The Dive | Business News
Who says business news needs to be all business? The Dive talks about the stories that matter, brings in the broader perspective, and doesn’t use the dense jargon that leaves you behind. Each episode, your host Sascha Kelly, is joined by her colleagues as they answer a different question, inspired by the news of the day. Listen to The Dive to hear the stories that impact you - wherever you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, December 07, 2023
2023 wrapped: the 6 biggest business stories
We have reached our final episode of 2023. And what a year it was: inflation and interest rates, miracle drugs to record breaking sports contracts, AI to CZ, there was so much that happened. Today, we’re recapping the year that was. To do it, we’re bringing in the whole team at Equity Mates to share what they think are were the biggest business stories of the year. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, December 05, 2023
Fast 3: Is it really cheaper to buy than rent? | World’s first plastic waste treaty | Elon’s latest outburst
We’re back for another Fast 3. Where a collection of the team from the Equity Mates join me to cover 3 stories in less than 15 minutes. Today, we’re covering a range of topics today from a world-first global treaty on plastic waste to why Elon Musk told Disney CEO Bob Iger to go f- himself. Also, we’re looking at recent housing data that suggests it’s actually cheaper to buy than rent in some parts of Australia. That doesn’t seem right - Alec and Sascha dig into the numbers. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, December 03, 2023
Are Kyle & Jackie-O worth $200 million?
Controversy sells. We learned that last week when we saw reports that Kyle and Jackie-O signed a 10 year contract extension with Australian Radio Network worth $200 million. Meaning, if that’s correct, Kyle and Jackie-O will be pocketing $10 million a year each, for 10 years. It’s probably the question you’re mulling over right now, and it was certainly one voiced in our office last week - what’s the numbers behind the contract? If they’re getting paid $200 million, just how much are they bringing in? Today Sascha and Alec talk answer the question - are they worth it? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 30, 2023
Happy Birthday ChatGPT! 12 months on, what's changed?
Happy Birthday ChatGPT! Since arriving in our lives this time last year, it’s made news headlines, had teachers, industries and governments worried, and on a more personal level, made many menial tasks - like writing shopping lists or building excel spreadsheets, much easier. It’s Friday the 1st of December and today Sascha is joined by Capital Brief correspondent Dan Van Boom to ask... well … What exactly has the arrival of Chat GPT changed? How has it influenced the world around us? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . Buy a copy of Don’t Stress, Just Invest for your loved ones this Christmas. Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 28, 2023
Why Rugby League is in the middle of the US-China great power contest
If we were to say great power competition between China and the United States - what’s the first thing you think of? Whatever it was, I’d hazard a guess it wasn’t Rugby League. But Australia's National Rugby League competition has found itself right between China and the United States contest in the Pacific. And NRL executives are planning to cash in. It’s Wednesday the 29th of November and today Sascha and Ren discuss - how has Rugby League found itself in the middle of the US-China great power contest? And how is that going to change the NRL? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 26, 2023
5 things to know about migration and the property market
Overseas migration is frequently being called out as one of the primary factors influencing the housing market. As Core Logic writes - in the face of high interest rates, low consumer sentiment and stretched housing affordability, values and rents continue to rise and vacancy rates plummet as net overseas migration has hit record highs. Today, Sascha is joined by Core Logic’s Head of Research Eliza Owen to the podcast to talk about one of their recent articles. The original article, if you’d like to read more, is here . Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 23, 2023
Money, power and time: Is the future of 50-over cricket on the line?
Australia are cricket world champions. In a brutal six months away from home, Australia’s men’s cricket team has won the World Test Championship, retained the Ashes against England and now won the One Day Cricket World Cup. But as the dust settles on the tournament, cricket powerhouse India wonders how they let it slip away, and Australian hero Travis Head continues partying - there are bigger questions being asked about the future of the game. Like, is the future of 50-over cricket on the line? And if you want to hear our previous episode about IPL Cricket launching in the US, you can listen to that here . Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 21, 2023
OpenAI Saga: Sam Altman’s Wild Weekend
ChatGPT has taken the world by storm this year. That is the AI chatbot made by OpenAI. Sam Altman, the CEO and co-founder of OpenAI, has become one of the most recognisable faces in business this year. He’s travelled the world speaking to world leaders about the opportunities and the dangers of AI and the need for strong regulation. There are few people with as much technical knowledge and the philosophical thought when it comes to AI as Sam Altman. Which is why it was such a surprise when he was fired by the OpenAI board. Today Sascha and Alec ask… ummmm what on earth happened! And more importantly, what will happen next? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 19, 2023
Aussie banks have just made record profits. What's going on?
Cost of living, inflation and interest rates have been the big economic story of the past 18 months. People and businesses are doing it tough. So when Australia’s Big 4 Banks reported their latest results, there was a fair bit of anger: Commonwealth Bank’s profit rose 5% to $10.2 billion NAB’s profit rose 9% to $7.7 billion ANZ rose 14% to $7.4 billion Westpac’s rose 26% to $7.2 billion Today Sascha and Alec look into these numbers and understand how bank profits are rising. What's going on? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 16, 2023
Does Australia have what it takes to be a hydrogen superpower?
Zero emissions hydrogen has the potential to supplant oil and gas as the fuel of the future — Australia is in a brilliant position to take advantage of this investing theme. But there are major hurdles to overcome. Today Sascha is joined by Kate Burgess, Climate, energy and resources correspondent at Capital Brief to ask: Does Australia have what it takes to become a hydrogen superpower? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 14, 2023
Who cares about the US government shutdown?
America is once again nearing a financial crisis, where the government is unable to spend money and needs to shut down everything but the most essential services. Unless the US Congress agrees to pass a series of appropriations bills and allow the US government to spend, America’s federal government will shutdown on Friday 17 November. Alec and Sascha answer the question - why should we care? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 12, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried is guilty. What does this mean for crypto?
Sam Bankman-Fried. The founder of crypto exchange FTX was arrested last year and earlier this month was convicted by a jury of his peers in New York. Plenty has been written and said about the disgraced so-called crypto king. But as his reign comes to an end, we wanted to look at the wash up and what next for crypto. Sascha and Bryce break it down in today's episode. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 09, 2023
Will this interest rate rise finally take the heat off property prices?
On Melbourne Cup Day, there was one fairly safe bet. Michele Bullock would raise interest rates. And they did, by 25 basis points. The increase to 4.35% will be a bitter pill for borrowers to swallow, and in some ways it feels the economic stakes have never been so high. Today Sascha is joined by Jennifer Duke and they talk about why when so many of us are feeling the pinch, is the RBA still raising rates? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, November 07, 2023
23andMe is selling access to customer's DNA
23andMe and Ancestory.com allow people to spit in a tube and have their DNA analysed to learn more about their ancestory and any health risks. To date, more than 14 million people have spit in tubes and sent it in to 23andMe. Now the company is selling access to an anonymised database of customer DNA to pharmaceutical giant GSK. In today's episode of The Dive, Bryce and Ren look at how genealogy companies use the customer DNA they collect, and how it has been used to do everything from discover new drugs to solve murders. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, November 05, 2023
Driveless cars are driving headlines. Here's what you've missed
Waymo, Tesla, Cruise, Baidu. Some of the biggest names in the race to get driverless cars on the road have been in the headlines lately. In today's episode of The Dive, Sascha and Alec catch you up on what's been happening and ask, who's in poll poition in the race to commercialise self-driving technology? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, November 02, 2023
If Qantas is an indication, it’s going to be a fiery AGM season
Today, the Qantas board will be holding their annual general meeting. It’s a chance for shareholders to hold a mirror to the board and management after months of widespread anger - whether it be over former CEO Alan Joyce’s pay packet, regulatory investigation into cancelled flights, and lobbying the Australian government over competition from a competitor to bring more flights to Australia. But as Capital Brief journalist Jack Derwin writes - this AGM season it feels like the stakes are a bit higher, and the pitchforks a little sharper. He joins Sascha today to talk about how the themes from the Qantas meeting are being felt by companies across the board. Pardon the pun. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 31, 2023
Meet your new North Korean colleagues
Turns out, large western companies accidently hired thousands of North Koreans. Now that is a headline that caught our interest. Seems like a big accident. So today Sascha and Alec dig into it. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, October 29, 2023
How are Americans avoiding paying $688B in tax?
