Financial Standard Podcast

On the back of Donald Trump winning the US election for a second non-consecutive time, US equities reacted positively.

 But questions remain around the outlook for equities once Trump takes the office again next year. Fraser Allen, head of CMC Invest (ALPHA), discusses the outlook for 2025.

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.