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ESG (environmental, social, governance) is the latest force in investing. Companies around the world are scrambling to develop their strategies and it's now a priority for many investors, big and small. Federation Asset Management CEO Cameron Brownjohn tells Sean Aylmer it's not solely about doing the right thing for the world, it's also the key to making a profit.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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - take a lighter look at some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 23 October 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their 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 Their favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 22nd October 2021 Big business step up vaccine mandates as economies reopen.  Also today: There’s plenty of action in bond markets and equities as investors worry about inflation The taxman is on the prowl Crown’s shareholders show their displeasure. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If the pandemic hit 10 years ago, it would've been very difficult to work from home. If it hit 20 years ago, it would have been near impossible. Cloud technology has completely changed the economy but already businesses are looking ahead. Canon Business Services CEO Luke Clark discusses what the future workforce will look like. Canon Business Services is a supporter of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 21st October 2021 Bank branches and ATMs going the way of the dodo. Also today: Booster shots for COVID ready to be rolled out Retailers find shoppers are fickle Might Facebook be about to change its name? Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There aren’t many startups that can say they make a meaningful difference to the lives of their customers. Sonder is one of those. They deliver an employee assistance service on steroids to hundreds of thousands of users. Co-founder and CEO Craig Cowdrey explains how Sonder came to be, how it operates and how its planning to go global.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 20th October 2021 Australia’s big miners get the yips and their share prices fall. Also today:  Investors and the Reserve Bank can't seem to agree The wagering sector is in a state of flux The local wine sector recovers from a horror year Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2021 has seen an avalanche of massive M&A deals and a boom in IPOs, in Australia and globally. Access to cheap capital has sparked the frenzy but will it continue and what is the outlook for investors? Head of M&A for EY Oceania, Duncan Hogg, discusses the extraordinary year so far and what's to come.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 19th October 2021 Australia’s biggest gaming group makes a near $4 billion bid for a UK group.  Also today: Long term fixed mortgage rates set to rise Queensland outlines its roadmap to normality The PM has a bob each way on climate change. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Infrastructure is one of the hottest sectors right now, with investors big and small clamouring to get a piece of the pie. But what are Australia's infrastructure needs for the years ahead? Infrastructure Australia has just delivered a 15-year plan to the Government detailing just that. Peter Colacino (Chief of Policy and Research), led the team that developed the plan and joined Sean Aylmer to discuss.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 18th October 2021 NSW and Victoria ease restrictions and overseas travel is just weeks away.  Also today: Markets surge and Bitcoin heads towards a new record A cracking weekend for the housing market How COVID has reinvented golf Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Dogecoin are infamous for their volatility, soaring and crashing at the whim of an Elon Musk tweet. But the blockchain technology behind them is getting more and more institutional support.  Now, BetaShares is launching a crypto-focused ETF, not giving exposure to cryptocurrencies but rather the infrastructure behind them. BetaShares CEO Alex Vynokur explains.  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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 16 October 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their 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 Their favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 15th October 2021 The Reserve Bank adds its substantial weight to the climate change debate.  Also today: Nearly 140,000 jobs lost in the labour market A $2.8 billion deal for a copper mine Some of the most unloved stocks make a comeback Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s been a huge week for the economy, with COVID restrictions eased in NSW, business confidence rising, the Federal Treasurer speaking and labour force data showing just a slight rise in unemployment.  NAB Chief Economist Alan Oster breaks it all down, and explains the real meaning behind the numbers.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 14th October 2021 A changing of the guard among the largest companies on the ASX. That’s our main story. Also today: The federal Treasurer downgrades the economic growth outlook NSW changes its isolation policy around COVID The humbling of the avocado Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the east coast emerges from lockdowns this month, advertisers have well and truly opened the chequebook, preparing for a phenomenon known as "revenge spending".   Ben Willee, General Manager of Spinach advertising, delves into where the ad spend is going, who it's targeting and how lockdowns have changed consumer behaviour. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 13th October 2021 Business confidence surges as the reopening boom kicks in.  Also today: Westpac wipes $1.3 billion off its bottom line as it cleans out its operations Telstra and CSL hold their annual general meetings and are upbeat about the future And the COVID news keeps improving Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The pandemic has stretched global supply chains to breaking point. But a Finnish company has been using AI to fully automate reordering for tens of thousands of stores, taking into account seasons, trends, holidays, promotions, price changes and even local weather.  Today's guest is Johanna Småros, the co-founder of Relex Solutions which recently signed a major deal with Coles.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Tuesday 12th October 2021 The east coast of Australia shifts to an easing of COVID restrictions and hints that state borders are set to reopen.  Also today: The local IPO market set for a record Star Entertainment’s share price tumbles 23% Claims JobKeeper wasted more than $26 billion Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This time last year, we were bracing for a wave of business insolvencies when Government support was withdrawn. But it never happened and the rate is actually less than pre-COVID. KordaMentha Executive Director James Wagg discusses the possibility of mass insolvencies looming for zombie companies that have limped through COVID.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you're thinking about investing, it's incredibly important to get professional advice. But you also need to have a plan - more than just a loose goal of maximising returns. Australian Shareholders’ Association CEO Rachel Waterhouse discusses how to write a plan and how to set out goals and the strategies to achieve them.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 11th October 2021 It's crunch time for the federal government which will have to outline its climate policy in the next two weeks.  Also today: The Reserve Bank is increasingly worried about the housing market Freedom day for NSW as restrictions are eased  A big win for insurers over business interruption claims  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kate Howitt has been recognised four years in a row as one of the top 30 female fund managers in the world, and is the only Australian to make the list. With so much volatility in share markets lately, Kate shares what she looks for in sectors and equities and where investors might find an opportunity or two.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.

The Fear and Greed team - Sean Aylmer, Adam Lang and Michael Thompson - dissect some of the big business stories of the week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 9 October 2021  This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson give their 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 Their favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 8th October 2021 Business is in turmoil over mandating vaccinations, and whether people should come back to the office.  Also today: The value of the local housing sector pushes beyond $9 trillion The local KFC business goes global And an investment bank tells us what teenagers are really doing Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week APRA finally stepped in, announcing changes to cool the red hot property market. It comes after 20% gains over the last year, the biggest since 1989. So, what does it mean for those looking to buy, sell and even rent? CoreLogic Research Director Tim Lawless explains it all.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Thursday 7th October 2021  Regulators step in to cool the housing market.  Also today: NSW set to reopen Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews in the spotlight Australia’s managers feel the heat over the environment, social and governance issues. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Technology has significantly changed the way we invest. There are easier, cheaper and better ways to invest in everything from real estate to shares, and now Australian share trading platform Superhero is giving superannuation a major makeover.  Co-founder and CEO John Winters discusses how they are changing super for good. Superhero is a supporter of Fear and Greed.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 6th October 2021  The Reserve Bank might be upbeat but investors aren’t. Also today: NSW gets a new leader – the state’s first millennial Premier  Qantas to spend $9 billion on new planes A record day for COVID cases in Victoria Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Reserve Bank has left interest rates on hold and indicated it's positive about Australia's economic recovery from COVID. But investors don't seem so sure with the ASX hit hard once again. EY Chief Economist Jo Masters joins Sean Aylmer to make sense of it all.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.