$688 billion. That is how much tax Americans avoided paying in 2021. With Australia’s tax deadline fast approaching - it is tomorrow, or 31 October 2023, so get your tax returns in - but today Sascha and Alec wanted to understand how Americans could avoid paying so much tax. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 26, 2023
4x larger than Hollywood: Australia’s video game opportunity
Would it surprise you to know that the video game industry is worth $200 billion globally? Ok, numbers without context is always difficult, so here’s a comparison - that’s four times as big as Hollywood. Dan Van Boom, the technology reporter at Capital Brief, recently wrote that Australia is perfectly positioned to take advantage of this hidden giant of an industry. Sascha is joined by Dan to ask the question, how can Australia benefit from the video game economy? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 24, 2023
The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried
Fallen Crypto King Sam Bankman Fried… once ‘king of the crypto world’, is now in the midst of one of the biggest fraud trials in American history, taking place in a New York courtroom. So, what’s this trial about? Rewind back to late 2022. The FTX crypto trading operation, and the closely related Alemeda research, both spectacularly collapsed. SBF as he’s known, is currently charged with crimes relating to the disappearance of billions of dollars of FTX users’ money. Because the people using the exchange didn’t think they were investing in FTX, or even lending to it - they thought their money was being kept in the exchange while it switched between dollars and bitcoin, or doge, or ethereum. Sascha is joined by Tracey Ploman, one third of the Crypto Curious podcast, to talk about the trial of the year. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, October 22, 2023
Fast 3: Gina v Albemarle | AI Deep Fakes | Is Amazon ripping off small businesses?
It’s a new week, and we’re hitting the decks with a fast three. The stories that have had us chatting in the Equity Mates office. Sascha is joined by her colleagues to talk them through. Alec is digging into the reporting coming out of the recent Amazon antitrust lawsuit, Alf is getting me up to speed on the AI Deep Fakes plaguing celebrities. But first, Bryce is going to dive into the stoush over Liontown Resources between Australia’s richest person and an American chemicals giant. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 19, 2023
Why is Atlassian doubling down on WFH, when everyone is going back to the office?
Atlassian - the Australian software products maker - recently announced it had agreed to buy video messaging platform Loom. They paid US $975 million for the privilege - which accounted for a significant portion of their cash reserves. It also indicates a commitment to work from home, when many big companies this year are winding back on remote work, and calling for a return to ‘business as usual’. John McDuling, Editor in Chief at Capital Brief, joins Sascha to talk about the 2 key takeaways he thinks this aquisition signals for investors. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 17, 2023
Why did Birkenstocks IPO get off on the wrong foot?
Birkenstock Holding plc is a German shoe manufacturer known for its sandals and other shoes notable for contoured cork footbeds (soles) made with layers of suede and jute, which conform to the shape of their wearers' feet. On September 2023, Birkenstock filed for an initial public offering (IPO) in the United States stating that the company would be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the stock ticker "BIRK". But it didn't go well - the German company’s debut is the worst first-day showing for a US listing of $1 billion or more in over two years, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Out of more than 300 US IPOs of that size in the past century, only 13 have fared worse. Today Alec and Sascha chat about the less that stellar debut from the shoe brand, and ask, why? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, October 15, 2023
What does the future of money look like without cash?
It’s a two parter today! Digging into two stories that caught our attention at Equity Mates. The Nobel Prize for Economics has just been announced, and for the third time ever, it’s been awarded to a woman. Professor Claudia Golden has won for her extensive research and academic writing on historical trends in gender equality. Sascha is joined by Jennifer Duke - who’ll tell me about the professor’s research. And then, recently, there’s been a lot of talk about a cashless future… Macquarie Bank announced that they’d be phasing out physical cash and cheques from early next year. And the Aussie government has given us a little more time, but they’ve also added… no more cheques by 2030. But what *does* the future of money look like without physical cash? Andrew Cornell, the Associate Editor for Banking and Finance at Capital Brief joins Sascha to dig into the topic. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 12, 2023
Endometriosis: Is there a breakthrough treatment coming for 176 million people?
Here’s some facts about endometriosis. According to the conditions’ official Australian website, more than 830 000 - or 1 in 7 - of Australian girls and women live with it at some point in their life. Symptoms are incredibly varied - fatigue, pain, bleeding - and can vary in severity as well, which means it takes an average Australian diagnosis 6.5 years. In an Australian government report, it is reported to cost Australian society between 7.4 and 9.7 billion annually. Two thirds of these costs attributed to a loss in productivity, with the remaining 2.5 billion being direct healthcare costs. That is, until very recently, when a series of breakthroughs signalled the cusp of change. To quote the Guardian, after generations of inaction and very few novel ideas, researcher and activist are hopeful a new path is being charted. Today Bryce and Sascha talk about the new research in the space. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 10, 2023
What’s Lachlan Murdoch’s plans for News Corp & Fox?
Rupert Murdoch has stepped down from his media empire, handing over the reigns to his son Lachlan Murdoch. While a lot has been written about what Rupert Murdoch built, far less has been written about Lachlan’s thoughts on what to do with it. So we wanted to take a look. Today Sascha and Alec ask - what are Lachlan Murdoch’s plans for Fox Corp and News Corp? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, October 08, 2023
What’s the latest in the Epic Games v Apple stoush?
Epic Games - maker of Fortnite - has been firmly embroiled in this stoush already for years. Epic sued Apple in 2020 after the game company introduced its own payment system into Fortnite, which broke Apple's rules and ultimately got the company banned from the App Store. A ruling in the US in April decided Epic had not shown that Apple has monopoly power… but despite this, the fight is still ongoing here in Australia, with linked proceedings against Google, as well as parallel developer and customer class actions against the tech companies headed for a sixteen-week trial beginning in March 2024. Today Sascha is joined by Capital Brief correspondent Laurel Henning to ask ‘what’s the latest in this fight between Apple and Epic Games?’ Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, October 05, 2023
Fast 3: Elon's one step closer to putting a chip in your brain
This episode, it’s another fast 3, as promised. What’s on the agenda? Well, Simon has an update about Elon Musk’s microchips that he plans to insert in our brains, Alec tells us why Audiobooks are at the centre of a stoush between Spotify and Apple, and also Bryce gets us up to speed with interest rates and what's coming down the pipeline for us. For all our Elon themed eps, check them out here . Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, October 03, 2023
1 in 5 houses on the market have been owned for less than 3 years. What does this mean?
Sascha is joined by Eliza Owen from Core Logic to chat about their latest data. Together they discuss the market’s remarkable rally, in spite of rising interest rates, our ever-present rental crisis, and the rise of short-term resales - a new data trend for 2023. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, October 01, 2023
Who is Michele Bullock, the new RBA Governor?
On September 18, Michelle Bullock succeeded Dr. Phillip Lowe as the RBA Governor. Her term starts amid heightened national attention on the RBA's interest rate decisions. Add to this the fact the federal government is restructuring the RBA, and Bullock herself has noted emerging pressures on the financial system. This episode Sascha welcomes Jennifer Duke, Economics Correspondent at Capital Brief , to discuss the RBA's new direction. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 28, 2023
How the AFL & NRL Grand Finals could break one bookie
Sport is big business. That is something we’ve covered over and over again on this podcast. From lucrative TV rights deals to oil-states funding rival leagues, it is impossible to escape the headlines of the amount of money flowing into sport. In Australia this reaches a fever pitch this weekend as our two biggest domestic competitions - the AFL and the NRL - host their grand finals. So as Australia tunes in to see which team wins on the field, we wanted to have a look at the big winners off the field. Alec and Sascha look at the big winners off the pitch this Grand Final weekend. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 26, 2023
Unhappy Hour: How UK pubs are using dynamic pricing
On the weekend, a friend of the pod was sitting in a pub owned by Britain's biggest pub company, Stonegate Group. If you have ever drunk in a pub in the UK there is a good chance it may have been Stonegate Group - their brands include Yates’s, Be at one, and the Slug & Lettuce, they have over 800 venues. Recently, they’ve introduced a ‘dynamic pricing’ policy across all their locations. Think of it like ‘surge pricing’, it basically means the cost of drinking will go up at popular times. It’s pretty straight forward, the surge pricing system will kick in when the pubs are at their busiest hours and could see drinks prices going up by 20 pence which is roughly 35 cent. Prices will return to normal at less popular times. Today Simon and Sascha look at the new adopters of dynamic pricing, and ask - will we ever pay the same again? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, September 24, 2023
We can’t build our way out of a housing crisis
Build, build and build some more. That sums up our government’s approach to our current housing crisis. Just this month we’ve seen it from all levels of government. At a Federal Level, we’ve seen the government pass the Housing Australia Future Fund. At a state level, we’ve seen Australia’s biggest state - New South Wales - pass a budget with housing at the centre. And Australia’s second largest state - Victoria - released their housing policy statement that outlined a 10 year plan for the industry. But here’s the thing - housing experts almost unanimously agree: we can’t build our way out of this housing crisis. Today Sascha and Alec ask - when will there be enough houses for them to afford one? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 21, 2023
Fast 3: The US has discovered the largest lithium deposit in history
It’s another Fast 3 - the three stories that we thought you needed to hear this Friday. Today we’ll be talking about why Rotten Tomatoes scores aren’t so fresh, a massive discovery of lithium in the crater of a US volcano, and we’ve an update on those BMW heated seats. Sascha is joined by three of her Equity Mates colleagues to unpack these stories. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 19, 2023
Apple’s new iPhone - Does anyone care?
