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The article features personalities who contributed mainly to the collective performance of the "Business Review Weekly" Rich Index, which has provided a 21 percent return since its inception on July 1, 2013. The biggest company in the index is James Packer's resort and entertainment group Crown, as its shares account for 15 percent of capitalisation. The 4.9 billion dollars stake of Andrew Forrest, chairman of Fortescue Metals Group, achieved 56 percent share price growth for the quarter.

The article discusses the growth of investment strategies among Australian investors driven primarily by strong global equity and bond markets, high demand of natural resources and high appreciation value of residential property. It notes on the declining government bonds of the country and the U.S. over the past few decades to 2013 which seen double-digit inflation and high unemployment. It also examines the Australia's investment returns in bonds and equities in 2013.

Focuses on Australian companies which, weighed down by underutilized assets, earn less than the bond rate. Percentage of such companies in the top 1,000 firms; Use of return on shareholders' funds as a means to evaluate business enterprises; Separation of business into two categories; Passive and active asset enterprises.

Casts doubts on the sustainability of the conservative approach of do-it-yourself (DIY) mutual funds. Australian Taxation Office's crackdown of funds that fail to comply with superannuation law; Future of DIY returns; Suitability of judging performance against the bond market.

Focuses on the declining investment returns experienced by many companies in Australia. Poor performance of managers in balancing risk and reward; Defensive attitude of companies with regards to investments and business growth. INSETS: Lost opportunities.;You cannot shrink to greatness..

Forecasts the level of investment returns in 2002 in Australia. Investment in asset classes; Little prospect of a double-digit return from any sector; Portfolio management.

Examines the factors contributing to corporate growth and profitability in Australia. Strategies to gain competitive advantage; Competitive forces within an industry; Capital investments; Rates of return; Impact of the economic conditions. INSET: THE HELPING AND HINDERING ROLE OF GOVERNMENT..

Profiles the 1,000 business enterprises in Australia in 1999. Revenues, assets, profits, interest payments, taxes and employees of the group; Year-on-year performance of various industries; Best return on assets; Top 100 employers and New Zealand-based firms; Alphabetical listing of the companies. INSETS: Top banana plays to the kids.;Knowledge debased.;Fast mover gets in on the outsourcing..

Discusses the emergence of horse racing and breeding as major business ventures in Australia. Attractiveness to the region's richest and most successful business people despite the poor returns on investments; Excitement factor in being a race horse owner; Costs of running a race horse business. INSET: Syndication catches on..

The article discusses the design of boarding houses around Sydney, New South Wales by developers as an increasingly reliable and high-return investment. It states that warehouses, pubs and plain old houses in the city are being converted into affordable lodgings due to the increase demand of students and housing for low-cost workers. It highlights the 700-square-metre boarding house of developer Jason Cooney located at Kensington of Sydney's east side that offers him a 6.5% of gross return.

The article analyzes the potential investment returns that Australian films can provide. The government has introduced the Producer Offset tax rebate in 2007 which returns 40 percent of a film's qualifying budget to producers, but not a lot of local films deliver profits. Experts claim that this is so because investors are the last to share in a film's box office and sales revenue and because local films only account for five percent of the local box office which is dominated by foreign films.

The article discusses changes in the role of the chief marketing officer (CMO). It describes the expansion of the CMO's role from focusing on the creative side of marketing to duties involving accountability, corporate growth and return on investment. According to the CMG Partners report "The CMO Has Arrived," many CMOs are using analytics and collaborating closely with corporate boards to develop measurable targets and results. The restructuring of marketing teams to is also addressed.

The article focuses on the favourable condition of leasing for corporate tenants who want to get the best investment return. It states that corporate tenants are given the opportunity to renegotiate leases or acquire a new commercial space while there is a decrease in rents and increase in incentives. It also notes that the leasing demand offers businesses the potential to sub-lease cut-price A-grade space in primary locations.

The article discusses the five rules on how to protect a portfolio and maximize the investor's returns despite the global financial crisis. One of the golden rules include the theory of diversification which means to make enough bets that are sure to pay off. Employing an investing strategy called dollar-cost averaging will help to spread the bets of investors on the market. Moreover, selecting the simple rather than complex scheme is important so that investors could understand the investment.

Focuses on the pressure on public relations industry made by corporate demands for a measure of investment return in Australia. Issues for public relations industry in 2005; Image of public relations. INSETS: THE PR LOWDOWN.;DO RIGHT, DO WRONG..

Reports on the corporate investment on entertainment events in Australia. Advertising strategy of Qantas Airways Ltd. by hosting the Olympic teams' homecoming; Return on investment from the presence of executives in stockbrokers' parties; Catering to the charity dinner for the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Focuses on the efforts of fund managers to revive the Australian market despite the long-term decline of investment returns. Details of a news release advising investors not to panic when reviewing their investment returns; Advice for investors from Lynn Ralph, chief executive of the Investment and Financial Services Association; Disadvantages of combining low returns and volatility to investments; Discussion on the use of hedging techniques by total-return funds. INSET: Breaking out of the herd.

