com.au quote "The Debt Agreement does go on the public record and your…

Started by nikki in Debt. Last reply by Maria Nov. 1, 2009.

michelle robin

superannuation 2 Replies

Hi, I was wondering whether credit card companies can access my husband's super that he has withdrawn as a lump sum due to financial hardship? thanks

Started by michelle robin in Debt. Last reply by michelle robin Oct. 7, 2009.

Marie

petrol containing ethanol 2 Replies

This petrol is 2 cents cheaper. It's better for your health, your car and the environment. I keep going back to the same petrol station because they have this fuel.

Started by Marie in Cost of living - petrol, food, etc.. Last reply by Marie Oct. 3, 2009.

nikki

who is responsible? 9 Replies

Can anyone tell me who is resposible for a credit card debt if you die? If you have no estate to speak of and you have a credit card debt, who pays? Can your children be made to pay off your debt if…

Started by nikki in Debt. Last reply by jacquesk Aug. 26, 2009.

RaysAllan

Preventing urban problems than curing them

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,…

Started by RaysAllan in Property Aug. 18, 2009.

Karen

What's going to happen to the property market? 102 Replies

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…

Tagged: rates, prices, interest, property

Started by Karen in Property. Last reply by ff123 Aug. 16, 2009.

Marie

Supermarkets 6 Replies

Please check your dockets! Supermarkets can put two items on your dockets sometimes, when you've only bought one item. I check my dockets at home, but really should check at the end of the checkout o…

Started by Marie in Tips to save money. Last reply by Marie Aug. 11, 2009.

Sharmo

Variable Interest, Fixed Interest or both. Whats the best in the current climate??? 5 Replies

I have been lucky enough to be able to have bought my first home in the right time. But as the decreasing interest rates have now stalled and all indications from the media saying they are on the up…

Tagged: ., home loans, loans, Interest, Rates

Started by Sharmo in Property. Last reply by jacquesk Aug. 11, 2009.

Greg

Share Trading offsets 7 Replies

I am carring significant capital losses and since Dec 08 have been actively share trading to recoup, since my business has also been reduced to part-time due to the downturn so I had the time. As a a…

Started by Greg in Investing. Last reply by Bandwidth Jun. 22, 2009.

Mark N

Transfering Money From UK -> Australia 4 Replies

Hi, I’m new to this forum and am after some advice and thought I'd be the first to post an article in this catagory! I have money invested in Hedge Funds in the UK which is managed by a close friend…

Started by Mark N in Legal issues. Last reply by Mark N Jun. 3, 2009.

ff123

prepaid insterst 1 Reply

Someone reckons you can prepay your interest on ALL investment loans now and get a tax deduction as part of your tax return for this year. The person I was talking to seemed to say that if you were…

Started by ff123 in Tax. Last reply by Bandwidth May. 23, 2009.

Brad Kendrick

Post redundancy help!! 7 Replies

Hi all :) I was recently made redundant at work, as I know many people have been lately and I am sure many are yet to be. Being motivated, I'm not sitting around doing nothing and have been to many…

Started by Brad Kendrick in Debt. Last reply by Keith Musgrave May. 14, 2009.

Jill Fraser-FatCat journalist

Tips to cut your spending in half 8 Replies

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…

Tagged: budgeting, Money

Started by Jill Fraser-FatCat journalist in Tips to save money. Last reply by Georgina May. 8, 2009.

Georgina

Recession investing? 6 Replies

Unemployment is up, not too many job ads in the paper, and more job losses predicted. Share market is down (too few shares going anywhere but down mostly). Lots of cars and real estate being offered…

Started by Georgina in Investing. Last reply by Mark N Apr. 30, 2009.

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Stephanie Lemmone

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Post redundancy help!

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Baby Ain’t Cheap: Entertaining the Kids on a Budget

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Emotions can burn a hole in your wallet, too

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FatCat news

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 months

Billionaire 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.
 

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