Mon, 18th Aug 2025

This podcast, hosted by Paige Estritori, overviews the top financial news in Australia. Updates include QBE Insurance Group's enhancements to its landlord insurance offerings, which now include advanced features like rent default cover for a full year, tax audit protection, and machinery breakdown cover. Theyve also integrated AI technology into their range of products. There's a shift in family financial planning as Ashli Templer contributes to her husband's superannuation fund as he becomes a stay-at-home parent, a move considered progressive towards bridging the retirement funding gender gap. The podcast also discusses retirement planning amid Australias demographic shift, focusing on contrasting wealth expectations among generations. In property market news, a significant activity surge follows the Reserve Bank of Australia's decision to cut the official cash rate by 0.25%. For more detailed updates, visit financialservicesonline.com.au.