Examines the condition of the international equity funds. Implications for management style; Rate of return; Issue of short-selling.

Examines tax strategies that investors in Australia can use in 2002. Investment returns; Capitalization laws; Tax benefits of income-splitting.

The article examines the outlook for Steadfast shares, a 280-strong publicly-listed broker firms scheduled for trading in August 2013. Analysts are saying that based on the public market trading experience of Australian brokers, there should be strong demand for Steadfast shares which could return confidence in the unfriendly conditions of the initial public offering (IPO) market. Investors' appetite for low-risk and high return-on-equity should also make Steadfast stocks attractive.

The article offers suggestions for choosing the stocks that offers strong yield in Australia. It mentions that the interest rates offered by the Reserve Bank of Australia is 3 percent. According to Reece Birtles, chief investment officer there is a large gap between the cash rate and dividend yields offered by various companies.

The article discusses the importance of strategies for start-up companies. It stresses the importance of having an exit plan when starting a business, citing Vocus Communications chief executive James Spenceley as one entrepreneur who benefited from such plan. Business academic Kosmas Smyrnios states that founders tend to concentrate on establishment and growth at the start of their businesses while neglecting an exit strategy. Smyrnios adds that exit plans offer potential financial returns.

The article discusses private equity as a possible exit route for a well-funded retirement. Private equity, which includes investment in established profitable firms, can bring excellent returns to business founders and managers. The strategy in keeping the leads and getting the best deal is to have excellent advice from lawyers and accountants after good preparation.

The article focuses on the role of good capital managers in determining the amount of return to expect from the investment in Australia. It was noted that ineffective allocators of capital commit mistakes when they failed to evaluate the margin for error when calculating the return. The author says that considering competitor's reactions is one area in capital management that pose a challenge to businesses. She emphasizes that the benefits of forecast may disappear unless the investment is put in something that is hard to copy by rivals.

The article examines whether size is the best predictor of where investors will put their money. While investors tend to think that large funds are better than small, according to the author, it is not necessarily so. According to studies, the bigger the fund the smaller the return. To address the problem, a sound strategy is needed, according to the author.

This article offers a look at the perks offered by companies to keep their staff happy and motivated to work. According to Google Chief Financial Officer Patrick Pichette, there is a logic and a return on investment behind the incentives they offer to employees. Some of the famous practices at Google include providing free meals and massages for the staff. Pichette explains the 20% rule at Google and the benefits of this approach. At IBM, employees are encouraged by the computer company to work from home.

The article describes how Australian employers are re-assessing the return on the investment they are getting from sending their employees to get a Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA) when compared to shorter courses or on-the-job training. It says that Australia's job market differs from the U.S. because on-the-job experience is considered just as important as academic qualifications when promoting an employee. It explains how an MBA degree reaps benefits for a sponsoring company in terms of an employee's improved managerial abilities.

This article focuses on the reliability of the housing market as an investment option in Australia. The average annual gross return of residential investment property in the 10 years to December 2009 was 10.4%, according to the Australian Securities Exchange and Russell Investments. Christopher Joye of Rismark points out that equities are more risky or volatile than housing. Michael Blythe of Commonwealth Bank of Australia explains the upward bias of valuations based on capital city prices and Australia-wide incomes.

The article examines a review of the superannuation system in Australia by Jeremy Cooper, former deputy chairman of the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC). The review was first seen as a advantage for Australian retirees, but concerns have emerged that it drives lower investment returns. Hazel Bateman of the Australian Institute for Population Ageing Research at the Australian School of Business in Sydney, New South Wales emphasizes the importance of financially educating retirees.

The article reports on the rediscovery by investors and investment advisers of the allocation of money between stocks, bonds, property and other asset classes in response to rising market volatility and economic uncertainty. Two cited reasons for the return of asset allocation are the indefinite destabilization of markets and the ban of adviser commission. Other recommended strategies to supplement asset allocation that impact investment performance are increase in exposure to both emerging market equities and alternative assets.

The article reports that listed investment companies (LICs) are back on track and are already attracting investors. It notes that the progress in the sector is due to increased investment in managed funds, poor returns from unlisted managed funds, and unexpected tax outcomes. It notes that potential diversification benefits are one of the attractions of LICs as professional investors were reportedly increasing asset allocations to resource shares, emerging economies and alternative investments.

The article presents the economic analyst's perspectives regarding the investors' expectations of greater returns through buying best bargain stocks. Graham Harman, an equity strategist of Citicorp, stresses the implications of the investor's high anticipation for the fastest equity since they can also be the first to fall the furthest. It points out the importance of the capitalist's willingness to tolerate higher risk levels for the strong rewards.

The article profiles several small companies with reasonable pricing power that offer opportunities for investment returns in Australia in 2008. It includes an in-depth analysis of the financial and market performance of the companies, which include Invocare, Cabcharge and Iress Market Technology. Also cited are the issues' implications for investments.

