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Fear and Greed
Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au
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Oct 1, 2023 • 13min
Interview: Australians are investing less, and we're more conservative
Australians are investing less. And when they do, they’re investing more conservatively. But it’s not just market volatility and economic uncertainty that’s driving the change - it’s also a shift in personal circumstances.Donahue D’Souza, Head of Investments at HSBC, talks to Jennifer Duke about HSBC’s Investor Insights Survey - including the minimum amount Australians think they need to have before they start investing.This is general information only. You should seek professional advice before making investment decisions.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 1, 2023 • 7min
The Week Ahead | 2 October 2023
This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead, where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too).Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 30, 2023 • 22min
BONUS - Sunday feature interview with Ray Hadley
Guest: Radio broadcaster Ray Hadley Original air date: July 31 2020 Sean Aylmer speaks to legendary broadcaster Ray Hadley about his career, his advice to people starting out in the radio business, and the state of sport in Australia.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2023 • 33min
The Weekend Edition | 30 Sep - 1 Oct 2023
30 September - 1 October 2023 Jennifer Duke and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Tim Burrowes adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 29, 2023 • 5min
Afternoon Report | A rough quarter for the ASX
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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 19min
Privacy Act shakeup to hit business, AI comes to Facebook, Costco’s gold bars
Friday 29 September 2023 Major changes to the Privacy Act to affect more than 2 million small Aussie businesses. Also today: Auction numbers set to halve this long weekend AI powered chatbots are coming to Facebook And Costco is now selling that bulk essential… gold bars?! Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s the top five myths and misconceptions about retirement. 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.

Sep 28, 2023 • 13min
Interview: Inside ASIC's greenwashing cases against investment giants
In the last year alone, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission has commenced greenwashing action against Mercer, Vanguard and Active Super for allegedly providing misleading information over the ESG credentials of some investments.At the same time, a Senate inquiry is underway into greenwashing, and Treasury is consulting on disclosure requirements that would align Australia with other parts of the world.Persia Navidi, partner at Hicksons Lawyers, takes Jennifer Duke through ASIC's allegations, and what businesses need to do to prepare for more regulation.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 28, 2023 • 5min
Afternoon Report | Retail down as Aussies tighten their belts
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.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 27, 2023 • 19min
Inflation rises again, Tesla battery burns, Amazon sued over monopoly claims
Thursday 28 September 2023 Inflation is accelerating yet again, raising some concerns about interest rates. Also today: Billionaire Endeavour shareholder Bruce Mathieson wants a board reshuffle at the owner of Dan Murphy’s A major Tesla battery in Queensland goes up in flames Amazon sued in the US over allegations it is illegally using monopoly power to crush competition Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it’s the top five myths and misconceptions about retirement. 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.

Sep 27, 2023 • 11min
Interview: Zoom's local boss on controversial 'back to office' call
In 2020, as lockdowns kicked in and people started working from home, the number of Australians using Zoom increased 54-fold. In that year alone, there were more than 800 million Zoom meetings in Asia/Pacific. The company's share price boomed, and Zoom became synonymous with video conferencing.But as we returned to the office, the share price came back down to earth, and Zoom is now reinventing itself.Bede Hackney, Head of Australia and New Zealand at Zoom, talks to Jennifer Duke about how the company stays relevant and innovative, and why Zoom staff have now been asked to return to the office two days a week.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


