term deposits

Investments aren't always what's advertised on the box, the Australian Securities and Investment Commission has warned investors. The regulator has received reports of fixed-income products that are advertised as term deposit alternatives or substitutes ... More

In a somewhat surprising move, banks are lifting some of their term deposit rates despite the Reserve Bank of Australia slashing the cash rate to an all-time low of 0.25% on March 19. It comes after Australia's biggest bank, the Commonwealth Bank ... More

Q. I am 71 and have $100,000 in a term deposit. With interest rates so low I need to find an alternative to this. Is there anything you can suggest? - Margaret The problem here, Margaret, is risk. $100,000 is a lot of money and I do understand that ... More