Alternative investments include water entitlements, property rights involving the right to extract water for irrigation.

Making money from non-mainstream assets

An investment in alternative assets can assist to smooth the bumpy ride on which markets are taking investors. They are especially useful for high-net worth individuals who often have a relatively more sophisticated approach to investing, compared with the average retail investor.

Australian HNW investors allocate the highest proportion of their wealth to property (33.1 per cent) of any country.

How private bankers court the super rich

The world inhabited by high-net worth individuals has always been an exclusive one. It is a place where money buys you entry but a private banker may also bring you privilege.

Adrian Hondros of Commonwealth Private caters to clients with investable assets worth at least $10 million.

Planning for the latter years

Time is often a friend to high-net worth investors marking experience and growing wealth. But it also brings challenges: personal health begins to decline and thoughts eventually turn to the next generation and their potential role in managing the family's wealth.