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When NAB executive Ana Marinkovic was visiting businesses in regional Australia recently, a potato farmer revealed he was paying workers $95 per hour to pick produce. It reveals the stark reality of the labour shortage, which when combined with high interest rates and inflation, have created a perfect storm of conditions for Australian small business.Ana Marinkovic, Executive General Manager, Small Business Bank at NAB, tells Sean Aylmer that 2024 is going to be even harder - and shares some advice for Australians looking to start their own small business.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX closes down Newspoll puts Labor, coalition tied New British RBA deputy Super funds head to UK Hopes for further Gaza pause Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 27 November 2023 The Reserve Bank overhaul is about to kick off in the halls of Parliament. Also today: Amazon tells thousands of Australian staff members that WFH might make them less likely to be promoted. Legal complaint against Meta claims the company knew users were under 13yo And Gen X has surpassed Millennials on exchange traded funds Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 has been quite robust for M&A activity, despite the rising rate environment and general economic uncertainty.Sandy Mak, Head of Corporate at independent law firm at Corrs Chambers Westgarth, talks to Sean Aylmer about the major players in M&A activity, some of the big deals we've seen, and what we can expect in 2024.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fear & Greed is very excited to be working on the weekly Mumbrellacast - a look at everything under Australia's media and marketing umbrella. There's a new episode every Wednesday - follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts. Original release date: Wednesday 22 November 2023 In this week’s Mumbrellacast: Kyle & Jackie O sign historic ten-year deal; is this the beginning of the end for SCA? Also on this episode: We talk to ARN CEO Ciaran Davis about the huge deal And we look at the fallout from Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin’s resignation this week and how the telco can bounce back Join Neil Griffiths & Adam Lang for a look at everything under Australia’s media and marketing umbrella.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Thompson and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Jennifer Duke adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Market closes up AustralianSuper lashes Origin bid Free childcare recommendation WFH redundancy warning Financial literacy shock Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 24 November 2023 A surprise last-minute alternative proposal for Origin Energy has delayed a critical vote. Also today: Black Friday is kicking off with a cash splash predicted despite the cost of living crisis. Sam Altman returns to OpenAI And a new beverage has been launched that promises to make you less drunk the more you drink Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about making the most of an unexpected windfall. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Black Friday - one of the biggest shopping days of the year - Slyp has released new research with UTS and the Minister for the Environment. It reveals Australia prints more than 10.6 billion paper receipts every year.Paul Weingarth, co-founder and CEO of Slyp, talks about the case for digital receipts - and the importance of having both government and major retailers on board.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Market down RBA says inflation ‘homegrown’ Business leaders tackle antisemitism Hedge funds rack up losses Sam Altman returns to OpenAI Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 23 November 2023 Australian house prices have officially hit a new record, but how long can it last? ANZ staff could lose their bonuses if they don’t come into the office Crypto exchange Binance to pay $US4.3 billion in penalties And radio stars Kyle & Jackie O sign Australian media’s biggest talent deal ever Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about making the most of an unexpected windfall. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethical investing is surging - in fact, awareness of responsible investing has jumped 20% in just the last two years. John McMurdo, CEO of Australian Ethical, talks to Sean Aylmer Frustration about how fear and frustration is pushing investors to make different decisions with their money - and why ethical investing is able to match (and even out-perform) other forms of investing. This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Australian Ethical is a supporter of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. AGM season in full swing US Fed cool on rate rises Miners get labour exemption UQ tops rankings Israel agrees to ceasefire Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 22 November 2023 The Reserve Bank has made it clear: if wages keep rising without productivity, then interest rates will increase again. Warnings that house prices could fall next year New research shows younger and lower income people feel increasingly pessimistic about the future OpenAI’s leadership saga continues Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about making the most of an unexpected windfall. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk a lot about cyber risk - and the fact that for many businesses, it's almost inevitable that they will suffer an attack at some point. Prevention, security and constant vigilance are all important… but what about insurance?Sam Weaver, Coalition's General Manager, Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about how cyber insurance works - what it covers, and what it means for businesses who take it out.