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Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Willee, General Manager and Media Director of Spinach advertising agency, about the latest in the media and advertising world.  In particular they look at the spat between the Federal Government and Facebook & Google, as well as a developing situation involving the cricket broadcast rights in Australia. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.c...

Good news for farmers and job seekers are starting to find work, but Victoria’s economy just gets worse. A slew of economic figures yesterday show how out of kilter the Australian economy is. Also today: Wall Street tumbles overnight as confidence in the US economy slides Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews hits back at the Prime Minister And for the first time a big superannuation fund launche...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Jason Falinski, Federal MP for Mackellar and Chair of the Standing Committee on Tax and Revenue.  They discuss tax reform post-COVID, and look at concerns over the funding of class action lawsuits. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cheques are out, so too cash, and maybe even credit cards. Australians are changing how they pay for goods and services.  Also today: Victoria faces down angry business and community groups over its stringent lockdown rules ANZ Bank goes green And CSL set to produce 81 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine, if and when it arrives Plus an interview with fund administrator Martin Smith, CEO of Main...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Martin Smith, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Group, about the role of a fund administrator.  Martin also has advice for companies considering listing on the ASX, and how low-taxing jurisdictions like the Cayman Islands really work. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Premier Daniel Andrews has extended Victoria’s lockdown, laying out the conditions for an easing of restrictions.  It has triggered a barrage of criticism from the Prime Minister and business groups who fear an economic disaster.  Also today: Virgin Australia’s new owners warn of more job cuts Competitors start jockeying for AMP assets And Melbourne’s housing market com...

Sean Aylmer speaks to ANZ Senior Economist Cherelle Murphy about fiscal policy - what the Government has done so far, what it will do, and what it needs to do.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Sunday feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Garry Linnell - author, journalist and broadcaster - about two positive stories that stand out in the midst of all the bad news.  Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Saturday, 5 September 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

ANZ’s boss says that the banks are finally putting community over profit. And he might be right.  Also today: Premiers are at loggerheads over borders as national cabinet meets Paul Keating reminds us what politics used to be like And it’s burger wars between McDonald’s and Hungry Jacks Plus an interview with Steve Mills, breakfast presenter on Perth’s 6PR and part-tim...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Steve Mills, 6PR Breakfast host and part-time bookie, about the business of being a bookmaker.  Trackside bookies are a dying breed, and Steve describes why he's been drawn to it alongside a long and successful media career. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australia has recorded its poorest economic growth result since the second world war, but the worst is over.  Also today: AMP puts itself up for sale, but are there any buyers? COVID-19 numbers in Victoria continue to improve And Australian universities perform well in annual global rankings Plus an interview with Simon Kuestenmacher, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the Demographics Gr...

Sean Aylmer speaks to demographer Simon Kuestenmacher, Co-Founder and Director of Research at the Demographics Group.  They discuss how his research is useful for business, and how Australia is changing as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, including the wide-ranging impact of disruption to immigration.  Simon also reveals whether we can expect a lockdown baby boom. Find out more: https:...

Australia’s largest insurer, QBE, loses its chief executive over misconduct allegations.  Also today: Manufacturing across the United States and Asia picks up steam, and that’s good for Australia The Reserve Bank opens the way for more cheap lending for longer And the spat between the tech giants Facebook and Google, and the local media companies, gets ugly Plus an interview with...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Greg Robinson, Managing Partner at executive search and board advisory firm Blenheim Partners. They discuss what Greg is looking for when placing people into senior roles, as well as how he does it.  They also look at the issue of diversity on boards and the impact of COVID-19 on the availability of skilled migrants. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnyst...

A major financial services takeover, two former Prime Ministers lash out, and people rush to access superannuation funds. The battle is on for the retirement dollar.  Also today: Warren Buffet starts investing in Asia China launches another inquiry into the Australian wine industry And how Domino’s is using artificial intelligence to get hot pizza delivered to its customers Plus an inte...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Karen McWilliams, Business Reform Leader at Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, about encouraging businesses to consider more than just the bottom line when making decisions about investing and the future. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2020 full year earnings season, which ends today, has been like no other. While many companies warned investors their results were bad, there’s no hiding that the majority of Australian companies have been hammered by the downturn. That’s our main story. Also today: The Aussie dollar surges to an 18 month high as the greenback tumbles National Australia Bank offloads its financial...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Diana Mousina, Senior Economist at AMP Capital, about current economic conditions.  They discuss consumer spending, business investment, housing prices, inflation, and why Wall Street is setting new records in the middle of a recession. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's Sunday feature interview, Sean Aylmer speaks to Professor Anthony Forsyth about the gig economy and labour law in Australia. Professor Anthony Forsyth is Professor of Business at the Graduate School of Business and Law at RMIT University. He is also the publisher of the blog LabourLawDownUnder.com.au . Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

Saturday, 29 August 2020 This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including: The biggest story The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar) The most remarkable story Sean's favourite story Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv...

Woolworths records bumper sales growth, adding to a long list of well-performed retailers.  It suggests the local economy is bouncing back. Also today: The Federal Reserve in the United States rethinks monetary policy Buy now, pay later companies announce big expansion plans, even as profits remain elusive.  And why the humble cow is no longer so humble. Plus an interview with North Melb...

Sean Aylmer speaks to Ben Amarfio, CEO of the North Melbourne Football Club, about sport in 2020 - from the business of running a club during the COVID-19 pandemic, to the personal impact of the Black Lives Matter movement. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House prices are forecast to tumble, as new residential construction levels hit 20-year lows. Also today: China hits out at Australia, comparing us to Brutus attacking Caesar. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews under fire on all fronts And why your local liquor retailer might not have Moet this Christmas. Plus an interview with TV & radio personality and budding entrepreneur Erin Molan about des...

Sean Aylmer speaks to media personality Erin Molan about her new business, Baby Singlets By Erin.  Erin shares some of the mistakes she's made along the way, and the lessons she's learnt as an entrepreneur. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.