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Everybody needs to get financial advice - and this goes a lot deeper than just tax advice at the end of the financial year. But for many people, cost is a major barrier. Andrew Gregory, Head of Financial Advice and Education at UniSuper, talks to Sean Aylmer about the other advice options available through super funds, about the importance of getting good advice, and the key super changes coming u...

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, retailers lead ASX down Aussies leaving mortgage market Bewar food wars Seven West bosses go VW $US5b deal with EV maker Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 26 June 2024 The share market has its best day in nearly six weeks as the banks and miners lead the bourse higher.  Qantas’ ranking among global airlines falls to its lowest level in a decade Federal government drops its ban on vapes, with registered pharmacists to sell them And boom times for avocado growers Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - should you joi...

As an asset class, private equity has a reputation for a couple of things: delivering some impressive returns, and being the domain of the big end of town. But Pacific Equity Partners - the largest Private Markets Fund Manager in Australia - is making it more accessible, with the launch of a new strategy to give individuals access to global private equity . Cameron Blanks, Managing Director of Pac...

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 lead the way Sentiment rising, slowly Wind drought KFC sales fall EU charges Apple Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 25 June 2024 Myer proposes a major shake-up for the retail sector in Australia.  And more, including: The federal government’s new energy czar doesn't like nuclear  Treasurer Jim Chalmers agrees to a mandatory Food and Grocery Code of Conduct, which could include multi-billion dollar fines And it’s back to the future for many employers trying to get employees back into the office - they’re...

This month, four parties who’d been the victims of financial services misconduct, received payments totalling more than $360,000. These payments marked a major milestone in Australia - they’re the first made by the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort. David Berry, Chief Executive of the Compensation Scheme of Last Resort, talks to Sean Aylmer about the role of the scheme, and shares the...

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. Energy, healthcare lead ASX lower $A strength for holidaymakers Avian flu grows Star downgrades outlook ResMed tumbles Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 24 June 2024 Retail stocks have surged, but there are signs that the sector is starting to struggle with a spate of profit downgrades in recent weeks.  The opposition’s nuclear policy could cost up to $600 billion  Super funds look set to deliver nine per cent return this financial year And one of the world’s greatest athletes has big plans to revolutionise athletics Plus don’t miss the lat...

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.

2024 was supposed to be the year of the small cap, after a few very ordinary years. But as we approach the halfway point of 2024… it’s not looking that much better. So what’s happened to the small cap revival?  Wilson Asset Management's Oscar Oberg - Lead Portfolio Manager of WAM Capital, WAM Microcap, WAM Research and WAM Active - talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for small caps, including t...

Guest: Brett Wickham, local MD of Acciona Energia Original publication date: October 18, 2022 Original description: The $2 billion MacIntyre Wind Precinct in Queensland is going to be the largest wind farm in the southern hemisphere - a project bigger than any we've seen in this country. Brett Wickham is the local managing director of Acciona Energia, the energy arm of the Spanish infrastructure g...

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Adam Lang 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. CBA v BHP PM: need more gas Aussie dies at Hajj Guzman falls back UK rates on hold Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 21 June 2024 The biggest IPO of the year surges on opening, with Guzman Y Gomez’s share price closing up 30 per cent on day one.  And more, including: The cold snap along the east coast threatens to disrupt energy supplies More than half of all Australians don’t expect to fully own their own home by the time they retire And shopping at Aldi, as opposed to Coles or Woolworths, could save sho...

One in three working Australians expect to still be paying a mortgage once they've retired. And one in two people are worried they'll run out of money. Daniel Shrimski, Managing Director of Vanguard Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the latest How Australia Retires report - and the alarming number of people not planning adequately for their retirement. This is general information only. You sho...

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 Nuclear fall-out Property write-downs MinRes shuts mine UK inflation falls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 20 June 2024 Opposition Leader Peter Dutton goes nuclear, naming seven potential sites for reactors if the coalition is elected to government.  And more, including: Home prices set to rise in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane and Adelaide, but not Melbourne Aircraft are landing at some large regional airports even though air traffic control is closed McDonald’s scraps AI voice recognition for its d...

We talk a lot about what house prices have already done. Forecasting what they'll do next is another story altogether. Dr Nicola Powell, Domain's Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean Aylmer about the cities expected to hit median prices of $1 million - and where we need to look at an increase in density. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

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 flat Goodbye CSR, hello Guzman Bird flu outbreak worsens QBE exits mid US Windfarm for Vic Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 19 June 2024 The Reserve Bank keeps interest rates on hold and strikes a more pessimistic tone about the outlook for inflation.  And more, including: There could be big changes for the BNPL industry including the potential for a surcharge on purchases Australia climbs the competitiveness rankings Johnson & Johnson hit with new multi-billion dollar lawsuit over talc Plus don’t miss th...

The Reserve Bank board yesterday left interest rates on hold at 4.35% - no surprises there.  But the language used, and the fact that they talked about a rate HIKE, certainly raised a few eyebrows. Diana Mousina, Deputy Chief Economist at AMP, talks to Sean Aylmer about the RBA meeting and the outlook for interest rates. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for p...

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. Rates on hold ASX jumps 1pc Warnings on social media Bureaucrats get a pay rise NSW budget spending Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 18 June 2024 Australians will be able to visit China without a visa as old wounds start to heal.  And more, including: Politicians get a pay rise Social media is set to take over from television as the main source of news, across age groups Bank sacks employees for allegedly faking work Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - 10 financial mistakes to avoid. Get the...

The big four banks have had a pretty remarkable run lately, led by the Commonwealth Bank's record high share price. Many analysts say the banks are now too expensive… so why then are investors still interested? Nathan Zaia, Senior Equity Analyst at Morningstar, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for the banks, their share prices and dividends. This is general information only. You should seek...