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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...

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 globa lly 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 a...

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 S...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 lower AusSuper rejects Origin offer Elder shares surge TPG-Vocus deal falls over Incitec finds fertiliser buyer Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 13 November 2023 Fears of a major escalation in the conflict in Gaza with political leaders calling on Israel to stop attacking health facilities.  Also today: Last week’s interest rate hike doesn’t deter weekend bidders at auctions  Seven West Media becomes largest shareholder in radio company ARN Media And the global wellness sector is now worth $US5.6 billion Find out more: https://feara...

Emerging markets can appear to hold attractive investment opportunities, but they're not for the faint-hearted. Emerging markets might have a different rule of law, a different sovereign risk, there's cultural risk, information risks, a whole host of other factors compared to nations like Australia, the US, or Europe. Sean Aylmer talks to John Moorhead, head of global emerging markets at Maple Bro...

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.

Ignore what people say - having ADHD doesn’t mean you’re bad with money. Join Canna Campbell - a financial planner for almost 20 years - and Fear & Greed 's Michael Thompson as they discuss Canna’s own ADHD diagnosis, and how it changed her relationship with money. HOW DO THEY AFFORD THAT? is a weekly podcast produced by Fear & Greed, exploring ways to make your money work harder for you....

11-12 November 2023 Sean Aylmer and Adam Lang go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with special guest Cherelle Murphy adjudicating. 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. Banks, miners drop RBA forecasts higher inflation Albanese talks to Hamas News Corp results Optus offers ‘compensation’ Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday, 10 November 2023 NAB’s share price falls after $7.7b profit. Also today:   Corporate tax take jumps   Aussie living standards falling faster than most   Hollywood actors strike finally over Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? This week, it's all about money tips for struggling students. Get it from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts. Find out mo...

Transport accounts for 18% of Australia’s domestic greenhouse gas emissions, but the term transport covers all sorts of areas. Planes, trains and automobiles. But what about maritime navigation? Sean Aylmer speaks to Dr Iain Percy OBE, former Olympic sailing gold medallist and founder of Artemis Technologies, about his push to shift the maritime industry from diesel to fully electric. Find out mor...

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 above 7,000 points NAB earnings disappoint Xero’s share price tumbles Westfield 410m shoppers Hostage deal in Gaza under threat Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa...

Thursday, 9 November 2023 Services across the Optus network are slowly being restored after yesterday’s massive outage, with politicians and businesses demanding answers. Also today: Streaming services like Netflix pressured to boost local content James Hardie share price surges 14% in minutes And Anthony Albanese green lights a new Australia-China visa deal Plus don’t miss the latest episode of H...

16 years ago, Richard Capp and his brother Bryce started a business out of their parents' garage with about $250 to their names. Milton & King is the name of the business, and it now has a warehouse in Texas that prints wallpaper 24 hours a day to meet demand. Richard Capp talks to Sean Aylmer about the tech behind the business, how they work with local artists for their designs, and why wallp...

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. Miners weigh on market Optus outage continues Woodside confident about oil and gas Westpac drops PwC Humanitarian pause needed in Middle East Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Wednesday, 8 November 2023 RBA raises rates to 4.35% as inflation risks remain. Also today: Australia and China are set to resume annual dialogue. Biden sends State Department delegation for AUKUS meetings. And OpenAI’s ChapGPT will soon help around the home and office. Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? Get it from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhere you listen to podcasts F...

McGrathNicol’s 11th annual, and newly released, Working Capital report is packed with fresh data and insights. Keen observers of companies know that working capital is like oxygen for business. McGrathNicol Partners Jason Ireland and Sean Wiles have precious experience and take us through the latest data and share their insights into how they view corporate health and how well firms are managing t...