Last week we saw the biggest news on Apple’s calendar - Apple’s announcement of the new iPhone. There was a time when the world sat up and marvelled at what Steve Jobs and his team had managed to squeeze into the palm of our hand, but now it is a pretty routine update - new colour, better camera, faster chip - then they wave us all goodbye and set the date in the calendar for next year. Today Alec and Sascha ask - after the rounds of headlines announcing the iPhone 15 last week - does anybody really care? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, September 17, 2023
Is Airbnb facing an existential crisis?
If you’ve booked an AirBnB recently, it seems like we're drowning in a sea of house rules: no parties, quiet hours after 10 pm, laundry duties before departure, and the stern warnings to meticulously follow instructions or risk facing fines. But that’s not the only issue they’re facing. Major cities from New York to London to basically everywhere in Australia are facing housing shortages and rent increases - and many lawmakers believe Airbnb and other short term rentals are partially to blame. And they’re making changes. Today Alf and Sascha chat about the different challenges facing AirBnB and whether it’s going to impact their future. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 14, 2023
Is Rugby Union on the brink of a new golden age?
2003 was the most recent high water mark for Australian Rugby. We were hosting a World Cupt on our shores, and we very close to winning it all, before losing to England in the grand final. In the following two decades, it was besieged by scandals, pandemics, and public court cases, resulting in Rugby Australia facing the brink of bankruptcy. Today Sascha and Alec talk about the pivot point Rugby Australia finds itself at - and ask: is the next golden age of rugby still to come? Or is it too late? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 12, 2023
What's the concrete crisis gripping the UK?
It’s another favourite of The Dive fans - 3 stories in 15 minutes. We’ve gone around the office and asked for the stories that are grabbing our attention. We’re chatting about the new music deal Universal have arranged with a French music streamer, the concrete crisis that’s the main conversation in the UK, and a battle that’s bringing two major streaming services head to head. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, September 10, 2023
Ronaldo’s $313m contract shows why it’s time to worry about oil
The extension of oil production cuts by Saudi Arabia is driven by its geopolitical and economic ambitions. Last week the Australian Financial Review wrote a Chanticleer column about these ambitions connect to the massive contract that Cristiano Ronado has recently inked. Sascha is joined by AFR journalist James Thomson to talk about this today. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, September 07, 2023
Lab Grown Diamonds are forever
It turns out that fake diamonds are having a moment. As a new threshold has been reached - Last year, lab-grown diamond jewellery surpassed 10% of the world’s total diamond jewellery sales for the first time. Today Sascha and Alec ask - what is happening in the diamond industry? And how is the traditional diamond industry responding to this surge? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, September 05, 2023
The 3 QANTAS controversies explained
QANTAS has had an interesting time of late. Everything started well, reporting a recording $2.5 billion dollar pre-tax profit. But since that announcement it’s gone downhill. Australia’s national airline is now mired in multiple scandals, their CEO is getting grilled at Parliamentary hearings, and the Australian government is being accused of prioritising QANTAS’ bottom line over the concerns of the Australian people. And yesterday, all of these controversies came to a head with QANTAS CEO Alan Joyce resigning. Today Sascha and Alec take a closer look at the three major scandals surrounding our national airline. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, September 03, 2023
China's kids are not alright: Youth unemployment tops 20%
China has too much debt, has over-built infrastructure, has youth unemployment north of 20% and is facing a slow moving economic crisis as its years of unproductive spending are coming home to roost. That is a sentence you could’ve read in an economic publication at any time over the past 5 years. China’s collapse has been called before, and over the past few weeks we saw the latest round of dire predictions for the world’s second largest economy. But we want to drill down on one part of that story - the youth unemployment in China. Because it is stark. And quite frankly, countries don’t do well when youth unemployment is so high. Today Alec and Sascha ask - what is happening with the youth in China? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 31, 2023
Parmesan producers are microchipping their cheese
EU food producers are incredibly protective of their products and the history that surrounds them - that’s why there’s such specific rules around who can make a Champagne, or Burgandy, when we’re really drinking a sparking wine or a glass of light pinot. But it’s one thing to want to call your product by that name to get the accolades, and another to fabricate its origins to benefit from the higher prices. That’s fraud. So when we learned Italy’s renowned makers of Parmigiano Reggiano, favoured for finishing off bowls of pasta and rocket salads, are adding microchips to their cheese in order to prevent counterfeited products, Alec and Sascha needed to know more. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 29, 2023
Just how affordable is space travel becoming?
There’s two big space stories that have happened recently that we wanted to talk about. The world’s leading space company Space X had their financials leaked, and India has just landed on the moon - just the fourth country to do so. Today Alec and Sascha chat about how these stories show how much cheaper space travel is becoming. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, August 27, 2023
Why does no one want to host the Commonwealth Games anymore?
The Commonwealth Games has not been having a great time of late. Here in Australia you couldn’t miss the headlines last month, when Victorian Premier Dan Andrews cancelled the event, citing a huge blowout in the budget as the reason behind the decision. This isn’t the first time the games has been without a home - last year, Birmingham stepped up to the host role four years early, when South Africa were stripped of hosting rights. At the beginning of August, the Canadian province of Alberta withdrew their bid from hosting the 2030 games, and they were the only ones in the running. Today Sascha is joined by Nic Fildes from the Financial Times to ask - why does no one want to host the Commonwealth Games? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 24, 2023
Canada is rolling out childcare for $10 a day. Could it work in Australia?
In July, the Australian government put a huge stimulus into the childcare system - increasing Child Care Subsidy payments for many families. In Australia, over one million households used childcare last year. That’s 1.275 million children - and there are two broad reviews currently underway. Still, even with significant funding - childcare is still really expensive for most families. So when we heard our Canadian neighbours are looking at us and saying - nice try, but you’ve got it all wrong, we wanted to know why. We invited Professor Gordon Cleveland to talk to us today and tell us why their model works. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 22, 2023
Once valued at $47 billion, WeWork is now on its knees
Bryce is back from holidays! While we’ve all been chained to our desks, covering multiple stories in detail, Bryce has been swanning about in Europe. Ok, that’s a little harsh, but he’s brought us a few topics to chat about today. So, what’s the agenda? A company that was once valued at $47 billion dollars is now on its knees, Saudi Arabia seemingly has a blank chequebook when it comes to sport, and with an Australian woman recently being fired for her lack of output when working from home… What's the lay of the land for those who don’t go into the office? We unpack 3 stories on today’s Dive. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . Or listen to LIV Golf tees off episode we mentioned here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, August 20, 2023
How Dave Portnoy bought back his $840M company for just $1
You may have recently seen the headlines that the founder of Barstool Sports recently bought his media company back for $1 after selling it for $840 million. That sounds like a pretty good deal… We knew there was more of a story there. Today, Sascha is joined by Equity Mates colleague Alf Eddy to discuss how Dave Portnoy regained control of the massive media empire BarStool Sports all for a tiny piece of change. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 17, 2023
Ghost Planes: A clever business strategy? Or a waste of time and resources?
