Medibank Pre Registration Information

Posted on Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Pre-registration for the Medibank Private Share Offer is now open.  If you do register your interest in either receiving a prospectus or learning more about the offer once the prospectus is lodged we expect if we do wish to apply for shares that you may have the opportunity for extra shares.  If you are a Medibank Private customer please click this section when asked with your membership number as there may be an opportunity to get more shares if you apply. Read the rest of entry »

2014 CBA - Special Report Into The Brownlow

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2014
Every year the Commonwealth Bank launch a special report into the Brownlow Medal.  This year’s Brownlow Medal Model suggests a tie for the Brownlow between Gary Ablett and Sydney’s Josh Kennedy with both on 25 votes. Read the rest of entry »

6 Key Questions To Ask Your Accountant!

Posted on Friday, September 19, 2014
Well it is spring time again and that can mean a spring clean of finances here are 6 questions for your accountant http://mvb.me/s/314b3ct Read the rest of entry »

Telstra Off Market Buy Back - Super Funds In Pension Mode The Winners

Posted on Tuesday, September 2, 2014

It is a complex calculation and is different for all investors but basically the buyback will be worthwhile for pension funds or other investment vehicles paying little or no tax but not for most other investors.

We are assuming that the maximum discount will occur (14%) which means that you only get $4.79 for your Telstra shares versus a current price of $5.57.  But because the $4.79 is made up of a $2.33 capital return and $2.46 of full franked dividend (based on the current price) the total grossed up amount received is $5.84.

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