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Prime Minister Scott Morrison will today outline plans for cheap gas supplies to households and businesses to help boost the economy. Also today: The battle for the US Presidency gathers pace ahead of the November poll Macquarie Group warns that its earnings will tumble as a result of COVID-19 And former PM Paul Keating calls for a transformation in aged care funding Plus an interview with Nick Pilavidis from the Australian Institute of Credit Management about the plight of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Nick Pilavidis, CEO at the Australian Institute of Credit Management, about the Government's moratorium on insolvent trading claims. They discuss the impact this is having on businesses and the accrual of bad debt - and what happens when the moratorium ends.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s government starts spending in a bid to kickstart its economy, as new COVID-19 cases fall.  Also today: Rio Tinto boss loses his job - but will it be enough for the company to move on from its Juukan Gorge disaster? National Australia Bank outlines its plan to reinvigorate the economy And get ready for one of the weirdest annual general meeting seasons ever. Plus an interview with economist Stephen Koukoulas about how the economy is travelling.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday September 14, 2020 This is Fear and Greed's The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas look at the major events, reports and releases that will impact the economy this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to economist Stephen Koukoulas - aka The Kouk - about consumer sentiment, property, the Federal Budget and more. Find Stephen at thekouk.com or follow him on Twitter @thekoukFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's Sunday Feature Interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Professor Grace McCarthy, Dean of the Sydney Business School at the University of Wollongong.  Professor McCarthy is an expert in innovation and entrepreneurship, with some terrific examples of both of these elements in the business world.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 12 September 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The states are in crisis. The NSW Liberals and Nationals are splitting over koalas, three Queensland ministers have quit, and Victorian Labor leader Daniel Andrews is under pressure. Also today: The fall and fall of a once great department store. BHP joins the list of Aussie companies taking climate change seriously And AMP says its culture is just like everyone else’s. Plus an interview with Will Young, founder of Campos Coffee, about a real Australian success story.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Will Young, Founder and Chairman of Campos Coffee, about the remarkable story of growing a hugely successful Australian brand out of a single cafe.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian share market tumbles as confidence in the economic recovery falters.  Also today: Australian consumers start looking on the bright side AstraZeneca puts its highly anticipated COVID-19 vaccine trials on hold And the company whose share price has risen 3,000 per cent over the past year Plus an interview with Ben Willee, GM and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about the fight between big media companies and tech giants Facebook and Google.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about the latest in the media and advertising world.  In particular they look at the spat between the Federal Government and Facebook & Google, as well as a developing situation involving the cricket broadcast rights in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Good news for farmers and job seekers are starting to find work, but Victoria’s economy just gets worse. A slew of economic figures yesterday show how out of kilter the Australian economy is. Also today: Wall Street tumbles overnight as confidence in the US economy slides Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews hits back at the Prime Minister And for the first time a big superannuation fund launches a direct bid to take over an ASX listed company Plus an interview with Federal MP Jason Falinski, who’s in the box seat to guide tax reform in the post-COVID world.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Falinski, Federal MP for Mackellar and Chair of the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue.  They discuss tax reform post-COVID, and look at concerns over the funding of class action lawsuits.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheques are out, so too cash, and maybe even credit cards. Australians are changing how they pay for goods and services.  Also today: Victoria faces down angry business and community groups over its stringent lockdown rules ANZ Bank goes green And CSL set to produce 81 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, if and when it arrives Plus an interview with fund administrator Martin Smith, CEO of Mainstream Group, about why paperwork matters when you’re an investor.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Martin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Group, about the role of a fund administrator.  Martin also has advice for companies considering listing on the ASX, and how low-taxing jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands really work.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s lockdown, laying out the conditions for an easing of restrictions.  It has triggered a barrage of criticism from the Prime Minister and business groups who fear an economic disaster.  Also today: Virgin Australia’s new owners warn of more job cuts Competitors start jockeying for AMP assets And Melbourne’s housing market comes to a screeching halt Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy for her take on the outlook for the nation.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to ANZ Senior Economist Cherelle Murphy about fiscal policy - what the Government has done so far, what it will do, and what it needs to do. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Sunday feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Garry Linnell - author, journalist and broadcaster - about two positive stories that stand out in the midst of all the bad news. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 5 September 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ANZ’s boss says that the banks are finally putting community over profit. And he might be right.  Also today: Premiers are at loggerheads over borders as national cabinet meets Paul Keating reminds us what politics used to be like And it’s burger wars between McDonald’s and Hungry Jacks Plus an interview with Steve Mills, breakfast presenter on Perth’s 6PR and part-time bookie, about the business of being a trackside bookmaker.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Steve Mills, 6PR Breakfast host and part-time bookie, about the business of being a bookmaker.  Trackside bookies are a dying breed, and Steve describes why he's been drawn to it alongside a long and successful media career.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has recorded its poorest economic growth result since the second world war, but the worst is over.  Also today: AMP puts itself up for sale, but are there any buyers? COVID-19 numbers in Victoria continue to improve And Australian universities perform well in annual global rankings Plus an interview with Simon Kuestenmacher, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the Demographics Group, about demographics and making sense of data. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to demographer Simon Kuestenmacher, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the Demographics Group.  They discuss how his research is useful for business, and how Australia is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the wide-ranging impact of disruption to immigration.  Simon also reveals whether we can expect a lockdown baby boom.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s largest insurer, QBE, loses its chief executive over misconduct allegations.  Also today: Manufacturing across the United States and Asia picks up steam, and that’s good for Australia The Reserve Bank opens the way for more cheap lending for longer And the spat between the tech giants Facebook and Google, and the local media companies, gets ugly Plus an interview with Greg Robinson, managing partner of executive search firm Blenheim Partners.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Greg Robinson, Managing Partner at executive search and board advisory firm Blenheim Partners. They discuss what Greg is looking for when placing people into senior roles, as well as how he does it.  They also look at the issue of diversity on boards and the impact of COVID-19 on the availability of skilled migrants.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A major financial services takeover, two former Prime Ministers lash out, and people rush to access superannuation funds. The battle is on for the retirement dollar.  Also today: Warren Buffet starts investing in Asia China launches another inquiry into the Australian wine industry And how Domino’s is using artificial intelligence to get hot pizza delivered to its customers Plus an interview with Karen McWilliams from Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand about the social responsibilities of business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Karen McWilliams, Business Reform Leader at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, about encouraging businesses to consider more than just the bottom line when making decisions about investing and the future.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 full year earnings season, which ends today, has been like no other. While many companies warned investors their results were bad, there’s no hiding that the majority of Australian companies have been hammered by the downturn. That’s our main story. Also today: The Aussie dollar surges to an 18 month high as the greenback tumbles National Australia Bank offloads its financial advisory business ending an era for the banking sector And Seven West Media goes big on reality TV Plus an interview with AMP Capital senior economist Diana Mousina about this week’s upcoming economic growth numbers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Diana Mousina, Senior Economist at AMP Capital, about current economic conditions.  They discuss consumer spending, business investment, housing prices, inflation, and why Wall Street is setting new records in the middle of a recession.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Sunday feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Professor Anthony Forsyth about the gig economy and labour law in Australia. Professor Anthony Forsyth is Professor of Business at the Graduate School of Business and Law at RMIT University. He is also the publisher of the blog LabourLawDownUnder.com.au.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 29 August 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Woolworths records bumper sales growth, adding to a long list of well-performed retailers.  It suggests the local economy is bouncing back. Also today: The Federal Reserve in the United States rethinks monetary policy Buy now, pay later companies announce big expansion plans, even as profits remain elusive.  And why the humble cow is no longer so humble. Plus an interview with North Melbourne Football Club Chief Executive Ben Amarfio about football, business and racism.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Amarfio, CEO of the North Melbourne Football Club, about sport in 2020 - from the business of running a club during the COVID-19 pandemic, to the personal impact of the Black Lives Matter movement.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House prices are forecast to tumble, as new residential construction levels hit 20-year lows. Also today: China hits out at Australia, comparing us to Brutus attacking Caesar. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews under fire on all fronts And why your local liquor retailer might not have Moet this Christmas. Plus an interview with TV & radio personality and budding entrepreneur Erin Molan about designing a product, securing a patent and launching - all while juggling a full-time job and a baby.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to media personality Erin Molan about her new business, Baby Singlets By Erin.  