Executive Greed 'has To Cease'

THE Treasurer, Wayne Swan, has urged shareholders to target overpaid executives and signalled greater regulation of unscrupulous mortgage brokers.

Be Wary Of Conflicts Of Interest When Seeking Financial Advice

In the storm engulfing financial markets many are being blamed - greedy investment bankers, short-selling hedge funds and central banks. But while the markets will eventually recover, the systemic conflicts of interest in the financial services industry will continue to afflict small investors.

Sanity Returns, As Fears Shift To Real Economy

THE Australian sharemarket, shorn of short-sellers, dropped almost 2 per cent yesterday as concerns shifted from the risk of financial meltdown to the weakening of the real economy.

Shares Surge Despite Uncertainty

THE Australian sharemarket surged 4.5 per cent yesterday, but the controversial ban on short-selling that underpinned the rise is likely to lead to weeks of uncertainty for brokers, hedge funds and investment managers.