The alarmingly high number of Australians impacted by cardio vascular disease is a stark reminder, especially to young adults, that no one is invisible. It’s imperative for Australians to have adequate insurances in place to protect their household in the event of a heart attack or stroke. Jeff Scott writes.

The strength of the Australian dollar has surprised many investors and advisers, prompting them to rethink their position on currency hedging in global equity portfolios. Investment analyst Jessica Schlosser re-examines the age old conundrum of to hedge or not to hedge.