Earlier this week, we read that the skies above Melbourne and Adelaide have ghost planes flying overhead every day. No, it’s not planes piloted by poltergeists, it’s just near-empty planes, operating every day. The Guardian has reported that Qatar Airways has been exploiting a legal loophole, operating these "ghost flights" to run extra services to Australia. These 354-seater Boeing 777s sometimes fly with no passengers at all, all to adhere to a complex bilateral agreement. But what does this mean for Australia's aviation laws, in this competitive landscape of international airlines? Today Sascha is joined by Elias Visontay from The Guardian to ask - why is the Australian government allowing this to continue, despite rejecting Qatar Airways' formal request to increase flights? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 15, 2023
It's a bird, it's a plane... No, it's a flying car!
Here’s a sentence we thought we'd never write - there's multiple stories about flying cars in the news. Not one story, but several! We’ve got multiple companies getting regulatory approval to start testing their flying cars and we’ve got the world’s first flying taxi service slated to kick off in 2024. That's next year. Today, Simon and Sascha discuss just what has to happen, before we're all sitting in cars that are flying above our heads! Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, August 13, 2023
Indonesia's nickel boom
Two weeks ago week, we did an episode on mining’s giant decarbonisation opportunity. And it got a lot of interest, in particular, in Indonesia’s opportunity. Here in Australia, Indonesia is our largest neighbour. It is 270 million people directly to our north. It is the 4th largest country in the world by population after India, China and the United States. And it is the world’s largest supplier of nickel, a critical metal for the world’s push towards net zero. Basically, Indonesia is going to be a critically important partner not just for Australia, but for the world. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 10, 2023
From Playgrounds to Profits: The Business of Vaping
It feels like cigarettes were replaced seemingly overnight by a new and different way to get your nicotine high, and what started as potential bridge to quit smoking has given rise to entirely new industry - Vaping. Big Tobacco companies are getting involved in a BIG way, but governments are already trying to crack down on this 'modern' tobacco industry. Today Simon and Sascha talk about the business of vaping. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 08, 2023
IPL Cricket is taking over the world
Professional cricket has come to America. The first season took place over three weeks, finishing up on the 30 July. This has been a dream for cricket lovers in America. There was the Pro Cricket league that played one season in 2004. And the American Premier League was a proposed partnership between USA and NZ cricket that never got off the ground. But this tournament has come about after a $1 billion investment from American Cricket Enterprises, a company backed by some of the wealthiest men in India. Today Alec and Sascha talk about the future of cricket. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, August 06, 2023
3 stories from reporting season
It's a returning favourite! It’s earnings season. When all the companies gather their shareholders and tell them what they did for the last three months, what went well, what didn’t go so well, and what’s coming up. You’ve told us how much you love this format before, so Sascha and Alec are back - this time with 3 themes to explore. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, August 03, 2023
TikTok is launching a music streaming platform
Tiktok - the addictive, video-hosting giant has launched a closed beta for its subscription-only music streaming service to Australia, Mexico, Singapore, Indonesia and Brazil. But music is an expensive playground to join, and when so many of the incumbents - Spotify, Amazon, Apple - are already losing money - why is TikTok pursuing this line of thinking? Today Sascha is joined by Jessica Weatherbed from The Verge to talk about this decision today. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, August 01, 2023
Is the momentum finally slowing on property prices?
Yesterday, Core Logic released their monthly Home Value Index report - and it showed that property prices are still on the rise. Despite interest rates being their highest since 2012 - this is the 5th consecutive month we’ve seen an increase in national figures. However, it was a smaller climb in comparison to previous months, and then the RBA decided to keep the cash rate the same. Today, Sascha is joined by Eliza Owen from Core Logic and is asking: What does this data tell us about the future of property prices, and our larger economy? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 30, 2023
Finally, there's good news about inflation!
How exciting - the latest figures report that quarterly inflation is lower than expected! Inflation numbers on the decline is great - that’s more money in the bank accounts. After a steep incline in the cost of items globally, I think we all are breathing a sigh of relief. Mostly though, we pay attention to inflation because of its effect on mortgages. Today Alec and Sascha ask: does deflation mean we’ll finally see an end to these interest rate rises? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 27, 2023
Japanese scientists are regrowing teeth
Here’s something that was pitched in our weekly meeting that immediately hooked us: Scientists in Japan are regrowing teeth. It raises more questions than it answers, doesn’t it? In digging a little deeper to this story, we found it’s all about research that will define the next generation of healthcare. This is a story about gene therapies. Today Alec and Sascha ask - what’s the story behind Japanese scientists regrowing teeth? And what more can we expect? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 25, 2023
Europe's full: Who's going to tell all the Aussie tourists?
Does your instagram feed look like everyone you know is in Europe? Friends, family, enemies, exes, those podcasters you follow on social media… Everyone is gallivanting around the south of France, or posing like Russell Crowe in the Colosseum, or sinking a stein in Germany. Well.. it feels that way. If you’re one of those lucky Australians escaping the cold winter months and enjoying Europe, well, from us here at The Dive - thanks for tuning in. But also, you may be part of what more and more European leaders are calling “over tourism”. Today Simon and Sascha ask: What happens when Europe tells us that they’re full? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 23, 2023
Mining’s Decarbonisation Opportunity
Here’s a big number for you - $15 to 20 trillion dollars. That is the amount of money Ken Hoffman, the head of the battery minerals team at McKinsey, estimates that decarbonising the modern world will make the mining industry. If we play a bit of word association - when I say mining, many of us think dirty, pollution or unsustainable. But that’s going to change. Put simply, the mining industry is going to become the world’s most important industry to achieve net zero. Now that statement might surprise you. It might fill you with rage. But bear with us as we unpack it. Today Sascha and Alec talk about just how big this opportunity might be. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 20, 2023
The numbers behind the Women’s World Cup ⚽
You can’t have missed it - the Women's World Cup has come to town! And the big conversation in the lead up to this world cup has been around prize money... cause FIFA offers women one-quarter as much money as the men. The 2023 World Cup has a total prize pool of $110m, compared to $440m for the men’s World Cup last year. We’re not here to make a case either way. Instead, we thought we could do our job as a business podcast and add some more numbers to the conversation. So you have some more context the next time you see an argument spring up in the comments section on social media. Today Sascha and Alec discuss the numbers behind the game (for your next argument at the pub!) Women's Football: The Case for Reparations Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 18, 2023
Lights, Camera, Action - STRIKE! What's going on in Hollywood?
Bad news everyone - we might need to go outside! In a world where most of us are spending some part of our day glued to a screen… our constant stream of content might be slowing down. For the last few months, Hollywood writers have walked off the job. And just last week, actors have also ‘downed tools’ for lack of a better word. It's not like there's not work to be done - Sascha has at least 5 streaming services! What exactly is the issue? Today, Alec and Sascha discuss the economics of the Hollywood strike. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 16, 2023
Are we witnessing the death of the password?
We look forward to a password-less future.” Those were the world’s of Apple’s VP of Internet Technologies, Darin Adler, at Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June. Apple isn’t the only company planning for a password-less future. In fact, as far back as 2004, Bill Gates envisioned the death of the password. Yet, almost 20 years later, the password remains undefeated in internet security. But when Apple sets its mind - and considerable resources - to something, it is often successful. So maybe now, finally, the password’s reign of tyranny may be coming to an end. Today Alec and Sascha discuss what a ‘password-less future’ looks like... Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 13, 2023
Is the weight over? Ozempic is just the beginning
In the future, obesity may be a choice. That is the bold claim being made by the pharmaceutical companies behind a generation of new weight loss drugs. If you’re a follower of Hollywood, you may have heard of the big one - Ozempic - but it is just the tip of the iceberg. Because recent trials of new drugs have yielded even better results than Ozempic. What was just last year a miracle drug, may soon be old news. Today Alec and Sascha chat about what is happening with the rapid developments of weight loss drugs? And are they really living up to the hype? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 11, 2023
Out of This World: Space hotels may be launching as soon as 2026
Did you grow up hearing stories about the space race between the USA and USSR? Laika the space dog, Neil Armstrong, the Apollo missions... these moments and stories have quickly become modern legends. But all those decades ago... That was a space race was between two governments. Today, we’re in the midst of a new space race. Just this time it isn’t governments building the rockets and footing the bills, it is billionaires. Simon and Sascha ask - what’s driving this new race, to space? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 09, 2023
Threads: Can Zuck just copy Elon's homework?
