What could cause next crash

Markets are above their historic average, though there is a raging argument on the extent.

There is no way of timing a downturn – one either chooses to limit risk in a portfolio or learns to live with it.

A hybrid is a bit like a share and a bit like a bond.

Hybrids 101

There's a very good reason so many investors get confused about hybrids. They can be complicated. Here's how they work and what you need to know.

With pressure on margins, it is no surprise that SMFG, like many peers, is bearing down on costs.

World stock pick: Japan's SMFG

Why is this stock worth a look? It's the only Japanese bank to end the year with growth on both the top and bottom lines.