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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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