In 2013, Mark Zuckerberg said it Twitter, “[It] is such a mess - it's as if they drove a clown car into a gold mine and fell in.” But hang on, ten years later, he’s mining for that gold. Mark Zuckerberg the billionaire founder of Facebook is no doubt an incredible entrepreneur. But his critics are fixated on one thing - he has a habit of copying his social media competitors. Threads is probably the most salient example of that last week - cause let’s face it - it's a Twitter clone. It has been the unavoidable headline of the past week, but in today’s episode we wanted to dig a little deeper. Sascha and Alec discuss the story behind Threads and ask a big question that we were left with when we realised Threads was pretty much a clone of Twitter. What are the rules around just copying your competitors products? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, July 06, 2023
Spotify pivots from podcasts, but have they learnt from their mistakes?
We know Sascha is a sucker for pop-culture news, and isn't too ashamed to admit that she clicked on all the headlines announcing the end of Spotify’s deal with a certain royal couple. But this snarky celebrity headline is part of a much much larger pivot. We’ve seen an end to similar personality-led podcast deals - last year, the Obama’s quietly stepped away from renewing their agreement, and instead took their production company Higher Ground across to Audible. And last month Spotify announced the decision to restructure its podcast division - laying off 200 jobs, and merging Parcast and Gimlet media - with their own inhouse Spotify Studios. These were two podcast houses the company spent millions of dollars acquiring. Instead, they've declared a new move to advertising. Today Sascha is joined by Amrita from The Verge to ask - as Spotify learn from their podcasting mistakes as they decide to lean in to advertising? To read more of Amrita's writing, click here . Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, July 04, 2023
Apple is the first $3 trillion company. Should I care?
It’s one of our favourite episode styles today - unpacking three short, sharp headlines that have stopped us in our tracks this week… So, what's on the list? Shein - a fast fashion company that’s famous for its scale and speed - (it produces over 70 times the amount of styles as H&M) - has just announced an IPO. John McEnroe might be joining you in your living room for every Wimbledon match this season - thanks to the power of AI. And… a new company has finally reached the $3 trillion club. Congratulations goes to Apple. Sascha and Bryce break down the business news stories that stopped us in our tracks today. Want more Equity Mates or to get in contact? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, July 02, 2023
Barbie may be pink, but Mattel is seeing red
Did you know there’s a Barbie movie coming up this summer? If your answer is no. Well you’ve clearly not got the same social media algorithm as Sascha. That weekend is circled in her calendar. It's been hard to avoid - the owner of Barbie - Mattel - has inked more than 100 partnerships in the lead up to the film which lands 21 July - everything and everyone from Airbnb to Target to Microsoft are all collaborating with the toy company in preparation for the release. But there is a bigger story at play here. Barbie’s colour might be pink, but Mattel is seeing red. In 2017, 2018 and 2019 it lost money. The toy business is hard. And Barbie is at the centre of their plans to turn it around. Today Sascha and Alec chat about Barbie - and why this movie is high stakes for Mattel. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 29, 2023
Bluey: The Australian cartoon taking over the world
Do you have a little one in the house? You'll need no introduction to Bluey, the seven-year old Blue Heeler - and her family, Bingo, Bandit and Chili, premiered on ABC Kids on 1 October 2018. The Australian preschool animated television series has well and truly become a global phenomenon. It's beloved by famous faces around the work, and is now available internationally on Disney+. Today Simon and Sascha ask - how big really is the business of Bluey? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 27, 2023
The Wagner Group & the business of private armies
Over the weekend, The Wagner Group, led by outspoken Yevgeny Prigozhin, staged a rebellion that seized two Russian cities. But it was a blink and you miss it moment, almost over as soon as it began. Reaching a deal with the Kremlin, Prigozhin ordered his soldiers to stand down and fled to Belarus where he will retire. The whole saga left us with a lot of questions. So today, Alec and Sascha ask - what is the business of private mercenary groups like The Wagner Group? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, June 25, 2023
The Fake Meat Shakeout
It was heralded as the next big global trend… but now it appears meatless meat , it turns out, seems less a world-changing innovation than another food trend whose novelty is wearing thin. Today Alec and Sascha consider - where did it all go wrong with fake meat? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 22, 2023
The future of TV is … fast?
We’re living in the Golden Age of television - inundated with choice. Netflix alone has 17,000 titles on offer. - and then there’s Paramount, Disney, Stan, Binge, Prime. When we were in the states recently, I watched Jury Dury - that runaway hit that everyone’s talking about - available on Prime here - but in the states I watched it on FreeVee - Amazon’s ad supported streaming service. It’s a new app in a new ecosystem called FAST - free ad supported streaming television. The surprising thing I discovered on Freevee is that it’s a treasure trove - complete series from decades past - Magnum, Bewitched, The Carol Burnett Show, and Dallas. This is a new trend in the US - there’s plenty of similar platforms - Tubi, Pluto, Xumo, all tucked away on your smart television. What's more? They're owned by familiar giants: Fox, Paramount, and Comcast, alongside Amazon. Today Sascha is joined by Sara Morrison to ask: is FAST a sign of where the television industry is going? The original story is here . Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 20, 2023
Add AI to your deck, add a zero to your valuation
Here's a headline: 4 week old AI startup raised $113 million dollars. That's the amount for a company with no revenue, and no product, they managed to convince investors to put in more than $100 million dollars. It feels like the lyrics of a Dire Straits song… Money for nothing. Today Alec and Sascha ask if they're missing something here... or is this a sign that AI hype is reaching fever pitch? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, June 18, 2023
Is supply *really* the reason for the housing affordability crisis?
In a changing economic climate - amidst all of this conversation of interest rate rises, and cost of living pressures - one thing seems to always be the same - the price of property ticks ever upwards. But why? Only a few months ago, reports had prices falling with the rising interest rates. But now, there's a lot of headlines with phrases like, ‘prices surging’ and ‘record highs’. Today Alec and Sascha ask, is there ever going to be a path to affordability in the Australian property market? And what’s the best way there? Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 15, 2023
PGA v LIV: What happens next in this golfing drama?
Over the last year, there’s been a drama unfolding in the headlines. Two war-ing factions who’ve been sledging each other in the courts and the media, there’s been allegations of betrayal, and hypocrisy, and most notably - huge amounts of money have changed hands. Then, just last week, almost as suddenly as it started… a truce was declared. The scene for this melodrama isn’t reality TV, it’s not even politics - it’s the golfing green. The PGA and LIV Golf - after 12 months of public fighting - declared a surprise merger last week. Today Bryce and Sascha talk about what this new development means for this old and prestigious game. Want more Equity Mates? Click here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 13, 2023
Is carbon neutral all it's cracked up to be?
A number of notable companies have been using carbon offsets to achieve climate goals. I mean, the starting point here is that no company is truly carbon neutral. If you use computers, transport any physical goods or use electricity - you’ve got emissions. So, how do companies achieve carbon neutrality? They buy offsets. For each tonne of carbon emitted, they buy a credit that offsets their carbon emission - making them neutral. Carbon credits are big business. According to Morgan Stanley, the market was $2 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow to $250 billion by 2050. And the biggest driver of this growth is companies making carbon neutral pledges… and then having to go and buy carbon credits to offset their emissions and achieve neutrality. And then keep buying them every year after that to maintain their neutrality. Now two cases - one in the US and one in Europe - are challenging this practice. Today Alec and Sascha discuss what is going on. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, June 11, 2023
Why does the PWC scandal matter?
The last few weeks have been dominated with headlines around the PricewaterhouseCoopers tax scandal. The consulting firm have found themselves under fire over revelations some senior partners misused confidential information provided to them. They used this information to assist and seek other clients - telling them they could avoid paying more tax. The company’s Australian CEO has quit, nine senior partners have been stood down, and as more is revealed, more questions seem to surface. So, it seemed like the perfect thing to cover on The Dive. Today Sascha is joined by Tom Crowley from The Daily Aus to dig into this topic further - she asks - What exactly is the PwC tax scandal - and why does it matter? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, June 08, 2023
Will you spend $3,500 on Apple's Mixed Reality glasses?
