Mon, 9th Dec 2024

Join Paige Estritori for a comprehensive overview of recent financial news from Australia. The episode delves into urgent issues like the increasing need for methodology uniformity in the managed accounts industry, rising housing costs dampening the dream of home ownership for middle-income Australians, and potential measures to counteract these challenges. It also addresses the ongoing debate surrounding private wealth vs public welfare in retirement, spurred by a case involving a nonagenarian couple. Lastly, the discussion turns to an alarming growth in Total and Permanent Disability claims, particularly among 30- to 40-year-olds, due primarily to worsening mental health conditions. Tune in to keep abreast of these pivotal financial trends and discussions.