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By now, you’d’ve heard of ChatGPT. And after playing with it for a couple of minutes - had that moment of existential dread as you think - how long until this technology takes my job? Don't worry, ChatGPT is still often getting things wrong. Here at Equity Mates HQ, we asked it for a blurb on an Australian software company. It gave us a description for a real estate investment trust - that’s just not right. We shared a few other examples in our Thought Starters email last week - including ChatGPT telling users the Philadelphia Eagles won the Superbowl and that Croatia left the European Union in 2022. So take a deep breath. While ChatGPT still needs a fact checker, we’re a long way from AI taking our jobs.  But we wanted to take stock and see where the most exciting experiments were happening. Sascha and Alec talk about - what are the emerging use cases of ChatGPT?Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past decade, the biggest agricultural revolution since the domestication of livestock has been taking place. Cultured meat. Cultivated meat. Lab-grown meat. Cell-based meat. No kill meat. Whatever you call it, what started as Dutch researcher Mark Post’s effort to prove you could produce meat without killing animals - has since exploded into one of the hottest trends in agriculture. In 2020, VC funding for lab-grown meat crossed $1 billion dollars. In 2021, it crossed $2 billion. More than 100 companies around the world are trying to create cell-based protein, ranging from lab-grown lamb to lab-grown oysters, and even lab-grown foie gras. And we are seeing progress. Just in the past few months, Singapore’s government wined and dined VIP guests with cultivated meat at COP27 and lab-grown chicken passed its first hurdle with the US Food and Drug Administration.Today Alec and Sascha ask, how close are we to eating lab-grown meat? And is it lab-grown meat vegan?Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission - ASIC - has just brought forward its first ever greenwashing case. It's accused Mercer Superannuation of misleading customers about its sustainable plus fund, one of its superannuation investment options. The Sustainable Plus options were marketed as suitable for members who ‘are deeply committed to sustainability’ due to the fact they excluded investments in companies involved in carbon intensive fossil fuels, alcohol production and gambling.But ASIC alleges that is far from what Mercer actually did.These are just accusations currently, it might be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a crackdown on greenwashing in Australia. The Australian competition watchdog recently completed a sweep of companies environmental claims, and subsequently found 57% of the companies they looked at made misleading statements about their climate action and other behaviour.Today Sascha and Darcy were joined by AFR journalist Hannah Wootton who helps them answer - is this the beginning of many greenwashing cases? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Reserve Bank has been looking into the use of a central bank digital currency here in Australia.The world is rapidly moving towards a cashless society - Cash was used for 59% of point-of-sale transactions in 2022, down from 72% in 2019. But in Australia less than 25% of transactions use cash, in the UK it’s just 15% and in Norway, only 3% of payment transactions are cash!So our currency is basically digital already. So when the RBA announced plans to create a Central Bank Digital Currency our biggest question was... Why? Isn’t the Aussie Dollar pretty digital already?So we set out to better understand this emerging world of Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDC’s today. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government has announced they want to tax earnings above $3 million in super at 30% instead of the current 15%. That's frustrating if you're one of the 0.5% of Australians with that kind of money in your account. But most of us don't have $3 million stashed away... actually the average account has a measly $150,000 in it. Forbes reports that by the age of 25-29, the average man will have around $45,100 in their super fund, and woman will have $39,400.So... just who is affect by these new changes? Darcy and Sascha are joined by Nassim Khadem to unpack the answer.Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Onions, a staple in many dishes worldwide, are currently facing a serious shortage. This shortage, along with other food crises, raises concerns about food security. It’s a global problem. Especially because onions are the staple of cuisines across the world, the most consumed vegetable after tomatoes.If you put all the carrots, turnips, chillies, garlic and peppers the world together - that’s the equivalent of just how many onions are produced. About 106 million metric tons. Now though, the two most consumed vegetables in the world are suffering shortages. Severe shortages. And it is affecting many millions of people around the world.Today Alec and Sascha ask - why is the world running out of onions? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies are exploring ways to offer more flexibility and better work-life balance to their employees. One trend gaining traction is the four-day workweek. In a pilot program in Britain, 56 out of 61 businesses decided to continue with the four-day workweek, recognizing its benefits.Benefits for employees include better work-life balance and reduced burnout. According to the pilot program, 70% of employees reported lower levels of burnout at the end of the trial. Benefits for employers include increased employee retention and productivity. In this episode, Darcy and Sascha delve into the arguments for the 4 day work week, and how they potentially could benefit... Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pokies, poker machines, slot machines. Whatever you call them, they've been popular in Australia since the 1950s when pubs and clubs were looking for ways to entertain their customers. Then in the 1990s, they became electronic - making them more sophisticated and addictive.The government saw pokies as a potential source of revenue and began issuing licenses for their installation in clubs and pubs across the country. Today, the industry generates over $5 billion annually, making it one of the largest contributors to the Australian economy. We might only be home to less than half a percent of the world's population, but we're home to over 20% of the pokies. And we have one of the highest gambling loss rates in the world - well over $1000 per adult each year.There is growing concern over their regulation, with calls for tighter rules to protect vulnerable individuals. Today Darcy and Sascha ask: 'Why are there so many pokies in Australia?If you are having trouble with gambling, there are services there to assist you. The Gambling Helpline (1800 858 858) is a free, confidential telephone help service which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When was the last time you sent a letter? With the rise of digital communication, the traditional act of mailing a letter has become increasingly rare. Australia Post, one of the country's most iconic institutions, is feeling the impact of this trend. In the past six months, the company has reported a loss of nearly $200 million in its letter division. With the CEO, Paul Graham, warning of an unstoppable decline in letter volume, the question remains – are the days of letters numbered?Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rev up your engines, folks! It's time to explore the incredible world of Formula One racing and the groundbreaking technology that drives it. If you're a fan of this high-speed sport, you know that it's not just about racing around a track at breakneck speeds, it's about pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology.Fast cars, competitive team principles, and charismatic drivers are just the tip of the iceberg. What really sets Formula One apart is its unrelenting pursuit of innovation. And here's a little secret that you might not know: the technology that powers these impressive machines isn't just limited to the race track. It's also improving our everyday lives in ways you might not expect.With the next season of Drive to Survive just days away, Sascha and Darcy explore the world of F1, and ask - how is Formula One's cutting edge technology changing the game in the real world? They were joined by Staff Writer for F1.com Samarth Kanal in this episode. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lithium is a hot commodity - integral to the world’s move towards sustainability, as its an essential component in electric vehicles.  Is it unsurprising then that global demand has skyrocketed?German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently flew to Latin America to secure more lithium supplies. Why? Almost half of the global lithium resources are located in the so-called lithium triangle between Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. And for Scholz, this trip wasn’t just about boosting supplies to help the likes of the German car industry - it’s also about reducing China’s lithium dominance.And Scholz isn’t alone in his desperation to secure more lithium. Sascha and Darcy ask - is there enough lithium to meet the world’s demand?Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last year, a record 180 rockets were successfully launched into orbit - many of them carrying satellites. This meant at the end of 2022, there were 8261 satellites orbiting the Earth. Interestingly though increasingly more satellites are being launched by private companies rather than governments.In 2021, private-sector funding in space-related companies topped $10 billion dollars, an all-time high and a tenfold increase over the past decade. The percentage of global space R&D funding coming from the US government decreased from about 70% to 50% over the same period.Today Darcy and Sascha discuss, why are private companies launching so many satellites into space and what are the possibilities? Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

February 14th has many of us looking around and asking: What percentage of flowers are purchased on Valentine's Day? There’s just no escaping the mass of flowers seen in florists, or on your social media feeds, regardless if you’ve a Valentine or not. Here’s an interesting fact about Valentine’s Day. It alone makes up around 10% of the annual demand for cut flowers. That's all in one day! But most of the flowers you see have actually come from the other side of the world. The supply chain for flowers is a complex and fascinating trade. In this episode, Darcy and Sascha discuss the size of Valentine’s Day around the world, just how big the flower industry has become, and the environmental impact of the flower industry. Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now!In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The value of these $7 million 30-second ad slots are explored. With over 200 million viewers worldwide, the Super Bowl is a cultural phenomenon in its own right. The advertising during the biggest spectacle in American sports commands a high price, with a 30-second advertising space setting you back $7 million dollars - and that's just the starting price! You have production costs, agency fees and celebrity appearance costs to factor in as well. So, is the investment worth it? Join Alec and Sascha as they discuss the value of Super Bowl advertising and weigh the costs against the benefits. Can they convince the rest of the Equity Mates team to invest in a spot for the 2024 game? Find out now.Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2023 is the year of major advancements in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. With the rise of generative AI, people are becoming more fascinated with AI language models like ChatGPT and AI art like Dall-E. However, the real game-changer in 2023 may not be AI but the rapid progression in Robotics. Boston Dynamics and other companies are bringing us closer to the integration of agile and intelligent robots in our daily lives.Join Sascha and Alec as they delve into the future of Robotics and AI, including the potential dangers of killer robots. Check out Ameca here.Help us out! Fill in the Community Survey to help us understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023.It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected] In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beyonce became the most decorated musical artist in Grammy history this week - claiming her 32nd award win. From her years with Destiny's Child, through to her legacy as a celebrated pop icon, she's not needed these awards to help cement her status as iconic, but a record breaking haul of Grammys over the years has certainly helped, and not hindered, her career. She's not alone. Forbes found there was a 'Grammys bounce' of both concert ticket sales, and producer fees - to an average of 55% - in the year following a win. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about how exactly a Grammy helps move the needle on your monetary value as a musical artist... Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A price war is brewing in the electric vehicle market. While prices of EVs remain significantly more expensive than cars and trucks with traditional engines, prices are starting to come down. With a flurry of new competitors entering the market, some of the established players are dropping their prices to attract more buyers.It’s Monday the 6th of February and today Darcy and Sascha talk about the state of the electric vehicle market - is it suddenly about to become more affordable? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate, faced a major blow last week after a US-based investment research firm - Hindenburg Research - accused them of "the biggest con in corporate history". The report resulted in a significant decrease in the value of Adani’s businesses, totalling over $100 billion. It's important to note Adani denies the claims made by Hindenburg Research and highlights the fact that the report was released to create a reaction from the market, allowing Hindenburg to profit as an activist short seller. Short selling is a tactic commonly used by Hindenburg, where they target companies, conduct research, and release reports to influence investors.In this episode, Sascha and Darcy ask - what exactly is short selling? And how has this all played out? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697.The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Everyone is talking about Chat GPT. We did an episode about this revolutionary new step in Artificial Intelligence when it launched last year. What does GPT stand for? Generative Pretrained Transformer. And transforming is certainly what it is doing.The numbers don't lie - it crossed 1 million users within a week - when it took Instagram 2.5 months, Facebook 10 months, and Twitter nearly 24 months to reach those same user numbers. On 23rd January, Microsoft finally confirmed a new multi-year investment in Open AI, the company behind this revolutionary program - signalling that this wasn’t just a phase or a fad, but something that big tech sees as the next development for the future. Today Sascha and Darcy discuss - why has Microsoft invested in ChatGPT and what can we expect from AI in the future?The Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected] In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Australia is in the midst of a rental crisis. In this midst of this prolonged period of low rental vacancy rates and increasing rent levels, Corelogic published data earlier in the month that said the National Vacancy rate had almost halved in the past twelve months - down to 1.2% from 2.1%.  Since the start of the upswing in September 2020, Australian rent values have lifted 22.2%, marking the largest rental upswing on record - based on the CoreLogic hedonic rental index back series. What does that mean? Essentially the median weekly rent valuation across Australian dwellings rose from $430 per week, to $519.Today Sascha is joined by Thomas from Comedian V Economist to talk about what led us to this so called ‘rental crisis’ and more importantly - what’s our solution? We need your help! Fill out the Community Survey and help us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address.The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected] In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our final episode for the year. Since launching at the end of April, we’ve released 149 episodes, written a quarter of a million words in notes, won Best Business Podcast at this year’s Australian Podcast Award, and been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times - by you. It’s Wednesday, the 21st of December, so we revise - what are the biggest business stories of the year? To learn more and revisit these episodes: Why house prices are cooling in the world’s hottest property marketsHas grocery delivery gone bananas?Help me feel better about inflationX – Elon Musk’s everything app 25 years in the makingThe Elon Musk v Twitter lawsuit is heating upJust 60% of the world has internet. Elon Musk plans to change thatWhat happens after a cyber attack? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a blanket apology for all retail workers. There is only one thing more iconic than Santa when it comes to Christmas - that's Mariah Carey’s best-selling hit "All I Want For Christmas." The song tops charts around the world at this time of year. Today Alec and Sascha unpack the numbers behind this song, and look at other holiday hits throughout the ages. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FIFA World Cup wraps up in Qatar this weekend. France will take on Argentina in a heavyweight battle. Off the pitch, perhaps the most significant moment happened two days before the whole tournament kicked off, when Qatar and FIFA decided to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at stadiums. This took the event’s major beer sponsor, Budweiser, by surprise. The company had to pivot its marketing strategy on the spot.Today Darcy and Sascha discuss how Budweiser managed this change of events. