Tim Nation asks if the rise in popularity of Internet shopping threatens the success of the traditional regional shopping centre....

Australians are making the most of the strong Aussie dollar and rushing to make major overseas purchases like holiday homes and luxury boats, according to Renee Doughty....

Mike Taylor writes that the recent Industry Super Network-commissioned surveys about opt-in only serve to distract attention from the reality of the changes: they will in...

With the Gillard Government believed certain to impose client 'opt in' arrangements on financial planners, Mike Taylor writes that some serious questions are being asked ...

The new lobbying group AusFIN may present a united front for consumer groups and the industry super funds, but Mike Taylor writes that a closer look at its members reveal...

Kathleen Brooks gives a revised outlook for Australian investments in 2011....

Suncorp Group’s half-year results have been hit by the impact of natural disasters, with the group posting a net profit after tax of $223 million to 31 December, 20...

KKR bid, Smartsuper impairments and other factors weigh on Deverall’s last Perpetual result....

Dealer group Snowball has announced it has wholly acquired the equity in Western Pacific Financial Group's (WPFG's) Cleveland practice in Queensland, which will adopt the...

The Assistant Treasurer, Bill Shorten, faces the prospect of some serious horse-trading in both houses of Parliament to get the financial advice 'opt in' legislation pass...

Stephen Kunz explains why 2011 is the year for the Government to resolve some outstanding superannuation and financial services initiatives....