In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses crucial financial news. Top stories focus on the impending US Federal Reserve interest rate decision, which has Australian investors waiting anxiously. Potential impacts on both US and Australian markets are anticipated, with the Reserve Bank of Australia also hinting at future rate cuts. Also discussed is the $11 million penalty given to DOD Bookkeeping for violating conflict remuneration rules. Other highlights include the appointment of Himanshu Yadav as Head of Strategic Analytics and Projects at La Trobe Financial, marking a significant step in their plan to manage $30 billion in assets. The episode concludes with news of Class, an accounting software provider, launching a new integration with Automic to enhance data access and automate data entry for wealth accountants. They also introduce property feed tools enhancing property searches and valuation functionalities.