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Origin votes start rolling in Beijing moves to save real estate companies China warns Canberra AGL board under fire Second Gaza hospital hit Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 21 November 2023 Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends his dealings with China over an incident last week where an Australian diver was injured by a Chinese vessel. Also today Optus boss Kelly Bayer Rosmarin resigns. Bunnings to push into cleaning products And the World Cup cricket final, which Australia won, drew 57 million viewers in India alone Australian companies covered: AKE, ALL, ASX.AX, BHP, BUN1, BXB, CBA, CRN, JHX, KAR, NAB, NEM, ORG, PDN, REA, SGR, SGT, STO, TCS, WDSFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the outage at Optus to the rolling problems at Qantas, corporate Australia has been littered with crises lately.Carden Calder, co-founder of https://www.bluechipcommunication.com.au/, talks to Sean Aylmer about the steps leaders can take to manage (and sometimes prevent) a crisis.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Origin readies for shareholder vote ASX hires Indian TATA BHP warns Canberra CFMEU to become MEU Inpex fears regulatory uncertainty Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 20 November 2023 Israel, Hamas and the US are close to a ceasefire. Also today: The local housing market is ending the year with a whimper Andrew and Nicola Forrest buy Akubra OpenAI boss ousted - but efforts are already underway to bring him backFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's plenty of market uncertainty at the moment, given the state of the local and global economies, the geopolitical situation, the unclear trajectory of interest rates and what's going on in the bond market. So what does it mean for investors?Steven Tang, Head of Portfolio Solutions at Zenith Investment Partners, talks to Sean Aylmer about what investors need to consider when they're building a portfolio.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice tailored to your own circumstances before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Garry Linnell, journalist and author Original air date: September 6, 2020Sean Aylmer speaks to Garry Linnell - author, journalist and broadcaster - about two positive stories that stand out in the midst of all the bad news. Garry also talks about his next book, The Devil's Work.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX up 1% for week Optus CEO fronts hearing Albo dodges dictator question Detainee details revealed Apple messaging update Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 17 November 2023 The unemployment rate jumps even though 55,000 extra people found a job last month. Also today: Canberra to test AI with public servants Fifty infrastructure projects axed And the Xi-Biden summit ends successfully, with one post meeting hiccup Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about how to make the most of the Black Friday sales. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the very competitive Australian fintech space, Airwallex has been a real standout. It now has more than 100,000 business customers globally and reports strong revenue growth, building on a platform and network for international payments that challenges the banks on pricing.Luke Latham, Managing Director for Australia / New Zealand at Airwallex, talks to Sean Aylmer about the company's next big product, which sees it tackling the banks head-on.Airwallex is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX down Inflation falls globally Feds scramble over detainees AMP tumbles Rio dismisses boss Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 16 November 2023 Wages grow at their fastest pace on record. Also today: Diamonds are no longer anyone’s best friend More trouble for PwC globally And the legendary Cadillac will soon be on sale in Australia Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about how to make the most of the Black Friday sales. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia’s major banks have delivered a strong set of results for the 2023 full year - $31.99 billion in combined statutory earnings across Commonwealth, Westpac, ANZ and NAB. That’s up 8.2% on the previous year.But there might be challenging times ahead, as economic headwinds continue to build, and loan momentum slows. Doug Nixon, Oceania Banking and Capital Markets Leader at EY, talks to Sean Aylmer about the health of the Australian banking sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. REITs and tech stocks surge US inflation falls Aristocrat profit Allkem gets OK Israel raids hospital Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 15 November 2023 Commonwealth Bank says its margins are being squeezed, but overall the banking sector has had a record year. Also today: Consumer sentiment tumbles after last week’s rate hike The government is set to outlaw vaping Telstra reports a bump in customers after Optus outage Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s all about how to make the most of the Black Friday sales. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cybersecurity remains a top priority for Australian businesses - and with good reason, considering some of the high profile attacks on companies like port operator DP World, or last year's breach at Optus.For the third year, McGrathNicol Advisory has partnered with YouGov to survey 500 Australian business owners, partners, directors and C-Suite leaders, on the ransomware threat facing Australian businesses.Darren Hopkins and Blare Sutton, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory, talk to Sean Aylmer about why so many businesses are still paying $1 million or more in ransom - and the sector that's likely to be targeted more in the coming year.McGrathNicol Advisory is a supporter of this podcastFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Market closes higher Lib MP quits party Xmas triggers travel threats Visitor numbers jump Google pays Apple Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 14 November 2023 The corporate regulator warns that Australian businesses are very underprepared for cyber attacks. Also today: Optus reveals the cause of its major network outage ANZ’s $7.4 billion profit sends its share price lower And why 30,000 containers are stranded around the country Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

