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Thursday 29 June 2023 A surprise fall in inflation raises hopes of a pause in rate hikes.  Also today: A former senior federal Liberal MP alleged to have been part of a plan to funnel money to him in return for government contracts A parliamentary inquiry recommends banning online gambling advertisements And why three Aussie unis have soared up the world rankings Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about the pros and cons of pet insurance. 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.

Ten years ago, Peter Gray and Larry Diamond started buy now, pay later provider Zip Co. Since then, it's soared through the sector's golden age, and survived the tough times that followed. So what now for the pioneering fintech?Peter and Larry talk to Sean Aylmer about reaching the ten year milestone, and what the future holds for Zip and the broader BNPL sector.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wednesday 28 June 2023 APRA forces Medibank to hold an extra $250 million in capital after last year’s cyber breach, setting a scary precedent for the industry.  Also today: Things are booming at KFC as consumers look for value Qantas says the consumer slowdown shouldn’t affect earnings And there’s a labour shortage in the dairy sector – and the labourers are cows Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week it’s all about the pros and cons of pet insurance. 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.

Blockchain and horse racing don't appear to have a lot in common. But an Australian startup is using the technology to sell shares in racehorses for as little as $75.Steve Piek, founder and CEO of BTX Racing, talks to Sean Aylmer about investing in racing, and the potential for technology to change the industry.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.

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Tuesday 27 June 2023 Australia promises more military equipment for Ukraine as the pressure grows on Russian President Vladimir Putin. Also today: Metcash, the supplier to IGA and Mitre 10, says sales are roaring along. Change is afoot in the laser surgery industry in Australia. Why the New Zealand Prime Minister took two planes with him to China Plus, with Ticketek’s site crashing due to demand for Taylor Swift tickets, hear Sean’s infamous story of the time he met the pop superstar.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia Post's price rises for parcel and package delivery services are expected to hit small businesses in the midst of the ecommerce boom. Now one of Australia Post's competitors is voicing concerns about the way the postal service does business.James Chin Moody, founder and CEO of Sendle, tells Sean Aylmer why it's a 'monopoly wrapped in a habit', and how technology is helping to disrupt the industry.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Monday 26 June 2023 Australia is heading towards a recession, according to market economists.  Also today: Bitcoin records one of its strongest weeks of the year The global bosses of PwC take over the Australian operations in an effort to stem the crisis engulfing the firm And Vladamir Putin seriously weakened after the aborted coup over the weekend Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.