FirstTech Podcast

About FirstTech Podcast

A podcast series for financial advisers looking at the latest technical issues and advice strategies that may impact investors and super fund members. Join Craig Day and members of the Colonial First State ‘FirstTech’ team as they discuss a broad range of advice issues, from superannuation and SMSFs, to social security rules and aged care. -Please note - these podcasts are designed for authorised financial advisers. If you are not an authorised financial adviser it is important you understand the content of the podcasts may be difficult to follow as it assumes you have the necessary training, qualifications and experience to understand the concepts discussed as well as the technical language used. If you still decide to listen please understand the information contained in this recording is general information only and does not take into account any of your personal circumstances, needs or objectives. Any scenarios considered during this podcast are purely hypothetical and are for illustrative purposes only and do not constitute a recommendation to purchase, hold or sell any financial products or take any other course of action. You should read the relevant product disclosure statement before making an investment decision and consider talking to a financial adviser. While all care has been taken in the preparation of this podcast, using sources we believe to be reliable and accurate, no person including Colonial First State Investments Limited or the Commonwealth Bank group of companies, accepts responsibility for any loss suffered by any person arising from reliance on this information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Publisher

Craig Day

Category

business · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Aug 2019

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

191 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Question of the month: Who pays SMSF establishment costs?

   Craig Day and Tim Sanderson discuss the ATO's guidance on SMSF establishment costs, including when members can pay and be reimbursed, when those costs may be treated as contributions and which establishment expenses can be charged to the SMSF. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Tax return tips to help implement financial planning strategies

   As we step into the 2026-27 financial year, advisers are actively helping clients plan and implement strategies for the year ahead. However its just as important to look back, as the way clients complete their 2025-26 tax returns can have a direct impact on the success of the financial planning strategies advisers recommended for the 2025-26 year. Several financial planning strategies rely on the correct completion of the individual tax return. If key items are missed or incorrectly reported, the strategy may not work as intended, and in some cases, may even trigger adverse tax consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

3. 

   7 Oct 2026

   Latest News - September 2026

   Craig Day, Linda Bruce, William Truong and Kim Guest discuss the latest technical news: Draft legislation for the 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts 2026 Intergenerational Report and the implications for retirement and aged care advice How Payday Super is operating three months from commencement Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy (https://acast.com/privacy) for more information.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

38,153

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

81

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