Chances for outsiders as Europe gets moving

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The January 1, 1999 European economic and monetary union represents a lucrative investment opportunity for Australian businesses. Investment will be facilitated by a single currency, more standardized transactions, the elimination of exchange rate variations, and the stabilizing effect of the European central bank. Taxes in Europe remain high, but Australian concerns are already finding niches in the large European market.

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Valuation as a source of insight

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Discounted free cashflow valuation is an investment analysis tool which can help investors determine how much value a business will accumulate. The method follows a building block approach, using multiple variables, and provides a view of how and when a business will generate profit. The method's profit equation includes cash and discount rate variables.

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Mastertrusts under threat

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The investment management industry is undergoing a period of change. This is illustrated by companies such as the BHP subsidiary OneSteel choosing a co-mingled administrative system with individual investment trusts instead of a mastertrust for its new superannuation fund.

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