Financial Standard

Senior journalist, Eliza Bavin, shared the stage with Thomas McHugh, Andrew Byron and Maddison Liles at AM TECH DAY, discussing 'Data Foundations Driving Investment Decisions and Operational Excellence'. Read more from AM TECH DAY: lnkd.in/4G0r4+

Of the advisers in this year’s FS Power50, 22 are women, the highest number on record. Ten financial advisers are in the list for the first time. Victorian financial advisers make up 32% of the list, the highest representation by state. View more: financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

There are just 7️⃣ days left to vote for the 2025 FS Power50. Thousands of votes have already been counted! Make sure to have your say this week to determine the most influential financial advisers in Australia. financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

📣The shortlist has been named for the 2025 FS Power50! Congratulations to the 120 financial advisers have proceeded. Voting is open until Sunday, 7 September 2025. You can vote for multiple advisers, but can only vote once overall. financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

Shaping Private Markets: Custodians are stepping up as regulators target super funds' $3.5 trillion private asset rush. Read more about this special feature here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Nominations for the 2025 FS Power50 close Sunday! Nominate a financial adviser who is promoting the value of advice through bringing the local advice community together, supporting charities, promoting the value of advice in the media and more. financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

What is behind the meteoric rise of managed accounts? SuitabilityHub founder and managing director Recep Peker chats with Karren Vergaara to provide an explainer. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4SWESA… Apple podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cle… Youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=OKPVpm…

15 financial advisers were named in the FS Power50 for the first time in 2024, with another 11 not appearing in the 2023 list. Financial Standard is looking to see who is best promoting the value of financial advice in 2025. Nominate here: financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

After more than a decade of underperformance, there are now compelling reasons for selective and well-researched investments in emerging market debt. Read more about this special feature here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Nominations for this year’s Power50 are now open. The annual Power50 recognises financial advisers best promoting the value of the financial advice profession, while providing outstanding service to their clients and supporting the wider community. financialstandard.com.au/fspower50

With the government set to pass Division 296, high-net-worth Australians are looking to take assets out of super to avoid the tax while fresh money is looking for a home outside of the super system. Read more about this special feature here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Appearing at the Stockbrokers and Investment Advisers Association's conference this week, chair Ian Knox discussed the shifting nature of Australia's wealth management industry, saying he's never seen it look so good - but it could still be better.financialstandard.com.au/news/wealth-ma…

CFS managed the two best-performing MySuper options over the year to March 31. The wealth management and superannuation provider's head of equities Ben Lam explains the "art and science" behind its recently evolved manager selection process. financialstandard.com.au/news/inside-co…

QIC head of private debt Australia Phill Miall shares why active management is critical in the asset class and what he's learned during period of tumult. Read more about Phil Miall here: bit.ly/4i5sjbe

This great wealth transfer is a major social challenge but arguably a massive opportunity for the advice and financial services industries. Read more about this special feature here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Australia is about to experience one of the biggest demographic changes the nation has ever seen. Braced for a wave of retirees, the super system will be completely reshaped. Read more about it here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

A more stable monetary landscape and an uptick in dealmaking has given hope to investors that private equity is on the move again. But the large overhang of stock will take time to clear. Read more in this special feature: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Like most who are drawn to financial advice, Raamy Shahien is a people person, and it's his desire to foster a strong, sustainable community that has helped propel Viridian Advisory Ltd. Read more about Raamy here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Red tape weaved across every corner of financial services is choking competition and innovation and putting consumer protections at risk. Will policymakers get the balance right in 2025? The industry isn't holding its breath. Read more about it here: financialstandard.com.au/financial-stan…

Financial Standard is the media partner of AM TECH DAY APAC on 11 March 2025. The event will explore the influence of technological innovations within asset management. View the agenda: amtechdayapac.com/en/programme