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Financial Standard Podcast

Financial Standard
Artificial Intelligence
Private Credit
Superannuation
Australia
Emerging Markets
Aerospace Industry
Australian Wealth Management
Inflation
Private Markets
Private Equity
Global Markets
Financial Advice Industry
Australian Fixed Income
United States
Tariffs
China
Brookfield Private Wealth
Retirement Planning
Centaur Financial Services
Sustainable Investing

The weekly Financial Standard podcast covers the latest developments in finance, investment trends, and economics that are shaping the future of Australia’s wealth management landscape by talking to leading professional voices in Australia and from around the world. Brought to you by Financial Standard. Take the lead.

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Gaming industry presents unique investment opportunity
Q: Have you observed similar trends in other gaming or non-gaming industries, or is this Nintendo-specific?
There are similarities in how markets reward more predictable revenue streams, but Nintendo is highly idiosyncratic, with its unique IP and ecosystem dynamics making it a standout example within a broader investment landscape that includes other asset-heavy, cyclical businesses.
Gaming industry presents unique investment opportunity
Q: What is the strategy with Nintendo moving forward—leveraging IP and marketing, and when might you consider exiting or increasing investment?
We see continued upside in the second and third legs of the thesis—digital penetration and IP monetization—as key to sustaining profitability. While the stock may appear reasonably valued now, there is room to stay invested longer to realize those thesis points and potentially capitalize as the IP opportunities expand, such as further media adaptations or service-based revenue streams.
Gaming industry presents unique investment opportunity
Q: But on the investment side, what were the crucial factors and the thematic considerations before making the decision to invest in Nintendo?
Two main pillars supported our thesis: first, the belief that Nintendo could break its traditional cycle by moving toward a more evolutionary, software- and IP-driven model; second, the expectation that digital penetration would rise and the company would monetize IP more effectively, including online subscriptions and other IP-driven ventures.
AI and what lies beyond the known path
Q: What lies beyond the known path in AI, and is that something you are looking at, like applications outside traditional finance?
Beyond traditional use, there is exploration into autonomous agents that can operate across digital and physical worlds, with implications for finance through automated market monitoring and portfolio actions, all under strict human oversight to manage risk and trust.
AI and what lies beyond the known path
Q: So let's just begin maybe with how to invest in AI. What should investors who are interested in that sector be looking for?
Investors should look for enabling technology that cannot be easily commoditized, such as GPU hardware and related supply chains, and then consider the practical deployment of AI in applications, while acknowledging that there is no single dominant business model yet and that the landscape includes a mix of public and private players.

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This show centers on practical, practitioner-focused finance and wealth management topics in Australia, with frequent dives into advisory education, regulatory changes, and the evolving role of technology in delivering advice. Listeners can expect candid discussions about career paths in financial planning, succession planning, family wealth, and the growing importance of private markets, ESG, and digital tools in everyday advisory work. Episodes often feature seasoned advisers, academics, and industry policymakers sharing concrete insights, frameworks, and real-world examples to help professionals improve client outcomes and navigate a complex, fast-changing landscape. A notable strength is its ability to connect high-level policy or marke... more

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