Welcome to the latest episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Jonathon Higgins, Managing Director at Unified Capital Partners (UCP).

UCP is an independent boutique provider of financial services that span institutional broking, research, corporate finance advice and high net worth advice. UCP has deep multiyear corporate relationships across a range of sectors.

Jonathon has worked in equities research for approximately a decade, having held previous roles at Shaw and Partners and Bell Potter Securities.

He has covered a range of sectors during that period, including telecommunications, healthcare, financials, payments and broader industrials, with a focus on structural growth.

Jonathon has a passion for financial markets, and a desire to get out and meet the new wave of entrepreneurial emerging high-quality companies.

In this podcast, Henry and Jonathon cover:

• Their highlights of 2023.
• Where investors should be looking in 2024.
• Data centres and AI plays on the ASX.
• Two high-conviction stocks for next year.
• Their best idea for 2024.

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Welcome to this special episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Marcus Padley sits down with John Abernethy of Clime Investment Management (ASX: CIW), economist and value investor.

Discover insights on the future of interest rates, John's view on the 'best income sector in the world', the residential property market, the resources sector, Big Tech, the Australian Dollar, and the U.S. Election.

Finally, uncover why the Australian economic outlook is brighter than that of our global peers.

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Henry answers your questions in real-time, making for a fast, furious and fun session.

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Dusko Ljubojevic, Managing Director at Raiden Resources (ASX: RDN).

Dusko is an experienced geoscientist with over 18 years' experience in the resource sector. Previous positions spanning exploration; mining operations, investor relations and executive roles. He has worked in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe, with significant experience in Eastern Europe. Dusko held positions with a number of junior and mid-tier development companies, and served on the advisory board of a number of private companies. He also acted as an advisor and Head of Small Scale Mining within Barrick Gold Corporations’ Asset Development Group.

Raiden Resources (ASX: RDN / DAX: YM4) is a dual listed exploration & development company which is advancing the Mt Sholl Nickel-Copper-Cobalt-Palladium deposit in the Pilbara.

RDN is focused on the Andover South Project in Western Australia, adjacent to Azure Minerals’ (AZS) separately held Andover project, located just to the north.

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with brokers, CEOs, and fund managers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Dr Megan Baldwin, CEO and Managing Director at Opthea Limited (ASX/NASDAQ: OPT).

OPT is a biopharmaceutical company committed to improving vision in patients suffering from retinal eye diseases. They are developing a novel therapeutic to treat wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and diabetic macular edema (DME), which is soon heading for Phase III clinical trials.

Dr Megan Baldwin was appointed CEO and Managing Director at Opthea Limited (formerly Circadian Technologies) in February 2014, and has over 20 years' experience focusing on angiogenesis and therapeutic strategies for cancer and ophthalmic indications. It has just been announced that she is now moving to Chief Innovation Officer and Founder, as the board has appointed a new CEO and CFO with more experience in commercialisation. Looks like a smart move from OPT.

Prior to Opthea, she was employed at Genentech (now Roche), the world leader in the field of angiogenesis-based therapies for cancer and other diseases.

Her experience included several years as a researcher in the group of leading angiogenesis expert Napoleone Ferrara, before moving to Genentech’s commercial division, and having responsibility for corporate competitive intelligence activities. In these roles, Megan developed extensive commercial and scientific knowledge in the field of anti-angiogenic and oncology drug development.

Megan holds a PhD in Medicine from the University of Melbourne.

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Welcome to another episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with fund managers, CEO’s and brokers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this special podcast, Henry Jennings is joined by a true expert in the field, Nick Freedman, CEO of Retire on Purpose. This learning business was founded in 2019, and works on an individual and organisational level to create change about retirement.

We spend so much time planning for the financial side of retirement, but often overlook the emotional aspect.

Ask yourself, are you ready emotionally to retire? The answer for many is no.

Henry talks to Nick about a more holistic approach, as they address what he calls the 'Elephant in the Room'!

Nick is clear that he’s not a finance guy. Financial advisers help people with the numbers. Nick helps people build a holistic game plan for all other areas of life.

Prior to 2019, Nick had a stellar 20-year career building leadership development programs for some of the biggest brands on the planet.

A great chat and a don't miss podcast.

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Welcome to another episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with fund managers, CEO’s and brokers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Marcus Padley is joined by John Abernethy, Founder and Chairman at Clime Investment Management (ASX: CIW).

John is a seasoned economist and long-time value Investor, with forty years of experience in funds management and the stock market. In this podcast, John talks about a host of subjects, including 'higher for longer', getting back to a 10% risk free rate of return, AI, the housing market, lithium, consumer sectors, and resources. Plus, his World Cup prediction, opinion on 'work from home', and a few long term stock tips for good measure.

A great chat, enjoy!

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Welcome to another episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with fund managers, CEO’s and brokers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Shaun Di Gregorio, Founder and CEO Frontier Digital (ASX: FDV).

The company is focused on investing in online marketplaces in emerging markets across the globe. FDV currently has 14 investments in online marketplaces, with a focus on the property segment, and a market cap approaching $200 million.

Prior to launching FDV, Shaun was the CEO of ASX-listed company, iProperty Group (ASX: IPP).

Shaun currently sits on the Board of Directors of 15 online marketplace businesses across Asia, LATAM, and Africa. He has previously been a Non-Executive Director of iCar Asia (ASX: ICQ), Asia’s leading operator of online automotive portals, and an advisor to online marketplace businesses around the world. Shaun holds a Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the Australian Graduate School of Management.

Great chat with Shaun on emerging markets and the opportunities.

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Welcome to the latest episode of 'On the Couch'. This occasional podcast series of chats with fund managers, CEO’s and brokers aims to give you an insight into the investing world.

In this episode, Henry Jennings is joined by Chris Gale, Founder and MD Latin Resources (ASX: LRS). Chris has extensive experience in senior management roles in both public and private sectors, especially in commerce and finance. He has also held various board and executive roles at several mining and technology companies throughout his career.

Chris is a Non-Executive Chairman of Solis Minerals Ltd. (ASX: SLM) and Oar Resources Ltd. (ASX: OAR). He is the former Chairman of the Council on Australian Latin American Relations (COALAR), which was established by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in 2001. Chris is a Founding Director of Allegra Capital, a boutique corporate advisory firm based in Perth, and is a member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD).

The focus is on the Salinas Lithium Project in Brazil.

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