Apple launches are huge. When the company announces a new product - it's becomes both a technological and cultural touchpoint. Think about some of the big trends in years past - the iPod, the iPhone, Airpods! Cause when Apple tells us something is cool - we tend to believe them. This week, Apple revealed it was launching its first big product in over a decade. The anticipation was high. So, what’s the hot new product we’re all going to be lining up to get our hands on? A Mixed Reality headset. Today Alec and Sascha chat about the launch, what exactly this new headset is, and what's Apple’s vision for us… pun intended… in using it? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, June 06, 2023
Much like their tech creators, AI is hallucinating
We're back! Did you miss us? Today Alec and Sascha discuss a legal debacle involving a lawsuit against Colombian airline, Avianca. Plaintiff Roberto Mata claimed to be injured by a serving cart during a flight, but a brief presented by his lawyer, Steven Schwartz, created chaos. The brief, prepared with the assistance of ChatGPT - an AI program - cited several non-existent court cases. Schwartz admitted to his reliance on AI for legal research, sparking a discussion about the reliability of artificial intelligence in law. We ask - why is AI hallucinating, and what do we have to do to stop believing it? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, April 30, 2023
What ever happened to the Metaverse?
Take your mind back about 18 months. The buzz word at the time in the tech world was the Metaverse. Investment was flowing. Any company that mentioned they were getting into the Metaverse was attracting attention. Facebook literally changed its name to Meta. But now... It's all come crashing back to earth. So... was the metaverse just a phase? Or is it like many other disruptive technologies that just take time to develop? Today Darcy and Sascha want to know, what’s happened to the Metaverse? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 27, 2023
Is this the end of Tupperware?
What came as a shock to some of the people in the office - Tupperware is actually a brand - not just a plastic container. So when we heard last week that shares in Tupperware tumbled nearly 50 per cent and the company has revealed it engaged financial advisers to help it secure financing, we were intrigued. The company is in such dire straits it’s in danger of being delisted by the New York Stock Exchange. Today we want to know - what has brought on the demise of such an iconic brand? And what’s going to happen to Tupperware? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 25, 2023
What's slowing the transition to EVs in Australia?
You’re in the market for a new car. You’re a forward thinking, environmentally conscious individual, so you buy a brand new electric vehicle. It’s not a small amount of money you decide to part with either - the most affordable electric cars in Australia are still upwards of 45k. Luckily the Australian government is on your side - they introduced legislation last year to help knock a bit off the price of cars. But you’re happy with the decision. For one thing - you’re not paying what you used to in fuel. But because you’re not buying petrol anymore, you’re not paying fuel excise. The collection of which the states rely on to pay for the wear and tear of their roads. But the Victorian government decided to step in. Facing a shortfall with fuel excises - it decided to introduce legislation to target EVs. For every kilometre you now travel on the roads in Victoria - you have to pay 2.6 cents. Today Sascha is joined by MLex Senior Correspondent Laurel Henning, to talk about why Australia has been so slow in the update of EV vehicles. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, April 23, 2023
Australia's housing market is the second riskiest in the world
A recent report from the International Monetary Fund has reached a stark conclusion for Australia: out of the 27 countries they analysed, Australia's housing market is the second riskiest. Tune in to today's episode of The Dive to hear Bryce and Ren unpack the IMF's findings and what it might mean for Australian homeowners. After that, Bryce and Ren unpack two more stories that caught their eye: South Korea is paying reclusive children $500 a month to go outside and Ghana has become the first country to approve a new vaccine for malaria. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 20, 2023
🍄 The Super Mario Bros. Movie broke box office records
What’s the best animated film ever made? There's a myriad of options… Frozen, Finding Nemo, Aladdin… The Lion King. But there’s one name now that tops them all: The Super Mario Bros Movie. It’s not been a critical success - but that hasn’t stopped the film being a juggernaut. It took in $377 million USD in its opening weekend in cinemas and broke the opening weekend record for two categories of films - video game adaptations, beating Warcraft’s $210m, and animated films beating Frozen 2’s $358m. It means two of the biggest hits on the screen are based on video game IP — there was The Last of Us and now Mario Bros. Nintendo - the owner of Mario and Luigi - is making a concerted effort to expand its IP from video games to all sorts of entertainment. Modelling their steps in the footsteps of a media giant… Disney. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - what's next for Nintendo - is it the next Disney? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 18, 2023
How is immigration affecting the rental market?
We all know we Australians are obsessed with a property story. It’s certainly been hard to avoid the resounding chorus of news reports about the housing crisis. In fact we already covered this topic in an episode at the beginning of the year - forecasting this very situation - that the availability of homes would get a lot worse before there was any sense of relief. Lately there’s been headlines that attribute another cause as the primary rationale for the cause of the rental crisis: We have a record number of immigrants now entering the country. Today, Sascha is joined by Thomas from Comedian V Economist to ask: What impact will these forecast immigration numbers have on our already strained housing supply? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, April 16, 2023
Twitter doesn't exist anymore
Join Sascha and Darcy as they travel through three headlines that have them intrigued. Apparently, Twitter no longer exists, one million people are going to be given free vapes in the UK. Lastly - a pair of trainers were sold for $2.2 million dollars. But these aren't just any trainers, and their sale broke a record in this division. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 13, 2023
Italy has banned ChatGPT. Will other countries follow?
ChatGPT is one of the fastest growing applications in history. It has set off a frenzy of competitors trying to play catchup and release their own versions of generative AI. But the standout still is OpenAI’s ChatGPT, backed by Microsoft. But not everyone is a fan. ChatGPT has recently been banned in Italy, and it might not be the last country to do so. We’ve also seen Elon Musk and Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak sign a petition calling for a pause in developing these AI models so greater safety protocols can be implemented. Today Sascha and Darcy ask - why are there growing calls to ban artificial intelligence programs like ChatGPT? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 11, 2023
Crikey V Lachlan Murdoch: What does it mean for the Murdochs?
Still catching your breath from Succession this week? If you’re joining us for the first time - welcome! This is the second episode of a two part series we’re releasing on The Dive. Last episode, Sascha spoke with Sarah Ellison - staff writer at The Washington Post - about the case beginning on the 17th April - Fox News v Dominion Voting Systems. Closer to home, there’s another defamation case playing out. Lachlan Murdoch personally filed defamation proceedings against Crikey, an online news outlet, in response to an article published on 29th June 2022. Lachlan's lawyers argued it defamed him by naming his family as ‘unindicted co-conspirators’ of former US president Donald Trump. Paddy Manning's book The Successor is available here or anywhere great books are sold. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, April 09, 2023
Fox News V Dominion Voting Systems: What does it mean for the Murdochs?
Are you also obsessed with Succession? The HBO drama is the topic of choice around the office watercooler, and we can't get enough of the show loosely based on the Murdoch dynasty. At the same time this show is all over our television screens, the real life family are facing two very high profile court cases, on two different continents. One that's scheduled to take place at the end of the month in the USA, is Fox News V Dominion Voting Systems. The other is here in Australia - where Lachlan Murdoch’s has lodged a defamation claim against Private Media, the publishers of Crikey. Today this is the first of two episodes focussed on the Murdochs. Sascha is joined by Sarah Ellison, a staff writer at the Washington Post - and they unpack what the Fox v Dominion trial is about, and what does it mean for the future of the Murdoch empire? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, April 06, 2023
The relationship between social media use and mental health is becoming clearer
Social media has changed our lives. Armed only only a phone, we can FaceTime relatives around the world, see our friends travelling the world on Instagram, check someone’s location on Snapchat, and watch a highlight video of their trip on TikTok. But there’s a difference between being connected - and having meaningful interactions. We don’t often find that on social media. Now, a number of new studies are now backing up that feeling. When social media or high speed internet came into our lives, mental health plummeted, especially in children. This growing body of research suggests that social media apps are rewiring children’s brains and driving an increase in eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Today Darcy chats to Hannah Murphy from the Financial Times about the teen mental health crisis caused by our increased exposure to social media. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, April 04, 2023
TikTok: Is time running out for Chinese apps?
