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Appetite for renminbi-denominated bonds is starting to wane as access to onshore markets becomes easier. The dim sum market must transform itself quickly to stay relevant.

Automatic indexation of excises makes it too easy for governments to lift spending and is inconsistent with our fixed income tax thresholds.

The pay TV giant could follow its international peers and become a broadband telco or choose to compete with disruptive OTT players like Netfflix. It's a tough choice - but an important one.

A few failures are not going to stop private space flight, just as a few crashes are not going to stop the automobile industry.

With large scale cyber attacks and data breaches now the new normal for businesses and governments alike, just building a higher and stronger fence won't keep you safe.

The three main ways companies are using Luxembourg to mitigate their taxes, one graph on why you should expect weaker Christmas discounts and does your profession determine your political bias?

Commodity production is soaring just as China begins to slow, leading to an export rout of historical proportions. The long-term risks to the Australian economy are growing.

Free-market ideology is still running rampant at the IMF and the end result has been an economic disaster, especially for Europe.

Wall Street was mixed following the mid-term elections, while the greenback rallied, sending the Australian dollar below US86c.

Having money in the bank isn't what is used to be. The ECB's negative interest rates are filtering through the system, with one German bank now charging its customers to store their cash.

Toxic economic forces and government short-sightedness are jeopardising Australia's 'high-skill, high-wage' future.

The race for Leighton Holdings' John Holland business takes an unexpected turn, while merger speculation surrounding Ten Network refuses to die down.

October's spike in volatility and "mini-correction" may have set the stage for a year-end rally in most regional equity markets.

Matthew Booker, Schroders' Senior Portfolio Manager, Australian Smaller Companies, draws on the experience of the Hindenburg of 1937 and applies his learnings to the Australian smaller companies market.

Staying eligible for the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card, subdividing a block and working out a separation.

Age pension and health care card changes start on January 1. It's not too late to shore yours up. Here's what to do.