A Business Health survey has looked into benefits packages currently offered by firms, including incentive and bonus schemes and average adviser earnings.

Investors in Australia witnessed record dividend payouts in the past year, largely from the mining and banking sector.

New research by Desktop Broker has explored the key themes that would influence modern financial advisory firms and determine their growth trajectory in the years ahead.

The latest monthly inflation and GDP figures have surprised markets with weaker than expected growth.

Australia’s educated workers have benefitted from a tight labour market and improved job flexibility but later retirement comes with its own policy implications, say economists.

Investment return expectations across asset classes are “far better” than they’ve been for years, according to the investment research and portfolio solutions provider.

Given the volatility in domestic and international markets, Australian retail investors can be forgiven for becoming a bit emotional about their portfolios, writes Greg B Davies.