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Emerging markets' second growth phase could be in the not-so-distant future, according to a new report from Robeco. To discuss the three main drivers of growth in the sector, Robeco's head of emerging markets Wim-Hein Pals joins the Financial Standard podcast.

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.