Financial Services News Wrap

Financial Services News Wrap

Financial Services News Wrap, hosted by Paige Estritori, is your definitive source for the latest and most significant news in the Australian Financial Services sector. We meticulously search for important news to bring you updates in insurance, mortgages and loans, superannuation, and money management, including budgeting and financial planning. With a keen focus on the developments from the past week, our podcast selects news items that resonate most with Australian business and personal consumers. After conducting in-depth research, we craft original articles on each chosen news story, summarizing the crucial information into a concise, engaging podcast. Whether you are a professional navigating the financial services industry or a personal consumer seeking to stay informed, Financial Services News Wrap offers the insights you need to stay ahead in the fast-moving world of finance.

Episodes

Sun, 10th Aug 2025

August 9, 2025
This episode of Financial Services Online Daily News Wrap discusses financial trends in Australia, including details from the UBS Global Wealth Report which ranks Australia as the world's second wealthiest nation in terms of median net worth. However, the numbers also highlight growing wealth inequality. Economic growth, affordability, and investment are likely to become key topics in future discussions. The podcast also discusses ...
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Sat, 9th Aug 2025

August 8, 2025
In this episode, Paige Estritori discusses key Australian financial news. The UBS Global Wealth Report shows Australia ranking second in global median wealth, yet economic disparities and wealth distribution issues prove challenging. Experts predict robust debates on affordable housing, inflation, and wage growth. Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino highlights the Australian financial sector's role in national productivity, indicatin...
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Fri, 8th Aug 2025

August 7, 2025
In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, fintech leader, Iress, unveils an innovative market intelligence platform, FundsFlow. With its wide-ranging view of investment flows and trends, FundsFlow represents an exciting development in the industry. Pending legislative Division 296 reforms are set to impact superannuation funds, highlighting the need for greater transparency and compliance. Meanwhile, MySuper defaul...
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Thu, 7th Aug 2025

August 6, 2025
In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, we discuss major developments in Australia's financial sector, including a challenge to the dominance of the Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia by the Financial Services Council, which has recruited key industry talents to the newly launched Superannuation Practitioners Group. We cover the growth of the property market, invigorated by recent interest rate cuts...
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Wed, 6th Aug 2025

August 5, 2025
In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses the increasing struggles for young Australians to save due to high living costs; half of Australia's population is living paycheck to paycheck and 43% of the young demographic has less than $1k in savings. It also covers the potential merge between TelstraSuper and Aware Super, which could strengthen their market position despite presenting challenges like staff uncertainty. Global market ...
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Tue, 5th Aug 2025

August 4, 2025
This podcast highlights key financial issues in Australia including statistics from the Council of Australian Life Insurers, revealing a lack of young Australians accessing formal financial guidance. This gap threatens financial stability and requires immediate government action. HESTA has indicated promising future for women with regards to superannuation, as savings for retiring women could increase significantly due to new legis...
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Mon, 4th Aug 2025

August 3, 2025
In this financial news update, uncertainty looms over Australia's financial advisory sector with significant annual decreases in total advisors. This affects not only competition for talent but also limits client access to expertise, particularly at smaller firms. Wilson Asset Management proposes a Progressive Super Surcharge and Tax Offset with progressive tax rates, offering a potential $2.433 billion in government revenue and a ...
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Sun, 3rd Aug 2025

August 2, 2025
In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses the key financial news. There's been a worrying decline in financial adviser numbers in Australia, impacting client access to guidance, and increasing competition for talent among firms. The financial advisory industry is facing transformation hence, talent retention crucial than ever. The episode also discusses the Progressive Super Surcharge and Tax Offset proposed by Wilson Asset Manage...
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Sat, 2nd Aug 2025

August 1, 2025
This episode of the Financial Services Online podcast discusses developments in the Australian financial services sector. Firstly, it discusses a recent dip in financial adviser numbers from the expected 15,500 by 2025, thereby affecting smaller firms and client access to financial guidance. It then covers Wilson Asset Management's proposed a new plan for superannuation tax, dubbed the Progressive Super Surcharge and Tax Offset, th...
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Fri, 1st Aug 2025

