Insights

Nine Entertainment loses interest in WIN and Southern Cross in favour of online expansion, while NAB presses ahead with the sale of its life insurance operations.

Family business disputes claiming oppressive conduct can be costly and time consuming, but a court pilot aims to both streamline the legal process and cut costs.

If the Coalition is serious about growth, it should lift unemployment benefits for the young and reduce middle-class welfare.

Two high-profile scandals afflicting a prominent chief executive and a former federal chancellor shine an unflattering light on Germany's political and business culture.

Increasing female workforce participation has been touted as a way to boost economic growth, but bridging the gender gap is hardly a simple task.

Forget DDoS, data breaches, and botnets - the biggest threat for modern organisations is an old-fashioned scam.

Our below-benchmark exposure to South Korea is often questioned by clients. They ask - aren't there well-known companies, renowned brands or industry-leading businesses to invest in? Isn't that a very big risk we take deviating from the benchmark?

In the recent US midterm elections the Republicans gained a majority in the Senate and increased their existing majority in the House of Representatives. With now, a some 30-seat majority, it represents the largest Republican House majority since the Depression. However, while this may appear big trouble for Obama, the composition of the new Republicans will in fact be more centrist (i.e. less 'Tea Party').

Dividend reinvesting plans could soon be back in favour. We weigh the pros and cons.

The leaders' summit will create opportunities in infrastructure, energy and dairy.

Working out capital gains tax on an inheritance, further questions about the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, selling a house and more.

SMSF borrowing arrangements are at risk of change from the FSI's final report.

New research on momentum investing highlights two standout ETFs.

Although share prices have failed to lift this year, banks still have appeal for retail investors.

Today we profile a new fund tailored for SMSFs from one of our biggest local fund managers.

International investing, market neutral funds and Envestra.