In this episode of Relative Return, host Laura Dew and Signal Advisory managing director Anthony Caneva discuss how financial advice firms are using technology and AI to tackle some of the profession's biggest operational challenges, from client onboarding and advice implementation to document generation and workflow management.

Anthony outlines the governance considerations that come with AI adoption, including data management, privacy and regulatory expectations while sharing his views on how advisers should assess new technology, why transparency is essential when AI interacts with clients, and the risks of using AI for tasks better suited to traditional automation.

Tune in to hear:

• How advisers should be utilising AI in their businesses.

• The importance of maintaining human touch in advice.

• Where technology is delivering the greatest efficiency benefits.

In this week's Relative Return Insider, host Olivia Grace Curran is joined by AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver for a deep dive into the key forces shaping markets in Australia and globally.

The conversation unpacks the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest decision to hold the cash rate at 4.35%, and what rising inflation pressures, wage dynamics, and slowing growth signals could mean for the path ahead - including whether further rate hikes are still on the table.

The discussion then shifts to the United States, where a new Federal Reserve leadership approach signals a shift in communication strategy, reduced forward guidance, and a potentially more volatile outlook for markets as policy signals become less predictable.

Shane also explores the geopolitical ripple effects of developments in the Middle East, including the potential impact of easing tensions on oil prices, inflation, and household fuel costs in Australia.

In this episode of Relative Return Insider, Olivia Grace Curran speaks with AMP Chief Economist Shane Oliver about key global market and economic developments.

They discuss Middle East tensions and their impact on oil and equity markets, the surge in major IPOs like SpaceX and OpenAI, and what this means for investor sentiment. The conversation also covers the outlook for the Reserve Bank of Australia, inflation pressures, and the likely direction of interest rates in Australia and the U.S.

Finally, they explore how major sporting events like the FIFA World Cup are increasingly intertwined with global capital and economic activity.

A fast-paced breakdown of the forces shaping markets right now - from geopolitics to IPO hype and central bank decisions.