Markets that were largely left alone by regulators prior to the global financial crisis will be more actively managed as a result of a series of post crisis reviews, acco...

This time we need to be fair dinkum about managed investment scheme change, writes Anthony Abraham. ...

Fitch Ratings warns that NAB's proposed acquisition of AXA Asia Pacific is not without risk....

Nearly half of Australian financial planners expect their practices to be adversely affected by the Government’s proposed annual opt-in provisions for ongoing adviser ser...

As banks reduce their lending following the global financial crisis, new investment opportunities in mezzanine debt funds are being created, according to Mercer's researc...

Bank workers are feeling under pressure to sell credit and other financial products to customers who cannot afford them, according to the Finance Sector Union....

India is a large and diverse market that offers attractive investment opportunities, writes Ragu Sivanesarajah....

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority believes Australian banks and super funds are better placed than before the GFC to deal with any new volatility....

Select Asset Management’s Alternatives Portfolio has been added to AXA’s North platform as well as Colonial First State’s FirstWrap....

Mercer has been appointed by Investec Specialist Private Bank to support its high-net-worth client investment proposition....

Fidelity has maintained a bullish outlook on China, stating the Government has taken the necessary measures to curb a property bubble....

A move by SMSF trustees into an increased share holding in 2009 has been maintained so far in 2010, according to a survey of 1,200 SMSFs administered by Multiport....

Alternative investments traditionally offer a buffer against market volatility. Chris Kennedy finds out how they have fared over the course of the last 12 months. ...

Assistant Treasurer Nick Sherry has launched a booklet outlining the benefits of Islamic finance and aimed at dispelling misconceptions....