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The article explains how Australia's wealthiest people make money from real property assets. The richest and most successful real property investors and developers share their insights on investing in real property, the lessons they learned in business, as well as their predictions for the market. The tactics used by rich people at the luxury property market applies to the lower ends of the market as well. They also offer advice when looking for prospective properties for investment, and for achieving success in business.

The article reports on the achievements of financial executives in boutique business in Australia. Boutique managers are making the most of their bounty, producing strong earnings from their investment management fees and wealth for their principals. The boutique fund boom has restored the pricing power of investment managers. INSET: Boutiques are hot, but be wary of the hype, John Kavanagh..

The article discusses investing issues in the biotechnological (biotech) industry in Australia as of October 2013. It claims that success in the sector depends mainly on the approval of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It cites the five principles recommended by advisory firm wiseowl.com partner Tim Morris when investing in biotech firms, including management, financial position, and share register.

The author looks at the competition in the private banking services sector in Australia. Commonwealth Private Bank executive general manager Adrian Hondros describes the characteristics of wealthy private banking clients. Private banking services are offered to high-net-worth individuals that include entrepreneurs, professionals and executives. Personal attention and easy access to a range of products are the hallmarks of the private bank offering. INSET: TRUE DIVERSIFICATION A HARD SELL TO CLIENTS.

The article reports on the five outcome-oriented managed funds launched by Russell Investments. The concept of strategic pension fund consulting pioneered by George Russell in 1969 is elaborated. Len Brennan of Russell Investments made a statement on the managed funds. It is said that the company constructs the Russell 2000 index of listed U.S. small cap companies.

The article discusses the need for women to be knowledgeable in managing their superannuation funds as they tend to live longer than men. Superannuation funds are established to help individuals generate maximum savings for their retirement. According to the author, women should avoid spending more for their children than their spouses.

The article discusses eight strategies for Australian small to medium business owners to run their self-managed pension funds and comply with pension and tax laws. The strategies include considering possible negatives in self-management, checking capital gains (CGT) tax breaks, claiming deductions for personal pension contributions and using funds to make the most of the improved asset protection for pensions in case of bankruptcy.

The article reports on the business performance of Bayard Group, a multinational electricity metering group, under the leadership of Cameron O'Reilly, managing director of the company in Australia. The company has a revenue of $1.1 billion and has its operational headquarters in Zug, Switzerland. The business offers a range of investments, including aged care and financial services that would benefit from long-term financial or demographic trends.

The article discusses the challenges in securing for a capital to start a small business. One of the challenges of any small-business owner is finding sufficient funding to allow a business to develop. The author relates the experience of a businesswoman. She claimed that the problem was solved when she visited a business adviser who helped her with a business plan.

The article discusses developments in the self-managed superfund (SMSF) industry in Australia as of October 2013. It cites the move by major funds and government ministers to question the SMSFs due to increasing prices of real properties in the country. The opinion of Hewison Private Wealth Managing Director John Hewison on the developments is also cited.

The article how financial companies are offering age pension in Australia. Age pension was once sold as the perfect retirement product for dealing with the problems of longevity and inflation. However, the government acted to downgrade age pension to bonus status and promote superannuation savings. Financial advisers concede that this may not be a suitable option for middle-income individuals. This is why they are offering age pensions in their retirement package.

The article discusses how writing and publishing a book can raise one's profile but destabilize the financial status. Ricky Nowak has written and published three books including "Boost Your Success," "How to Make Good People Great Leaders," and "The Integrity Factor." According to Nowak, self-publishing these books did not help her to be financially well. However, it helped her by gaining respect from her fraternity and a reputation of integrity in the marketplace.

The article focuses on the role of good capital managers in determining the amount of return to expect from the investment in Australia. It was noted that ineffective allocators of capital commit mistakes when they failed to evaluate the margin for error when calculating the return. The author says that considering competitor's reactions is one area in capital management that pose a challenge to businesses. She emphasizes that the benefits of forecast may disappear unless the investment is put in something that is hard to copy by rivals.

The article focuses on the efforts of Mick McCormack, the chief executive of APA Group, to enable the company deal with funding shortage during the financial crisis. It mentions that McCormack determined to borrow 184 million dollars from the financial companies in the U.S. It states that APA Group is one of the national energy transmission companies in Australia wherein their business profile is a must for various investors. It also discusses the finance management strategies of the company.

The article focuses on investment strategies in Australia. Annette Vlismas of Russell Investments suggests to take cash balance from early 2008 and multiply it by two while Malcolm Johnson of Vine Investment Planners advices to take annual living expenses and double them. It presents three means in investing and storing assets as cash in banks including saving money through term deposits, online saving accounts, and transaction accounts.

