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NIB, Medibank earnings point to sector-wide weakness
Stocks
NIB, Medibank earnings point to sector-wide weakness
Private health insurers are suffering as Australia's ageing population pushes up medical costs.
Glenn Freeman | 25 February 2020
New super fund league table should be taken with a grain of salt
Retirement
New super fund league table should be taken with a grain of salt
The regulator's new ranking system for superannuation funds has shaken up the industry, but investors have been warned not to over-react to some of...
Glenn Freeman | 01 January 2020
Trustees urged to stay calm amid ATO scrutiny of investment strategies
Retirement
Trustees urged to stay calm amid ATO scrutiny of investment strategies
Investors have long been urged to diversify. Nowadays they face a fine if they don't.
Emma Rapaport | 13 September 2019
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
Retirement
More super certainty after Labor's shock loss
The end of another federal election cycle has brought renewed certainty around superannuation regulations for individuals, and many are also relieved...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 24 May 2019
Hayne inquiry: PM slams call for 'reckless' bank law rush
Retirement
Hayne inquiry: PM slams call for 'reckless' bank law rush
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says it would be reckless to make federal parliament sit for an extra two weeks in March to fast-track its response to...
AAP | 11 February 2019
Credit gluttons will be the financial roadkill of 2019
Stocks
Credit gluttons will be the financial roadkill of 2019
As the Fed raises borrowing costs for the fourth time this year, patience, prudence and preservation of capital should take high priority.
Peter Warnes | 20 December 2018
Challenger well placed to profit from Australia's retirees
Stocks
Challenger well placed to profit from Australia's retirees
Good results and demographics have put Challenger in a strong position to take advantage of Australia's fast-growing post-retirement sector.
Emma Rapaport | 24 October 2018
Regulator cracks down on cash fund names
Funds
Regulator cracks down on cash fund names
Consumer "cash" and "enhanced cash" funds are attracting APRA's attention as regulators increase scrutiny of specific words and terms used by...
Nicki Bourlioufas | 10 July 2018