Insights

The possible elimination of dividend franking refunds and how you might be affected.

Editor Tony Kaye and Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas go over the latest jobs and wages figures and what they mean for the broader economy.

Exploring the many misconceptions about limited recourse borrowing arrangements.

Household names aren’t a guarantee of strong returns.

Digital wealth provider InvestSMART has announced an industry-first pricing model that will enable advisers to offer their clients access to diversified portfolios at a fraction of the cost.

Different asset allocations are appropriate for different stages of life.

REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee and editor Tony Kaye discuss the areas where prices are still on the boil despite the generally weak conditions in Sydney and Melbourne.

October lived up to its haunted past for investors, as markets spent the month spooked by volatility and economic concerns.

October lived up to its haunted past for investors, as markets spent the month spooked by volatility and economic concerns.

The equity market rout provided an opportunity to add an interesting investment.

In pure economic terms, gift giving doesn't always stack up.

Estate planning under the transfer balance cap regime.

The effect of the mid-term election in the short and long-term; and a bad month for global markets.

The Australian ETP market grew by 7.8% during the September quarter closing at $41.7bn. During the quarter 6 new products were listed. Of the new listings, 3 are exposed to technology related themes, 2 have 'ethical' overlays and 1 seeks to invest in 'quality' global equities.

The impact of digital money is greatest on our under-25s, who have grown up knowing nothing of lunchtime queues at the bank to withdraw or deposit cash.

Regulators are risking an even bigger financial squeeze.