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Financial planning

Janine Mace takes a look at the Australian equities market and finds the future looks good for investors, as long as they tread wisely. ...

Financial planning

Equities markets provide opportunities for some, but not all, in 2010 says Bob van Munster....

Financial planning

Investment company Hunter Hall has posted a solid half-year result, but has warned that global economic conditions require careful management....

Financial planning

With the global financial crisis driving smaller lenders and mortgage brokers out of the market, Chris Kennedy finds the mortgage market is headed for a transitional year...

Financial planning

New research has revealed the degree to which Australia’s big four banks are charging fees well in excess of some of their competitors....

Financial planning

The Government’s bank guarantee, introduced at the height of the crisis, will be withdrawn at the end March....

Financial planning

Does the drop in Australia’s unemployment rate translate into more opportunities in the financial services sector, and is the war for talent about to recommence from wher...

Financial planning

Uncertainty in major markets around the world will keep share valuations grounded, with only modest growth expected in 2010, Russell Investments has predicted....

Funds management

The Australian fixed income market is headed for a solid year in 2010, with the bonds market in a better position than its global counterparts, according to Intech....

Financial planning

The IMF has upgraded its forecast for global economic growth in 2010 due to a faster than anticipated global recovery....

Editorial

Share markets are currently in the 'sweet spot' and will benefit from higher profits early in 2010, writes Stephen van Eyk....

Funds management

Light of Day, an association for investors in the unlisted property sector, has been formed for those dissatisfied with bank lending practices....

Funds management

Investors fled from hedge funds during the crisis, but in an environment with less competition and more opportunities, the remaining players are worth reconsidering, acco...

Financial planning

The country’s top four banks, ANZ, Commonwealth, NAB and Westpac, are emerging from the global financial crisis in relatively good shape but challenges remain ahead, acco...

Financial planning

Enthusiasm at the strong gains in equity markets since the March 2009 lows may be tempered by a change in the investment cycle as gains are not so easily made, according ...

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