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Sean Aylmer speaks to Alan Greenstein, CEO and co-founder of Australian alternative lending platform Zagga.  Alan explains how alternative lending (including peer-to-peer / marketplace lending) works in Australia, who uses it and why the sector is continuing to grow.

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Saturday, 12 December 2020

This is Fear and Greed's Weekend Edition, helping you to catch up on the big stories of the week.  Sean Aylmer gives his take on the week's business news, including:

• The biggest story
• The unsung story (the one trying to fly under the radar)
• The most remarkable story
• Sean's favourite story

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.

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Friday 11 December 2020

Regulators around the globe attempt to crackdown on the market power of big technology companies like Facebook and Google.

Also today:

• The government issues debt at negative interest rates for the first time ever
• Sydney and Melbourne CBDs remain ghostly as workers and shoppers stay away
• And cricket lovers receive some good news about the Boxing Day test match

Plus an interview with Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, about the phenomenal success of the company.

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Stuart Gregor, co-founder of Four Pillars Gin, after the distillery was named International Gin Producer of the Year at the International Wine and Spirits Competition.  In a very entertaining conversation, they discuss how the company was founded, why there's been such a boom in gin, and what's next for Four Pillars.

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.

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Thursday 10 December 2020

Battle lines are drawn as the federal government introduces major changes to industrial relations in Australia.

Also today:

• Consumer confidence hits a ten year high
• Iron ore prices keep rising, making Fortescue Metals the country’s 6th largest company
• And a local gold and nickel miner changes tack, and turns to lithium

Plus an interview with Bernard Wilson, chief executive of Cashrewards, about what’s happening in the retail sector. 

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Sean Aylmer speaks to Bernard Wilson, CEO of Cashrewards, about the company's successful listing on the ASX and the Cashrewards online shopping intentions survey, which reveals how shopping has changed because of COVID-19.

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This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Market Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets and economy today, in just a few minutes.

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Wednesday 9 December 2020

Two massive takeover bids lob for listed companies, as corporate Australia looks towards growth in 2021.

Also coming up in today’s podcast

• A 90-year old Brit receives the first COVID-19 vaccine
• Business confidence and sentiment surge
• And new recommendations for safe drinking limits, right before Christmas

Plus an interview with James Wagg from KordaMentha about prospects for turn-arounds next year.

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