Insights

Representatives from more than 125 countries descended on New York yesterday in an attempt to reinvigorate efforts to tackle climate change. Here's a summary of the major announcements, and whether they are new.

The lure of the commission structure on housing loans will frustrate the RBA's attempts to cool the property market.

No launch of a new Apple product would be complete without a controversy but Apple doesn't respond to design flaws particularly well.

China's stuttering economy has led many to question its commitment to reform. But while there will be challenges ahead, history shows the country has come a long way.

As property speculation reaches its highest point in history, it's pertinent for policymakers to ask whether increasing levels of investment are desirable.

The major bank reviews its life insurance operations, while BHP could backflip on its NewCo UK listing decision.

The reception the French Prime Minister received on a recent visit to Berlin leaves no doubt as to the gulf of misunderstanding and mistrust between the EU's two leading nations.

Positive data from the US and Europe revived markets, while improved metals prices boosted miners.

As petrol prices look set to accelerate, Labor aims to lock the Coalition into its roads policy with a counter-plan for rejuvenated urban public transport.

There's one key way to diversify your portfolio in the face of ongoing dangers.

Navigating capital gains tax, leaving shares to a testamentary trust, creating an account-based pension and more.

Today's investment market is ridden with anomalies ... and that's just where the opportunities can be found.

The transition to retirement rules are a great incentive to stay working until you're really ready to stop.

A sharp 5% pullback has returned the ASX to value levels. Here's what happened and where opportunities are emerging.

Home loan repayments have fallen as the cash rate has declined.

Secrets of the rich and focused.