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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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Sep 4, 2023 • 18min
Alan Joyce’s bonus backlash, spending plummets, Barbie wins box office
Tuesday 5 September 2023 Anger around Qantas grows, with calls for Alan Joyce’s multi-million dollar bonuses to be axed. Also today: Reserve Bank set to deliver interest rate decision this afternoon Shoppers have cut back their spending for the first time since 2021 And Barbie officially becomes the top grossing film of the year… so far Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2023 • 12min
Interview: Seeing the funny side of tax
Research from accounting software company Intuit Quickbooks suggests one in three SMEs consider tax time one of the most stressful times of the year. And we might be in September, but plenty of businesses are yet to finalise their tax for FY23.Jennifer Duke talks to Australian comedian and radio presenter Anthony 'Lehmo' Lehmann, who started out as an accountant before shifting to comedy. They're also joined by Damien Greathead, Accountant & Advisor Lead at Intuit Quickbooks Australia, for a very entertaining chat about what businesses can do to ease tax-time pressures.Intuit Quickbooks is a supporter of this podcastFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 4, 2023 • 5min
Afternoon Report | ASX closes higher
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 3, 2023 • 17min
China-Australia relations thaw, second referendum floated, employers who underpay to be jailed
Monday 4 September 2023 A three year freeze in Australia-China discussions is about to come to an end. Also today: Australians could face a second referendum if the no vote on the Voice wins Employers who underpay staff could be put in prison for up to 10 years And why a plan by tech billionaires to build a new city northeast of San Francisco has hit a snag Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 3, 2023 • 13min
Interview: Why this $US1.2 trillion asset manager is doubling down on Australia
One of the largest asset managers in the world is expanding its presence in Australia.Louise Watson, Managing Director, Country Head Australia & New Zealand at Natixis Investment Managers, talks to Jennifer Duke about the decision to expand the company's licence in Australia, and what their research shows about Australian investors.Natixis IM is a supporter of Fear and Greed. This podcast contains 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.

Sep 3, 2023 • 10min
The Week Ahead | 4 September 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 2, 2023 • 40min
BONUS - How Do They Afford That?
Financial planner Canna Campbell and Fear & Greed's Michael Thompson talk to Steve Hui, founder of iFlyFlat, about using frequent flyer points for free flights and business class upgrades. Topics include unlocking the benefits of business class, comparing first class and business class flights, maximizing points for luxury travel, and the value of bonus promotions on credit cards.

Sep 1, 2023 • 30min
The Weekend Edition | 2-3 September 2023
2-3 September 2023 Jennifer Duke and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 1, 2023 • 5min
Afternoon Report | Energy sector given a boost
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 closes lower Another senior departure at Fortescue Interest rates may still go up PwC Australia reports flat profits Potential changes to bankruptcy laws Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 31, 2023 • 17min
Gig economy overhaul, ACCC sues Qantas, property market surges into spring
Friday 1 September 2023 Workers on platforms like Uber set to get more protections and minimum pay rates under new government legislation. Qantas sued by ACCC for allegedly advertising tickets for flights that had already been cancelled. Australia Post records a $200 million full-year loss, its first major structural loss in three decades. And property prices went up in August, with the spring auction season set to kick off with a busy weekend Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


