Commodities will continue to be the focus for many investors as they move into 2010, but equities will also look attractive....

Global credit, with its historically high yields, should feature in any fixed-income investment, writes Matthew McCrum....

Dominic McCormick looks at alternatives to mainstream investments and the role they can play in a diverse portfolio....

One consequence of the equity market downturn could be a return to a more active focus on economic fundamentals and their impact on financial markets, writes Stephen Halm...

New survey suggests Australian mortgage holders are handling the downturn better than expected....

Hit hard by the global financial crisis, the value of infrastructure in portfolios is being questioned by investors, writes Amal Awad....

Russell warns that the current bullish international investor sentiment towards Australia may be overdone, despite Australia's relatively strong economic position....

A major theme in the RBA’s assessment is the resilience of Australia’s financial system compared to those of other countries. Stephen Halmarick reviews Australia's econo...

There’s more to bustling Warsaw than meets the eye. The city, steeped in rich history and beautiful art, is coming of age to compete on global financial markets. Mark Mob...

Financial planners have been witness to a rush of new retirement income products hitting the market but, as Liam Egan explains, the fall-out from the global financial cri...

The occurrence of range-bound markets is an interesting dynamic for managed futures and generally means that investors should adopt a long-term time horizon when investin...

Big four bank customers could save thousands in annual costs if they switch to the cheapest products available....

Despite comprising less than two per cent of retail funds, structured products have received more than their fair share of criticism over the past year. Vince Scully disc...

Doug Turek describes how bonds can be used as an easy-to-drive vehicle to a successful retirement....