The article profiles Paul Taylor, who runs the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund in Australia in 2008. It includes background information on Taylor and his professional career as an investment advisor and expert in Australian equities, as well as his views on dividend growth and potential returns from Australian stocks.

The article speculates on business and economic trends for real estate development in Australia as of May 2008 citing rental returns and investments in the apartment sector in Sydney, New South Wales. Market analysts predict the continued tight supply of apartments while the cost of buying remains reasonable. Trends also indicate a decline in housing affordability related to rising loan costs.

The article reports on trends pertaining to the attractiveness of dividend payouts in Australia relevant to tax laws and high yields as of April 2008. The listing of the top 200 companies on the Australian Securities Exchange indicate that those offering high dividends are often under the most pressure citing how the global credit crises may make risks even higher. Key economic indicators related to the financial crises are cited.

The article explains what return on shareholders' funds (ROSF) are. According to the author, ROSF is usually compared with the bond rate to see how well companies are using their capital. The author states that a look at the S&P/ASX 100 reveals that, in terms of ROSF, most Australian companies are in a relatively healthy condition.

The article compares the shareholder returns of 32 global companies listed in the Australian Stock Index (ASX) and their local counterparts for 5 years and 3 years from 2003 and 2005 to 2008. ASX companies had total returns of 295% over 147% of the locals for 5 years and 130% over 100% of the locals for 3 years. Global finance firms Lend Lease and QBE Insurance had an average return of 142.5% for 5 years compared to 93% of local index. Energy Resources of Australia, Gloucester Coal and Santos had 267% returns over 156% of the local index for 3 years.

The article analyzes the profitability of Australia's 30 largest listed companies. The country's 30 largest listed stocks have broken all records in 2006. Their weighted average return on shareholder funds after tax was 20.8%, an increase of more than 3% on the previous record. Their profitability is close to the global benchmark of top 30 listed companies in the U.S.

The article comments on the revised plan of Lend Lease made by chief executive Greg Clarke to raise earnings per share through acquisitions and developing its funds management business. According to the author, for more than five years, Lend Lease has disappointed the market. The author suggested that Lend Lease can have aggressive market rates, if it can follow the lead of other property companies, which have positioned as successful funds management business.

The article discusses the presence of leadership within a workplace which the management needs to pay attention for the company's advantage. It makes any serious investment in their employees' skills a low priority in needing to maximize shareholder returns. It is believed that investment in people is more dangerous than investment in capital. Workforce will be predominant if a worker will possess the ability to understands the motivation and aims of a more mobile.

The article reports on the effect of the growth of private equity firms in the Australian business market which the companies are having difficulties competing on making and winning acquisitions. According to Deutsche Bank head of financial sponsors David Backler, the private equity's share in 2005 was about 8 percent and it is estimated to rise to 20 percent more in the following years. Private-equity firms offers greater return of investments than institutional investors.

Assesses the financial conditions of government-owned business enterprises (GBEs) in Australia. Assertion of the Productivity Commission that GBEs would have better financial returns if the money tied up in the operations had been invested in government bonds; Efforts of the government to restructure the energy sector in an effort to recapitalize its struggling businesses; Suggestion of the author that an increase scrutiny of businesses by parliaments and to have independent scrutiny or selection of directors to the boards of GBEs would be needed.

Focuses on the decline of the financial performance of the boutique fund managers during the recent growth in superannuation and managed investment funds in Australia. Explanation of the fund's fall in net asset value to the Australian Value Trust by the chairman and chief investment officer of Hunter Hall Investment Management, Peter Hall; Decrease in rate of return; Retention of moderate stock valuations.

Focuses on expected return on investments in 2005 in Australia. Returns from stock market, bonds and residential property.

Reports on the benefits of energy stock investments in Australia. Increase in valuation for the market sector; Earning upgrades based on conservative estimates of oil prices; Optimism in the business forecasting.

Reports on the return of stock market investments in Australia. Sustainable growth for investors with the initial public offering activity and capital management initiatives; Increase in listed property trust market; Earnings expectation of investment analysts.

Reports on the interest in value-added industrial research among institutional investors in Australia. Assessment of the quality of the management and the viability of the business strategy; Demand for data from financial analysts; Rate of return in listed property trust market.

Focuses on the boom in self-managed superannuation funds in Australia. Closure of some funds because members decide to receive their retirement pensions through a large super fund; Achievement of higher investment returns in large funds; Move of the Taxation Office to intensify its scrutiny of self-managed funds, their trustees and their auditors. INSET: THE BIG STEPS..

Discusses the observation that companies might benefit more from refraining from chasing growth and instead using the money to improve its return of investment. Illustration of the view that growth of companies do not translate to profitability, as reflected in the profits of Telstra; Investments attracted by large companies; Capital strategy of Westr Australian Newspapers; Perception of returning shareholders' funds as a way to solve the problem of lack of market growth.