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Why you shouldn't wait until 35 to take your super seriously
Retirement
Why you shouldn't wait until 35 to take your super seriously
A recent Rainmaker study concludes that the best time to start taking super seriously is in your mid-thirties. I don't agree. 
Shani Jayamanne | 23 February 2024
Investing Compass: Share deep dive: Fineos
Stocks
Investing Compass: Share deep dive: Fineos
We explore the competitive advantage and valuation of the insurance software provider.
Shani Jayamanne | 23 May 2023
CBA continues simplification strategy with insurance sale
Stocks
CBA continues simplification strategy with insurance sale
We give the sale of its general insurance business to the Hollard Group a thumbs up.
Nathan Zaia | 21 June 2021
Insurers need insurance too
Stocks
Insurers need insurance too
Floods are a reminder of how insurers deal with natural catastrophes
Lewis Jackson | 09 April 2021
Morningstar initiates coverage of insurance giant AUB Group, drops Mortgage Choice
Stocks
Morningstar initiates coverage of insurance giant AUB Group, drops Mortgage Choice
Analysts have dropped coverage of a no-moat company with high uncertainty, replacing it with a moated stock they believe is undervalued.
Emma Rapaport | 17 March 2021
3 steps to avoid financial fragility in 2021
Personal Finance
3 steps to avoid financial fragility in 2021
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a liquid reserve as a part of your financial plan, writes Larissa Fernand.
Larissa Fernand | 16 December 2020
Fund spy: efficiency and diversification of SMAs
Funds
Fund spy: efficiency and diversification of SMAs
Separately managed accounts offer some of the same benefits as managed funds, but without the pooled structure, providing greater visibility and...
Glenn Freeman | 21 February 2020
Fund Spy: Australian ethical funds bridging the gap
Funds
Fund Spy: Australian ethical funds bridging the gap
The performance gap between these Australian ESG funds and their plain vanilla equivalent is narrowing, but gains are in lock-step with rising oil...
Glenn Freeman | 14 February 2020
Insurers' earnings withstand bushfire threat for now
Stocks
Insurers' earnings withstand bushfire threat for now
Bushfire claims have eaten into IAG and Suncorp’s natural hazard allowance but reinsurance provisions protect their earnings for now, writes...
Nathan Zaia | 17 January 2020
Drought hits miners, insurers and supermarkets
Markets
Drought hits miners, insurers and supermarkets
Australia's harsh dry conditions are cruelling food growers' profits but transcend agriculture companies and effect mining, insurance and retail...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 November 2019