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The Wealth Standard – Empowering Individual Financial Independence
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The Wealth Standard – Empowering Individual Financial Independence
Patrick Donohoe
Without motivation, guidance, and cutting-edge information, people will continue to settle for mediocre financial results and unfulfilled life. The Mission of The Wealth Standard Podcast is to empower every listener to pursue and achieve financial independence and live with even more abundance. When people think about their financial situation and what it takes to get ahead, they are frustrated and tired because deep down, they realize that typical products and strategies won't get them ther ...
We talk to Council of Australian Life Insurers chief executive, Christine Cupitt, who was appointed in early 2023 to spearhead advocacy and policy initiatives for the local life insurance sector.Financial Standard
Following the crash of Silicon Valley Bank, all eyes have been on the US banking system. Now, what’s trying to be understood is how it happened and if the contagion will spread. Texas State University Associate Professor of Finance William Chittenden talks to Financial Standard and provides clarity on recent events while explaining if more regional…
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 …
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 targeti…
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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.Financial Standard
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…
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.…
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 strate…
'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 dire…
