John Wilkinson investigates whether the tendency for investors to turn their backs on alternative investments when markets are down is justified....

According to Pia Cooke, now is the ideal time for investors to turn to structured products for capital protection. Here she explains how they work in volatile markets....

Many investors are re-examining their asset allocations and revisiting traditional fixed interest investments, writes Roger McIntosh. Here he explains why....

Warren O’Rourke provides an up-to-date snapshot of the lending and housing market in light of the recent interest rate rises and volatility within investment markets....

The notion of a client using non-deductible debt to increase their retirement benefits might seem foreign, however, recent legislative changes have made this a viable str...

In investigating how hedge funds have weathered the recent market storms, Janine Mace discovers that not all hedge funds are the same....

David Fox explains how to design a custom-made advice proposition that your target market will find hard to refuse....

John Perri outlines a strategy whereby individuals breach the cap on concessional contributions to fund their insurance premiums....

In today’s environment, can a financial adviser effectively and appropriately handle the financial planning needs of 1,000 clients?...

In the field of absolute return strategies, Hersh Gandhi explains how managed futures and distressed securities offer attractive opportunities in the current market clima...