Financial Standard Podcast
Episodes
What new regulation will affect advisers in 2024?
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Financial Advice Association Australia’s Phil Anderson breaks down the most important pieces of regulation advisers should be mindful of in 2024...
Superannuation: Performance, fees, and the retirement revolution
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's wealth management sector is experiencing a thrilling paradox of unparalleled growth and profound disruption. Last year, a record $180 bill...
Australia’s luxury real estate gold rush
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Knight Frank head of residential research Michelle Ciesielski delves into the surprisingly minimal impact of the government’s decision to triple fee...
Mental health in financial services
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Employers often struggle with understanding the impact of work on mental health and tend to rely on generic support systems. The focus needs to shift ...
Unpacking the economic impact of Australia's superannuation changes
27 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Incremental increases in the Superannuation Guarantee will have far-reaching impacts on the macroeconomic fabric of Australia – but these consequenc...
Genetics still testing life sector
20 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury recently launched a consultation on the use of genetic testing results in life insurance underwriting with the aim of addressing concerns wit...
The outlook for bonds in 2024
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After experiencing a bond market downturn and a disappointing performance in 2022, fixed income saw a resurgence in 2023 as investors sought stability...
The rise and rewards of impact investing
06 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Delving into investments to foster a positive impact goes beyond simply pursuing profits. Australian Ethical Chief Executive, superannuation Ross Pipe...
Discovering the active advantage in small and mid-caps
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the final episode of our series on investing in small and mid-cap stocks, MFS Investment Management portfolio manager Mike Grossman explains why ac...
Where to fish for winners in a sea of small and mid-cap companies
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With a belief that investing in small and mid-cap stocks is akin to deep sea fishing, MFS Investment Management portfolio manager Mike Grossman discus...
Investing in global small and mid-caps today
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Considering macroeconomic conditions, exploring investment opportunities in global small and mid-cap markets holds appeal for investors. MFS Investmen...
Putting impact first
12 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Australians Capital is set to debut its Catalytic Capital Impact Fund in the first quarter of next year. The impact led fund is dedicated to emp...
Exploring the global small and mid-caps universe
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In recent years, small to mid-cap stocks have witnessed a surge in popularity, outperforming their larger counterparts. Despite many investors preferr...
Hollywood havoc: Impacts beyond the screen
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 2023 Hollywood strike has gone over the 100 day mark and has not only impacted film and television content but also caused issues for those who in...
The Middle East and the markets
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict has resulted in a gradual increase in oil prices over the past two weeks. While the market has not yet experienc...
Why bonds remain relevant
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The recent bond market turbulence witnessed a significant surge in 30-year UK gilt yields, while US government bond yields experienced record-level se...
The impact of payday super
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The requirement to pay superannuation contributions alongside wages will come into effect in 2026, and is predicted to add around $55,000 to Australia...
REITs: From elite to defeat?
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real estate investment trusts have experienced substantial fluctuations in recent times, influenced by a combination of factors including increased in...
A case for Aussie agriculture
27 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian landscape is like no other and our agri-sector is expanding with opportunities underpinned by both government and institutional investm...
The future of advice
20 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The evolving financial advice landscape in Australia is being shaped by technological advancements and a declining number of financial advisers. Finur...
2023 performance test unpacked
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The annual superannuation performance test results were released recently, including trustee-directed products for the first time. Willis To...
China’s growth story remains
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fear is in the air for many experts as China’s economic growth chokes and the economy experiences deflation. However, Fidelty International investme...
Breaking down the IGR
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bigger, older, hotter, richer, more diverse, less productive - that's the Australia of 2063. Today, we sit down with Rainmaker Information executive d...
Longevity risk: Big super's big fail?
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret Australia's population is ageing, and the superannuation industry is being called to effectively manage the influx of retirees over the...
What the RBA refresh means for Australia
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced a reshuffle of its processes and management team to take place next year but the extent of their impact an...
A prosperous pursuit: enhancing Indigenous financial literacy
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Endeavours to enhance financial literacy across the nation remain a significant task. This is specifically relevant for Australia's Indigenous populat...
