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The Wealth Management Podcast Network is the gateway to Australia's leading wealth management shows including Relative Return, Relative Return Insider, The IFA Show and The SMSF Adviser Show. Tune in for the latest news, in-depth analysis and exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in wealth management. Relative Return gets you closer to the people, products and strategies shaping Australia's financial services industry. From super funds and investment managers to economists and advisers, Relative Return explores the many moving parts of Australia's wealth management industry. Relative Return Insider explores the Australian wealth management industry featuring journalists from Momentum Media's wealth management brands, such as Money Management and InvestorDaily, and industry experts on a variety of topics. Episodes cover subjects like economic trends, investment strategies, superannuation, and regulatory changes, offering insights for financial professionals and those interested in the Australian wealth management sector. The ifa Show is your guide to the stories behind the headlines in financial advice. Join the ifa team as they discuss the latest developments in the advice sector. The SMSF Adviser Show features insights from the leading experts in the SMSF industry and explores the biggest themes shaping the SMSF landscape today. Join us as we dive into the latest headlines and developments in the industry.

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September 11, 202635 min

Relative Return Insider: NVIDIA's $1.2B AI Bet on Australia - and rates heading to a 15-Year high

In this episode of Relative Return Insider , Olivia Grace-Curran sits down with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver. From NVIDIA's massive AI investment in Australia and the possibility that data centres could soon rival mining as a source of investment, to the RBA's increasingly hawkish stance and the risk of interest rates climbing to 15-year highs, Shane breaks down what investors need to watch next. Meanwhile, the ASX has taken a hit as oil prices surge and bond yields climb, while geopolitical tensions put further pressure on markets. Could the correction have further to run? Shane also weighs in on the Australian property market and mortgage stress, explains why the Japanese yen could be poised for further gains, and tackles one of the biggest questions in crypto: does Bitcoin actually have fundamental value - or is it simply becoming "digital gold"?

September 7, 202635 min

Relative Return Insider: the RBA's impossible choice - crush inflation or risk a housing crash?

Australia's economy is slowing, house prices are falling and yet inflation is proving stubbornly difficult to tame. So does the RBA really have to raise rates again? On this episode of Relative Return Insider , Olivia Grace-Curran sits down with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver to unpack the latest economic data and what it means for households, investors and markets. Shane reveals why he thinks another rate hike is increasingly likely, why September could be back on the table, and why two consecutive hikes could trigger a much deeper housing downturn - and potentially even a recession. Plus, Shane reveals the key economic numbers and central-bank decisions that could move markets next.

August 27, 202631 min

Relative Return Insider: RBA, Fed and the forecasting trap

In this episode of Relative Return Insider, AMP chief economist Shane Oliver joins host Olivia Grace-Curran to unpack how key macro forces are shaping markets in Australia and the US. They explore what shifts in jobs data and unemployment mean for the RBA, why base effects can make inflation look better on the surface than it is underneath, and how that feeds into interest‑rate expectations and the Australian dollar. In the US, the conversation covers hawkish Fed signals, the importance of core PCE inflation, and mounting concerns over soaring government debt. The episode also looks at why gold and Bitcoin often rally as hedges when debt, inflation and policy uncertainty rise, and the market implications of geopolitical tensions and oil prices. Shane also highlights how the explosion of AI, social media, and financial commentary has amplified the noise rather than improved forecasting.

August 18, 202635 min

Relative Return Insider: RBA Holds - is another rate hike coming?

The RBA has held interest rates steady, but with inflation still above target, the path ahead remains uncertain. In this episode of Relative Return Insider, Olivia Grace-Curran is joined by AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver to unpack the RBA's latest decision and what it means for interest rates, markets and the Australian economy. Shane discusses the possibility of another rate hike later this year, when rate cuts could begin, and what this could mean for property prices and investors in 2027. They also explore the latest Australian reporting season, why local shares are lagging the US, and the growing impact of AI on jobs, productivity and the economy.

