Declining markets hit Plan B FUMA but Affinity program gains traction....

Wealth summit warned that Islamic banks are not entirely immune to crisis....

Government's $10 billion package triples first homeowners scheme and lifts pensions....

Mercer data reveals tough September for Australia but worse for Canada and Netherlands....

Global investment summit paints grim picture of emerging markets....

The role of auditors and powers of regulators to be put to the test. ...

Ratings house gives cautious endorsement to Abderdeen's Deutsche equities bed-down....

S&P unimpressed by changes to redemption status of AMP Capital Enhanced High Yield Fund....

Mutuals call for ongoing consultation with Government to remain competitive with big banks....

S&P places APN funds 'on hold' after redemptions frozen....