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The extent of Labor's win at the recent Australian Federal Election has surprised many commentators. In this latest episode of TechKnow, Bryan Ashenden and Matt Manning from BT's Technical Services team delve into the possible impacts this victory will have on the financial advice industry. TechKnow Podcast disclaimer: Disclaimer: Information current as at 8 May 2025. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account and the BT Cash Management Account Saver. Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products. BTPS, BTFM and WFSL are subsidiaries of Westpac. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Panorama products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 784 207 or by visiting bt.com.au. A person should obtain and consider the PDS and TMD before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of interests in the Panorama products. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared for use by advisers only. It must not be made available to any client and any information in it must not be communicated to any client without the prior written consent of BTPS. The views expressed in the TechKnow podcast are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of BTPS or any other company within the Westpac Group. The commentary provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. Projections given are predicative in character and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the assumptions on which the projections are based are reasonable, the projections may be based on incorrect assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results ultimately achieved may differ materially from these projections. This information does not take into account your clients' personal objectives, financial situation or needs and so you should consider its appropriateness, having regard to these factors before acting on it. Awards are opinions only, are not recommendations and are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding to acquire, dispose or hold interests in BT Panorama. Awards and ratings are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. BTPS cannot give tax advice. Any tax considerations outlined in this document are general statements, based on an interpretation of current tax laws, and do not constitute tax advice. As such, you or your client should not place reliance on any such taxation considerations as a basis for making a decision with respect to a product. The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BTPS does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your clients' particular circumstances.

As we gear up for the next Federal election, in our latest TechKnow podcast we look at what we know about the major parties' stance on various financial services related topics, as well as taking a look at the area of margin lending with a discussion between Matt Manning from the BT Technical Services team and our special guest, David Morrissey, BT's head of Margin Lending and Online Products. TechKnow Podcast disclaimer: Disclaimer: Information current as at 9 April 2025. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account and the BT Cash Management Account Saver. Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products. BTPS, BTFM and WFSL are subsidiaries of Westpac. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Panorama products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 784 207 or by visiting bt.com.au. A person should obtain and consider the PDS and TMD before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of interests in the Panorama products. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared for use by advisers only. It must not be made available to any client and any information in it must not be communicated to any client without the prior written consent of BTPS. The views expressed in the TechKnow podcast are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of BTPS or any other company within the Westpac Group. The commentary provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. Projections given are predicative in character and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the assumptions on which the projections are based are reasonable, the projections may be based on incorrect assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results ultimately achieved may differ materially from these projections. This information does not take into account your clients' personal objectives, financial situation or needs and so you should consider its appropriateness, having regard to these factors before acting on it. Awards are opinions only, are not recommendations and are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding to acquire, dispose or hold interests in BT Panorama. Awards and ratings are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. BTPS cannot give tax advice. Any tax considerations outlined in this document are general statements, based on an interpretation of current tax laws, and do not constitute tax advice. As such, you or your client should not place reliance on any such taxation considerations as a basis for making a decision with respect to a product. The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BTPS does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your clients' particular circumstances.

Bryan chats with James Dakin from Park Street Group about the great intergenerational wealth transfer in which trillions of dollars of wealth are expected to transfer between generations over the coming years. Bryan also looks at what the Federal Election (and 2025 Federal Budget) might bring. Find out how you and your clients can be preparing for these significant events. TechKnow Podcast disclaimer: Disclaimer: Information current as at 10 March 2025. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account and the BT Cash Management Account Saver. Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products. BTPS, BTFM and WFSL are subsidiaries of Westpac. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Panorama products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 784 207 or by visiting bt.com.au. A person should obtain and consider the PDS and TMD before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of interests in the Panorama products. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared for use by advisers only. It must not be made available to any client and any information in it must not be communicated to any client without the prior written consent of BTPS. The views expressed in the TechKnow podcast are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of BTPS or any other company within the Westpac Group. The commentary provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. Projections given are predicative in character and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the assumptions on which the projections are based are reasonable, the projections may be based on incorrect assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results ultimately achieved may differ materially from these projections. This information does not take into account your clients' personal objectives, financial situation or needs and so you should consider its appropriateness, having regard to these factors before acting on it. Awards are opinions only, are not recommendations and are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding to acquire, dispose or hold interests in BT Panorama. Awards and ratings are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. BTPS cannot give tax advice. Any tax considerations outlined in this document are general statements, based on an interpretation of current tax laws, and do not constitute tax advice. As such, you or your client should not place reliance on any such taxation considerations as a basis for making a decision with respect to a product. The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BTPS does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your clients' particular circumstances.

