The Morrissey Exchange

Although we are currently working our way through the different asset classes, we’ve decided to interrupt this series of podcasts given the potential banking crisis unfolding before our eyes.

In today’s podcast Ben Morrissey chats with Mr Jonathon Rawicz, Senior Portfolio Manager at Global Bank EFG and Portfolio Manager for the New Capital Equity Conviction Fund.

Markets are extremely turbulent around the world due to the fear of a collapsing banking sector, so we take time to ask a true global investor his views of where markets are headed and why.

In many ways what is happening now is quite complex, it is also very simple and predictable; a rapid escalation in interest rates will have dramatic, unavoidable results.

Jonathon is an experienced and knowledgeable operator, so we’re fortunate enough to have him with us to unwrap it all.

Tune in fortnightly/monthly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

As mentioned a few weeks back, we’re going to spend the next 4 podcasts understanding and analysing the main asset classes for investors: Equities, Property, Cash and Fixed Interest and Alternative assets.

In today’s episode, Alex and Ben chat with Natasha Nankivell who is a partner and Founder of the $895m Global Alternative Funds.

Natasha discusses what alternatives are, the misconceptions, opportunities and the increasing relevance of the sector.

Globally investors continue to take larger positions in alternatives due to a number of factors- not the least of which being the unnecessarily and increasingly volatile equity markets.

Natasha is a great presenter and is clearly passionate about her role in the industry.

Tune in fortnightly/monthly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

Welcome back. 

This is our first episode for what looks to be a jam packed 2023. We’ve brought back a crowd favourite in Mr Martin Crabb, CIO of Shaw and Partners. There is already so much to consider and discuss, despite the fact the year has barely begun.

From the obvious discussion points of inflation and interest rates, to property values, Big Tech, short selling and spy balloons.

Martin Crabb is always a thought provoking listen as he is one of those blokes who is knowledgeable about all things vital AND trivial.

So set the dining table, pour some wine and imagine you’re at a dinner party with the effervescent Mr Martin Crabb.

Tune in fortnightly/monthly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

This is the final pod for the year before you all disappear for a month, so you can listen as you tan yourselves.

This pod runs through our predictions from December last year, how we fared, and why. We then look forward to 2023 and what is to become of so many important global and local issues.

Thank you for listening through the year, and we look forward to providing you with further topical discussions in 2023.

Find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

In today’s podcast, Ben Morrissey continues his interview with Mr Moz Afzal, EFGAM’s Senior PM and Global CIO.

In this episode we explore; China and their long term goals, the learnings for Western society from recent political developments, battery metals, cryptocurrencies, Moz’s key picks for growth, and where he would invest $100k if he couldn’t get access to it for 10 years.

Enjoy a part 2 that makes Lethal Weapon 2 seem pedestrian.

Tune in fortnightly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

In today’s podcast, Ben Morrissey interviews Mr Moz Afzal, EFGAM’s Senior PM and Global CIO.

We’re extremely fortunate to pick the brain of such an informed and well-connected economic talent; one of his role’s would be insanely demanding, let alone contending with both.

For those who don’t know, EFG is a global private banking and asset management group headquartered in Zurich and listed on the Swiss Stock Exchange. EFG operates in around 40 locations worldwide with 3000 employees, boasts $260 billion funds under management, but most importantly, to them of course, is they are Shaw & Partner’s Global partner.

We cover a lot here, hence the two parts.

In this episode we discuss Moz’s expectations for a number of the major global economies, international ideologies, War and the potential outcomes in Ukraine, the Euro and whether it will last, political leaders, and so on.

Moz was a particularly endearing sort of fella, and has that rare gift of simplifying complicated issues.

So grab a decaffeinated extra hot almond caramel macchiato and enjoy the musings of a wise soul.

Tune in fortnightly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

In today’s podcast, Ben Morrissey interviews Mr Warren Murphy, CEO Carbonxt (CG1) for a second time, where we discuss the company as a whole but zero in on their recently announced deal.

CG1 is a rapidly expanding clean tech business located in the US. It started life as a company solely focused on using their patented Activated Carbon(AC) technology to remove mercury from the smokestacks in coal fired power plants. They now lead the world in the development of AC products aimed at capturing all manner of contaminants released in industrial processes via industrial air purification, wastewater treatment, etc.

CG1 has signed terms sheets for the establishment and financing of a 40% stake in a state-of-the-art activated carbon plant with Kentucky Coal Processing or KCP in Kentucky, USA. The facility will be on the site of, and joint funded by, KCP.

The new plant will be located alongside waste to energy provider Inez Power, also owned by KCP.

This company has truly served its apprenticeship and now has a real chance to shine.

So settle in under a tree, put your phone on ‘do not disturb’ and smell the flowers whilst you have a listen, because we’re going green.

Tune in fortnightly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

In today’s podcast Ben Morrissey interviews Mr Jimmy Orange; the man with the coolest name in Australian sport.

Topic of discussion: Academy Movement; The pathway to success

Jimmy is the founder of Academy Movement; a sports based educational initiative designed to engage disillusioned students in lower socio-economic areas. Jimmy’s goal is to achieve the following:

• Increased likelihood of completing VCE
• Broaden potential career options
• Improve physical and mental well-being
• Provide a long-lost sense of belonging to both the community and school
• Pathway to sporting excellence

It all sounds too good to be true but it’s not, and he already has the runs on the board.

So turn off all the superfluous discussion on football finals, tune in and enjoy.

Tune in fortnightly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

Jimmy's Details:
Email: [email protected]
Or click on link below
https://asf.org.au/projects/academy-movement

In today’s podcast Ben Morrissey interviews Mr Martin Crabb, Chief Investment Officer at Shaw and Partners.

The topic of discussion is: Everything you wanted to know about what’s going on in this crazy world- Part 2.

In this second offering of a two part discussion, we cover issues such as property prices, supply chains, energy and geopolitical tensions and their ramifications for markets. 

This is an illuminating discussion between two men with over 60 years of combined market experience and well worth a listen.

Get some discussion fodder for your next dinner party and listen in.

Tune in fortnightly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net

In today’s podcast Ben Morrissey interviews Mr Martin Crabb, Chief Investment Officer at Shaw and Partners. 

The topic of discussion is: Everything you wanted to know about what’s going on in this crazy world- Part 1. 

In this first offering of a two part discussion, we traverse key talking points and areas of interest such as comparative market performance  and why, market direction, Chinese influence on our market, inflation, interest rate direction, gold performance (under) and more.

This is an illuminating discussion between two men with over 60 years of combined market experience and well worth a listen.

So spark up your otherwise uneventful drive home from work with some fascinating market insights.

Tune in fortnightly for the latest economic commentary and ideas, and find more information on our website at www.morrisseygroup.net