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Issue: December 2011

Welcome to the December edition of 2020's Investor Intelligence newsletter. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family a great holiday season.

We would like to also advise that our office will be closed on the 26th of December 2011 and will reopen on the 28th of December 2011. We will also be closed on the 2nd of January 2012 and will open on the 3rd of January 2012.

MARKET UPDATE
Continued fragile confidence in global share markets
		The failure of MF Global did nothing to support fragile confidence in share markets worldwide. The S&P/ASX 200 Accumulation Index declined by 3.5%, offsetting October gains.
		Read this month's Market Updates


MONTHLY FEATURE
Benefit from every cent you invest
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MICHAEL'S COMMENTARY
European Solution Version 5 - Still not enough
		On Friday last week world markets were optimistic that Europe would finally put forward a decisive solution. However in the cold light of day it appears that the latest European solution falls well short of what is required to address the sovereign debt issue in Europe. I expect that share market volatility will continue throughout 2012 but those investors with a medium to long term view who purchase shares at the current levels will be well rewarded.
		Read Michael's full commentary


INVESTOR EDUCATION
Review of 2011, outlook for 2012 – should we be scared?
		Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy & Chief Economist reviews the performance of investment markets in 2011 and takes a look at the outlook for 2012. Read the full review and outlook

Fund Bites

	MLC	New MasterKey Supplementary Product Disclosure Statement (SPDS) and Supplementary Financial Services Guide (SFSG), effective 21 November 2011.
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MLC Capital International Global Share Fund		Not Rated
DDH Global Fixed Interest Alpha Fund		Not Rated
Colonial FirstChoice Investment - Aust Share Long Short-Core	On Hold

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