equity markets

Editorial

The swing factor: value returns to Aussie shares

Australian equities may still represent excellent value in the long-term, writes MATT DRENNAN. ...

Editorial

Market downturns create opportunities for investors

The rapid deterioration in market sentiment could be creating opportunities for savvy investors, writes Aviva's Stuart Fechner....

Financial planning

Market may bottom further

Investment summit tells investors to brace themselves for more pain. ...

Financial planning

Market may bottom further

Investment summit tells investors to brace themselves for more pain....

Editorial

What's gone wrong with hedge funds

Dominic McCormick looks at what went wrong with hedge funds in 2008 and the outlook for these funds in the wake of the global financial crisis....

Editorial

Financial planners advise, clients decide

In the current climate of economic uncertainty, financial planners who insist clients not make any change need to remember our role is to advise not direct....

Financial planning

Margin lending down 50 per cent: RBA

Margin calls at record levels....

Editorial

Perpetual outlines losses

Losses mount in difficult market....

Financial planning

Russell predicts better end to 2009

Tough first half to be followed by more hopeful end to 2009....

Funds management

Hedge funds outperformed underlying equity markets last year

Average fund posted minus 17.7 per cent return....

Editorial

Market Forecast: It's more important than ever to be in good company

While punters are wagering on a grim 2009, the outlook is anything but certain. Industry figures offer their thoughts on what lies ahead for financial services....