August 10, 202630 min

Relative Return Insider: AI, rates, market highs & the economics of happiness

Markets are hitting record highs, but with stretched valuations, rising bond yields and growing scrutiny of the AI boom, how much optimism is already priced in? On this episode of Relative Return Insider, Olivia Grace-Curran is joined by AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver to unpack Australia's reporting season, the outlook for the Fed and RBA, and the wild volatility playing out in South Korea. Shane also takes a step back from the markets to explore the economics of happiness - why getting richer doesn't necessarily make us happier, the impact of social media, and whether we're all stuck on a hedonic treadmill. Plus: what AI's next phase could mean for Australian companies, why diversification matters, and where Shane sees the biggest risks and opportunities for investors.

August 6, 202617 min

Super Insights: Unpacking Payday Super

In Super Review's latest podcast, MUFG Retirement Solutions' chief executive for ANZ, Frank Lombardo, unpacks Payday Super and the benefits it will bring for members and superannuation funds. The change means Super Guarantee contributions now need to be paid at the same time as a member's wages rather than on a quarterly schedule, a historic change after three decades. Listen as they discuss: The move away from quarterly contributions Why Payday Super should improve member engagement What a successful implementation of Payday Super looks like Potential catalysts for broader superannuation innovation How a modern superannuation and pension system can deliver for Australians.

August 6, 202625 min

Relative Return: Infrastructure – Where you can achieve whatever outcome you're looking for

In this episode of Relative Return, host Olivia Grace-Curran and EQT Partners' managing director, Sam Franklin, discuss how the perception of infrastructure has shifted from a defensive asset class built around essential assets such as ports, toll roads and airports, to something much broader, capturing modern opportunities on the back of the global energy transition and expanding AI infrastructure. Delving deeper, they explore why infrastructure is becoming increasingly important in portfolio construction and how investors are accessing new sources of growth while maintaining downside protection. Listen as Sam discusses: Why infrastructure has moved into the mainstream The changing face of infrastructure investing Balancing protection and performance Why active management matters The long-term themes shaping the sector Infrastructure for the next 50 years

August 6, 202611 min

Relative Return: Concentration risk is reshaping index investing

In this episode of Relative Return, host Olivia Grace-Curran and Macquarie Asset Management's head of ETFs, Blair Hannon, discuss the evolving narrative around diversification, as well as how passive ETFs have transformed investing by providing greater access, lower cost and simple exposure to broad markets. Blair explores how concentration risk is changing the way investors should think about passive strategies, active ETFs and portfolio construction and how investors can navigate the next phase of index investing. In this episode, Blair discusses: The changing nature of index investing Why diversification may not look the way investors expect Moving beyond the active versus passive debate The role of active ETFs in modern portfolios Why fixed income requires a different approach

July 16, 202639 min

Relative Return Insider: AI, markets and Australia's economic outlook

From the AI boom and the future of data centres to rising energy demand, commodity exports, living standards and interest rates, AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver joins Relative Return Insider to unpack the economic trends shaping Australia's outlook. They discuss Australia's AI ambitions, the opportunities and risks of expanding data centres, and how renewable energy could support future growth. Shane also explores the outlook for mining exports, oil prices, household living standards, economic reform, AI's impact on creative industries, and the rise of prediction markets.

July 13, 202638 min

Relative Return Insider: AI, inflation and astrology's big moment

In this episode of Relative Return Insider, host Olivia Grace-Curran is joined by AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver to unpack the biggest economic themes influencing investors and markets. The pair discuss the IMF's latest global and Australian growth forecasts, exploring why the world economy continues to hold up despite ongoing shocks - from geopolitical tensions and oil market uncertainty to the accelerating AI investment boom. Shane shares his insights on the inflation risks emerging from the massive build-out of data centres, semiconductors and AI infrastructure - and what this could mean for central banks, interest rates and Australia's economic outlook. The conversation also covers the RBA's concerns around a more inflation-prone global environment, including deglobalisation, trade fragmentation, climate-related pressures and slowing productivity growth. Shane explains why the economic landscape has shifted from the disinflationary trends of previous decades to one where policymakers face increasingly complex trade-offs. Plus, the discussion turns to global central banks, including the Reserve Bank of New Zealand's latest rate move and the Federal Reserve's review of its communication strategy, balance sheet and inflation framework. Wrapping up, Olivia and Shane look ahead to the key economic data investors will be watching - including US inflation, Chinese growth figures, Australian confidence surveys and ongoing geopolitical risks - before taking a lighter detour into astrology, market cycles and whether the stars might have anything to say about the future.