interest rates

Editorial

Disaster in Europe seems to have been averted - for now. However, improved equity performance should not evoke a newfound sense of optimism and risk appetite. The world h...

Editorial

Fixed income finding its place

In Money Management’s panel discussion on the latest trends in the fixed income space, industry experts discuss the role fixed income should play in a client’s portfolio....

Editorial

Why investors pay a heavy price for bank deposits

Having clients believe that placing money in bank deposits constitutes investing will have a detrimental effect on both the financial advice industry and the end consumer...

Financial planning

Wary buyers opt for fixed interest mortgages

Fixed mortgage rates hit a four year high and New South Wales continues to dominate the market, accounting for two out of five new mortgages in Australia....

Editorial

Are SMSFs on a path to disaster?

There is considerable asset allocation bias with SMSF trustees. This is likely to lead to disappointing performance at best, and widespread disasters at worst, according ...

Editorial

Investing in shares - not cash - for income

Tom Stevenson discusses the concept of investing in equities – not cash – for income....

Editorial

The rise (and rise) of the Australian dollar

Piers Bolger examines the rise of the Australian dollar and its impact on investment decisions....

Editorial

More tough times ahead for margin lending

Boom years are long gone for the margin lending sector. Given that the improvement in the share market is one of the main catalysts for using margin loans, the sector is ...

Financial planning

Oxford Funding points to growth in debtor finance

Debtor finance in Australia is growing as businesses feel the pinch from factors such as higher wages and the stronger Australian dollar, according to Oxford Funding....

Editorial

Can a resurgent USA rise above the euro crisis?

Can an improving United States offset the problems in Europe? Matt Sherwood writes....

Financial planning

AMEX changes interest policy following ASIC concerns

American Express Australia has agreed to slash its policy of increasing interest rates for credit card customers in default, following concerns raised by the financial se...

Financial planning

AMEX changes interest policy following ASIC concerns

American Express Australia has agreed to slash its policy of increasing interest rates for credit card customers in default, following concerns raised by the financial se...