Financial Standard Podcast

The largest cohort in Australia’s history are entering, or about the enter, retirement with the ABS estimating 710,000 Australians will retire in the next five years. As the superannuation system prepares for this major change, many retirees are considering annuities as a way to ensure an income stream throughout retirement. But there are still myths surrounding annuities and retirement income more broadly.  Aaron Minney, head of retirement income research at Challenger, joins the Financial Standard podcast to discuss.

In part two of celebrating this year’s Power50 list, we talk to Fox & Hare Financial Advice co-founder Glen Hare about what being influential means to him. A champion for the profession, Glen has appeared on the Power50 list for the sixth time.

In celebrating this year’s Power50 list, we talk to Bounce Financial owner and financial planner Cara Brett about what being influential means to her and how she is helping uplift financial literacy one client at a time and educating the masses via her popular podcasts Money Chat and The Rising Professional.

Following the recent easing cycle in the US, what are some essential information investors should note before making their next move? Chad Padowitz from Talaria shed light on some common traits investors tend to share in such scenarios. He also laid out some potential upsides throughout the possibly confusing period.

Social media is invaluable for any business. But why do some financial advisers still shun it as a marketing strategy? Money mentor Adele Martin shares how simple strategies can make an impact on the growth and sustainability of advice practices.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is a growing focus for the investment industry. In 2022, the CFA Institute launched its DEI Code in the US before expanding to Canada and the UK. The code provides the investment industry with a structured framework through which to develop meaningful and measurable strategies to better manage people in the sector.Just last month, the CFA Institute and CFA Societies Australia introduced the local iteration of the DEI Code and, while down under to celebrate the launch, CFA Institute’s Sarah Maynard joined Financial Standard managing editor Jamie Williamson to discuss the motivations behind the launch, who’s on board and what’s next for DEI.

The defence pact between Australia, the UK, and the US or ‘AUKUS’ will reportedly cost between $250 billion and $370 billion. What exactly is AUKUS? How will it impact the Australian economy? University of Queensland professor of economics John Quiggin gives us the lowdown.

Economic growth is expected to continue slowing, but the overall environment is not signalling a recession, thanks to the support of central banks and governments. This presents opportunities for market expansion, particularly in underperforming sectors like small caps and resources, according to SG Hiscock portfolio manager Hamish Tadgell.

In China, the market has been defined by cautious consumer spending, policy uncertainty, and ongoing concerns about property market weaknesses. India, on the other hand, has had strong market performance driven by retail investors and a favourable demographic outlook, but valuations are becoming exorbitant. Fidelity cross asset specialist Lukasz de Pourbaix explains why selective investing is therefore crucial.

In this episode, Claremont Global head and co-portfolio manager Bob Desmond explains why fundies should be transparent about their mistakes and avoid the arrogance of thinking they’re infallible.

Despite its volatility, crypto assets are gaining enormous traction within the SMSF landscape. SMSF specialist Nicholas Ali from Neo Super indicates the phenomenon likely resulted from younger entrants setting up SMSF.Ali highlighted what consumers can encounter and the regulatory complications when investing in crypto assets.

With the current high interest rate environment fixed income investments have seen a surge in popularity. But, with experts anticipating global central banks to embark on a rate-cutting cycle, will fixed income fall to the wayside? Global X head of sales Manny Damianakis joins the Financial Standard podcast to discuss.

Tokenisation requires a significant change in how people think about transacting and storing assets. While gaining comfort and understanding will take time, the benefits are substantial, according to Hamilton Lane co-chief executive Erik Hirsch.He adds that it’s rare to find something that's simultaneously better for investors and for fund managers.

Although emerging markets have experienced a tough decade, abrdn senior investment director of emerging markets equities Nick Robinson points out several reasons for investors to be optimistic.Robinson also probes into the importance of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming interest rate decision and potential impact of the US election.

With the US presidential election set take place on November 5, investors are bracing for the possibility of another four more years with former president Donald Trump. What does this scenario look like for the markets, global trade, and economies like Australia?Schroders Australia head of multi-asset and fixed income Sebastian Mullins talks us through the possibilities.

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 be enacted.

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.