Insights

Small investors are generally outperforming the professionals, and a lot comes down to size.

Tax reduction strategies before June 30, making contributions after 65, corporate bonds and CGT, and more.

Here's four reasons to start a SMSF, and another four why you shouldn't bother.

Investors wanting to lock in long-term fixed interest returns have a choice of five-year term deposit accounts paying under 5%. Will returns move up, and what are the alternatives?

Local market posts widespread gains, buoyed by upbeat Chinese manufacturing data.

Climate advocates need to remember the lesson from Copenhagen and not demand perfection at Paris. Today's report from the Climate Change Authority provides a blueprint for what's possible and reasonable.

The US Supreme Court's ruling against Argentina over sovereign immunity fails to recognise that a nation's debt problem is a burden shared by the debtor and its creditors. A sensible restructuring framework is needed.

Anthea Harris, CEO of the Climate Change Authority, talks in depth about what we can reasonably strive for in negotiations for an international agreement to limit emissions beyond 2020.

Metcash's fortunes have taken a hit as the battle between Coles and Woolworths intensifies. It needs sales growth to boost its bottom line, but it won't be easy in a deteriorating retail environment.

I have until recently been too lazy to dump Origin Energy as my electricity retailer in spite of knowing I was paying inflated prices. I'm not alone, the laziness tax many households pay to the big 3 retailers is far bigger than the carbon tax or any other green scheme, yet is largely ignored.

After the GFC, a question mark hangs over the value of the G20 and its contribution to global economic governance. The institution's biggest challenge will be to sustain a sense of strategic direction.

The phasing out of signatures for most Australian credit and debit cards from August 1 could catch some small and medium enterprises flat-footed.

Australia's one million-plus solar homes can play an important role in reducing one of the biggest, most unfair, hidden charges in power bills - aircon use at peak times.

The world's largest computer maker has received little attention to date but it's about to start producing Apple's much-anticipated smartwatch.

Much-needed reforms to benefit local tech start-ups may finally be on the cards, but supporting the sector from the small business portfolio comes with its problems.

Telecommunications group considering play for electricity and gas retailer.