The Money Puzzle

What do you need to do before the end of financial year? James and Alan give you their tips on this week's episode, along with a lengthy discussion of foreign takeovers, where rates are heading (and how investors should respond) and some advice for Australia's kinder hearted financial advisers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are we living in an age of financial malfeasance or bolstered regulation? James and Alan debate the regulatory landscape, what Ruslan Kogan could have in store, the trajectory of global markets and Alan names his favourite funds on this week's Money Cafe podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James and Alan pick through the wake of the productivity commission's massive report in Australia's superannuation system, wonder about the prospect of an Italian exit from the Euro and marvel at what private equity can do when they get their hands on an IPO See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in The Money Cafe James and Alan discuss the sad stories that have emerged from the small business sessions at the Royal Commission, wonder about the outcome of Westpac's bank bill swap rate case, point to the warning signs around Australian franchises and mark the birthday of an aging rock star. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in The Money Cafe, James and Alan pick through the last entrails of the 2018 Federal Budget, puzzle over the future of some of Australia's biggest stocks, and take on another batch of fiery listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the washup from the 2018 Federal Budget recedes, James and Alan pick through the numbers and wonder about the revenue outlook for Australia, why the government cut ASIC's budget in the middle of a massive financial scandal, and deal with some spicy listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Money Cafe inmates James and Alan discuss the ins and outs of the 2018 Federal Budget from inside the lockup See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The fallout from the banking royal commission continues to rain down but the market hasn't been fussed. Bank stocks are rising while public opinion plummets. What's going on? James and Alan discuss what could come next for our nation's biggest financial institutions, and unpack a large parcel of listener questions on this week's episode of The Money Cafe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby and Alan Kohler talk budget leaks, the Banking Royal Commission, the US 10-year bond yield, and question whether it’s time for a customer banking revolution. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Butler jumps behind the microphone with James Kirby for a special emergency podcast to discuss all the latest news to spill out of the banking royal commission in Melbourne. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast, James and Alan discuss the latest controversies spinning out of the banking Royal Commission, the outlook for Blue Sky, the latest word from the RBA and some clear answers for curly listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James and Alan discuss everything under pressure and besieged: Blue Sky, Afterpay, Mark Zuckerberg and even the very idea of a tariff war between the US and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If a trade war starts but markets don't panic, did it ever really happen? Alan makes his return to the podcast this week to pick through a manure load of business and finance news, including a fresh coal fight, shorting, and a dramatic downturn for tech stocks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week in The Money Café, James Kirby, Wealth Editor at The Australian and Stephen Mayne from The Constant Investor discuss issues facing shareholders and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Financial Services Royal Commission takes centre stage in this week’s Money Café. Ben Butler, Business Reporter for The Australian joins James Kirby, Wealth Editor at The Australian to discuss what the big four banks have been up to. James also goes through a number of listener questions regarding ETFs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian Labor Party has floated a range of economic proposals during their time in opposition, why did this week's franking dividend announcement unleash hell? James and Alan discuss why it was a political mistake, as well as the latest Trump, Myer, and bitcoin news. Listeners also chime in with another round of debate about ETFs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's episode is (almost) all about retail, with The Australian's Eli Greenblat filling in for Alan Kohler. He and James run through Amazon, Myer, Harvey Norman and much more as they answer a healthy crop of reader questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Covered in this week's show: the eerie signs of what could lie ahead for the ASX, a wake up call for Harvey Norman, tossing up the concept of a golden era for ag stocks, a signifcant fact check from a listener, and more ETF debate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where do the financial facts lie in the coalition's war of words over immigration? James and Alan discuss this week's round of political ructions, as well as the prospect of wages growth in the future, the RBA dragging its feet on interest only loans, the fight over SMSFs investing in property and BHP's PR battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Alan cast their eye over a week of high drama that resulted in Richard Umbers being shown the door and Barnaby Joyce taking leave of parliament. Also discussed: whether ETFs are a waste of time, the banking royal commission and bitcoin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When American markets sneezed on Tuesday, Australia caught a bad cold. So why did some big name stocks get left behind in the rally? James and Alan unpick a gory week for traders, Tesla's penchant for publicity stunts and the outlook for Bitcoin on this week's podcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump rattles the saber, and now a preemptive strike seems possible. But James and Alan think the bigger picture is US-China relationship. This week they also talk about the new head of the CBA, electric cars, and ask why Facebook is banning ads relating to cryptocurrencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there reason to cheer when one of Australia's biggest shorts wins out? James and Alan discuss the washup of the Quintis saga, the outlook for local currencies, pricing Australian retail outlets and much more on this week's episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Money Cafe resumes service for 2018 with a bumper helping of bitcoin debate, as well some prognostications for the year ahead on stock exchanges in Australia and abroad. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James and Alan finish up a busy year by reflecting on their personal hits and misses, then cast their mind forward to the new year. What's in story for rates, markets, bitcoin and more? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As bitcoin prices continue to climb, James and Alan wonder what the entrance of shorters into the market could do, and just who would be wild enough to bet against the hottest commodity they've ever seen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sudden arrival of a royal commission into the financial sector and the dramatic rising value of bitcoin dominate this week's proceedings on The Money Cafe. Also covered: negotiating Alan's tricky line on female CFO competence, and two grumpy men casting gloom on property. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week James Kirby is speechless when Alan Kohler says women are much better at managing money than men. The pair disagree on Telstra and SMSFs but reunite as they discuss Bitcoin, Malcolm Turnbull’s tax cuts, investing in clean-tech, and ETFs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When you can't wear bitcoin, what's it alternate use as a store of value? Ideology, says Alan Kohler in this week's Money Cafe. Also discussed: Jessica Rudd's stellar retail success in China, and the wave of Chinese tourists that have yet to reach Australian shores. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a week when the ASX limped over the 6000 mark and the paradise papers blew up, Alan and James still found some time to squeeze in discussion on electric cars, lithium batteries and Ardent Leisure. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Money Cafe, James and Alan discuss doom and gloom in the housing market, Solly Lew's machinations, and the potential for respectability in cryptocurrencies. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's little movement in the station when it comes to the Crown scandal, which is James' primary concern this week, while Alan is a bit wary of the outlook for Australian equities. Also covered: BATs, FANGs, floating notes and other investment structures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More memories of the 1987 crash begin this week's episode. James and Alan also discuss the potential for a big boost to Australia's market, two big scandals at Crown and Rio, and the comeback of the Australian first home buyer. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's plenty of reminiscing on this week's episode, as Alan and James discuss how they first met, and remember the 87 stock market crash. AMP's passive move, the under performance of large funds, Trump's impact on the developing world, and some fresh research on Chinese property investors are also covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's podcast, James and Alan discuss the recent retail figures and wonder how mortgage stress could be playing a part in the broader economy, discuss the latest in the Solly Lew Myer affair, and the investment potential in Australia's energy sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taxes in America: going down. Australia's budget deficit: going down. Is this good news for Australia's macroeconomic outlook? James and Alan discuss these big changes in a bumper episode that also covers a scary perspecting on the local housing market, Solomon Lew's aggressive moves on the Myer board, and a number of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week's podcast, Alan and James discuss the eventual end of quantitative easing, the ACCC's deeply confusing messages, how gender affects the risk curve for Australian superannuation funds, and answer a bag of listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Myer's grim journey since rejoining the ASX took another ill turn this week, so James and Alan ask where it ranks on the all time worst floats in local history. Other big points pondered this week: AGL's political playbook, the new mascot for unpaid super, and China's crack down on bitcoin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Alan and James go long on Australia's resources sector that's looking like more and more of a debacle as the year goes along. Also covered: the latest GDP data, an attempted crackdown on strident charities, the latest in the CBA class action, and fresh signs of a super market price war. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it possible for shareholders to sue their own company and come out ahead? James Kirby and Alan Kohler puzzle out this and other conundrums like Qantas' outlook, the prospect of further growth in Australia's housing market, and the dismal state of the men's cricket team in this week's episode of The Money Cafe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kirby and Alan Kohler pull apart a big week of earnings in Australian business, taking a close look at BHP's dividend play as well as board moves at the Big Australian. The pair also take a look at whether ETFs are such a good bet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Kohler and James Kirby remember the horror of the global financial crisis 10 years on and discuss the recovery of the market since 2007. The reunited pair talk about trouble at CBA and if it's cost their position as kingpin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Kirby chats with The Australian's business columnist John Durie on why Ian Narev will survive at CBA . In Alan Kohler's absence they talk about ASIC's dislike for the banks and the outlook ahead for corporate Australia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alan Kohler and David Swan discuss Tesla's range on a road trip to Sydney and Trov.com disrupts traditional insurers, but their big data could be an even more exciting proposition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Property reporter Elizabeth Redman steps into the Money Cafe for an extensive chat on the state of Australia's housing market, while Alan provides a poetic tribute to the absent James Kirby, and some thoughts on inflation and monetary policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Bartholomeusz joins the Money Cafe for a deep discussion of retail, resources and much more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Money Cafe agenda: could a massive boost in ETF activity lift volatily? No end in sight for turmoil over infant formula. The real reason Elon's bringing the world's biggest battery to South Australia. Why Craig Kelly got it wrong on renewables. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fairfax suitors are walking away, the RBA is sitting pat, and our retirees should be screaming over the latest changes to Australia's retirement system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When fund managers aren't crowing after a solid year on markets, should we start to worry that they've missed an opportunity? Also: making sense of Alex Malley's crash to earth, Christine Holgate's pay, the scandalous state of Australia's retirement community, and what could be next for beleaguered law firm Slater & Gordon. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Retail writer Eli Greenblat sits in this week for a discussion of the state of the retail sector, who will be hit hardest by Amazon's expansion, and what Australians need to know before the superannuation reforms come in on July 1. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.