TikTok is having a bit of a moment. Coinciding with its raging popularity, TikTok’s CEO has been facing a US congress hearing over security concerns stemming from its Chinese parent company, Bytedance. We’ve already seen countries like New Zealand, France and the UK banning TikTok from government devices. Yesterday, Australia also joined in banning the app from government devices. The US government though is considering banning TikTok entirely unless it sells its American arm of the business, despite around 100 million Americans using the app every month. Government officials say the app is feeding propaganda to American citizens and could be sharing sensitive information with the Chinese government. TikTok says it isn’t. Realistically, we don’t know the answer. But here's the thing - TikTok may just be the tip of the iceberg. There are a number of other Chinese-made apps that are fast growing in popularity. In March, four of the top five downloaded apps in the US were Chinese. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - if we ban TikTok, will we need to ban all Chinese developed apps? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, April 02, 2023
Has legalising weed been a good idea?
It’s only been just over ten years since the American state of Colorado legalised recreational marijuana. It felt like big news at the time, but now the world has seen a big push towards legalisation. Uruguay followed in 2013, then Georgia, South Africa and Canada in 2018, Mexico and Malta in 2021 and most recently Thailand in 2022. In the United States, there's now 21 states that've legalised marijuana for recreational use. An estimated 180 million people around the world use cannabis recreationally - both illegally and legally. It brings the total value of the world’s cannabis market to $100 billion US dollars. The number is on the up too - more countries and jurisdictions are moving to legalise recreational cannabis use, and Germany is one of the most recent countries to get the wheels rolling, hoping to legalise it by 2024. Today Alec and Sascha look at the journey of legalisation, and ask - ten years in - has the legalisation of marijuana been a good idea? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 30, 2023
Should Daylight Saving Time be permanent?
Today we’re tackling a controversial topic. Whether or not we should have Daylight Savings Time. It’s a common practice globally - but not everyone agrees. Those who follow it, mostly love it. Those who don’t, seem to hate it. It’s so polarising that Lebanon actually split into two different time zones last week after the Government decided not to change the clocks but half the country did it anyway. In Australia, those living on the NSW and QLD border would know the pain all too well - for 6 months of the year they are 1 hour apart on time zones despite living adjacent to each other. In the US a new law has been proposed that would make daylight savings permanent, with supporters saying it will “jump start” the economy and “act as a stimulus package in itself”. So we wanted to find out - is that true? Today Alec and Sascha discuss the impact daylight savings time has on the economy and our health. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 28, 2023
Afterpay's new owner, Block, has been accused of facilitating fraud
Afterpay - is the definition of a recent Aussie success story. The buy-now-pay-later service that catapulted to the front of the pack when that wave of services came through a couple of years ago. And if you’re on financial media - like we are - you’re always encountering the headline - which stock is the next Afterpay? Reminding us of what a golden run it had during the pandemic. The company was acquired for $29 billion USD in 2021 by Block, formerly known as Square, one of the hottest fintech companies listed in the States. But now Afterpay’s parent company has found itself in some hot water. Last week it was targeted by one of the most feared activist short sellers in the world, Hindenburg Research. And as a result, the share price took a dive. Sascha and Darcy talk about how companies respond to short-selling reports. Listen to our other episode on Hindenburg here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, March 26, 2023
What on earth is sushi terrorism?
Today, we’re trying something a little different. You’re used to Sascha introducing one story that we’ll talk about for the next fifteen or so minutes, but today we want to tackle three. There's no reason why, we just really like these stories... but honestly, we didn’t quite think there was quite enough to pump out a full episode. So we just thought - why not talk about them together! So here we are - we’ll tackle 5 minutes, three stories. How has monkey labour led to a change in Hello Fresh’s policies? Multiple people have been arrested for sushi terrorism - which is on the rise in Japan…. And 90 million people in Ethiopia who don’t use the internet, might suddenly be gaining access. We talk about what this means… Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 23, 2023
What do the French protests have to do with my retirement?
A million people have taken to the streets in France. Why? Because the Government has forced through a new law increasing the pension age from 62 to 64. The move from President Emmanuel Macron has not been popular. Two thirds of the French population disagree with the change. It’s seen his popularity plummet to just 28%. But Macron says - this is a change that had to be done and he’s not the only world leader considering changing retirement policies. Globally, we have an ageing population. So governments everywhere are trying to raise retirement ages. Yes, the French love to protest, but this cause might be a lot closer to home. Today Sascha and Alec consider - what do protests in France have to do with my retirement? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 21, 2023
Are we in a banking crisis?
The global banking system is under some extreme stress. Over the past few weeks, three U.S. banks have failed. And Swiss bank Credit Suisse has been acquired by its biggest rival after it also ran into trouble. It's natural to be worried. Is this the start of a run on the banks? A financial crisis? Or is this a lot of media hype? Most importantly, when it comes to American banks on the other side of the world - how concerned should we be here in Australia? Today Darcy and Sascha ask - is this the beginning of a bank crisis? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, March 19, 2023
The Mormon Church’s secret $100bn investment fund
Recently, it was revealed that The Mormon Church - aka Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints - had a secret $100 billion investment portfolio. That headline caught our attention, because it sparked so many questions: How do you keep $100 billion dollars a secret? Why did it need to be secret in the first place? How does the church amass so much money? Do all churches have that much money? Today Sascha and Alec understand more about the Mormon Church’s $100 billion portfolio. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 16, 2023
Apple's top secret healthcare startup has been revealed
Apple has been secretly working on a revolutionary healthcare project for years. One they started when Steve Jobs was still CEO. Here's a clue about what it involves... Did you know 11.5% of global health expenditure is spent on diabetes? That’s USD$966 billion! Roughly 1 in 10 Americans are diabetic - in Australia, it is roughly 1 in 20. Every day, most diabetics prick their skin to test their blood sugar levels. Apple’s secret project has been working on technology to test blood sugar without having to prick the skin. And they hope to one day build it into the Apple Watch. This will be technology we’ll all have access to - and anyone at risk of getting diabetes will know when they are pre-diabetic. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 14, 2023
10 industries that are experimenting with ChatGPT
By now, you’d’ve heard of ChatGPT. And after playing with it for a couple of minutes - had that moment of existential dread as you think - how long until this technology takes my job? Don't worry, ChatGPT is still often getting things wrong. Here at Equity Mates HQ, we asked it for a blurb on an Australian software company. It gave us a description for a real estate investment trust - that’s just not right. We shared a few other examples in our Thought Starters email last week - including ChatGPT telling users the Philadelphia Eagles won the Superbowl and that Croatia left the European Union in 2022. So take a deep breath. While ChatGPT still needs a fact checker, we’re a long way from AI taking our jobs. But we wanted to take stock and see where the most exciting experiments were happening. Sascha and Alec talk about - what are the emerging use cases of ChatGPT? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, March 12, 2023
From $330,000 to $10: Lab-grown meat is coming to a plate near you
Over the past decade, the biggest agricultural revolution since the domestication of livestock has been taking place. Cultured meat. Cultivated meat. Lab-grown meat. Cell-based meat. No kill meat. Whatever you call it, what started as Dutch researcher Mark Post’s effort to prove you could produce meat without killing animals - has since exploded into one of the hottest trends in agriculture. In 2020, VC funding for lab-grown meat crossed $1 billion dollars. In 2021, it crossed $2 billion. More than 100 companies around the world are trying to create cell-based protein, ranging from lab-grown lamb to lab-grown oysters, and even lab-grown foie gras. And we are seeing progress. Just in the past few months, Singapore’s government wined and dined VIP guests with cultivated meat at COP27 and lab-grown chicken passed its first hurdle with the US Food and Drug Administration. Today Alec and Sascha ask, how close are we to eating lab-grown meat? And is it lab-grown meat vegan? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 09, 2023
Australia’s first greenwashing case is here. Chances are, it won’t be the last.