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In late November, nationwide protests broke out across China as unrest over the government’s zero-covid policy reached breaking point. President Xi’s insistence on maintaining a strict Covid-zero policy resulted in years of intermittent lockdowns and harsh restrictions in China. As the rest of the world gradually opened, China remained firmly shut.In the past month however, as cases spiked and people dreaded further lockdowns, we witnessed the biggest protests in China since Tiananmen Square in the late 1980s. Now, only a matter of weeks later, the government has responded by abandoning most of its strictest policies.Today Darcy and Sascha talk about what’s going on in China, and what does reopening mean for the world’s second largest economy? Then Darcy is joined by a guest expert Richard McGregor, to talk further about his thoughts on the developments in China. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some things are just meant to be in conflict. Tom and Jerry, Jim and Dwight, Millennials and Boomers. For as long as Millennials have had bank accounts they’ve complained about the Baby Boomers generation. So when a certain stat did the rounds in the office it got us talking. And when we asked you what we should talk about - this was the clear winner. So, here’s the stat out of the United States: In 1989, when boomers were the age of millennials today, they owned 21.3% of total US wealth. In 2021, millennials owned 4.6% of total US wealth.Today Alec and Sascha unpack this stat and arm you with the statistics you need to bring to the generation war over the Christmas lunches. What explains the wealth disparity between Millennials today and Baby Boomers in 1989? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If your office is anything like ours, it's been obsessed with a new artificial intelligence chat bot that can do some pretty crazy things. Write a personal reference? DoneWrite me a meal and exercise plan? DoneDraft an email to Elon Musk inviting him to come on to the Dive? DoneWrite a catchy rap song based on personal details of my life? Done While we’ve been having a lot of fun playing around with this chat bot, it also made us think about the future of work. Could many of our jobs be replaced by chatbots one day? Or is this new chat bot just an alternative to Google? Today Darcy and Sascha discuss... just what is OpenAI’s chat bot capable of doing?We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When you want to download an app onto your phone, there are really only one place you go on your phone. And depending on what phone you own - it's either Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store. You might not be aware, but every time you pay for an app or make a purchase within the app, Apple and Google take a 30% cut.And that is becoming a growing point of frustration for other tech companies. They are getting sick of Apple and its dominance. This frustration is being displayed publicly by the likes of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Today Alec and Sascha ask - why is everyone angry at Apple?  Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imagine you've just bought your dream car. It's a new BMW that you’ve been saving up for all your life - and it's set you back a tidy $80k. The obvious first step is to take a long drive! After all, the weather is beautiful, and this is the best way to experience the drive! Life is pretty good. Then you start to feel a little chilly, so naturally you go to turn on the in-built seat warmers for a little extra comfort. Suddenly, this dream turns into a nightmare. The display screen flashes a sign saying ‘you have not subscribed to the seat w arming package, you will be charged per minute to access this feature.’ What the? It's not just a first world nightmare though - this is something car companies are doing! Today Bryce and Alec ask - why are carmakers charging monthly subscriptions? And what does the future of buying a car look like? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Friday night. You’ve had a long week at work. And you’ve decided to treat yourself to some takeaway. You choose Thai. Then it occurs to you - there are so many Thai restaurants in the world! The obvious answer is that Thai food is good. There’s no denying that. But there’s more to it than that. For the past 20 years, Thailand’s government has been running a Global Thai program with the goal of expanding the number of Thai restaurants around the world.Today Alec and Sascha ask - why does the Thai government want me to have a local Thai restaurant? And are other governments doing the same thing? Want to know where the nearest Thai Select restaurant is? Click here. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the next few years, we’re going to see huge changes in the world of farming. At least according to the world’s biggest farm supply company - Deere and Co, or John Deere, as you're probably more familiar. Earlier this year, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the company unveiled a self-driving tractor. In their most recent earnings announcement, the company said we would see fully autonomous farming for certain crops by 2030. Today Sascha and Darcy started wondering about a world of automated farming - self-driving tractors and drones, fields covered in sensors, robots picking fruit. They ask - what does the farm of the future look like? And how far away are we from seeing it? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Once just American retail traditions, they've now become truly global. But before you log on and take advantage of the discounts, here’s a stat for you to keep in mind: only 1 in 7 Black Friday deals offer a genuine discount! Crazy! That finding came out of the UK from product review website Which.co.uk. It certainly got us talking and looking deeper into the world of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - are the savings we find on Black Friday and Cyber Monday all that they’re cracked up to be? And are there any rules around advertising discounts and sales? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In just one minute, 140 babies will have been born, and on the 15th November - one of those babies became the 8 billionth person on earth. It took us until 1804 to reach 1 billion people, but we added the other 7 billion in the 218 years following. The world’s population growth has been staggeringly fast in the past two centuries, but the rate of growth has now started to decline. Two years ago, the population growth rate fell below 1% per year for the first time since the 1950s. Today Alec and Sascha ask the question - we’re at 8 billion people, where to next? