Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 16 May 2012
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.
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 09 May 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...
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 02 May 2012
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...
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 28 March 2012
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...
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 27 March 2012
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,...
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 26 March 2012
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...
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 22 March 2012
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...
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Author: Charles Hornor | Posted: 22 March 2012
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...
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Author: MSI ANZ Webmaster | Posted: 19 March 2012
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...
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Author: MSI ANZ webmaster | Posted: 16 March 2012
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...
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