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Edition 20 view edition

FMD Financial 2008 AFL Footy Tipping Competition

FMD Financial has invited you to play in our FMD Financial AFL 2008 Footy Tipping Competition. FOXSports League called “FMD Financial”.

PRIZES

1st - Grand Hyatt Experience (Value of $400)

2nd - Selection of Fine Wine (Value of $200)

3rd - 2 Luxury Village Gold Class Movie Vouchers

8 correct winners in a round – Receive a $25 Village Gift Card

Last place – Receive 2 Luxury Village Gold Class Movie Vouchers

Come and join the fun!

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Edition 18 view edition

FMD Financial 2008 AFL Footy Tipping Competition

FMD Financial has invited you to play in our FMD Financial AFL 2008 Footy Tipping Competition. FOXSports League called “FMD Financial”.

PRIZES

1st - Grand Hyatt Experience (Value of $400)

2nd - Selection of Fine Wine (Value of $200)

3rd - 2 Luxury Village Gold Class Movie Vouchers

8 correct winners in a round – Receive a $25 Village Gift Card

Last place – Receive 2 Luxury Village Gold Class Movie Vouchers

Come and join the fun!

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Edition 17 view edition

The economy this month

An economical review for the month of January 2008.

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Edition 15 view edition

Market update

This month's movement in average investment returns from various asset classes for the period up to December 31, 2007.

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The economy this month

Despite recent turmoil on financial markets, the real economy in Australia continues to surge ahead.

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2007 - The year of living dangerously

2007 was not for the faint hearted, with turmoil on global financial markets creating far more volatility for investors than has been experienced in recent times.

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Edition 14 view edition

Market update

We review the movement in average investment returns from various asset classes for the period up to 30 November 2007.

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The economy this month

Economic growth remains strong.

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The shortage of shelter

This month's feature article look's at low interest rates not necessarily the solution to the shortage of housing.

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Edition 12 view edition

Market update as at October 2007

We review the movement in average investment returns from various asset classes for the period up to 30 September 2007.

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The Tactical View October 2007

We take a look at the tactical view as at 30 September 2007.

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The Economy this month as at October 2007

This month's economic update reviews the continuing rise in the Australian dollar.

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Lessons from across the ditch

This months feature article looks at the change in inflation and the implications for investors.

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Edition 11 view edition

Market update - September 2007

We review the movement in average investment returns from various asset classes for the period up to 31 August 2007.

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The economy this month - September 2007

Economic growth accelerates

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Feature article - Where the dust has settled

Time to reflect on what has actually changed during this most volatile period on financial markets in many years.

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Edition 10 view edition

What is happening in global financial markets?

We take a look at the sub-prime loan crisis in the United States and the movement in global equity markets.

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Edition 9 view edition

View from the Hill - Making sense of the mayhem

This months feature article looks at making sense of the mayhem.

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Edition 8 view edition

Market Watch

Hans Kunnen, Head of Investment Markets Research for Colonial First State provides an Economic Commentary that sums up the investment markets for the end of June.

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Edition 7 view edition

Do we need to prepare for a lower tide?

Although the Australian sharemarket has risen strongly in early 2007, price growth has exceeded expected earnings growth.

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Edition 5 view edition

Federal Budget 2007

The 8 May Federal Budget contained a number of proposals which when passed will impact the financial planning industry.

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Edition 4 view edition

The Australian dollar's surge – sustainable or just speculation?

The Australian dollar has surged against the US dollar and its trade weighted index during March and April 2007.

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Strong investment returns – is it just a liquidity boom?

This Oliver's Insights article examines how liquidity conditions are providing a favourable backdrop for investment markets.

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Edition 3 view edition

The drought - is our economy wilting?

Australia is in drought. While this is nothing new, it does come very soon after the drought of 2002. This time around, the rural community has had little time to recover.

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US stock market commentary

This article looks at the tumble of the US stock market and its implications across global markets.

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Superannuation reform legislation passed - further draft regulations released

On 27 February 2007, the Federal Parliament passed tax and superannuation bills required to implement the Government's new superannuation system.

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Review of 2006 and outlook for 2007

This article reviews how 2006 has gone for investors and takes a look at the key themes and likely investment returns for 2007.

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