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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. ASX up 1% for week Optus CEO fronts hearing Albo dodges dictator question Detainee details revealed Apple messaging update Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 17 November 2023 The unemployment rate jumps even though 55,000 extra people found a job last month.  Also today: Canberra to test AI with public servants Fifty infrastructure projects axed And the Xi-Biden summit ends successfully, with one post meeting hiccup 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 anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 product, which sees it tackling the banks head-on.Airwallex is a supporter of Fear and GreedFind 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. ASX down Inflation falls globally 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 anywhere you listen to podcasts.Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 Sean Aylmer about the health of the Australian banking sector.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. 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 the most of the Black Friday sales. 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.

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 businesses.Darren Hopkins and Blare Sutton, cyber partners at McGrathNicol Advisory, talk to Sean Aylmer about why so many businesses are still paying $1 million or more in ransom - and the sector that's likely to be targeted more in the coming year.McGrathNicol Advisory is a supporter of this podcastFind out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.