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Big Miners likened to Big Banks

17 Jun 2013

By John Hewison CEO

Recent trends have seen big miners change their emphasis from re-investment and infrastructure spending, to profit retention and share-holder dividends.

Historically, a big portion of the large profits generated by large mining companies have been reinvested into additional exploration, other mining assets and infrastructure; hence their comparatively low shareholder dividends. We have seen mammoth spending by BHP, Rio Tinto and Woodside Petroleum over recent … Full Article

EOFY Update

11 Jun 2013

By Chris Morcom Director and Private Client Adviser

It’s that time of year when we need to review our financial affairs to ensure all is in order before 30 June. It is also a good time to have a look at what your plans are for the next financial year.

So, what do you need to do before 30 June?

Make sure you have maximised your superannuation contributions. The contribution limit for Concessional (employer, salary sacrifice, or personally deductible) contributions this …

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Making Sense of the Market

03 Jun 2013

By Andrew Hewison Director and Private Client Adviser

Many will have seen the slide in the Australian sharemarket late last week and be left wondering if it spells the end of the recovery.

Generally speaking, when the market falls there is a common belief that it’s because negative economic news was released. In some respects, the opposite has rung true.

It began a week ago when US Federal Chairman, Ben Bernanke, alluded to the fact that Government purchases of US bonds … Full Article

Do Fluctuations in the AUS $ Impact Local Markets?

27 May 2013

By Andrew Hewison Director & Private Client Adviser

In short, yes.

How?

At a macro level, a strong Australian dollar threatens to make overseas investor nervous. If they invest in the Australian market when the dollar is high relative to their local currency, they get less for their money. If they were purchasing when the dollar was weaker against their local currency they would have received a greater return.

For example: