Macquarie Group's record profit for 2008 has slumped 52 per cent amid the fallout from the global financial crisis, but in line with earlier forecasts....

Notwithstanding that the valuation of unlisted assets held by superannuation funds has been an issue for at least six to nine months, the Australian Prudential Regulation...

Let’s get one thing absolutely clear: bear markets will keep happening, whether we like it or not. ...

Increased provisions to counter property exposure in NSW and Queensland....

BT Investment Management has reported a 44 per cent decline in net profit for the six months to March 31, but has argued it is a satisfactory result in tough conditions a...

New companies that are developing technologies or industry dynamics for future profit are risky and potentially not delivering actual value for investors....

Contrary to popular opinion, environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are not niche investment philosophies....

The Australian financial planning industry has a problem: levels of litigation relating to financial advice are rising and the reputation of the industry stands to be ser...

It was only a matter of time before one of the major banking groups opted to cut planner numbers. ...

There is a great white elephant in the room that is our super industry - the fact that many of our customers don’t understand what we’re saying. The super industry has ne...

Following an index may not be a glamorous investment strategy, but it can offer value and reliability in difficult market conditions....