InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins dig into sexual harassment claims at IOOF, the case for opt-in super, and the controversial lead-up to President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. Tune in for the latest on the economy, markets, and ESG.

InvestorDaily’s ESG Summit Showcase is your essential guide to the biggest ESG trends shaping the financial landscape today. This week host Lachlan Maddock is joined by Fidelity’s Kate Howitt, voted one of the best portfolio managers in the world by Citywire in 2020, to discuss the new frontiers of ESG investing and why companies are stepping in where governments are checking out. And don’t forget to join us on 9-10 February as InvestorDaily casts a spotlight on the strategies, trends, products, services, people and companies that are helping shape the future of Australian ESG.

The value of advice is often difficult for financial planners to articulate to clients, but new research has quantified the average amount clients could earn per year by engaging an adviser. In this episode of InvestorDaily Uncut, which originally featured on sister brand ifa, host Sarah Kendell is joined by Russell Investments head of wholesale partnerships Neil Rogan to discuss the fund manager’s report on both the tangible and intangible aspects of value that advisers can deliver in their relationships with clients. Neil also unpacks changing perceptions of the value of advice following the COVID crisis and how advisers can better incorporate the idea of value in their marketing and client engagement strategies going forward.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock shine a light on the worst governance failures in Australian finance, from AMP to Westpac. Tune in for the latest on how Australian finance is handling (and mishandling) the brave new world of ESG.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock dig into the sweeping social changes that Australian finance has seen in 2020 – and which companies are dragging their feet. Tune in for the latest on how Australian finance is handling (and mishandling) the brave new world of ESG.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock dig into the biggest environmental developments in Australian finance and what the post-COVID future holds for this emerging trend. Tune in for the latest on how Australian finance is handling (and mishandling) the brave new world of ESG.

InvestorDaily Meet the Manager takes you behind the numbers to tell the real story of markets today. This week, host Lachlan Maddock chats with AXA IM, Rosenberg Equities’ Jonathan White about the new frontiers of ESG and how active managers can drive change at the highest levels of global finance. Tune in for the latest insights from some of the world’s best money managers. For more information on AXA IM Sustainable Equity, please visit www.axa-im.com.au/sustainable-equity-strategy Key Risk Factors - AXA IM Sustainable Equity Company specific risk: There may be instances where a company will fall in price (or rise in price) because of company specific factors (for example, where a company’s major product is subject to a product recall). Highly volatile markets: The prices of financial instruments in which the strategy may be invested can be highly volatile. Market risk: Changes in legal and economic policy, political events, technology failure, economic cycles, investor sentiment and social climate can all directly or indirectly create an environment that may influence (negatively or positively) the value of your investment in the strategy. In addition, a downward move in the general level of the financial markets can have a negative influence on the strategy. Please note all investments carry risks. Including but not limited to systematic investing risk, emerging markets risks, investment selection risk, currency management risk, fund risk, parent company discretion risk, depositary receipts risk, liquidity risk, operations risk, legal risk and borrowing risk.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins take a look at the corporate regulator’s roller-coaster year, Westpac’s AGM, and another skirmish in the super wars. Tune in for the latest on the royal commission and the super reforms.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins dig into the recent positive GDP numbers and the outlook for Westpac as it faces fresh regulatory action. Tune in for the latest on markets, the economy, and the recovery.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock shine a light on the new super laws, why Australia is dragging its feet on climate change, and whether Tim Wilson’s claims about super fund insider trading were just a furphy. Tune in for the latest news on Q3 GDP and the future of super.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins dig into the latest revelations about ASIC’s remuneration scandal, the findings of the retirement income review, and why HESTA stayed tight-lipped on sexual harassment claims at IFM. Tune in for more on the super guarantee, markets, and the economy.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock lay out the latest on the Your Future, Your Super reforms, an ASIC investigation into insider trading, and what Larry Fink has to say on climate change. Tune in for more on ESG, superannuation, and markets.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins unpack how Australia’s top funds are spending their members’ money, why Rest lost its climate lawsuit, and whether QE was the best idea for Australia’s struggling economy. Tune in for the latest on the US election, the RBA, and superannuation.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford and Lachlan Maddock dig into a potential takeover at AMP, insider trading at super funds, and what to expect from the RBA on race day. Tune in for the latest on the election, lockdowns, and the economic recovery.

