Financial Standard Podcast

Diversity is playing an important role in boosting superannuation fund members’ balances in retirement following new research that reveals women-led MySuper products outperforming by a consistent 0.3% per annum over three, five and 10 years. Rainmaker Information research manager Pooja Antil joins Financial Standard on International Women’s Day to talk through the findings. 

Labor’s recently announced objective of superannuation highlights the importance of ensuring the system is equitable, yet there’s no mention of women in its proposals. At the same time, Treasurer Jim Chalmers has softly committed to paying super contributions on paid parental leave but gave no indication of when. So is the government really targeting equity? Rainmaker Information executive directo...

Following Labor’s proposed objective of superannuation, QMV Legal managing partner Jonathan Steffanoni speaks to Financial Standard  and explains what a legislated objective really means for industry and Australians.

Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Phil Anderson talks to Financial Standard about industry feedback on the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) final proposals and discusses some of the hottest debated topics.

Three times as many Australian advisers are now using managed accounts to implement client solutions compared to just a decade ago. State Street ETF model portfolio strategist Sinead Schaffer talks to Financial Standard and explains the upward trend and if it's here to stay.

What can financial advisers expect in terms of salary and remuneration in 2023? Vivere chief executive Christopher Gordon provides Financial Standard with a recruitment update, highlighting market trends and guidance on what a shrinking pool of advisers means for those left standing. 

Join Vanguard’s senior economist Alexis Gray as she takes a deep dive into domestic economic conditions and market outlooks, providing actionable insights for financial advisers to position their clients for success.

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 returns are ahead, and the asset class will retain its strong strategic value in portfolios.

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? And, in turn, what does that mean for bonds? Blackrock’s chief investment strategist for APAC Ben Powell shares his insights.

Last week the Financial Planning Association (FPA) celebrated 30 years of operation and its first in-person Congress since the pandemic. Its chief executive Sarah Abood talks to Financial Standard about the highlights from this year's ‘Reunite and Reset’ themed Congress as well as the next steps for the association.

Centaur Financial Services managing director and Power 50 adviser Hugh Robertson talks to  Financial Standard  about overcoming challenges in the advice sector and why leaving the industry in better shape for the next generation is imperative.

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 hotly debated proposed changes, including non-relevant providers, and busts myths on the construction of the who’s behind the scenes.

The Wealth Designers financial adviser and Power 50 recipient Dawn Thomas talks to  Financial Standard about the importance of being true to yourself while forging a professional career and grabbing opportunities with both hands.

FMD senior financial adviser and Power 50 recipient Nicola Beswick talks to  Financial Standard  about her involvement in the pro bono advice space and why changing careers has been the most rewarding decision she’s made yet.

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's mini-budget. GSFM investment strategies advisor Stephen Miller explains what went wrong and whether the same scenario could ever be seen in Australia.

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 the upcoming October budget and more.

Recipient of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Female Excellence in Advice Award Amie Baker discusses the importance of financial literacy for women and their role in the advice sector going forward.

Diverger Managing Director Nathan Jacobsen spoke to Financial Standard at the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) Thrive conference. He explains that bringing institutional scale to small businesses will help in building and maintaining the future of advice.

Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) chief executive Phil Anderson talks to Financial Standard from the AFA Thrive Conference. Amid a year of significant change for both the advice sector and the AFA, Anderson discusses industry wins and where work is still needed.

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 only investment strategies, but also a narrative belief to key groups including clients, super fund members, investee companies, governments and regulators. We speak with MFS President Carol Geremia and UniSuper governance and sustainability manager Sy...

In this episode brought to you by MFS Investment Management we discuss what integration of environmental, social and governance-related means for fixed income portfolios.  We will also explore the strengths and challenges of finding transparent, comparable and meaningful ESG data relevant to fixed income securities and the role of sustainable bonds. We speak with MFS fixed income research Ana...

In this episode brought to you by MFS Investment Management, we discuss what integration of environmental, social and governance-related means for stock selection in investment portfolios, how fund managers can demonstrate that they’re authentically using ESG information to manage risk and enhance return. We speak with MFS head of global ESG strategy Vishal Hindocha and Zenith Investment Partners...

'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 clear plans to decarbonise its operations? In this episode of Financial Standard, Rachel Alembakis, managing editor of FS Sustainability, is joined by Andrew Maple-Brown, co-founder and managing director of Maple-Brown Abbott Global Listed Infrastru...

While the developed world comes off the back of a record, stimulus fuelled investment year, the effects of stubborn COVID-19 friction, supply chain disruption, and inflationary pressures have taken their toll on developing economies. So is now the time for long term money to find growth and risk-adjusted returns from emerging markets? In this episode of Financial Standard, senior journalist Karen...

Supply chain disruptions are making daily headlines, particularly leading into a highly anticipated Christmas period. The challenges and financial risks for most businesses have been significant and well documented, but supply chains can also increase exposure to often hidden ESG risks with negative implications for a company's overall goals.  In this special FS Sustainability episode of Fina...