The future of asset management
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s tumultuous investment landscape, the asset management industry faces a host of challenges. In this episode, Northern Trust Asset Servicin...
Shared equity - the next generation
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The acknowledged housing crisis in Australia has led to the emergence of build-to-rent schemes as a potential solution. While such initiatives have ga...
Data is the new oil
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The nature and severity of cyber-attacks is constantly evolving, posing a significant risk for the financial services industry which holds some of the...
A seller's market: Practice values rise
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Demand for financial advice practices is surging following a squeeze in property supply that had led to market shortages, increasing valuations betwee...
FY23 returns: Super doing what it's meant to
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Super funds appear to have bounced back with the surge in equities boosting MySuper products, delivering starkly different returns to just 12 months a...
A work in progress
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the government's update to the annual superannuation performance test, industry feedback has been varied and some are saying there is still ...
Simple advice, better outcomes?
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's superannuation sector is set to be given a larger role in making financial advice more affordable following the passing of 14 out of the 2...
No fear this EOFY
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As we come to the close of another financial year, BT Financial Group technical consultant Tim Howard joins Financial Standard to discuss th...
Battle of the biases
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Last year saw value stocks wake from a decade-long slumber, rallying significantly. However, as interest rates soared a new favourite was crowned. Bla...
Debt disaster
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Earlier in the week, US lawmakers struck a tentative deal to raise the debt ceiling. The decision was imperative to avoid a national default disaster ...
What’s of interest amid high interest rates?
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a challenging period for investors looking to shelter from inflation and high interest rates. Stockspot founder and chief executive Chris ...
Mega-fund's mega blunder
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AustralianSuper’s breach around intra-fund consolidation has led to consumer advocates calling for regulatory action and greater transparency within...
Budget backlash
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The government's budget, handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers, has received some mixed reviews and backlash from stakeholders who believe certain opp...
A brutal reminder
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The RBA's surprise rate rise has left a bad taste in the mouths of Australians who feel another so soon is uncalled for. Commonwealth Bank head of Aus...
Adviser experience pathway shakeup
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, The Advisers Association chief executive Neil Macdonald discusses the newly proposed regulatory changes to financial advisers’ expe...
A growth in green
19 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
ESG has taken the financial services industry by storm and held a microscope up to greenwashing and climate disclosure.Regulators are strengthening th...
Not a stop sign
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Reserve Bank of Australia's decision this month to pause cash rate hikes was welcome relief for struggling Aussies. However, it's already been sig...
A unified voice
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's official, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) have merged to create the Financial Advice Ass...
Combatting cyberwarfare
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The threat of cyber-attacks is growing and they're becoming more sophisticated with each attempt. With a super fund the latest to fall victim to hacke...
CALI: The voice for life insurers
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Council of Australian Life Insurers chief executive, Christine Cupitt, who was appointed in early 2023 to spearhead advocacy and policy ini...
Spotlight on SBV
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following the crash of Silicon Valley Bank, all eyes have been on the US banking system. Now, what’s trying to be understood is how it happened and ...
Women at the top means more in the end
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Diversity is playing an important role in boosting superannuation fund members’ balances in retirement following new research that reveals women-led...
Mind the gap: Do super tax changes mean anything for women?
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Labor’s recently announced objective of superannuation highlights the importance of ensuring the system is equitable, yet there’s no mention of wo...
Super shakeup
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Following Labor’s proposed objective of superannuation, QMV Legal managing partner Jonathan Steffanoni speaks to Financial Standard and ex...
Material change
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Phil Anderson talks to Financial Standard about industry feedback on the Quality of Advice Rev...
The rise of managed accounts
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Three times as many Australian advisers are now using managed accounts to implement client solutions compared to just a decade ago. State Street ETF m...
Recruitment update 2023: Advice
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can financial advisers expect in terms of salary and remuneration in 2023? Vivere chief executive Christopher Gordon provides Financial Standard ...
Navigating the storm: What financial advisers need to know about today’s economic climate
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Vanguard’s senior economist Alexis Gray as she takes a deep dive into domestic economic conditions and market outlooks, providing actionable in...