There is no doubt that 2025 will be an interesting year for the financial advice profession, with previous measures by the Government still making their way through the parliamentary process, a Federal Budget potentially due on 25 March, an election by 17 May and an unknown outcome to the election which may further impact the reform agenda. Join the BT Technical Services team as they make their predictions for 2025. Disclaimer: Information current as at 5 February 2025. This commentary has been prepared by Westpac Financial Services Limited for use by advisers only.  It must not be made available to any client and any information in it must not be communicated to any client.   The commentary provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. Projections given are predicative in character and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the assumptions on which the projections are based are reasonable, the projections may be based on incorrect assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results ultimately achieved may differ materially from these projections. General advice warning. This information does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs and so you should consider its appropriateness, having regard to these factors before acting on it.  BT cannot give tax advice. Any tax considerations outlined in this document are general statements, based on an interpretation of current tax laws, and do not constitute tax advice. As such, you should not place reliance on any such taxation considerations as a basis for making your decision with respect to the product.  As the tax implications of investing in this product can impact individual situations differently, you should seek specific tax advice from a registered tax agent or registered tax (financial) adviser about any liabilities, obligations or claim entitlements that arise, or could arise, under a taxation law.  If you need more information to complete your tax return, please consult your accountant or tax adviser to obtain professional tax advice.  Please keep your BT Tax Statement and this Guide for income tax purposes. The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BT does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your particular circumstances.  This information has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365.Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. BTPS operates Panorama Investments. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account (BT CMA) and the BT Cash Management Account Saver (BT CMA Saver). Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Panorama products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 784 207 or by visiting bt.com.au. A person should obtain and consider the PDS and TMD before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of interests in the Panorama products.

Recently the Government has made a new announcement regarding the Quality of Advice Review and its Delivering Better Financial Outcomes response. Has this response delivered what the advice profession needed, or has it raised more questions? In this podcast, we will look at the announcement in detail to explore what is known and what remains unknown at this time. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

In mid-September, major aged care reforms were introduced into parliament. This podcast will summarise the impending changes to residential aged care fees. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Common and interesting questions relating to superannuation death benefits. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Certainly not our first rodeo, but with the quarter coming to an end, and Parliament having risen for a few weeks, this podcast will provide a summary of where various regulatory changes are at, and what might we expect to see for the rest of 2024 given some recent announcements. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Following on from a recent webinar on residential aged care, in this week's podcast we look at three questions that advisers asked during the session. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

With the recent passage of the Delivering Better Financial Outcomes Bill, the Ongoing Fee Arrangement landscape is due to change early next year. The passage of this Bill gives legs to the first tranche of the Quality of Advice Review recommendations. Joining the podcast this week to discuss these changes is Brian Pollock, Director Corporate Governance for the Principals Community. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

The first tranche of reforms from the Quality of Advice Review has passed through Parliament, received Royal Assent, and is now law. But has it been an unqualified success? Perhaps it depends upon your point of view, but while there are certainly wins for the advice profession, perhaps there are also some lessons to be learned. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast addresses five questions which were asked by advisers during and after the recent fortnightly webinar ‘Frequently asked and most interesting questions from the technical hotline'. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast will recap the First Home Super Saver rules, explain the rules, touch on some recent changes and review when this may be beneficial for clients. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

The release of ASIC Information Sheet 281 provides guidance to relevant providers seeking to access the experience pathway. In this week's TECHknow podcast we look at the examples published in the information sheet and details around the declaration advisers seeking to use this pathway will be required to make. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Around one third of marriages in Australia end in divorce. Generally, the financial impacts of separation on women are more significant than those felt by men. Joining the TECHknow podcast this week to discuss some of the technical aspects financial advisers need to be across when advising clients who are separating is independent specialist financial adviser, Nathan Fradley.

