In this podcast, Paige Estritori discusses several updates in the financial services sector. AMP is making a foray into cryptocurrency, with a modest investment in Bitcoin, signaling a shift in financial institutions' attitudes towards digital assets. NESS Super, in collaboration with Otivo, is introducing a game-changing technology platform to offer digital investment advice to its members. Ex-Treasurer Peter Costello discusses concerns of economic instability in Australia due to rising public spending and increasing demands for fiscal responsibility. In insurance news, the government is advancing reforms allowing insurers to offer "simple" advice, in an attempt to simplify complex insurance needs. The episode caps with the understanding that while these developments hold promise, they also demand adherence to balance and comprehensive consultation.
