Sun, 27th Apr 2025

In this episode of the Daily Financial Services News Wrap, concerns over US trade policies influence Australian investment strategies with 88% expressing unease over Trump's tariffs. Financial advisers are also encouraged to engage with politicians ahead of the coming federal election to educate them about the sector's value. The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia leads a call for the Federal Treasury to form a Payday Super Advisory Council as part of the upcoming payday superannuation reform. The episode ends with a discussion on the property market, where the rising housing prices lead 76% to believe a proposal allowing first-time buyers access to their superannuation would inflate prices. The episode emphasizes the need for structural reforms in the housing sector to maintain affordability for future generations.