EPISODE · Jul 30, 2025
Thu, 31st Jul 2025
from Financial Services News Wrap · host Paige Estritori
This podcast by Paige Estritori for Financial Services Online provides updates on Australia's financial sector. Highlights include Fitzpatricks Financial Group's introduction of a new business planning service and leadership changes; the association of superannuation funds' (ASFA) work with the government for adjustments to performance test regulations, aiming to align them with investments in infrastructure, private equity and housing; concern over a possible slump in the US economy due to tariff inconsistencies; and the challenges facing Australias life insurance sector despite high premium earnings. Additionally, Zurich Australia sees increased incomes as potential growth opportunity, nudging advisers to explore non-traditional markets. ASFA advocates a review prioritising member returns, whilst suggesting a balanced oversight by ASIC in private markets.n
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This podcast by Paige Estritori for Financial Services Online provides updates on Australia's financial sector. Highlights include Fitzpatricks Financial Group's introduction of a new business planning service and leadership changes; the association of superannuation funds' (ASFA) work with the government for adjustments to performance test regulations, aiming to align them with investments in infrastructure, private equity and housing; concern over a possible slump in the US economy due to tariff inconsistencies; and the challenges facing Australias life insurance sector despite high premium earnings. Additionally, Zurich Australia sees increased incomes as potential growth opportunity, nudging advisers to explore non-traditional markets. ASFA advocates a review prioritising member returns, whilst suggesting a balanced oversight by ASIC in private markets.n
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