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 that are most in demand, including how important designations are to prospective employers in 2024.

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?