Erin shares some of the mistakes she's made along the way, and the lessons she's learnt as an entrepreneur.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The big shopping malls lose billions of dollars, as major retailers pull the plug over tenancy rents.  Also today: Signs of border re-openings, at least in some states Some Virgin Australia creditors to get just 11c in the dollar And profit reports show how damaging COVID-19 has been to the economy Plus an interview with Associate Professor Peter Phillips about the Aussie dollar, answering some of the common question about currencies.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Peter Phillips, Associate Professor in Finance & Banking at the University of Southern Queensland, for a crash course in currencies.  Why is everything measured in US dollars?  What causes exchange rate fluctuations?  Who benefits when the dollar goes up and down?   Associate Professor Peter Phillips is also the author of Financial Institutions, Instruments and Markets.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AMP’s chair steps down, and its new head of wealth management is demoted, as the group tries to stem the fallout from its sexual harassment scandal. Also today: Andrew Forrest’s $1.1 billion payday Business groups lose patience with state Premiers And iconic Melbourne sporting events to head interstate Plus an interview with Jeremy Fleming, Managing Director of Stagekings, about one of the most amazing COVID-19 business transformations you’ll hear.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jeremy Fleming, Managing Director of Stage Kings, about one of the few good news stories to emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic.  Jeremy's business would have been wiped out by the lockdowns, but he saw an opportunity to pivot and is now employing more people than he was pre-COVID.  It's a remarkable story.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State governments are under pressure to create jobs and open borders, as the Federal Government and bureaucrats work to boost economic growth.   Also today: How JobKeeper is making some companies more profitable One of Australia’s biggest businesses gives fossil fuels the flick And Clive Palmer extends his multi-billion-dollar fight with Western Australia Plus an interview with Centennial Asset Management’s Matthew Kidman about his take on the earnings season so far.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, about reporting season - a must-listen interview for any investor.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Fear and Greed's Sunday feature interview this week, Sean Aylmer speaks to Associate Professor Gordon Menzies from the University of Technology, Sydney. In a wide-ranging conversation, Sean and Associate Professor Menzies discuss self-fulfilling prophecies in the current economic environment, and how economic principles apply to everyday life. About Associate Professor Gordon Menzies: Gordon Menzies earned a Doctor of Philosophy in Economics at Oxford University in 2001 and is Associate Professor, Economics Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney. He's also the author of Western Fundamentalism.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 22 August 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s most iconic company, Qantas, reports a $2 billion loss and says clear skies are still some way away. Also today: National Cabinet meets today amid anger over border closures. Cashed up Wesfarmers announces a solid profit, but fears for the next few months. And casualties emerge in the fight between mall owners and retail tenants. Plus an interview with Penny Spencer from the Spencer Group of Companies about the plight of the travel industry. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Penny Spencer, Founder and Managing Director of the Spencer Group of Companies, about the state of the travel industry.  They also discuss selling tickets to space for a casual $US250,000.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s biggest company, CSL, reports a big profit as it expands its push to manufacture a COVID19 vaccine. Also today: Tech giant Apple breaches the $US2 trillion mark for the first time A mixed bag of profit results from some of the country’s biggest companies And the number of Australian women on boards finally starts to rise Plus an interview with Anthony James, Group CEO Innovation & Growth at Trinity Consulting Services - a creative thinker and a man who has more than 1 million LinkedIn followers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Anthony James, better known as AJ - Group CEO Innovation & Growth at Trinity Consulting Services.  They discuss innovation during a pandemic, and how AJ managed to amass one of the largest LinkedIn followings in Australia, with more than one million followers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BHP, the big Australian, wants to go green, after announcing a bumper profit. Also today: Australia nears a deal to buy 25 million COVID-19 vaccines, when they’re available Beijing sets its sights on the local wine industry, threatening big tariffs that would kill exports to China And Coles reports a big profit but warns about future spending Plus an interview with Megan Motto, CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia, about running a business during the pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Megan Motto, Chief Executive Officer of the Governance Institute of Australia, for a crash course in governance - what it is, why it's important, and what can happen if a company doesn't have the right systems in place.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Strong results from household goods retailers, led by JB HiFi, has triggered a boom for shareholders, but how long can it last?  Also today: 25 deaths from COVID-19 were reported yesterday – the worst day yet Australia’s largest steelmaker is upbeat about the economic outlook, expecting a home building boom And how vegans are harming the environment Plus an interview with Brett Galvin, Co-founder and Director of The Mint Partners, about communications and public relations during a pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.