Digital Finance Analytics (DFA) Blog

My latest chat with our Property Insider, Edwin Almeida. As listings rise, what is it doing to the market, and are people still looking at QLD as a safe harbour? And whats the story with high-rise? https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

We need to think ahead as to how Digital Identity, Central Bank Digital Currency and Programmable Money will interact, and ask the all-important question are we comfortable with these developments. Who is in control, and to what extent will we really be able to opt out? CONTENTS 0:00 Start00:15 Introduction01:05 Should A CBDC Be Programmable?03:55 … Continue reading "The Programmable Finance Trap! [Podcast]"

In today’s show we look at the market action this week, as the tensions between strong if patchy corporate results, on one hand, while inflation risks and contagion risks from the China property sector are pulling the other way. China Evergrande Group pulled back from the brink of default by paying a bond coupon before … Continue reading "FOMO V Inflation V Evergrande: Market Update 23 Oct 2021 [Podcast]"

Leith van Onselen writes for MacroBusiness as the Unconventional Economist. Leith has previously worked as an economist at the Australian Treasury, Victorian Treasury and Goldman Sachs. He has a strong background in economic policy and financial sector regulation. Leith holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) degree from Melbourne University and a Graduate Diploma of Applied … Continue reading "The Inter-generational Property Meat Grinder: With Leith van Onselen"

My latest Monday chat with our Property Insider Edwin Almeida, in which we look at the latest listings numbers, consider the drive for immigration uplifts and explore the criminal underbelly in the property sector. Plus, Edwin’s tip is one for property investors everywhere! Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

The latest in my Friday afternoon discussions with Journalist Tarric Brooker, who shares some of his recent research and slides on the economy, Evergrande, US Households, and much else besides. Things are getting really interesting – especially the vexed question of inflation, stagflation or deflation. Tarric is @AvidCommentator on Twitter. Go to the Walk The … Continue reading "Things Are Now Getting REALLY Interesting! – With Tarric Brooker [Podcast]"

This is an edited version of our recent live stream, in which I discuss the latest action in the financial markets with Investment Manager Tony Locantro from Alto Capital https://www.altocapital.com.au/ https://walktheworld.com.au/ . Original stream and live chat replay is here: https://youtu.be/Tyn8I_3dkUM

The latest from our Property Insider. Real Estate Agents becoming cops? Listing set to rise? 40% defective units, and how to grow long carrots. https://www.ribbonproperty.com.au/ Go to the Walk The World Universe at https://walktheworld.com.au/

I caught up with Steve Mickenbecker from Canstar to talk about APRA’s changes to mortgage buffer rates, how lenders have tweaked their mortgage rates, credit card usage and the apathy tax. So many moving parts in the financial landscape. Steve Mickenbecker is in Canstar’s Group Executive Team, bringing more than 30 years of experience in … Continue reading "Those Moving Parts Are ALL Moving!!! [Podcast]"