interest rates

Financial planning

Chance that business investment will be hit in June

2008 may not have been start of decline, but a one-off shock....

Financial planning

FIIG calls on RBA to cut interest rates

Investors must be encouraged to borrow to re-invest in market....

Editorial

Emerging Markets: Testing times for emerging economies

Emerging markets are the subject of fierce and divergent industry views. JANINE MACE explores these growing economies....

Editorial

Consumer hopes and concerns

Point of View by Kristy Sheppard...

Financial planning

Mecu and RegionalOne in merger talks

Assets would exceed $2 billion....

Financial planning

Focus turns to deflationary risks

Winding back of lending practices creates its own challenges....

Financial planning

Banks represent potential short-term trading opportunities

Interest rates to reach bottom by third quarter of 2009: Gillham....

Editorial

Market Forecast: Australia can still shine despite growing global gloom

While punters are wagering on a grim 2009, the outlook is anything but certain. Industry figures offer their thoughts on what lies ahead for financial services....

Editorial

Market Forecast: It's more important than ever to be in good company

While punters are wagering on a grim 2009, the outlook is anything but certain. Industry figures offer their thoughts on what lies ahead for financial services....

Editorial

Market Forecast: On the road to recovery in 2009

While punters are wagering on a grim 2009, the outlook is anything but certain. Industry figures offer their thoughts on what lies ahead for financial services....

Funds management

Hedge funds down in 2008, managed futures perform well

Managed futures good diversifiers but weaker performers in choppy market environments....

Financial planning

More home owners choose fixed low interest rates

First home buyers contributing to strong mortgage sales....

Financial planning

Government to increase securities

Strong demand for Treasury Bonds....

Editorial

Growing attraction: investors take a closer look at managed futures

The inclusion of managed futures to an investment portfolio can offer diversification, downside protection and an improved risk and return profile....

Editorial

Buying property: if not now, when?

WITH the full effect of the credit crunch yet to be played out, some homebuyers are at a crossroads concerning whether to secure their foothold in property....