Financial Standard Podcast

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Oct 2026

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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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October 21, 202617 min

Deline's wellbeing wheel

Deline Jacovides of Mazi Wealth shares how her maternity-leave Instagram account led to her own advice firm, the money mistakes women make most often and how to avoid them.

October 14, 202610 min

Recent changes not a big deal for SMSFs

The SMSF boom isn't a surprise to GFM Wealth Advisory's Paul Nicol, as more Australians want to take control of how they invest their retirement capital. However, with so many developments in the sector, including the recent LRBA ban on residential properties and rising interest in digital assets, Paul believes his clients should stick to their original plan rather than follow trends thoughtlessly.

October 7, 202617 min

Showing care for the community

Viridian executive strategic adviser Kathy Havers is committed to lending a helping hand not only to her clients but also to the broader community, as shown through achievements beyond her advisory role. She believes these initiatives can be as rewarding and fulfilling as advising clients to achieve great outcomes, and she encourages her peers to take a similar path.

September 30, 202615 min

Protecting the SMSF sector from the hard sell

An end to Facebook groups, cold calls and promises of 15% returns. Liam Shorte from Sonas Wealth joins Financial Standard to discuss what the Assistant Treasurer's latest reforms mean for the SMSF sector, and why education is the first line of defence.

September 23, 202613 min

The policy Jackie almost cancelled

Shadforth Financial Group private wealth adviser Jackie Kirkwood was ready to cancel her insurance — until a routine medical test led to a cancer diagnosis. She joins Financial Standard to share her story, and how advisers can balance clients' affordability concerns with the potentially devastating consequences of being uninsured.

September 16, 202624 min

Changing gears: A career in financial advice

Viridian Advisory senior financial adviser Josef Jindra shares the key lessons from his transition into financial advice and discusses his passion for helping clients achieve better financial outcomes.

September 9, 202615 min

Financial advice is more than just money

Thriving Wealth founder and financial adviser John Cachia has seen constant change in the financial advice sector, despite the challenges he’s observed and endured through the global financial crisis, the pandemic, and the recent AI spike. He remains committed to achieving the best possible outcome, so far as saving a marriage, for his clients. Now, with more upcoming challenges, learn about how John’s relentlessness has shaped his career to date.

September 2, 20269 min

What advice looked like 30 years ago

Green Associates financial adviser and managing director Craig Green is passionate about guiding new advisers, drawing on what he has learnt over the past 30 years. Based on his experience, he sees coaching as one of the core values advisers can provide during volatile periods. Also, as a soccer aficionado who supports Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, Craig draws inspiration from the sport to help his clients navigate challenging times.

August 26, 202614 min

AustralianSuper’s advice play: A bold or confusing move?

What does it mean when the nation’s largest superannuation fund makes a major play for an expanded financial advice offering? Financial Advice Association Australia chief executive Sarah Abood makes sense of it all.

August 19, 202622 min

Living in full colour

Financial Standard revisits adviser, researcher and advocate Dawn Thomas several years after her profile interview to explore what has changed and what has learned. From authenticity and heart-led advice to business ownership, financial literacy and shaping the future of the profession this is a reflective conversation about purpose, growth, impact and helping shape the next generation.