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Basis Points

Equity Mates Media
Artificial Intelligence
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Australia
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Small improvements, compounded. That is the power of basis points.

From Equity Mates Media, Basis Points is a show for Australian financial advisers. Together, let's find small improvements that compound into big outcomes.

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Jason Entwistle is worried. Australian advisers have one of the highest AI adoption rates in the world at a time when there are so many "shiny new toys” coming out.

But he sees a real risk to the speed of this adoption. Taking up AI tools without en... more

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The world’s biggest technology companies are burning through their once-abundant cash reserves to fund the AI arms race.

Increasingly, they’re turning to debt markets to fund the buildout.

That means the most speculative part of the market is findi... more

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What separates advice practices that scale well from those that get stuck?

After meeting with thousands of advisers, Trellia Wealth Partners Managing Partner Cameron Spittle says the difference often comes down to one thing: the operating model.

In... more

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The rules around leverage have changed. So what does that mean for advisers?

With residential property LRBAs no longer available inside SMSFs, instalment warrants remain one way advisers can use leverage in super.

Citi Global Markets Director Eliza... more

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Haran Karunakaran
Fixed income investment director at Capital Group
Capital Group
Episode: Bond markets are now funding the AI boom. History tells us that's a warning sign
Cameron Spittle
Managing partner of Trellia Wealth Partners
Trellia Wealth Partners (BetaShares subsidiary)
Episode: He’s met with 1000s of advisers - here’s what sets the best apart
Elizabeth Tian
Citi Global Markets Director
Citi
Episode: How to gear inside super without property
Simon O'Keefe
Alcova executive discussed as guest expert on AI adoption in financial advice
Alcova
Episode: Why financial advice has an AI problem (and what actually fixes it)
Rodney Sebire
Head of Alternatives and Global Fixed Income
Zenith Investment Partners
Episode: Zenith’s guide to rebuilding defensive portfolios
Andrew Yap
Head of Portfolio Solutions
Zenith Investment Partners
Episode: Zenith’s guide to rebuilding defensive portfolios
Stephen Otter
Representative from Partners Group, discussing royalties across multiple sectors
Partners Group
Episode: From kings to catalogues: The overlooked asset class with a 600-year history
Grant Hackett
Former Olympic gold medallist and Generation Development Group CEO
Generation Development Group
Episode: Grant Hackett on resilience, tax changes and his push to quadruple adviser numbers
Will Hamilton
Founder and CEO of Hamilton Wealth Partners
Hamilton Wealth Partners
Episode: Why financial advice has become generic (and how to actually stand out)

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Ali Selby
Host of Basis Points, Equity Mates Media
Ali Selvi
Host of Basis Points, Equity Mates Media

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Fresh voice and coverage

    really love this finance podcast that’s educational and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raina K
    United States7 months ago
  • India Ave Episode!!!

    What a brilliant episode with Mugunthan Siva, Chief Investment Officer of India Avenue!!! What an amazing speaker! Best episode across all 3 of your shows I have ever heard!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Naomirichmond
    Australiaa year ago
  • Banal Self Promotion

    I’ve listened to episode one and it’s staggering how loquacious finance people are. The whole episode is just a verbose and vapid self promotion with no meaningful financial insights or deeper interesting educational points. It’s just waffling jovial banter with no substance. The whole thing could be summarized as, “You can totally trust me! Look how charismatic and fun loving I am”. This guy should be a politician, he answered questions for an hour and said nothing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jages_MS
    Australiaa year ago
  • Love the new show!

    Great insights, great guests, great hosts. Loving this pod

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    podbread
    Australia2 years ago
  • Very excited!

    Looking forward to adding this podcast to my rotation

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pod save us all
    Australia2 years ago

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A few critics feel some episodes lean toward self-promotion or lengthy discussions without actionable finance points.
Listeners appreciate the practical, advisor-focused insights and actionable frameworks.
The show is praised for strong guests and useful takeaways for client-facing roles.
Overall sentiment points to high value on content quality and guest expertise.

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Bond markets are now funding the AI boom. History tells us that's a warning sign
Q: How do credit investors view the hybrid risk between infrastructure cash flow and AI model success?
Credit investors evaluate the infrastructure leg (long-term, contracted cash flows) differently from the application/AI-model leg (binary outcomes); the former supports steadier returns, while the latter carries more resonance with equity-like risk but offers yield upside.
Bond markets are now funding the AI boom. History tells us that's a warning sign
Q: What is the defensive takeaway for Australian advisers given the current credit environment?
Focus on defensive allocation within credit, seek high-quality, diversified exposure, and be patient when scaling into positions while monitoring the AI-related issuance as a subset of the broader market.
Bond markets are now funding the AI boom. History tells us that's a warning sign
Q: Are there cracks starting to appear in Bond Markets, particularly in this AI issuance that we're seeing?
There are signs that stress could emerge if the debt burden grows too quickly, but the broader market has been digesting it relatively well; the key is to monitor credit spreads, issuance pace, and potential fatigue in AI-related debt.
The biggest shift in financial advice history is less than 2 years away
Q: In five years time, what does an advice practices tech stack actually look like?
The stack collapses to a single source of truth; AI handles drafting, reporting, and portfolio updates while humans interpret the 'why' and guide client decisions, with connectors to other tools and a modular ecosystem.
Why financial advice has become generic (and how to actually stand out)
Q: What about the role of events and referrals in growth?
Events with high-quality speakers and curated networks drive introductions and referrals, with a 'tell not sell' approach complemented by partnerships with referral sources.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Basis Points

What is Basis Points about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Basis Points delivers practitioner-focused finance discussions tailored for Australian financial advisers. Episodes center on real-world investing, asset allocation, private markets, ethics in advisory practice, and the impact of AI on client service. Guests range from veteran fund managers and macro strategists to private-market specialists and AI-enabled advisory leaders, offering actionable takeaways for advisers aiming to balance traditional investing with emerging themes like private credit, ESG, and AI-driven workflows. The show often includes sponsor mentions and event promos, helping listeners stay informed about industry developments and opportunities while keeping a practical, advisor-centric lens.

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1. Haran Karunakaran
2. Cameron Spittle
3. Elizabeth Tian
4. Simon O'Keefe
5. Rodney Sebire
6. Andrew Yap
7. Stephen Otter
8. Grant Hackett

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