On this weeks episode of Exchanges: Angel Zhong, Professor of Finance at RMIT and the rise and rise of FinFluencers. Angel take us through rise of FinFluencers, during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their impact on investment behaviour, financial literacy and the replacement of gambling with trading. We dive into the trading trends, the role of low-cost trading platforms, and the regulatory challenges posed by influencers providing financial advice without proper licensing and the issue of 'borderless' advice.

We also touch on the biggest issue facing Australians and why FinFluencers are so sort out - financial illiteracy and thus improving financial education, particularly for women, from a much younger age than it currently is.

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On this week's episode of Exchanges the fantastic - Meg Elkins. And considering its the 5-year anniversary of COVID we discuss the lasting impact of pandemic, from digital transformation and shifting work habits to the erosion of trust in institutions and the cost of living crisis. We look at the impact its had on inflation, interest rates, and health spending as well as the reshaping of consumer behaviour, from material goods to experiences and well-being. We diving into the role of digital media in health awareness and the growing importance of social engagement in an increasingly screen-driven world.

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Timelines

00:00 The Impact of COVID-19: A Five-Year Reflection

02:59 Digital Transformation and Behavioural Changes

05:51 Trust and Its Erosion During the Pandemic

08:58 Cost of Living Crisis and Consumer Behaviour

11:49 Shifts in Work Culture and Commuting Habits

14:50 Intergenerational Living and Changing Aspirations

17:56 Inflation and Economic Dilemmas Ahead

20:08 Navigating Inflation and Consumer Behaviour

24:49 The Impact of Interest Rates on Spending Habits

28:08 Health Expenditure Trends Post-Pandemic

32:36 The Role of Digital Influence on Health Awareness

36:07 The Need for Social Engagement in a Digital World

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On this week's episode of Exchange - we are joined by the brilliant Chris Richardson and cover some incredible topics, from Old Men in power to the current geopolitical landscape and its implications for Australia. The rise and rise of mediocre economic policies and political incentives. Why he thinks all politicians are purple and the incentives that drive politicians are the same. All this and so much more

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Why the GFC has fuelled political shifts that have lead to the rise of Trumpism, and ongoing economic volatility. The trends that are leading to the same problems for Australia the challenges facing policymakers ahead of the next election.

In this episode, Michael Rowland shares insights from his career covering finance and politics, reflecting on the major economic shifts over the past two decades. He discusses how the Global Financial Crisis (GFC) fuelled political movements like the Tea Party and Trumpism, deepening economic divides and shaping today’s volatile landscape.

Michael also examines Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, drawing parallels to voter frustrations in the U.S., where economic concerns outweigh other political issues. With an upcoming federal election, he explores how public sentiment, media narratives, and policy challenges will shape Australia’s political future.

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