May 14, 2024 was the day the Government delivered the 2024 Federal Budget. It would be fair to say it contained no surprises from a wealth perspective, with almost everything announced in advance. But it's what was not mentioned that perhaps raises the most questions, leading the question of what does the 2024 Budget really mean? Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

With limits to the amount an individual can contribute to superannuation without tax penalty each year, it's important to understand the circumstances, strategies and solutions to excess contribution issues. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Not a quirk, but a quark – a fundamental constituent of matter. And in this case, what matters is getting the Quality of Advice Review legislation correct. In this podcast we look at the first tranche of the quality of advice review measures that has hit parliament in the form of a Bill. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast will touch on the recently legislated tax changes and indexation of some contribution thresholds that will apply from next financial year. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Contributions splitting can be a powerful strategy to boost retirement savings, help with balance equalisation and tax-effectively manage insurance held through super. While contributions splitting isn't required to be offered by all super funds, where your clients have the choice, it can open a number of planning opportunities. But be aware, as with many things super there are key requirements to meet and timing to be followed. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

In pursuit of perfection, is 2024 the year to make a real difference – both for clients and for advisers? Five years on from the final report of the Financial Services Royal Commission, and the Quality of Advice Review perhaps the last piece to be delivered upon for the financial planning community. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast addresses the proposed Division 296 tax that from 1 July 2025 will impose an additional tax liability on super earnings for those with super balances in excess of $3 million. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

It has been a big year in advice, so this fortnight will look back on the key themes of calls from advisers to our technical hotline over the last 12 months, as well as looking at what strategy options are coming up for consideration as we head into 2024! Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

While changes were made to the breach reporting regime in 2021, the release of ASIC Corporations and Credit (Amendment) Instrument 2023/589 made modifications to reporting requirements and reporting timeframes from 20 October 2023. In this week's TECHKnow Podcast, the Principal's Community, Donna Penny joins BT's Sarah Conte to discuss the impact of these changes on financial advisers and licensees. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Clients may establish SMSFs to hold investments supported by borrowing, or to give them the opportunity to do so in the future. Do you feel you are across who gearing is suitable for and what alternatives to traditional limited recourse borrowing arrangements (LRBAs) are available? In today's podcast we touch on the key concepts of borrowing in an SMSF.

With over 18 months until the new proposed tax on super balances over $3M commences, is it too soon to start planning for its introduction? In this podcast we focus in on the proposed super tax and talk the issues and opportunities it might create. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast addresses four questions recently asked by advisers to the technical hotline. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Legislation to recognise the experience of eligible existing financial advisers as an alternative pathway to meeting the education requirement recently received Royal Assent. In this week's podcast we explore the requirements needed to utilise this pathway. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Super law requires SMSF trustees to prepare and implement an investment strategy for their fund. It also requires trustees to give effect to and regularly review their investment strategy. But what does this all mean? Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

As financial advisers, to provide personal advice to our clients we are required to capture their personal information. With recent data breaches top of mind for many Australians, keeping this data confidential is not only necessary, it's the law. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

The downsizer contribution strategy has been available since 1 July 2018, and can provide another avenue for clients to boost their retirement savings. While eligibility criteria have mostly remained the same, with the main exception of the eligibility age, the topic remains an area of frequently asked questions from advisers. In this podcast we will review some of recent queries from advisers. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast outlines the requirements that must be satisfied for a client to claim a personal super contribution as a deduction including tips and common traps. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants

Before 2007, recontribution strategies were common for retirement planning tax efficiencies. Since then, they have been used less frequently for estate planning purposes. In this podcast we revisit the realities around recontribution strategies in light of the proposed tax for clients with super balances exceeding $3 millon. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast will touch on the recent indexation of various social security thresholds that took effect from 1 July 2023 and the potential benefits this may provide to your clients. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

n the unfortunate event your client suffers a personal injury resulting in compensation, a structured settlement, or simply insurance through their super fund, opportunities exist to use superannuation to effectively manage the proceeds. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

On 13 June 2023, the Federal Government formally responded to the Final Report of the Quality of Advice Review. In this podcast, we look at the Government's response and what this means for advisers and the way advice may be delivered into the future. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

This podcast addresses four questions recently asked by advisers to the technical hotline. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Over recent months, the Government have consulted on several proposals for potential change including the quality of advice review recommendations, better targeted superannuation concessions, legislating the objective of superannuation and education standards for experienced financial advisers . In this week's podcast we discuss the progress of these consultations. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Next Tuesday the 9th of May, the Government is due to hand down their second Federal Budget, with our team ready to do the analysis of what the Budget announcements mean to you and your clients. In this week's podcast we look at pre-Budget announcements that have been made by the Government, and what other potential Budget announcements are being reported, or speculated upon, around the grounds. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Recently the Government released draft legislation for consultation that seeks to recognise the experience of eligible existing financial advisers as equivalent to tertiary study requirements. In this week's podcast we discuss the consultation paper and what this change could mean for advisers. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

