Fri, 9th May 2025

On this episode of the Weekly Finance News Wrap, host Paige Estritori reviews the recent financial changes in Australia. She discusses the pressure on the Labour government to finalize financial advice reforms, including the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort (CSLR). Commercial real estate (CRE) debt investments, and their potential for diversifying portfolios and attaining 8% annual returns, are also noted. The episode further analyses bond investor strategies due to rising global bond yields and reduced cash distributions, as well as the evolution of Westpac's half-year profit and future plans. Stay tuned for more insights and updates next week, and visit financialservicesonline.com.au for additional resources.n