JB Were executive director of investment services, Andrew Tracy explains what a separately managed account (SMA) is and where the market is heading in 2016.

The funds management research model hasn’t changed for a while which means that some inherent problems such as data management have not really been address. However there’s a new development on the horizon and speaking today about this is Diligence Vault Asia Director, Hansi Mehrotra.

AFA chief executive Brad Fox discusses what outcomes advisers might expect from professional standards in light of the Life Insurance Framework (LIF) reforms.

Interest rates are at record low levels right now forcing people to revisit their cash allocations. In light of that BetaShare’s managing director Alex Vynokur is with us today to discuss some alternative to cash strategies.

Investing for yield in the current economic environment is becoming increasingly challenging. Joining us today is LaTrobe Financial, Head of Funds Management, Chris Andrews to discuss the issue.

While the future of financial advice or FOFA legislation is still awaiting approval from the senate. It hasn’t stopped commentators from discussing some of the more misinformed contentious opinions about the bill. Phil Anderson joins us to further discuss this issue.

Cyber liability is a fairly new concept but its probably something that financial planners and accountants will have to deal with sometime in the predictable future. Joining me today is cyber insurance security expert John Davaine.

Technology today plays a crucial role in the operation, delivery, quality and engagement of financial services. Chris Brycki from Stockspot talks about how innovation through technology can influence and improve businesses in wealth management.

SSGA made its SPDR S&P 500 ETF available on the ASX on the 13th of October. The ETF known as SPY is listed and trading in multiple markets around the world. Amanda Skelly joins us today to discuss SPY in more detail and the decision behind offering the ETF to Australian investors.