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Sean Aylmer speaks to Brett Galvin, co-founder and Director of The Mint Partners, about communications, public relations, and how to maintain a brand during a global crisis.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Government is considering delaying increases to superannuation payments in an effort to boost economic growth.  Also today: Australia’s gold miners report bumper profits Signs that the spike in new COVID-19 cases in Victoria is flattening And social consequences of the pandemic emerge as applications for divorce surge Plus an interview with EY chief economist Jo Masters about employment and national growth. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jo Masters, Chief Economist at EY, about the labour market, the general state of the economy, the housing market and earnings season.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 Professor Robert Breunig, Chair of Tax Policy and Public Finance at the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute at the Australian National University in Canberra. And yes, we are talking about tax reform - fortunately, Professor Breunig is one of the few people capable of making the case for reform clear, simple and engaging!Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 15 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.

Investors dump Telstra and AGL, but can’t get enough of AMP, QBE and Treasury Wines. What a bumper 24 hours of profits. Also today: An historic moment in middle east peace talks overnight. The number of Australians unemployed hits 1 million for the first time ever. And how a gamer bought a $9 million home. Plus an interview with superyacht captain Brendan O’Shannassy, founder of Katana Maritime, for a taste of the high life.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Brendan O'Shannassy, founder of Katana Maritime, about the exotic, secretive world of superyachts.  Brendan has years of experience as a captain on some of the most opulent vessels in the world, and gives a glimpse into the life of the ultra-wealthy.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Commonwealth Bank reports a $7.3 billion half year profit, as other corporates feel the impact of COVID-19.  But the market’s reaction to CBA’s result has been interesting. Also today: A stunning contraction in the British economy Wages growth in Australia slows to its weakest level in 23 years And cyber security laws come under the spotlight Plus an interview with Australian Hotels Association CEO Stephen Ferguson about the plight of the hotels sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Stephen Ferguson, National CEO of the Australian Hotels Association, about the current state of the industry in Australia.  They discuss hotel occupancy rates, social distancing in pubs, the importance of JobKeeper to the industry, and how certain hotels came to be accommodating quarantined travellers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A two paced national economy has emerged – Victoria and the rest – making recovery much more difficult. Also today: Russia claims to have found a vaccine for COVID-19, but questions remain Sydney Airport asks investors for $2 billion And Telstra’s newest board member is just 32-years old Plus an interview with sunscreen entrepreneur Ava Matthews about creating a new product from scratch and building a cult following.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ava Matthews, entrepreneur and co-founder of Ultra Violette.  Ava describes how they developed and marketed a brand that now has a cult following in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister says some lockdown restrictions will be in place for the rest of this year. It’ll be a tough end to the 2020, and a soft start to 2021. Also today: Shareholders give Qantas the big thumbs down Some of the country’s biggest financial service firms heading to court over financial advice And 6.3 million Australians receive a handout from the Government Plus an interview with insolvency expert John Winter, CEO of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (ARITA) about what’s happening on the ground across the country. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to John Winter, CEO of the Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association (ARITA).  They discuss the impact that the pandemic and government support/stimulus has had on insolvencies, and what steps should be taken by owners or directors if they feel their business may be in trouble.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Earnings season in Australia has begun, with some good results and some bad results. But there is a sense of optimism among investors.  Also today: The Gold Coast’s big theme parks get a hand out The CEO of Rio Tinto comes under fire And a plan to stop nasty carbon emissions … from cows Plus an interview with Stephen Koukoulas, one of the country’s best-known market economists, about what he thinks will happen over the next six months. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Stephen Koukoulas, aka The Kouk - formerly the Chief Economist of Citibank, head of global research in London for TD Securities, and Senior Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister.  They discuss the current economic climate, the outlook over coming months, and the time that Stephen bailed out Sean on a panel in front of a large audience.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 Money Magazine Editor-at-Large Julia Newbould about the hot topics in the world of personal finance. Investing in FAANG stocks (Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google) Whether parents should gift or loan money, or even provide an early inheritance, to adult children The estimated $300,000 cost of raising children Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 8 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.

