Investing
Financial reform: What's in it for you?
AUSTRALIAN investors are less likely to be ripped off as the financial services sector comes under greater scrutiny.
Which city has the biggest property fall?
BRISBANE suffers biggest price falls while Sydney bucks the trend, fuelling fears of a multi-speed property market.
Crackdown on financial advertisements
THE fine print screened at the end of television advertisements for financial products could disappear under radical reforms to the way banks, insurers and wealth management companies can advertise.
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Blue chips bring hope for investors
DIVIDENDS paid by Australia's biggest companies are holding firm despite share market falls and concerns over the economy.
Investors warned, markets rocky for years
VOLATILITY is likely to feature in global financial markets for years to come, Treasury secretary Martin Parkinson warns.
How to be smart with shares
WITH a small amount of cash and some good advice, playing the stock market can give your bank balance a nice boost.
Be warned, the price is not right
MUM and dad investors are being warned about an increasingly popular investment product being incorrectly priced.
Take an interest in term deposits
WILD fluctuations in the term-deposit market are putting Australians at risk of locking their hard-earned money into bad savings deals.
A bumpy ride ahead for investors
AUSTRALIA'S multi-speed economy and global turmoil will play havoc with investors this year, economists say.
Editor's view: Stick to your plan
DOES an uneasy feeling of deja vu in the share market worry you that a bigger, scarier version of the global financial crisis is on the way?
Shares that would have made you rich
IF you could have seen the future, these are the shares that would have been your sure-fire picks.
High cost of bad advice for investors
A NEW report into the social impact of financial misconduct has reignited calls for a compulsory compensation scheme in Australia.
House prices dive in massive market fall
AUSTRALIAN capital city house prices fell more than expected, with Brisbane and Melbourne recording the biggest falls.
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Recipe for disaster: derivatives
INVESTORS who dabble in derivatives such as options, warrants and CFDs are being warned that it's "madness" to try to take on professional traders in this field.
A to Z guide to language of money
FROM the world of bulls, bears and fat cats we now have killer bees, dead cats and kangaroos.
Australians ride new wealth boom
AUSTRALIANS are richer than ever before as we ride high on a new property-backed wealth boom.
Seek clarity when buying diamonds
AT LEAST half the population will buy one during their lives and could spend thousands of dollars but most of us know very little about diamonds.
Banks battle to win savvy consumers
LENDERS are splurging on IT revamps in a bid to win over increasingly savvy consumers as competition hots up.
Deadline set for tax advice eligibility
FINANCIAL advisers have been given a four-year window to upgrade skills to qualify to hand out tax advice, under new regulations.
How to recognise key investment risks
INVESTING involves a variety of risks that differ across the various asset classes and through time.
Don't panic during a market disaster
WE ALWAYS say there are three things you can do in the share market buy, sell or stay on the sidelines.
Share dividends are on the rebound
SHARE dividend payouts bounced back during February's profit reporting season, but many of our biggest stocks are yet to return to their highs of 2007-08.
Margin calls in steady decline
MARGIN calls have dropped to one in 1650 customers, a far cry from one in 100 during the GFC.
Australians lack financial confidence
AUSTRALIANS are less confident about their financial future than every other major Asia-Pacific nation, new research has found.
Collectors put on DIY funds notice
FAST cars, artwork, wine and stamps are just some of the assets self managed super funds will continue to be allowed to buy.
Business News
Stocks lower at noon on US lead
THE Australian share market was lower at noon, extending losses from morning trade on the back of weak leads from European and US markets.
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