ACS is unveiling its Digital Pulse Report - prepared by Deloitte Access Economics - on the state of the technology industry. ACS is the peak body representing over 47,000 tech professionals in Australia. Sean Aylmer talks to Siobhan Casey, head of growth at ACS, about the report, and why a staggering 95% of the Australian workforce needs re-skilling.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Market closes lower AusSuper rejects Origin offer Elder shares surge TPG-Vocus deal falls over Incitec finds fertiliser buyer Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 November 2023 Fears of a major escalation in the conflict in Gaza with political leaders calling on Israel to stop attacking health facilities. Also today: Last week’s interest rate hike doesn’t deter weekend bidders at auctions Seven West Media becomes largest shareholder in radio company ARN Media And the global wellness sector is now worth $US5.6 billion Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emerging markets can appear to hold attractive investment opportunities, but they're not for the faint-hearted. Emerging markets might have a different rule of law, a different sovereign risk, there's cultural risk, information risks, a whole host of other factors compared to nations like Australia, the US, or Europe. Sean Aylmer talks to John Moorhead, head of global emerging markets at Maple Brown Abbott, about how to think about investing in emerging markets.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ignore what people say - having ADHD doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson as they discuss Canna’s own ADHD diagnosis, and how it changed her relationship with money. HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you. Check out the full catalogue of episodes on APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts. The information in this podcast is general in nature and does not take into account your personal circumstances, financial needs or objectives. Before acting on any information, you should consider the appropriateness of it and the relevant product having regard to your objectives, financial situation and needs. In particular, you should seek independent financial advice and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement or other offer document prior to acquiring any financial product. Canna Campbell is a Corporate Authorised Representative and Corporate Credit Representative of Wealthstream Financial Group Pty Ltd ABN 35 152 803 113 Australian Financial Services Licensee AFSL 412079.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-12 November 2023 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Cherelle Murphy adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Banks, miners drop RBA forecasts higher inflation Albanese talks to Hamas News Corp results Optus offers ‘compensation’ Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, 10 November 2023 NAB’s share price falls after $7.7b profit. Also today: Corporate tax take jumps Aussie living standards falling faster than most Hollywood actors strike finally over Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it's all about money tips for struggling students. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Transport accounts for 18% of Australia’s domestic greenhouse gas emissions, but the term transport covers all sorts of areas. Planes, trains and automobiles. But what about maritime navigation? Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Iain Percy OBE, former Olympic sailing gold medallist and founder of Artemis Technologies, about his push to shift the maritime industry from diesel to fully electric.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX closes above 7,000 points NAB earnings disappoint Xero’s share price tumbles Westfield 410m shoppers Hostage deal in Gaza under threat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, 9 November 2023 Services across the Optus network are slowly being restored after yesterday’s massive outage, with politicians and businesses demanding answers. Also today: Streaming services like Netflix pressured to boost local content James Hardie share price surges 14% in minutes And Anthony Albanese green lights a new Australia-China visa deal Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it's all about money tips for struggling students. Get it from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 years ago, Richard Capp and his brother Bryce started a business out of their parents' garage with about $250 to their names. Milton & King is the name of the business, and it now has a warehouse in Texas that prints wallpaper 24 hours a day to meet demand. Richard Capp talks to Sean Aylmer about the tech behind the business, how they work with local artists for their designs, and why wallpaper is back in fashion.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Miners weigh on market Optus outage continues Woodside confident about oil and gas Westpac drops PwC Humanitarian pause needed in Middle East Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.