Best The Australian Institute Of Company Directors Podcasts (2025)

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220 - The RBA's Confident-but-also-Uncertain rate cut 8:33

1M ago8:33

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When the RBA cut rates back in February this year it sounded cautious. This time it sounded confident. At least kind of. It also sounded pretty uncertain about the global economy...but then who isn't these days? This week's episode of the pod gives its quick take on the May 2025 rate cut and the prospects for more to come. For more insights from th…

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219 - Markets, Tariffs, and the RBA Outlook 9:38

1M ago9:38

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In this week’s episode, we unpack the post-election market rally, Trump’s unexpected retreat on tariffs and renewed trade talks with China, fresh data on wages and unemployment, and what to expect from next week’s RBA meeting. A quick but sharp look at the key economic signals shaping the week. For more from AICD's Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell, h…

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Inside the AICD's Company Directors Course 30:27

1M ago30:27

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This special podcast will take you inside the AICD’s flagship Company Directors Course (CDC). Whether you’re a current board member, aspiring director, or senior executive – the CDC is the gold standard in governance education. For more than 50 years, the course has helped shape more informed, capable and confident directors. In this podcast, you’l…

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218 - What should the RBA do? 10:17

2M ago10:17

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The RBA's new Monetary Policy Board meets later this month to consider the case for a second rate cut in the current easing cycle. What will it make of Australia's election campaign, this week's inflation numbers, the recent rash of international forecast downgrades from the IMF, WTO and World Bank, and ongoing global trade policy uncertainty? Stil…

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IFPA Wrap 397 Dollars & Making Sense 26:45

2M ago26:45

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2025-04-22 Spotify DMS RT QChilenga Money CounsellingBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 398 Dollars & Making Sense 28:08

2M ago28:08

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2025-04-29 DMS RT RKan Ethical Investing SpotifyBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 406 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-02-25 DMS RT PHunt Women PropertyBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 407 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-03-04 DMS RT JBott Lost SuperBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 400 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-03-11 DMS RT JBott Estate PlanningBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 401 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-04-15 DMS RT NPanagis TPD and SuperBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 402 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-04-01 DMS RT NPanagis Terminal Illness SuperBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 405 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-03-18 DMS RT NPanagis Life Insure Inside SuperBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 404 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-03-25 DMS RT SSheary Hardship and SuperBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 403 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-04-08 DMS RT KSaid Portfolio ConstructionBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 399 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-04-29 DMS RT RKan Ethical InvestingBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 396 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

2M ago27:50

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2025-04-22 DMS RT QChilenga Money CounsellingBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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Special - Trump, Tariffs and Turmoil 8:49

2M ago8:49

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Instead of the traditional Easter Egg, the Dismal Science pod has a quick take on the implications of 'Liberation Day' and its aftermath in its Easter basket. It's tariff free! (Note, contents may include some discussion of trade policy tools.) For more economic insights from the AICD's Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell, including his weekly economic …

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Special Episode – Thomson Reuters CEO Steve Hasker: the rise of AI, lessons on private equity, and the future of news 30:36

3M ago30:36

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Steve Hasker is the CEO and President of Thomson Reuters, plus a director with ASX-listed Appen. He was visiting Australia recently and took part in a special event with the AICD. We talked with Steve about the rise of artificial intelligence, lessons from his experiences with private equity, and the future of news and information.…

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Dismal Science Live at AGS: US Markets, CHIPS Act, Geopolitical Shifts, and Australian Economic Concerns 37:12

3M ago37:12

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In this live from the Australian Governance Summit episode, hosts Raphael Dixon and Mark Thurwal analyze current economic and geopolitical developments. They discuss the "Trump trade" market fluctuations, US CHIPS Act's mixed impact on semiconductor manufacturing, and China's growing chip capabilities. The conversation covers Germany's potential de…

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217 - GDP Relief and a Fracturing Global Order 18:52

4M ago18:52

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This week on the Dismal Science, Raphael and Mark dissect the latest Australian GDP figures, revealing the end of the per capita recession, though productivity remains a concern with a third consecutive quarter of falling GDP per hour worked. Turning their attention to the global stage, they examine the evolving economic landscape in the United Sta…

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216 - Eight reasons a soft landing is uncertain 36:24

4M ago36:24

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This week, Raphael and Mark dissect the latest inflation data and react to recent rate cuts, examining whether the soft landing declared by the IMF is truly secure. Mark shares a sneak peek of his upcoming article in Company Director magazine, outlining eight key global uncertainties that could derail the current economic outlook. They explore topi…

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215 - 🍾 Rate Cut Victory Lap! 🍾 AI’s Sputnik Moment & the US’ Smoot-Hawley Moment. 44:15

4M ago44:15

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We're back, and we force Mark to take a victory lap for his February rate cut prediction! We dive into the details of the RBA's decision and its implications for future cuts. Then, we dissect the market freakout following the release of Deepseek's open-source AI model. What does it say about AI market leaders’ valuations, the effectiveness of expor…

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Special - Tech, AI, the New World Order, and the Future of Growth 49:21

6M ago49:21

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We’re taking a break from our usual format to look at some of the big technological and economic themes of 2024, and where they are going in 2025 and into the future. Mark and Raph discuss the explosion of AI and where it might be headed, as well as its impact on financial markets. We contemplate what might constitute the next big wave of global in…

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Special - 2024 Wrap Up: A Year of Living Conservatively Ft. Su-Lin Ong 1:01:34

6M ago1:01:34

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This week we are joined by Su-Lin Ong, Managing Director, Chief Economist & Senior Corporate Relationship Manager of RBC Capital Markets. Together Mark and Su-lin reflect on Australia’s economic conditions and the RBA’s 2024 performance. They unpack why the RBA has held interest rates steady for so long – and what this means for Australia’s economi…

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214 - February Rate Cut Back On The Table? 13:27

6M ago13:27

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The RBA keeps interest rates on hold, but the big news is a change in tone that suggests Mark's long predicted February rate cut is back on the table. Also, Mark looks back at his predictions from a year ago, revisiting his forecasts for inflation, unemployment, and economic growth. Get your ticket to AGS: https://www.aicd.com.au/events/australian-…

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213 - GDP Growth Stumbles, Per Capita Recession Deepens, Will the RBA Hold Firm? 13:40

7M ago13:40

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This week, we examine Australia's latest soft GDP figures. The headline number is a weak 0.3% quarterly expansion, the lowest rate of annual growth since the pandemic with private sector demand contributing nothing to this meager growth figure. Will the RBA stay the course with rates on hold in the face of a deepening per capita recession and falli…

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212 - Is Germany Kaput? Lessons for Australia in a Deglobalising World 29:55

7M ago29:55

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This week, the Dismal Science turns its attention to Europe’s economic powerhouse - Germany. We examine the country's recent economic struggles, exploring the reasons behind its faltering performance, including the war in Ukraine, rising energy costs, and the rise of Chinese manufacturing. We discuss whether these challenges are merely cyclical or …