The business community says draconian lockdown rules are ruining the economy, as profits and growth start to suffer. Also today: The Federal Government releases its cyber security strategy We uncover the companies making money during the coronavirus pandemic And the logistics of toilet paper deliveries in a COVID19 world Plus an interview with Brokenwood Wines General Manager Geoff Krieger about the business of wine, fresh from the group winning the Australian wine of the year award.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Geoff Krieger, General Manager and part-owner of Brokenwood Wines in the Hunter Valley.  They discuss the business of wine, after one of Brokenwood's wines was named best in Australia this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s second airline is ready for take-off, but it will be a slimmed down Virgin with fewer staff and fewer planes. Also today: Queensland and NSW get tough on border controls The Prime Minister says Australia isn’t a toady of the US And how to look good in a face mask Plus an interview with Tim MacKinnon, Managing Director and VP for eBay Australia and New Zealand, about the surge in online shopping. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Tim MacKinnon, Managing Director & VP for eBay Australia & NZ. As far as websites go, eBay would be one of the elder statesmen of the internet. Founded in 1995 as AuctionWeb, it turned into eBay in 1997, and the name became synonymous with the buying and selling of goods online. eBay survived the dotcom bubble in the early 2000s, and the Global Financial Crisis, and alongside Amazon, has cemented its place as one of the main global e-commerce players.  It's now worth approximately US$40-billion. Sean spoke to Tim MacKinnon about eBay in Australia, how the company has fared during the pandemic, and the future of both e-commerce and bricks-and-mortar retail in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank warns that unemployment will hit 10 per cent later in the year, but things aren’t too bad after all. Also today: 1 billion students across the globe are missing from classrooms Two former Prime Minister issue warnings on their pet topics And it seems the pandemic can’t stop Australian wine exports Plus an interview with Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about the always-fascinating world of media and advertising.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean speaks with Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about the current state of the ad market.  They also talk about the ACCC's attempts to force Facebook and Google to pay for accessing premium news content, advertising in Broadcast Video On Demand, and how radio has fared during the pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tough new lockdown laws are being imposed in Victoria, and the state and national economies face big job losses as a result. Also today: Some good news from the global manufacturing sector Why one of Australia’s biggest investors wants to put money into the share market And what has the closure of Holden meant for car dealerships? Plus an interview with Dr Dimitrios Salampasis from Swinburne University of Technology about the incredibly vibrant fintech sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Dimitrios Salampasis, Director and Master of Financial Technologies and a Lecturer of Financial Technologies Entrepreneurship and Innovation at the Swinburne University of Technology, Swinburne Business School, about FinTech, entrepreneurship and innovation in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  The big four tech stocks – Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook – have reported record earnings. Are they now too big? Also today: Victoria goes into a state of disaster as the COVID-19 pandemic hits crisis levels James Murdoch leaves the News Corp empire And petrol stations around the country about to get a revamp Plus an interview with AMP chief economist Shane Oliver on the outlook for the local and global economies.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Shane Oliver, AMP Capital Chief Economist, about the economic outlook for Australia.  They examine last week's data out of the US, local deflation, the factors Shane is looking for to signal recovery, and his expectations of the current earnings season. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 1 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.

The US economy records its worst slump since the Great Depression, forecasts for the Australian economy made just last week look too optimistic, and a record day for COVID19 cases. Also today: Masks all round at Woolworths Some mixed earnings results as reporting season continues And bad news for the housing sector Plus an interview with legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley, about the secrets of his stellar success.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley about his career, his advice to people starting out, and the state of sport in Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prices in Australia fall for the first time in 20 years, and it's bad news for the economy.  Also today: The heads of Apple, Amazon, Google and Facebook defend their market power Earnings season in Australia kicks off with a cracking result from Rio Tinto And the Morrison government backs the Trump Administration’s view of China, with a caveat Plus an interview with Centennial Asset Management principal Matthew Kidman about the upcoming earnings season. 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 what to expect from earnings season.  Matthew goes through each sector, sharing his view on individual companies, as well as discussing why he varied from investing in small cap companies during the pandemic.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Victoria’s health system is in crisis, with lockdowns set to remain across the state. It means the national economy could contract for three quarters in a row.  Also today: The Federal Government issues an IOU worth $15 billion to fund its big spending policies Westpac runs into more anti-money laundering problems And how rich is iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest Plus an interview with Jonathan Prosser, founder of Racing Green Ventures, about entrepreneurship.