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Is Investment In REITs Simply An Investment In Property?

Oct 30 2013

Investors buy REITs for attractive property yield. One fund manager is taking a different approach to provide investor returns, recognising that behind every REIT is not just property, but a management company for which return on equity is fundamental.


Oh Canada, Another Threat To Australian LNG?

Oct 15 2013

The US government has just approved a fourth LNG export facility while Canada has begun to ramp up its export aspirations, backed by vast natural gas reserves, just as new Australian projects approach completion.


FNArena Reporting Season Monitor

Sep 04 2013

This report provides brief summaries of company result responses from brokers and a table of “beat” and “miss” assessments for the August 2013 reporting season, including ratings and target price changes.


China’s Difficult Balancing Act

Jul 29 2013

As the world cries out for monetary policy easing from Beijing, the Chinese government’s stubborn push for structural reform in a weak global growth setting has analysts worried.


Could A Global Pricing War Dash Australia’s LNG Hopes?

Jun 20 2013

US shale oil producers are hoping to export LNG at prices which challenge oil-indexing and play into the hands of angry Asian importers. Just what impact might this have on Australian LNG projects nearing completion?


A Cautious But Positive View On The Global Outlook

Jun 14 2013

Standard Life Investments is beginning to look for growth opportunities as the global investment environment shifts from “risk off” to “risk on”, albeit not without an element of caution.


The Plot Thickens For LNG

Apr 24 2013

What if Australian governments were to ban fracking? But what if the US decides against exporting LNG? The picture for Australian LNG aspirants is constantly changing.


How Do Australia’s LNG Majors Stack Up?

Mar 07 2013

With earnings results and project updates now in, how do Australia’s leading oil & gas companies rank against each other in terms of LNG aspiration and prospects of success?


How The RBA Actually Sets Interest Rates

Feb 26 2013

Assistant Governor Guy Debelle explains how the RBA sets its cash rate and how that affects all other rates, including mortgage and deposit rates, and the exchange rate.


A Revised Outlook For LNG: The Road To Riches Or A Waste Of Time And Money?

Feb 22 2013

With a handful of Australia’s ambitious LNG projects edging closer to production, is the world still offering super profits ahead or has the global picture now changed?