In March, parliament completed the last sittings before the May budget. This podcast will summarise the impending changes to the government Paid Parental Leave scheme and touch on the recent indexation of some social security payment rates and thresholds. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Recently the ATO released new guidance highlighting the promotion of schemes that encourage the establishment of a SMSF for the purposes of accessing members funds before the members have met a superannuation condition of release, or an illegal early release scheme. The guidance and website offers practical tips for people to make sure they don't unwillingly break the law. In this podcast we will discuss the guidance, possible scenarios and consequences. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

The Experience Pathway and relief for Legacy Pensions continue to be on the mind of advisers, but with no confirmed progress (as yet) ongoing guidance indicates we may receive some certainty this year. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

With the recent news that the gender pay gap has fallen to its narrowest margin of 13.3%, the gap that exists in super balances remains almost twice that. As celebrations commence for International Women's Day 2023, a day that recognises not only how far we have come toward gender equality, but also how far we have to go, this week's podcast looks at the role financial advisers can play to help crack the code on super balance equality. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

On 10 February 2023, the ATO released a new guidance discussing the issue of death bed withdrawals by superannuation members, confirming their position that in most instances a benefit requested by a member before death but paid after the death of the member will be a death benefit payment. In this podcast we will discuss the guidance and possible scenarios and consequences. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

Following on from a recent webinar on the indexation of the general transfer balance cap and related thresholds, in this week's podcast we look at three questions that advisers asked during the session. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

The Government recently released the final report into the Quality of Advice Review. In this week's podcast we discuss the recommendations and their potential impacts for financial advisers. Disclaimer: The podcasts are for adviser use only. They must not be made available to any person and any information in them must not be communicated to any person without the prior written consent of BT, part of the Westpac Banking Corporation. The views expressed in this webinar are those of the presenters alone unless otherwise quote, and do not reflect the views of policy of any company in the Westpac Group. The Westpac Group accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of, nor does it endorse any such opinions. To the maximum extent permitted by law, we intend by this notice to exclude liability for these opinions. The information in this podcast is provided solely as general information and it should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. The information provided is factual only and does not constitute financial product advice. Before acting on it, you should seek independent advice about its appropriateness to your or your clients objectives, financial situation and needs. Any projections in this webinar are predictive in character. Whilst we have used every effort to ensure that any assumptions on which any projections are based are reasonable, any projections may be affected by inaccurate assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results actually achieved may differ materially from any projections herein. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The podcast recordings are being shared with the prior written consent of our participants.

On this month's episode, the Librarians say farewell to their leader, discuss board games, the upcoming 2022 Online reading challenge, favorite WWII reads, and so much more.  Services Mentioned:Richardson-Sloane Special Collections Center: https://www.davenportlibrary.com/genealogy-historyRivershare: http://rivershare.org/index.php/about-us/rivershare-librariesScott County Genealogical Society: https://scottcountyroots.org/Davenport Public Library Instagram: @davenportlibraryDavenport Public Library on Tumblr: davenportlibKanopy: https://davenportlibrary.kanopy.com/TechKnow: https://www.davenportlibrary.com/application/files/4415/2529/2756/TechKnow_Library.pdfOnline Reading Challenge: https://blogs.davenportlibrary.com/reference/online-reading-challenge-2022/Book a Librarian: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe5hCFwd9bk7mgktyXWGz3Nj3oiynyRzOea74WpZJ2FaxSWmA/viewformBook Fix: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScmCsWTbRErM4NN9DYrxQS1kETovUq2UZ1LraUC3hw_5QcpBA/viewformDigital Offerings: https://www.davenportlibrary.com/digital-contentArchivesSpace: https://archives.davenportlibrary.com/ Books Mentioned:The Last Train to London by Meg Waite Clayton – All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr – City of Thieves by David Benioff – The Huntress by Kate Quinn – The Lost Girls of Paris by Pam Jenoff – The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer – The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah – The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris – Radar Girls by Sara Ackerman – Stars Over Clear Lake – by Loretta Ellsworth – Circe by Madeline Miller – The Once and Future Wishes and The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow – Fire Keeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley – The Silent Patient and The Maidens by Alex Michaelides – The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune – The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner – My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows – The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai – Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens – Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton – The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot – The Guest List by Lucy Foley  Games Mentioned:Catan - Duck, Duck, Dance - Dinosaur Island - Ticket to Ride - Hues and Cues – Horrified - Go Away Monster - Deep Sea Adventure - Forbidden Desert - King Domino – Avalon - Valley of the Vikings

Cara Santa Maria is a science communicator, writer, producer and television personality. She is the host of "Take Part Live" on Pivot TV and "TechKnow" on Al Jazeera America.