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jonathan Prosser, academic and founder of Racing Green Ventures, about the nature of entrepreneurship in Australia, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Jonathan Prosser is an Academic Tutor in Entrepreneurship at the University of Sydney; a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship at the Australian College of Physical Education; the Founder of Racing Green Ventures; a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts; and will soon begin further study in entrepreneurship at Babson College in the US.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gold, gold, gold. The world’s most precious metal hits a record as new cases of coronavirus surge in Australia and across the globe.  Also today: The Presidential election campaign in the United States starts to heat up Jobs will take priority over tax cuts, the Prime Minister says And what people really think about being stuck at home Plus an interview with Daniel Hynes, Senior Commodity Strategist at ANZ, about the rise and rise of gold.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with ANZ Senior Commodity Strategist Daniel Hynes after gold hits a record price.  They also discuss the huge growth in iron ore prices in recent weeks, and the increase in silver prices.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia and the United States will meet to discuss China’s aggressive tactics in the region, tying us closer to Washington. Also today: Record numbers of coronavirus cases locally and globally The federal government pushes its industrial relations agenda And tough times in Australia’s biggest shopping centres Plus an interview with EY chief economist Jo Masters about what the Government’s budget statement means for our economic recovery.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Jo Masters, Chief Economist at EY, about last week's Budget statement.  In particular, they look at what this means for the economic recovery, and also consider why businesses have been reluctant to take up some of the support measures available to them.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 25 July 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.

Unprecedented spending and debt levels, more than a million people out of work and a decade of deficits. The government releases its budget update, and here’s what you need to know. Also today: More bad news on the COVID19 front out of Victoria Tabcorp and Coca-Cola comes out with bad news … and their share prices rise And Australia’s largest gold miner enjoys the surge in the price of the precious metal Plus an interview with Andrew Bailey, editor of The Easel, about the wonderful world of art - a world that's worth $US64-billion a year.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks to Andrew Bailey, editor of the-easel.com, about art as an asset. They discuss the factors that make art appreciate in value, how the market prices in risk... and what to do if you inherit a Picasso.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has experienced its worst ever day for recorded COVID-19 cases as the Government prepares to outline the huge cost of the pandemic.  Also today: The five tech stocks influencing the rise and fall of Wall Street Retail trade in Australia surges Homeowners rush to lock in fixed interest rates Plus an interview with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about the bank’s social responsibility, with additional comment from Dr Simon Wright, Senior Lecturer at Charles Sturt UniversityFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Commonwealth Bank CEO Matt Comyn about a new initiative to help combat domestic and financial abuse.  The conversation examines whether banks have a social responsibility, and how that is balanced with the requirement to deliver a return to shareholders.  Sean also has an extended conversation with Dr Simon Wright, Lecturer in the School of Management and Marketing at Charles Sturt University, about the issue.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian share market and Aussie dollar surge on the back of more Federal Government stimulus and good news on the vaccine front. Also today: The government warned that it needs to do more about cybersecurity BHP sets a record for iron ore production, but warns about the future And some of Australia’s most iconic magazines set to close Plus an interview with Tim Burrowes, founder of Mumbrella, about the outlook for the media industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Tim Burrowes, Founder and Content Director of Mumbrella, about the state of the Australian media industry.  The discuss the innovation required to combat the influx of overseas digital media, the viability of the subscription model, and the rise of podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Donald Trump’s unorthodox Presidential reign coming to an end? The opinion polls say so.  Also today: JobKeeper and JobSeeker to be extended till March next year The number of COVID-19 cases in NSW grows And how to hold a virtual meeting for 1.2 million people Plus an interview with Dr Richard Iles, poverty expert from the Federation Business School, about the impact of the coronavirus.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Dr Richard Iles, Senior Lecturer in the Federation Business School at Federation University in Victoria, about poverty - its prevalence in modern society and what can be done to eradicate it.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Small retail investors are playing the equity market with increasing frequency and value, and they’re losing. Also today: The government set to outline a new package for small businesses. COVID19 daily cases hit record levels in Australia and globally. And is Woolworths getting too big and too powerful? Plus an interview with ANZ senior economist Cherelle Murphy about the Federal Government’s budget statement due out on Thursday night.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer speaks with Cherelle Murphy, Senior Economist at ANZ, about what to expect in the Government's Budget update this week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 18 July 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.