Some advisers have successfully recommended direct equities. But Rob Keavney argues that for most, the difficulties involved will swamp the perceived benefits....

Property syndicates remain one of the easiest and most popular forms of investment in direct property – but when is the best time to invest? John Wilkinson reports....

How long can the listed property trust market expect its dream run to continue? Mike Taylor reports....

IOOF has reported strong fundamentals for the 2003 financial year with revenue up 32 per cent to $160 million and an after-tax profit of $34 million, which compares to th...

Difficult investment markets inspire the search for simplistic solutions. Dominic McCormick says it’s time for a more sophisticated approach....

Hedge funds promised investors they would be the panacea for poor returns, but have they measured up to their promise? Charles Beelaerts reports....

The poor performance of some traditional asset classes is fuelling investor appetite for hedge funds. Craig Phillips asks whether this interest is part of a long-term phe...

Despite a growing appreciation for the role of hedge funds in the industry, confusion and misconceptions are still rife. Lucie Beaman reports....

Despite the flurry of interest they generated when introduced to the Australian market, the take up of hedge funds has been slow. Ben Abbott reports....

Craig Phillips looks back at some of the big funds management groups no longer in operation....

Are you going all the way with your clients, or stopping at second base?...