InvestorDaily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins, and Lachlan Maddock take a deep dive into shocking news at ASIC, massive provisions from the big four banks, and multimillion-dollar penalties for Goldman Sachs’ top executives. Tune in for the latest on the corporate cop, the election, and AUSTRAC.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins dig into the aftermath of sexual harassment claims at AMP, whether the big four will return to wealth management, and why super funds aren’t happy with industry reforms. Tune in for the latest on interest rates, the US election, and super.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock dig into the budget, executive changes at MLC, and big moves by Vanguard. Tune in for the latest on the US election and what to expect from a Trump win.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock lay out what to expect from the budget and dig in to more bad news at AMP. Tune in for the latest on the budget, markets, and monetary policy.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock shine a light on how Westpac fell short by $400 million, why Andrew Bragg thinks the big institutions need to stop driving politics, and whether another rate cut means the RBA is just trying to look busy. Tune in for the latest on the budget, markets, and monetary policy.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins unpack where central banks can go next, executive changes at AMP, and those shocking unemployment figures. Tune in for the latest on the market volatility, interest rates, and all things ESG. 

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Sarah Simpkins and Lachlan Maddock take a deep dive into the latest developments at AMP, infighting in the Standing Committee on Economics, and what industry funds are really spending their members’ money on. Tune in to hear about the latest hit to Macquarie’s profits, the outlook for Victoria, and whether markets will be able to get back on track. 

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins delve into a potential fire sale at AMP, why the recession might not be as bad as it seems, and how the banks are avoiding a repeat of the GFC. Tune in for the latest on the economy, market volatility, and why investors shouldn’t be too optimistic about the reopening. 

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins unpack IOOF’s acquisition of MLC, how AMP is handling a new sexual harassment allegation, and whether markets are racing towards a cliff. You’ll also hear about the latest moves from the US Federal Reserve and what you can expect from Australia’s big four banks when they appear before the Senate later this week. 

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, Dave Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins take a deep dive into the shock executive changes at AMP, the case against the super guarantee, and why Westpac ditched its dividend. Tune in to hear about Perpetual’s plummeting profits, Tesla’s stock split, and why investors are more optimistic than ever.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week's episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins reflect on how AMP has handled allegations of sexual misconduct against the former chief executive of the company's Australia division, Alex Wade. They also discuss surprising results from NAB, CBA and Challenger, expectations for Westpac's financial update, and the potential freezing of the superannuation guarantee.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week's episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins discuss the federal government's extension to JobKeeper, the RBA's economic outlook, and the latest on Victoria's second wave of COVID-19. You'll also hear about executive changes at AMP and controversy around former prime minister Paul Keating's comments on early super.

Investor Daily Uncut is your essential guide to the biggest news and headlines in financial services this week. In this week’s episode, David Stratford, Lachlan Maddock and Sarah Simpkins delve into the Australian government's stimulus package extension, industry changes since the onset of COVID-19, and APRA telling banks to halve dividends. Tune in to hear about First State Super merging with WA Super, Westpac's ongoing AUSTRAC scandal, and AMP and IOOF signaling lower profits.

With a lot of volatility in markets currently and interest rates dropping to new lows this month, investors may need to take a fresh approach to income in the months to come.   Taken from the Asset Allocation Series, Schroders fixed income portfolio manager Mihkel Kase discusses what we can expect from markets following the impact of coronavirus, the dangers to yield-seeking investors of heading further up the risk curve, and the importance of accessing broader opportunity sets and newer structures such as active ETFs when it comes to fixed income allocations.