New Rabobank research reveals that the global economic crisis is undermining rural confidence despite favourable seasonal conditions and lower input costs. ...

Over half of investors say they are unlikely to increase investments in existing products over the next quarter, while around a third are likely to invest more....

In light of Storm Financial and the general market downturn, the industry faces key issues in relation to gearing, writes Dominic McCormick....

With the worst not necessarily behind us, the global financial crisis needs to be tackled with more than just conventional remedies....

It's tough times ahead, but the response by government and a drop in interest rates will ease us through difficult times....

The financial services industry largely failed to protect its clients through the market decline. A focus on robust market valuation and a willingness to adjust portfolio...

The interest rates being offered to small businesses during a time when other forms of interest are falling will be one focus of a federal inquiry into banking and financ...

Private equity manager warns of consequences of balance sheet recession and the long haul out....

'Noticeable improvement' in housing loan demand....

Bank to pass on 1 per cent interest rate cut to new mortgagees....

Aims to deliver ASX 200 growth....

Borrowers concentrate on reducing costs....

Significant property value declines and a drop in the value of AEZ's hedging contracts lead to breach of financial covenants....

Current global environment makes property investing attractive....