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Read a combined stream of all of the latest posts from the various blogs contributed to by MSI Global Alliance members in the ANZ region and worldwide.

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Australian Dollar falls sharply

Australian Dollar falls sharply

The Australian Dollar fell sharply overnight after confirmation that talks between Greece's political parties had failed.   At 1200 AEST today the Australian dollar was trading at 99.24 US cents, down from 100.02 US cents on Tuesday afternoon. To read the full article, click here   read more

Back to Black - Australian Federal Budget 2012

Back to Black - Australian Federal Budget 2012

The Australian Federal Budget 2012 has seen Australian small businesses miss out on a promised tax cut.  However a number of other tax concessions have been included as compensation which was announced... read more

Australian Banks under pressure to pass on interest rate cut

Australian Banks under pressure to pass on interest rate cut

The Reserve Bank of Australia yesterday cut the official cash rate by 50 basis points in a surprise move, resulting in the biggest rate cut seen since the global financial crisis.  However it is still... read more

More mixed signals as Australian borrowers fall behind on mortgage payments

More mixed signals on Australian economy?

ABC reports today that the number of people with mortgages on their homes who are falling behind on monthly payments has risen unexpectedly. The report said that more and more new borrowers are struggling... read more

Major boost for Aus/NZ companies doing business in China

Major boost for Aus / NZ companies doing business in China

Fast-growing Chinese law firm Broad & Bright has joined MSI Global Alliance, making it easier for the clients of the Australian and New Zealand MSI membership to do business in China. The firm,... read more

NZ home loans see improvement in affordability

NZ home loans see improvement in affordability

Interesting article indicates that NZ home loan affordability improved somewhat in February 2012 against the prior year with national median house prices stable, interest rates continnuing at record lows... read more

Retail rents forecast to decline in some Australian shopping centres

Retail rents forecast to decline in some shopping centres

Smart Company reports that retail rents won’t necessarily tumble next year, but rents are already falling in certain centres and some retail categories such as clothing, footwear, gaming, books, magazines... read more

New Zealanders increase credit card spending

New Zealanders increase their credit card spending

Interesting to see that Kiwis have for the third month in a row increased their credit card spending. The card figures released follow a report this week showing consumer confidence rose in the first... read more

NZ Farm Sales 'soar' by 72%

NZ Farm sales 'soar' by 72%

The NZ Herald reports today that NZ Farm sales are up by 72pc year on year for the 3 months to 29 February 2012. Apparently, 351 farm sales were recorded this year compared to 204 farm sales in three... read more

Retail to lose 118,000 jobs?

Retail in Australia to lose 118,000 jobs?

The National Retailers Association has released a report predicting the retail sector in Australia could lose 118,000 jobs in the next five years. It blames the situation on a tax loophole, which allows... read more

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