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How the rich are decarbonising their portfolios
Wind and solar may have disappointed, but wealth managers see opportunity in areas such as waste management and disability housing.
- Joanna Mather
- Opinion
- Commercial property finance
Why the pros are snapping up commercial property
Syndicates believe the market is bottoming out. Here’s how to assess the best opportunities.
- Sam Tamblyn
Young investors sold geared ETFs as property becomes pipe dream
Leverage is what makes the housing market such a wealth juggernaut. Should ETFs get the same treatment?
- Lucy Dean
- Opinion
- Aged care
Changes to aged care fees are likely. This is how it might look
As providers face financial pressure, one option might be to increase the lifetime cap applied to means-tested fees.
- Louise Biti
Cbus’ executives turn over but CFMEU directors are eternal
The rumours were true: acting chief risk officer Belinda Langdon did leave $90 billion fund in May. Hers follows a string of departures.
- Nick Bonyhady
Why this super fund is moving younger customers into a riskier option
In his first media interview since taking the reins at ART, David Anderson says customers will earn more. It’s just part of his bold growth plan.
- Hannah Wootton
Wealthiest Australians
Rich Listers seek backers for ‘Victoria’s Disneyland’ Gumbuya World
Gumbuya Group’s shareholders have mandated boutique corporate adviser Edison Partners to parade the business to potential equity investors.
- Sarah Thompson, Kanika Sood and Emma Rapaport
From dropping pamphlets to selling $85m homes
His father was the first person in Australia to sell a house for $1 million. Brad Pillinger reflects on 30 years selling the country’s most expensive homes.
- Yolanda Redrup
New agents want $90m Crown penthouse sold ‘this side of Christmas’
Two new agents are set to take the reins of Crown’s discounted $90 million penthouse after four years on the market.
- Bonnie Campbell
This Month
- Opinion
- Quantitative easing
Market gyrations reflect fears about the unwinding of QE
Bountiful free money is not a “normal” state of affairs, and the sooner investors realise this the better. And that includes central bankers.
- Gillian Tett
Buy the dip: Twenty-six shares fundies would snap up in another rout
More wild market swings are predicted in coming months by some experts. We asked fund managers where they see opportunity.
- Lucy Dean
What to do with your money in market meltdowns
Investors are jittery after US recession fears triggered a global market rout this week. But sudden downturns are a good time to review your investment plans.
- Michelle Bowes
- Opinion
- Aged care
Rooms in aged care now cost $800 a week
Those who can’t afford the full accommodation deposit need to watch out for an 8.35pc sting in the tail.
- Bina Brown
My wife can’t work any more – how do we handle her insurance payout?
The tax rules on super policy payments are complicated when you’re younger – this is how they work.
- John Wasiliev
- Opinion
- Property market
The maths justifying rentvesting has changed. Here are the numbers
It’s a popular strategy for building wealth but how does rentvesting stack up after 13 rate rises?
- Kelly Kennedy
Help! My parents want to invite 20 of their friends to our wedding
What to do when mum and dad help out financially but expand the guest list beyond your comfort zone.
- Penny Wise
I watched 100 fintok videos – here are five finfluencers to follow
Critics say you can’t explain complex issues in 30 seconds, but some young content creators on TikTok do it really well – particularly Australian women.
- Tim Mackay
Why you’re probably losing $1500 a year and what you can do about it
With interest rates set to fall in coming months, now is the time to lock in a better rate on your savings.
- Michelle Bowes
- Exclusive
- Wealth Generation
Where you can afford to buy without breaking the 30pc rule
See how suburb-level affordability across Australia’s three biggest capital cities has changed over the past three decades.
- Lucy Dean and Les Hewitt
Super funds in the new era of scrutiny and engagement
Dissect wealth and advice trends and how to deliver better outcomes for savers, retirees and investors at the Financial Review’s Super and Wealth Summit 2024.
The one thing this Rich Lister says every founder needs to remember
Sam Kroonenburg built a company from his bedroom, with him and his brother Ryan both making about $500 million. But Sam, 40, is doing what he can to avoid the trappings of wealth.
- Julie-anne Sprague
Vale Terry Snow, legendary property developer with a generous heart
The hard-headed businessman, responsible for much of modern Canberra, was also a soft-hearted philanthropist who loved equestrian horses and the arts.
- Michael Bailey
- Opinion
- Superannuation
Why I’m glad I dumped my industry super fund
After his SMSF regularly beat the performance of his former industry super fund for over a decade, Tony Boyd urges more Australians to take control of their super.
- Tony Boyd
Buffett halves his Apple stake in $116b stock dump
The cash pile at Berkshire Hathaway has soared to $US425 billion as Warren Buffett struggles to find stocks to buy.
- Amanda Cantrell and Alexandre Rajbhandari
Exclusive Subscriber Offer - Super and Wealth Summit
Financial Review subscribers receive a 15% discount on in-person tickets to this event on October 29, 2024.
- Opinion
- Investing
Why investors should take notice of Japan’s resurgence
With its equity market finally breaching highs not seen since 1989, there is growing evidence Japan’s structural reforms are working.
- Todd Hoare
Why Gen X needs to think about retirement right now
A new generation of just over 5 million Australians – born between 1965 and 1980 – is approaching retirement.
- Michelle Bowes
