Financial Standard Podcast

Although it is still early stages to determine if artificial intelligence (AI) will be a critical component for the financial services sector, AI has seemingly transcended to a more widely used tool for some of them. Speaking with Zhe Chen, research lead at Acadian Asset Management, he reiterates the importance in maintaining the ‘edge’ amongst competition by suitably leveraging innovation across...

Japanese gaming giant Nintendo traditionally demonstrates unique, cyclical characteristics. However, Eric Marais, head of client at Orbis Investment Management, believes its latest launch – that of the Switch 2 – may be a turning point for the stock. Here, he takes a deep dive into the gaming sector and the opportunities it presents.

Generation Development Group chief executive Grant Hackett explains why managed accounts are accelerating, evolving, and being leveraged by financial advisers. 

David Tuckwell, the chief investment officer of ETF Shares, is advising against panic-driven de-risking, advocating for a contrarian approach amid flare ups in the Middle East.

Who uses managed accounts? What is the difference between IMAs, SMAs and MDAs? What’s behind the meteoric rise of managed accounts? SuitabilityHub founder and managing director Recep Peker provides an explainer. 

Sam Perera, the director of Sydney-based financial advice firm Perera Crowther Financial Services, shares what it takes to make a financial advice firm thrive 20 years.

Despite ongoing market volatility, private credit returns remained “compelling”, as Peter Szekely, managing partner at Tanarra Credit Partners, shares his thoughts on the current landscape for the asset class.

Active ETFs are growing at an unprecedented rate and raking in inflows at the expense of managed funds and unit trusts - a phenomenon felt locally and internationally. J.P. Morgan Asset Management's global head of ETFs Travis Spence spoke with Financial Standard in London about what is taking active ETFs by storm. Financial Standard was a guest at the 2025 J.P. Morgan Asset Management Media Summit...

The so-called ‘junk bond’ has traditionally kept investors out of investment due to its high default risk. However, paired with the recent market uncertainty, Syed Zamil, senior product specialist at Insight Investments, believes the asset class can prove opportunistic in the current climate.

With the recent market mayhem global investors have endured, it can be beneficial to look back in time and the take stock of the lessons learnt and how they can be applied to navigate what may be a bumpy road ahead. Challenger head of investment strategy Pete Robinson joined the Financial Standard podcast to share his biggest takeaways.

In March this year, the payday super laws draft legislation was released and set to come into effect from 1 July 2026. While many – particularly those within the superannuation sector – had been calling for this legislation for some time, other professionals have urged the government not to rush. IPA senior tax advisor Tony Greco explains why.

Financial Standard journalist Andrew McKean and Financial Advice Association of Australia general manager of policy, advocacy, and standards Phil Anderson discuss draft legislation aimed at improving access to affordable and quality financial advice. This episode covers opposition to collective charging for retirement planning advice, the risks of product bias in super funds, and the push for prin...

Family planning, divorce, binding financial agreements – topics that are taboo for many financial advisers. Albeit sensitive, these are important issues that advisers should never shy away from. To tell us why, Jordan Vaka, an independent financial adviser at Jordan Vaka PlanningSolo, and Cara Graham , principal wealth adviser at The Wealth Designers, join us in this podcast recorded at the 2024 F...

Unlike retail investors, not-for-profits do not have the same protections against conflicted advice, leaving them more vulnerable to costly and complex strategies. Stockspot chief executive Chris Brycki joined the Financial Standard podcast for more.

As we enter a constantly evolving environment, the term 'US exceptionalism' has shifted through different lenses. Daniel Martin from Alvia Asset Partners describes the distinctive traits of the US and its global importance, also detailing how Australian investors can navigate the recent tariff waves.

Despite a wobbly environment across the stock market, active management has seemingly outperformed in fixed income. Insight Investment head of global credit Adam Whiteley believes the outperformances are driven by the inefficiencies in the sector, highlighting that the asset class provides more channels to “gain exposure” when compared to equities.

What makes a small business successfully tick? How does social media play a part? How do you keep clients front and centre?  Ronald Pratap, the founder and senior financial planner of RP Wealth Management, shares his secret behind his practice’s success.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled his fourth Federal Budget with a focus on easing the cost of living and boosting government spending. With the Federal election expected to be called any day now, AMP deputy chief economist Diana Mousina joined the Financial Standard podcast to break down the major Budget measures.

As Minister Stephen Jones prepares to leave politics, he joined Financial Standard to talk about his greatest achievements, hopes for the future of financial advice and how super funds can improve.

Chief executive Georgie Dent shares how The Parenthood, which has a network of 82,000 members, parents, carers and allies, is doing its bit to accelerate progress on gender equality by moving the needle on early childhood education and care.

Financial Standard journalist Andrew McKean speaks with Morningstar analyst Lochlan Halloway about the latest ASX reporting season, unpacking why the fundamentals suggest business as usual – despite the market’s reaction telling a different story. 

Financial Standard journalist Andrew McKean speaks with Super Consumers Australia advocacy manager Susan Quinn about how data exposes stark differences in insurance claim processing times, leaving superannuation fund members in the dark on service quality.

What are investment bonds and how can they help build wealth when it comes to estate planning? Vincent Stranges, the head of product and projects at Generation Life, dispels common misconceptions about investment bonds and explains why they are tax-effective investment vehicles.

What are the golden opportunities advisers should embrace and what challenges will they face over the next 12 months? John Cachia, the founder and strategic wealth adviser of Thriving Wealth, shares why this year promises to be another interesting and exciting one for the profession.

The Australian fixed income market has had a contrasting year in 2024, rewarding those that held long-term bonds but not the ones in the opposite. With increasing tension coming from all around the world, how will the local bond market perform in 2025? Speaking with Morningstar associate portfolio manager Ameya Hattangadi, he dives deep into possible effects from the external and internal factors...