With the share market growing at a slow pace, 2014 is likely to be a year of consolidation for Australia, write Roger Bridges and Jason Kim. But the dollar could be the w...

There is a world of opportunities now awaiting Australian investors with the energy and nous to look overseas, writes Zurich’s James Holt. ...

One of the biggest challenges that investors face is working out what impact economic, financial, political, commercial or social events will have on their investments. A...

Three investment specialists provide their outlook on some of the most talked-about emerging economies....

The growth outlook for 2014 is looking up, but as AMP Capital’s chief economist Shane Oliver explains, it might pay to be cautiously optimistic....

Nick Bishop presents the case for remaining invested in fixed income, but suggests that in order to benefit, investors will need to be far more selective in their bond al...

Emerging markets unlikely to hit widespread crisis as investors remain confident in a sector which showed solid economic growth. ...

Market Vectors suggests ETFs can help SMSFs avoid poor real returns on cash investments, which represent nearly 30 per cent of all SMSF assets....

Self-managed superannuation funds (SMSFs) that continue to put large sums in cash should expect to see returns watered down by tax and inflation...

Planners should familiarise themselves with media laws or risk a run-in with ASIC, says financial services lawyer....

The recognition of women in the financial services sector reached new heights this year with the launch of a number of dedicated award schemes and programs....

Self-managed super fund (SMSF) trustees’ appetite for cash has fallen further in the last quarter, with low interest rates driving investors away from the traditional saf...

BlackRock’s inaugural global survey found clients highly value financial advice but only 15 per cent use it....

Despite what many may think, equities are not a hedge against inflation, writes Dr Stephen Nash....