In this episode of The ifa Show, host Keith Ford is joined by the chief executive of WT Financial Group, Keith Cullen, to break down the government’s adviser education reform announcement, and why the profession needs to be pragmatic about the pathways to bring in new advisers.

Cullen explains why he sees opening up financial advice to a wider range of degrees is vital, and the importance of maintaining the appropriate additional requirements, such as completing the adviser exam, professional year, and CPD training.

Listen as they discuss:

• What advisers can expect from the upcoming federal election.
• How the next tranche of DBFO is tracking and the measures it needs to get right.
• Why the government needs to stop its constant meddling in the super system.

It’s already been a hectic first few weeks of the year in the SMSF sector with legislative changes and political manoeuvring. In this week’s SMSF Adviser Show, hosts Keith Ford and Aaron Dunn delve into what has happened and what may transpire in the coming months.

They’re joined by Daniel Butler, director of DBA Lawyers, to talk about the complexities of investing in rental properties within SMSFs, the considerations advisers need to keep in mind, and the impact of various state taxes on property investment.

With a burgeoning interest in property as a significant asset class within SMSFs, Butler highlights the nuances and challenges trustees face.

Listen as they discuss:

• Investment trends in SMSFs.
• Key considerations of commercial v residential property.
• Regulatory and tax implications.
• The challenges of property management.
• The evolving tax landscape.

In this episode of Relative Return Unplugged, hosts Maja Garaca Djurdjevic and Keith Ford, along with special guest Liam Garman, break down the economic landscape ahead of the Reserve Bank’s highly anticipated first rate call of 2025.

With two major banks already dropping rates on some fixed mortgage offerings, the consensus that the RBA will lower interest rates for the first time in more than four years has grown even stronger.

We explore the factors driving this solidified view and whether there is likely to be a considerable change in property prices on the back of a cut, as well as how the move would impact other asset classes.

Tune in to hear:

• How sticky US inflation and President Donald Trump’s tariffs are going to affect the American, global and Australian economies.
• Why Australia is in a good position to avoid the worst of a potential global trade war.
• How the RBA’s decision on rates could impact the federal election.