A case for fixed income in 2023
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Any way you slice it, fixed income has had a bad year in 2022. However, Schroders deputy head of fixed income Kellie Wood says better fixed income ret...
Equities outlook for 2023 with Ben Powell
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Against a backdrop of diverse and complex challenges in the global economy, how will equities perform both at home and overseas in the coming year? An...
Full circle
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Last week the Financial Planning Association (FPA) celebrated 30 years of operation and its first in-person Congress since the pandemic. Its chief exe...
Sowing the seeds
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Centaur Financial Services managing director and Power 50 adviser Hugh Robertson talks to Financial Standard about overcoming challenges in ...
We get it: Levy
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One month out from the release of her final proposals, Quality of Advice Review chair Michelle Levy clears up speculation around some of the most hotl...
Comfortable in your own skin
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Wealth Designers financial adviser and Power 50 recipient Dawn Thomas talks to Financial Standard about the importance of being true to yours...
An empathetic edge
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
FMD senior financial adviser and Power 50 recipient Nicola Beswick talks to Financial Standard about her involvement in the pro bono advice ...
The UK bond crisis explained
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Much of the news cycle since late September has been dominated by ongoing issues in the UK's gilt market and broader economy following the government'...
PWC Chief Economist Amy Auster shares her budget predictions
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of living rises and geopolitical uncertainty grows, Chloe Walker sits down with pwc chief economist Amy Auster to find out her thoughts on...
A call to action
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Recipient of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Female Excellence in Advice Award Amie Baker discusses the importance of financial literacy f...
Investing in the infrastructure
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Diverger Managing Director Nathan Jacobsen spoke to Financial Standard at the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Thrive conference. He explains t...
Fundamental change
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Phil Anderson talks to Financial Standard from the AFA Thrive Conference. Amid a year of signi...
How to create and communicate a decarbonisation strategy
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode brought to you by MFS Investment Management, we discuss decarbonisation, and how a net-zero strategy can be used to communicate not on...
Integrating ESG in fixed income
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode brought to you by MFS Investment Management we discuss what integration of environmental, social and governance-related means for fixe...
What is authentic ESG integration?
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode brought to you by MFS Investment Management, we discuss what integration of environmental, social and governance-related means for sto...
Seeking the truth behind net zero ambitions
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
'Net zero' might be the phrase of the year for the ESG sector, but what does a net zero target actually mean and how can we be sure that a company has...
Emerging market debt - finally a time for optimism?
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While the developed world comes off the back of a record, stimulus fuelled investment year, the effects of stubborn COVID-19 friction, supply chain di...
Supply chain chaos: adding another 'S' to ESG?
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Supply chain disruptions are making daily headlines, particularly leading into a highly anticipated Christmas period. The challenges and financial ris...
Wayfinding for ethical investment
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The purpose and scope of ethical investment has appropriately gained the momentum it deserves, and continues to capture the attention of investors and...
Crypto and super: weighing the opportunities
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interest in crypto currency has undeniably increased over the last few years, and its potential as a legitimate investment option also continues to gr...
COP26: challenges, opportunities and risks for Australia
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) is set to take place in Glasgow from October 31st to November 12th, and is anticipated to set in ...
How beneficial are super fund mergers really?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few years the superannuation industry has seen significant consolidation of funds as larger players open their doors to merger activity ...
What DDO means for Y-O-U
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
October has brought with it a raft of regulatory reforms, and none more important than the design and distribution obligations legislation (DDO) to en...
Your Future, Your Super and that letter
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Results of the first APRA Your Future, Your Super performance test have come and gone putting a spotlight on thirteen My Super products that have unde...
Fixing financial advice: too little too late?
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's no secret that financial advisers have suffered in recent years with costly compliance and education requirements taking their toll. Now, the ASI...
Coming Soon: The Financial Standard Podcast. Take The lead.
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The weekly Financial Standard podcast covers the latest developments in finance, investment trends, and economics that are shaping the future of Austr...