Insights

With the 2014 year rapidly drawing to a close, and after 10 months in her role, Family Business Australia chief executive Robin Buckham reflects on a productive year.

Economists agree: Australia is not heading towards a recession; Stopping the rise of the machines: Meet Google's new method for tripping up web bots and why the ASX won't break last year's Christmas capital raising record.

Research shows the family business sector as a whole is increasing, and they're outperforming their non-family peers on multiple levels.

Joe Hockey has become a puppet for parts of the public service that have lost touch with the nation. He needs to wake up and take charge.

An overhaul of stamp duty, a scaling back of tax breaks for bankers and a 'Google tax' are all likely to please British voters, but the measures will do little to fix the budget deficit.

European sharemarkets lifted on hopes the ECB will expand its program of asset purchases, while Wall Street edged higher as investors poured over the latest economic data.

Predicting a recession is fraught with difficulties, but it's important to understand the risks facing the Australian economy.

OPEC used to have an iron grip on the world's trade, but now it is facing stiff competition that could see oil prices stay low for some time.

Peer-to-peer lender SocietyOne attracts some high-profile investors, while James Packer looks to expand his online betting horizons.

While politicians dither on tax reform, an alliance between social services leaders and major business groups is set to shake up the tax debate.

Australian investors are looking for a third daily rise in a row as positive US data and quieter commodity markets further ease the pressure from a constrained global growth outlook.

The pattern of Australia's growth is going to change, so our stock picks should too.

Superannuation is not just about your retirement. A secondary purpose is to protect yourself and your family.

The amount of sustainable investment assets in the US has soared over the past two years.

Here's what to look for, plus a list of the largest global funds available to Australian investors.

This week we profile a fund that invests in unlisted, fast growing technology companies.