July 31, 2025
In this episode of Financial Services Online, host Paige Estritori highlights strategic financial habits that could save Australians roughly $12,000 each year, including tackling 'loyalty tax', comparing bank rates, consolidating loans, and more. Also discussed is the prospective merger between Telstra Super and Aware Super, a move expected to manage $228 billion assets and serve 1.3 million members. The potential merger could lead...
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Thu, 31st Jul 2025

July 30, 2025
This podcast by Paige Estritori for Financial Services Online provides updates on Australia's financial sector. Highlights include Fitzpatricks Financial Group's introduction of a new business planning service and leadership changes; the association of superannuation funds' (ASFA) work with the government for adjustments to performance test regulations, aiming to align them with investments in infrastructure, private equity and hou...
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Wed, 30th Jul 2025

July 29, 2025
This episode of Financial Services Online with Paige Estritori highlights several key developments in the financial services industry on July 30, 2025. The University of New South Wales has sparked debate with a new course exploring AI's role in creative arts, amid concerns over ethics, sustainability, and traditional values. On the tech front, DASH continues to pioneer with enhanced features following its recent acquisition, now m...
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Tue, 29th Jul 2025

July 28, 2025
In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses significant updates in Australia's financial sector. Vanguard's research indicates a potential financial evolution with $185 billion potentially moving into capital markets from household savings. Australia's low trust in financial services could be remedied through integrating advice into products and utilizing digital platforms. The podcast also covers operational issues at Cbus, the sup...
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Mon, 28th Jul 2025

July 27, 2025
In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, we examine Vanguard's proposal for strategic changes in Australia's financial landscape that could stimulate significant investments and address Australians' limited confidence in financial services. Vanguard suggests tactics like injecting financial advice into products and robust digital platforms. We also discuss Cbus's utilization of digital innovations in a bid to impr...
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Sun, 27th Jul 2025

July 26, 2025
In this episode of Financial Services Online's daily news wrap, Paige Estritori discusses major developments in Australia's financial sector for July 27, 2025. She covers Vanguards research indicating 23% of Australian household financial assets are tied up in low-yield cash and deposits, and suggests reforms to redirect these savings into capital markets. The episode also examines operational failures in the superannuation fund in...
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Sat, 26th Jul 2025

July 25, 2025
In this episode of Financial Services Online's Daily News Wrap, we discuss key financial sector updates in Australia. Vanguard's new report proposes significant changes to potentially inject billions into Australia's market. However, they note the challenge of a perceived lack of trust in the industry. Cbus CEO Kristian Fok addresses operational failures at the superannuation fund and highlights the company's drive for improvement....
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Fri, 25th Jul 2025

July 24, 2025
In this episode, we explore promising prospects in Australia's financial landscape, integrating financial advice, auto-enrollment in savings, tax incentives for savers, and default investment schemes could potentially inject $185 billion into capital markets. We address the trust issue in the financial services industry and the need for improved regulatory frameworks. We discuss the operational challenges faced by Cbus in processin...
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Thu, 24th Jul 2025

July 23, 2025
In this episode, Paige Estritori updates listeners on major events influencing Australia's financial sector. Top stories include Netwealth's strategic move to attract high-net-worth investors with a discrete platform launching in late 2025, aimed at providing tailored investment strategies and exciting branding opportunities. There's also a landmark collaboration between Insignia Financial's MLC, insurer TAL, and wealth group Chall...
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Wed, 23rd Jul 2025

July 22, 2025
In today's episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, host Paige Estritori discusses major updates in the financial sector and tech industry. Microsoft faces backlash following a significant security breach in its SharePoint software, primarily impacting the 2016 version. Microsoft encourages clients to apply security patches while they address the issue. Betashares sets financial records with the launch of Trillia Wealth P...
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Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

July 21, 2025
The July 22nd edition of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap seeks to enlighten listeners on Australia's stability amidst global market uncertainties, making it a 'safe haven' for investors. The podcast also explores the resilience of superannuation funds in volatile markets. Special emphasis has been put on the performance of specific funds and attention drawn to the need for continual portfolio review for alignment with indivi...
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