Insights

Medibank Private chief executive George Savvides outlines the company's plans for primary healthcare and its opportunities to lift profits.

Communications minister Malcolm Turnbull may not like the government's anti-piracy measures referred to as an internet filter, but he better get used to the term.

A number of potential supply-side issues as well as the prospect of a demand boost could drive oil prices higher in the coming year.

The oil price slump sparked more sharp sell-offs on European and US markets, while the Australian dollar slipped below US83c.

The money giant may spin its consumer lending business into a $2bn IPO, while Macquarie joins the bidding queue at Royal North Shore Hospital.

The government needs a lesson in how technology can drive down costs. The Treasurer and his Health Minister would do well to look closely at what George Savvides is doing.

The social media revolution has changed the dynamic between politicians and the media, but the need for good journalism remains as strong as ever.

We can look ahead to 2%-to-2.5% real GDP growth instead of the 4% we have come to expect since World War II?

Five and a half years into the bull market, many stock markets are achieving record highs while volatility is hovering around the lowest levels in years. Have market participants become complacent? Goldman Sachs doesn't think so. In fact, the US i-bank believes the impressive milestones are making many investors nervous.

Dark clouds hang over Asia Pacific share markets this morning after a wild and stormy night's trading. Record inventory levels produced a further slide in oil prices, fanning the flames of a Greek inspired European share sell off. Local jobs data is unlikely to ease the pressure, and all sectors are forecast to open down this morning.

Offshore jitters sent ripples through to Australian stocks. The open saw the local equities take 65 points off the index, catalysed by a mass-exit in energy stocks, yet again.

A 'quant' risk managed fund promises to smooth out returns in volatile times.

From banks to Medibank Private, it's the technology leaders which will win in the hunt for yield.

A three-pronged squeeze on investor borrowing means property investors are heading towards tougher markets in 2015.

A new book warns of the need to do some soul searching before firing a wealth manager.

This week we profile two funds with a patient, long-term approach.