Banking and global markets can sound distant, sometimes even irrelevant.

But the reality is, bonds, interest rates and currencies shape almost everything in your day-to-day life. Your mortgage, your super, your cost of living, even airfares.

In this episode of Money and a Good Life, we’re joined by Anthony Kritikides, Managing Director and Global Head of Institutional Sales at CBA Global Markets. Anthony sits at the centre of global financial markets, helping some of the world’s largest institutions navigate volatility, manage risk, and plan for what’s next.

Together, we zoom out to the big picture, what’s happening in the economy right now, why markets feel so volatile, and what it all means for everyday Australians.

Anthony breaks down complex topics in plain English, explaining how bonds work, why fixed income is back in focus, where interest rates may be heading, and what’s driving movements in the Australian dollar.

If you’ve ever wondered “Why should I care about this?” this conversation connects the dots.

In this episode, we cover:

• What bonds actually are and how governments and companies use them
• Why fixed income has made a comeback
• What drives interest rate movements and how they affect households and businesses
• The big forces moving the Australian dollar
• Why super funds are investing more offshore and why currency matters
• What Anthony thinks people should be paying more attention to right now

Here's to your Good Life. And thanks for listening.

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Our guest:

Anthony Kritikides, Managing Director and Global Head of Institutional Sales at CBA Global Markets 

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Ryan Watson, CEO, Tribeca Financial  

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