Banks

Premium growth rates have peaked for general insurers and brokers look at what will drive the sector going forward.

Praemium is enjoying a favourable industry environment and recently acquired Plum Software, further replicating its Australian model in the UK.

FNArena’s Treasure Chest reports on money making ideas from stockbrokers and other experts. UBS argues Macquarie Group shareholders might soon be in for a nice little bonus of their own.

Flexigroup has added Telecom Rentals to its business in New Zealand, winning approval from brokers.

Cyclone Marcia has blown a hole in Suncorp’s targets for FY15 but brokers remain upbeat about special dividends.

Broker strategies for Australian equities; have the major banks peaked this season?; the impact of the greyhound investigation on wagering providers.

Funds manager Henderson’s 2014 results impressed brokers and the company appears likely to achieve its global growth targets.

Supplying eastern Australia’s gas; commercial loan demand weaker; is there a bank bubble?; Citi removes Macquarie Group from focus list; and Bell Potter initiates on Appen.

Flexigroup’s interim results underpinned the company’s comfortable growth outlook while brokers find the valuation undemanding.

Strategy insights; outlook for banks; potential surprises in diversified financials; and outlook for steel stocks.