With climate change at the forefront of many investors’ minds, now may be the time to get started with an environmental, social and governance approach to investing...

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are increasingly guiding portfolio construction. However, taking an ESG approach can introduce new risks. Chris Kennedy ...

Strong bank profit results need to be put into context, since they remain slightly below the long-term trend, according to the Australian Bankers' Association (ABA) chief...

National Australia Bank has turned a strong half-year result with a net profit of $2.428 billion....

With less than a week to go before the Treasurer, Wayne Swan, hands down his fourth Federal Budget, the financial services industry should be wary of a Government that ha...

The growth story in China is far from over, with Jonathan Wu pointing to the rise and rise of China’s second and third tier cities – all of which boast popula...

With the Government’s release of its Future of Financial Advice proposals, Mike Taylor writes that the financial planning industry now has a tangible target at whic...

Dominic McCormick explains why achieving true portfolio diversification in the current economic climate is a complex task....

Despite the current emphasis on FOFA, Ian Knox explains why it is that clients, not reform, should come first....

The lead-up to financial year end is usually seen as a time of opportunity for financial advisers to revise tax strategies with their clients. Jeff Scott explains why it ...

Macquarie Group has posted a mixed result, with a full-year profit down 9 per cent on last year, but a significantly better second half....