Gold is biggest winner of 2016
Gold's comeback is dominating 2016. The precious metal is the year's best-performing major asset.
The rise and fall of the Unicorn
There are limited sources of genuine competitive advantage among tech companies, which is why valuations of some are falling, writes venture capitalist Jeremy Philips.
Market rout takes toll on Aussie millionaires
The number of Australian millionaires has fallen for the first time in five years, following a turbulent year in financial markets.
Brisk whisky trade lifts the spirit's status
It seems buying whisky from a distillery that doesn't exist any more enhances its value for investors, but true connoisseurs wish it was tasted, not collected, writes Marguerite Winter.
Painting by 19-year-old Schiele fetches $15m
A fragmented self-portrait by then 19-year-old Egon Schiele has fetched 7.3 million pounds.
Next-generation global investment vehicles: cheaper, faster, better
Gloomy economic conditions at home means its high time to review the latest platforms for investing internationally.
Macquarie likes REITs over utilities, infrastructure
Property trusts are probably a better investment than utilities and infrastructure, says an analysis from Macquarie Group.
ETF inflows hit record for second year: BlackRock
A record amount flowed into global exchange-traded funds for a second straight year, BlackRock said.
Using currencies to manage volatility
Volatility is the new black in financial markets, with the ASX 200 reaching a high of 5982 in late April and a low of 4918 in late September this year, a span of more than 1000 points across the year.
Goldman says sub-$US40 iron ore won't hit $A
Goldman Sachs Asset Management believes that almost everyone who wanted to sell the Australian dollar based on its link to iron ore has alre...
Peer-to-peer money transfers may be more hype than reality
Rather than introduce efficiencies, peer-to-peer money transfers could increase cost and complexity for some businesses wanting to exchange ...
