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The weekly Financial Standard podcast covers the latest developments in finance, investment trends, and economics that are shaping the future of Australia’s wealth management landscape by talking to leading professional voices in Australia and from around the world. Brought to you by Financial Standard. Take the lead.
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Crypto replacing gold is ‘straightforward propaganda’
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.
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Advisers, retail investors size up private markets
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.
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The great consolidation: The future of Australia's super fund's
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.
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When will interest rates be cut?
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.
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Know your worth: Salary insights 2024
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.
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Farming assets in SMSFs
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.