Financial Standard Podcast

The financial advice profession has reached a tipping point and a massive shift is taking place, if advisers seize seven megatrends or opportunities. Deloitte Access Economics partner and the report’s co-author John O'Mahoney shares how.

The Treasury Laws Amendment (Delivering Better Financial Outcomes and Other Measures) Bill  recently passed into law. For financial advisers, what does this really all mean for their day-to-day operations? Mark Bastiaans, the principal financial adviser for AdviceSA, explains what the changes mean for those in the trenches.  

Asset managers' priorities are changing from being concerned about cost management to now being focused on improving the investor experience, according to a recent survey by Northern Trust. Northern Trust head of global fund services in APAC, Caroline Higgins, joined the Financial Standard podcast to deep dive into some industry trends.

The Senate Economics Committee recently handed down its final report on the investigation and enforcement capabilities of the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). The report made 11 recommendations to overhaul the financial regulator. Clyde & Co corporate and regulatory partner Avryl Lattin speaks to the Financial Standard Podcast about the recommendations and how they might...

Campbell Heggen, a senior Lecturer in Financial Planning at Deakin University Business School, explains why behavioural financial is a powerful tool for advisers to recognise not only their own biases and behaviours, but also their clients' so they can help them make rational and better-informed financial decisions.

When we think of hedge funds, we think high finance, complexity, high risk and high returns. But have hedge funds evolved since they boomed in the 1990s? Managing director, head of liquid markets at bfinance Dr. Toby Goodworth explains. 

High-net-worth women report a number of barriers when it comes to receiving financial advice. They feel frustrated, like there are unnecessary obstacles that get in their way and increased scrutiny. Some even report feeling as though they're treated differently to men, they've been patronised, sometimes not listened to, and pushed out of the conversation. These biases result in a lack of trus...

Building a portfolio to accommodate clients through every phase of life can be challenging.  Mercer portfolios solutions lead Rebecca Jacques shares her thoughts on how to how to build a portfolio that aligns with client needs.

Super for housing? Some say it's blatantly obvious from all the evidence available that the policy doesn’t have a snowball’s chance of succeeding in helping prospective homebuyers. More staunch opposition believes the idea that such a policy would help more people enter the housing market is not only false but could also unleash a damaging chain reaction. Misha Schubert from the Super Members Coun...

*Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded prior to a report that the changes are now on pause until the federal election expected to be held in May next year.  The 22-year-old wholesale investor tests are up for review, and this can have several implications for investors and product providers. Jesse Hamilton, the chief financial officer of Wilson Asset Management, explains why the tests are 'cru...

Australia is one of the most liveable places in the world. Not only is it a great place to live, but it is also a great country to invest in. Adam Dixon, the head of Kearney Australia and New Zealand, tells why Australia is an investment destination for foreigners.

The Senate Economics Committee recently made a recommendation to lift the cap on how much first home buyers can remove from their super to buy a home. Senator Andrew Bragg joins the Financial Standard podcast to discuss why he believes owning a home is essential for retirement.

Treasurer Jim Chalmers unveiled the Federal Budget this week making big promises to ease the cost-of-living burden while not adding to inflationary pressures. Senior financial market analyst at Capital.com Kyle Rodda explains why the Treasurer may be massaging the numbers.

There will be 25% less super funds in Australia in five years’ time, overseeing $5 trillion in assets. In 25 years, the number of funds will have halved again, and they’ll be the stewards of some $14 trillion. They’re the top-line predictions of Mercer’s inaugural Shaping Super report which looks at the state of our super system, how it’s evolving, and what super funds need to do to survive. Finan...

Emerging markets' second growth phase could be in the not-so-distant future, according to a new report from Robeco. To discuss the three main drivers of growth in the sector, Robeco's head of emerging markets Wim-Hein Pals joins the Financial Standard podcast.

Aged Care Steps director Louise Biti is pushing for tougher regulations and consumer protections around aged care advice so that older Australians are not put at substantial risk.

This episode explores a blunt assertion that the idea of cryptocurrency replacing gold is nothing more than straightforward propaganda from the crypto industry. While gold continues to be regarded as a safe haven asset, an insurance policy for rough times, predominantly attracting institutional investors, Bitcoin is portfolio ‘hot sauce’, Global X's David Tuckwell tells Andrew McKean.

Once the domain of sophisticated investors, Spire Capital director and head of investments Stuart Haigh discusses why private markets are increasingly turning heads among financial advisers and retail clients. 

Financial Standard journalist Andrew McKean is joined by Deloitte partner Andrew Boal to explore the intense pressure smaller superannuation funds face as larger funds continue to reduce fees through scale, predicting a future dominated by a few giants managing over $100 billion each. 

Despite easing inflation, the RBA has been holding interest rates steady and many economists are now anticipating a rate cut won't come until 2025. HSBC chief economist Paul Bloxham gives his predictions.

n the second instalment of our chat with Robert Walters’ Andrew Hanson, we discuss all the factors expected to influence salary discussions in the year ahead, the kinds of benefits that are on offer, and how they compare to what candidates actually want. Hanson also shares some top tips for negotiating with existing and prospective employers.

Journalist Chloe Walker sat down with RSM Australia director, SMSF services Katie Timms at the recent SMSF Association National Conference to discuss the intricacies of incorporating farming assets into an SMSF’s investment strategy.

Class general manager, growth Jo Hurley was inspired to start her own SMSF after attending the very first SMSF Association National Conference. Twenty years later, Hurley discusses the advantages of involving and supporting younger clients with SMSFs, in an interview with journalist Chloe Walker from the sidelines of the 2024 conference. 

Following on from “one of the strangest years” seen in his 20 years in recruitment, Robert Walters’ NSW managing director Andrew Hanson provides his forecast for the financial services job market. While it’s probably still too early to even be cautiously optimistic about the year ahead, Hanson says there is intent to hire and more positive conversations to be had. This episode looks at the skills...

NMG Consulting principal consultant Louise Elliott discusses trends in retail fund flows between 2018 and 2023. Which strategies and asset classes outshone the others and what will the next five years hold?