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Last week, food delivery app Deliveroo stopped taking orders in Australia. Its British parent company said it wasn’t generating enough money, leaving Deliveroo Australia without any backing to continue operating. But Deliveroo isn’t the only food delivery company to fail or downsize recently. Voly and Send also went bust this year. GoPuff, Gorillas and Getir are all cutting staff in search of profits. Today Sascha and Darcy talk about why food delivery companies are collapsing, and ask themselves... What are they going to do when they are hungover on Sunday morning? A big thank you from the team for our Australian Podcast Award - we couldn't do it without your support as a listener!  Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Football, or Soccer, World Cup has kicked off in Qatar. For 2 weeks the world’s attention will be trained on Qatar as the world’s best players compete for the ultimate national prize - winning a World Cup.But equal to the attention focused on the pitch, is the climate surrounding this event. There’s been a lot of media commentary at Qatar’s human rights record, at the migrant labour used to build these new football stadiums, and how they ultimately won the right to host the world cup in the first place. In today’s episode of The Dive Sascha and Alec set the scene for the World Cup, and then Alec speaks to one of Australia’s highest profile football commentators - Ed Kavalee - one third of the trio Santo, Sam and Ed.  Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel her Eras Tour ticket sale to the public after historic demand for tickets caused Ticketmaster’s site to be completely overwhelmed. It was Swift’s first tour in five years. Ticketmaster verified 1.5 million fans for pre-sale, but was inundated with 14 million visits to the site. With such demand, resale markets went crazy. With some screenshots showing Taylor Swift tickets for tens of thousands of dollars. The Swifties weren’t happy.  But this certainly isn’t the first time Ticketmaster has had issues arise with its system. And not the first time they’ve faced intense criticism.Darcy and Sascha look at why everyone is angry with the ticketing giant - and how it's become the anti-hero. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New data released by the Australian Tax Office has revealed that almost a third of large companies paid zero corporate tax in Australia in the 2020-21 financial year. In those almost 800 strong list are the likes of Glencore, Qantas, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and more.Despite massive profits, many multinational companies that report large profits to the sharemarket manage to avoid paying much tax, if any at all. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - how do profitable companies avoid paying tax and what are governments around the world doing about it?We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Environmentally conscious Australians were shocked last week when a major recycling program supported by our two major supermarkets - REDcycle - announced they were pausing operations. For years, REDcycle has been Australia’s only way to recycle household soft plastics - you know that mixture of plastic shopping bags, food wrappers and other packaging. That soft, scrunchable plastic that too often just ends up in landfill, on the side of the road or on waterways. But Australians are not alone here. The world does not have a good way to recycle soft plastics. So the team wanted to unpack the business behind recycling and why soft plastic proves so difficult. Today Alec and Sascha ask - why is it so hard to recycle my plastic shopping bags?We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here. Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The cryptocurrency market is in meltdown after the collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. In 2022, it felt like we'd already seen the worst... several crypto companies went bankrupt in the first half of the year. And after months of subsequent price falls, it felt like stability had returned to the market.But this has now all been shattered. The collapse of FTX has even been described as crypto’s Lehman Brothers moment. In the aftermath, Bitcoin was down 25% and Ether down 33%. Today Sascha and Alec discuss FTX’s collapse and whether it's going to change the future of crypto. Has the bubble finally burst?We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Earnings season. It’s that time of year when publicly traded companies tell the public how they’re going. How much they’ve sold, did they make a profit, and what their plans are for the future.  We’ve just got through earnings for the third quarter - that is July to September this year. With thousands of companies listed in America, and tens of thousands listed around the world there’s a lot to be across. Way too much for us to get our heads around. Today Sascha is joined by members of the Equity Mates team who tell her one thing that caught their eye this reporting season... We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world.There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected].  In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There is a global competition heating up over where you work and where you retire.  Indonesia, Thailand, Greece and Portugal are among a raft of countries hoping to draw in digital nomads and wealthy retirees by extending visas for up to a decade for those who want to reside there.It comes after tourism and immigration took a major hit through the pandemic. And many workers and businesses were forced to quickly adapt to working from home arrangements. Today Bryce and Sascha look at why many countries are now desperate to attract digital nomads? And which of them have the most enticing offers?We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at [email protected]. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here.  Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum.  In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. *****This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.