The article reports on the economic recovery of Western Australia. It notes that the state economy is beginning to recover, however there is a lag between the improvement of state finances and improved economic performance that challenges the recovery. Accordingly, the Gorgon project was the focus of the government, expected to produce job opportunities and market rebound giving an impact to the state economy.

The article focuses on the approach taken by Australand Holdings Ltd. managing director Bob Johnston in raising cash for the business in Australia. It cites the effort of Johnston in selling more than 90 million dollars of investment assets. It reveals that the company has been able to raise 460 million dollars. The move is designed to make the company ahead of the market.

The article discusses how Freehills, a corporate international law firm, managed to ensure a win-win scenario despite the global financial crisis. The goal of Freehills to retain its talented senior lawyers who wanted a work-life balance over partnership helped the company maintain its stability in terms of financial performance. The company believes that equity management will protect the value of equity points and provide dignity to individuals and greater freedom.

The article focuses on the financial status of General Electric Co. (GE). It presents the strategies of GE chairman and chief executive Jeffrey Immelt in handling financial problems of the company. However, it predicts that Immelt will find it very hard to restore the high financial performance of the company given the worsening economic climate. It also cites Immelt's approach to strengthen the financial stability and growth in GE Capital. It offers ways on how GE can bounce back its finances.

The article reports on the potential recovery of the stock market in Australia in 2009. There are indications that the stock market will recover from the impact of the global economic recessions including increasing demand in the market and strengthening valuation. There are companies that show growth and change in financial performance including the Cash Converters International Ltd., Perseus Mining and IMF Australia Ltd.

The article focuses on basketball player Andrew Bogut who has been listed in the Young Rich 2015 list of periodical "BRW." Topics related to Bogut that are discussed includes his appearance in the exam of Deakin University's financial management course, how he started earning money before starting his career, his educational qualification and his investment technique.

The article discusses the initiative of market behavior models to construct a pyramid scheme imperiling the global financial system. According to the author, market behavior models make this scheme instead of removing risk of the global crisis to avoid the exercise of financial irresponsibility. Christopher Selth, chief investment officer for Five Oceans Asset Management, said that they saw a volatility in pyramid scheme.

The article discusses how entrepreneurs in Australia manage their finances and how they keep their wealth growing. It examines the factors contributing to the downfall of businesses and the challenges associated with managing wealth. It is noted that such challenges differ in size and complexity according to how the money was made and where it is invested.

The article offers information on the risks for accounting firms that outsource work overseas. It is argued that the peril of client information is high in an overseas financial services. Fundamental lessons that are not taught at accounting schools need to be developed by contractors to attain increased outsourcing security.

The article discusses the significance of information technology (IT) for the companies' efforts to compete. It describes the initiatives of some Australian companies to increase IT budgets to reduce operational expenses during economic down times. It notes that companies are spending at least 30% of their IT budgets on projects that will have high impact on operations. The article also suggests that IT must be supported by good business practice in order to give companies real competitive gain.

The article reveals that portfolio managers in Australia differ widely in their choice of shares, although diversity is the key to managing risk. Model portfolios generally include stock expected to offer good long-term risk-adjusted returns. The article examines the model portfolio in various industries in Australia.

The article focuses on the Myer Family Office (MFO), and offers a look at the management of famous family fortunes in Australia. It discusses how the MFO creates wealth strategies and deals with issues facing Australia's rich families. The article reveals that the most fundamental role of family offices is wealth protection, which includes asset allocation, risk-weighted decisions about investing, and local and global financial market analysis.

The article focuses on the value and returns offered by micro-cap stocks in Australia. According to Jonathan Rosham, managing director of Cygnet Capital, there is a huge void of quality advice and quality opportunities in the micro-cap space. In fact, the labour intensiveness of micro-cap investment accounts for the small number of dedicated funds.

The article discusses ways to allay the fears of unit holders regarding agency cost which can result from the difference in their goals compared to those of the fund managers. Possible solutions mostly revolve on how to decrease financial costs. Methods of minimizing agency costs are: requiring fund managers to invest a portion of their own money in the funds they are managing; and having performance-based fees.

The article reports that elder care is a big business for accountants in Australia. Ageing population is presenting many opportunities for enterprising accountants, such as advising on pensions and superannuation and estate planning. On the other hand, elder-care services in the U.S. accounting firms range from paying bills, controlling their clients' financial assets and making regular financial reports to their adult children.

The article discusses cycle in financial performance in Australia. In June the assets of financial institutions reached $3.3 trillion, or nearly 3.5 times the nation's gross domestic product. Just six years ago, the multiple was 2.6 times and much lower, at 1.2 times, in 1980 and 1960. Banks have borrowed heavily offshore to finance the housing boom and other demands, and superannuation keeps growing rapidly.

