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More from our Property Insider, as we look at the latest news, with a focus on Australia. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

Access to cash is an essential requirement for businesses and households, and this aspect of the current Senate review into Regional Branch Closures is a critical issue. This same issue is playing out in the UK, and today we look at a recent report which highlights some essential issues. This needs to be incorporated into … Continue reading "Access To Cash Must Be Preserved… [Podcast]"

A further deeper dive into the RBA Review recommendations. I felt it was more like blancmange, than a piece of innovative reform – not least because the proposed structural separation and targetting are close to that used by other Central banks, who make precisely the same mistakes as our own. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk … Continue reading "Operation Blancmange [Podcast]"

Dale Webster has been highlighting the significance of rising online fraud in the context of bank branch closures, and we discuss her recent submission to the current inquiry. Poor mobile coverage in the bush makes two factor identification laughable, and yet banks are paying tellers to push them online. The latest edition of our finance … Continue reading "Why Closing Branches Leads To More Online Fraud… [Podcast]"

The RBA Review has been released, and I discuss the recommendations with Robbie Barwick from The Citizens Party, which will removed important powers from Government and reaffirms the neoliberal philosophy which has undermined our economy for years. The final week for submissions to the Regional Banking Inquiry also offers an important opportunity to make the … Continue reading "The Battle Lines Are Drawn: With Robbie Barwick… [Podcast]"

The latest UK inflation statistics surprised to the upside, baking in more rate rises. Again, the pattern is different from what markets expected, so they repriced future rate expectations. More evidence against those hoping for rate cuts anytime soon. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you … Continue reading "The Inflation Shockers Continue… [Podcast]"

In my final show from Australia, I consider the latest outlook for the financial system, ahead of decisions from the FED and Bank of England as markets try to navigate the uncertain signals coming to the surface. It may be calmer for now, but the question is, is this the calm before the storm? And … Continue reading "All Is Calm – But Is It The Calm Before The Storm? [Podcast]"

My final chat with Damien Klassen from Nucleus Wealth before I fly out focussed on the current banking crisis and how this might play out ahead. Things could get very interesting. http://www.martinnorth.com/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

In the final part of our Australian Property Rant series with property insider Edwin Almeida we look at the latest numbers and emerging trends. After a short break though we will be back with the International Property Rant weekly, so stay subscribed to catch the first in the new series. http://www.martinnorth.com/ https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the … Continue reading "Its Edwin’s Monday Evening Property Rant: Australian Final [Podcast]"

For the final time in Australia, I caught up with Robbie Barwick from the Citizens Party. We looked at the progress towards the establishment of a Public Bank in the light of recent failures, and the inquiry into Regional Banking. Importantly, there are just two more weeks to get your submission to the Inquiry. Have … Continue reading "Two Weeks To Save The Banking System! [Podcast]"