The article reports that Russel Investment Management has received the top rating in a new survey conducted by Lonsec Managed Funds Research regarding the top multi-manager investment products in Australia. Multi-manager funds incorporates a range of specialist investment managers in a single fund. The criteria in this survey include the systems' efficiency, size, experience and stability of the manager's team of investment professionals INSET: The managers by John kavanagh..

The article discusses the economic implications of investing in shares through managed funds in Australia. It mentions the advantages and disadvantages of separately managed accounts (SMA) over direct ownership. SMA is a customized equity option because it offers high level of control and avoids inheriting capital gains tax liability from another investor.

The article discusses the business strategy of borrowing created for self-employed business operators who want to make the largest deductible annual contributions permitted under tax law in their final years before retirement, but plainly do not have the ready cash. Financial planners and actuaries estimates that borrow-to-contribution strategy could develop an after-tax profit of more than 96,000 dollars over five years for a person over 50.

The article focuses on the transition of a start-up business to a stable one as a result of the good performance of an entrepreneur. The innovative person who starts the business is often ill-suited to taking it to the next step. One of the reasons may be identified through personality traits. Character trait is the essential factor for the success in the early phase of the business.

The article focuses on the role of the chief financial officers (CFO) in the top companies in Australia. The CFO has three types, one who plays the role of deputy chief executive, one who sees CFO and the one who is a potential chief executive. Position of CFO is evolving into a broader leadership role and it has become critical in company succession planning. The CFO role becomes more demanding as a result of new regulation and pressures on performance.

Reports on the statement issued by the Australia Securities and Investments Commission on the need for accountants to provide careful advise clients about self-managed super funds. Need to try minimize costs by educating clients in groups or sending out advice in newsletters; Terms of financial planning; Determination of the financial planning license.

Offers advice to stockmarket investors in Australia. Investing in shares that are in a medium to long-term upward trend; Focusing on companies that make profits, pay dividends and represent good value; Avoiding companies that are overvalued.

Reports on the overhaul of the Financial Planning Association in Australia, to increase its standards of professionalism. Increase of public awareness of the profession's certified financial planner designation; Improvement of communication with member companies; Discussion of issues which bear directly on standards and ethics.

Reports on the increasing number of Australians seeking financial advice from financial planners, bankers and accountants. Reasons behind the rise of the wealth accumulation business; Total assets of the nation's households; Financial advice commonly sought by Australians.

Focuses on the increased awareness by financial institutions in Australia to offer a new range of financial products that offer high returns without the risk. Offer of a securities package by Macquarie Bank; Launching of the Orb International Enhanced Income by Citigroup Global Markets Australia; Motivation for offering the new products according to financial executives. INSET: A ROUTE TO CHINA..

Reports on the problems of the agricultural sector in Australia. Responses of agricultural companies to the drought; Differences in approaches to changing a troubled business' cost base.

Discusses strategies to improve cashflow of small and medium-size businesses in Australia. Assistance provided by steel roofing manufacturer, Apex Steel to its customers who failed to pay their debts; Findings of CPA Australia's survey in September 2003; Screening of credit customers.

Reports that Australian companies that want to pursue growth in foreign markets have to view currency management as a central operation, not a sub-set of a finance division. Comments from consultant Dan Osborne of Currency Dynamics; Necessity of planning for the worst; Main mistakes made when dealing in the capital markets; Osborne critical of banks, accountants and most finance directors.

The article offers the author's insights regarding the purchase of stocks by retirees. The author mentions that retirees could consider yield-focused exchange traded products (ETPs), investment in the largest listed investment companies (LICs) in the market, and the use of sector-focused exchange traded funds (ETFs). He states listed fund tend to be cheaper and have more transparency in pricing.

The article discusses the efforts of consumers and entrepreneurs to pay their bills and make investments in advance to prepare for challenging economic times in Australia.

This section offers news briefs on financial management in Australia. The report "Imagining Australia in the Asian Century," by Boston Consulting Group and the Business Council of Australia predict market share growth that could represent extra exports to Asia by 2021. A report by Deloitte indicated a rise in bribery and corruption. Family Business Australia proposes the creation of a federal ministry with responsibility for family business.

The article features fundraiser Reg Richardson, chairman of the Melanoma Institute Australia. Richardson, who lobbies wealthy people to donate, agrees that people from Australia donate less than the U.S. citizens. Richardson, who started fund-raising the arts and now concentrates on health, has made his own wealth through expanding and selling businesses in wholesale pharmaceutical distribution, information storage and property development.

The article focuses on the events involving the crisis in global financial market.

The article discusses the plan of giving a financial makeover to Compumedics Ltd. to boost its appeal to potential buyers. David Burton, the company's chief executive, chairman and founder, started the company in 1987 to develop and sell sleep disorder diagnostic machines. Today, its stock market value is 13 million dollars and Burton hopes to sell the company for as much as five times its revenue.