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission - ASIC - has just brought forward its first ever greenwashing case. It's accused Mercer Superannuation of misleading customers about its sustainable plus fund, one of its superannuation investment options. The Sustainable Plus options were marketed as suitable for members who ‘are deeply committed to sustainability’ due to the fact they excluded investments in companies involved in carbon intensive fossil fuels, alcohol production and gambling. But ASIC alleges that is far from what Mercer actually did. These are just accusations currently, it might be the tip of the iceberg when it comes to a crackdown on greenwashing in Australia. The Australian competition watchdog recently completed a sweep of companies environmental claims, and subsequently found 57% of the companies they looked at made misleading statements about their climate action and other behaviour. Today Sascha and Darcy were joined by AFR journalist Hannah Wootton who helps them answer - is this the beginning of many greenwashing cases? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 07, 2023
Why the Reserve Bank is trialling a digital currency
The Reserve Bank has been looking into the use of a central bank digital currency here in Australia. The world is rapidly moving towards a cashless society - Cash was used for 59% of point-of-sale transactions in 2022, down from 72% in 2019. But in Australia less than 25% of transactions use cash, in the UK it’s just 15% and in Norway, only 3% of payment transactions are cash! So our currency is basically digital already. So when the RBA announced plans to create a Central Bank Digital Currency our biggest question was... Why? Isn’t the Aussie Dollar pretty digital already? So we set out to better understand this emerging world of Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDC’s today. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, March 05, 2023
Will these superannuation changes affect me?
The government has announced they want to tax earnings above $3 million in super at 30% instead of the current 15%. That's frustrating if you're one of the 0.5% of Australians with that kind of money in your account. But most of us don't have $3 million stashed away... actually the average account has a measly $150,000 in it. Forbes reports that by the age of 25-29, the average man will have around $45,100 in their super fund, and woman will have $39,400. So... just who is affect by these new changes? Darcy and Sascha are joined by Nassim Khadem to unpack the answer. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, March 02, 2023
The world is running out of onions
Onions, a staple in many dishes worldwide, are currently facing a serious shortage. This shortage, along with other food crises, raises concerns about food security . It’s a global problem. Especially because onions are the staple of cuisines across the world, the most consumed vegetable after tomatoes. If you put all the carrots, turnips, chillies, garlic and peppers the world together - that’s the equivalent of just how many onions are produced. About 106 million metric tons. Now though, the two most consumed vegetables in the world are suffering shortages. Severe shortages. And it is affecting many millions of people around the world. Today Alec and Sascha ask - why is the world running out of onions? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 28, 2023
4-day work week: The results are in
Companies are exploring ways to offer more flexibility and better work-life balance to their employees. One trend gaining traction is the four-day workweek. In a pilot program in Britain, 56 out of 61 businesses decided to continue with the four-day workweek, recognizing its benefits. Benefits for employees include better work-life balance and reduced burnout. According to the pilot program, 70% of employees reported lower levels of burnout at the end of the trial. Benefits for employers include increased employee retention and productivity. In this episode, Darcy and Sascha delve into the arguments for the 4 day work week, and how they potentially could benefit... Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, February 26, 2023
Why are there so many pokies in Australia?
Pokies, poker machines, slot machines. Whatever you call them, they've been popular in Australia since the 1950s when pubs and clubs were looking for ways to entertain their customers. Then in the 1990s, they became electronic - making them more sophisticated and addictive. The government saw pokies as a potential source of revenue and began issuing licenses for their installation in clubs and pubs across the country. Today, the industry generates over $5 billion annually, making it one of the largest contributors to the Australian economy. We might only be home to less than half a percent of the world's population, but we're home to over 20% of the pokies. And we have one of the highest gambling loss rates in the world - well over $1000 per adult each year. There is growing concern over their regulation, with calls for tighter rules to protect vulnerable individuals. Today Darcy and Sascha ask: 'Why are there so many pokies in Australia? If you are having trouble with gambling, there are services there to assist you. The Gambling Helpline (1800 858 858) is a free, confidential telephone help service which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Or visit Gambling Help Online. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network.
Thu, February 23, 2023
What happens if Australia Post can't afford to deliver letters?
When was the last time you sent a letter? With the rise of digital communication, the traditional act of mailing a letter has become increasingly rare. Australia Post, one of the country's most iconic institutions, is feeling the impact of this trend. In the past six months, the company has reported a loss of nearly $200 million in its letter division. With the CEO, Paul Graham, warning of an unstoppable decline in letter volume, the question remains – are the days of letters numbered? Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here . It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 21, 2023
Beyond the track: The surprising ways F1 innovations are being used in medicine and science
Rev up your engines, folks! It's time to explore the incredible world of Formula One racing and the groundbreaking technology that drives it. If you're a fan of this high-speed sport, you know that it's not just about racing around a track at breakneck speeds, it's about pushing the boundaries of engineering and technology. Fast cars, competitive team principles, and charismatic drivers are just the tip of the iceberg. What really sets Formula One apart is its unrelenting pursuit of innovation. And here's a little secret that you might not know: the technology that powers these impressive machines isn't just limited to the race track. It's also improving our everyday lives in ways you might not expect. With the next season of Drive to Survive just days away, Sascha and Darcy explore the world of F1, and ask - how is Formula One's cutting edge technology changing the game in the real world? They were joined by Staff Writer for F1.com Samarth Kanal in this episode. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sun, February 19, 2023
Is there enough lithium to meet the world's demand?
Lithium is a hot commodity - integral to the world’s move towards sustainability, as its an essential component in electric vehicles. Is it unsurprising then that global demand has skyrocketed? German Chancellor Olaf Scholz recently flew to Latin America to secure more lithium supplies. Why? Almost half of the global lithium resources are located in the so-called lithium triangle between Argentina, Bolivia and Chile. And for Scholz, this trip wasn’t just about boosting supplies to help the likes of the German car industry - it’s also about reducing China’s lithium dominance. And Scholz isn’t alone in his desperation to secure more lithium. Sascha and Darcy ask - is there enough lithium to meet the world’s demand? Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here . It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thu, February 16, 2023
Don't Look Up: Just how many satellites are in space right now?
Last year, a record 180 rockets were successfully launched into orbit - many of them carrying satellites. This meant at the end of 2022, there were 8261 satellites orbiting the Earth. Interestingly though increasingly more satellites are being launched by private companies rather than governments. In 2021, private-sector funding in space-related companies topped $10 billion dollars, an all-time high and a tenfold increase over the past decade. The percentage of global space R&D funding coming from the US government decreased from about 70% to 50% over the same period. Today Darcy and Sascha discuss, why are private companies launching so many satellites into space and what are the possibilities? Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here . It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, February 14, 2023
Where do all the Valentine's Day flowers come from?
February 14th has many of us looking around and asking: What percentage of flowers are purchased on Valentine's Day? There’s just no escaping the mass of flowers seen in florists, or on your social media feeds, regardless if you’ve a Valentine or not. Here’s an interesting fact about Valentine’s Day. It alone makes up around 10% of the annual demand for cut flowers. That's all in one day! But most of the flowers you see have actually come from the other side of the world. The supply chain for flowers is a complex and fascinating trade. In this episode, Darcy and Sascha discuss the size of Valentine’s Day around the world, just how big the flower industry has become, and the environmental impact of the flower industry. Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here . It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator
Mon, February 13, 2023
Why would you pay $7 million for a Super Bowl ad?
The value of these $7 million 30-second ad slots are explored. With over 200 million viewers worldwide, the Super Bowl is a cultural phenomenon in its own right. The advertising during the biggest spectacle in American sports commands a high price, with a 30-second advertising space setting you back $7 million dollars - and that's just the starting price! You have production costs, agency fees and celebrity appearance costs to factor in as well. So, is the investment worth it? Join Alec and Sascha as they discuss the value of Super Bowl advertising and weigh the costs against the benefits. Can they convince the rest of the Equity Mates team to invest in a spot for the 2024 game? Find out now. Please give us a hand by filling out the Equity Mates Community Survey! Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. Terms and conditions are here . It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 10, 2023
Robots have learned to multitask
2023 is the year of major advancements in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence. With the rise of generative AI, people are becoming more fascinated with AI language models like ChatGPT and AI art like Dall-E. However, the real game-changer in 2023 may not be AI but the rapid progression in Robotics. Boston Dynamics and other companies are bringing us closer to the integration of agile and intelligent robots in our daily lives. Join Sascha and Alec as they delve into the future of Robotics and AI, including the potential dangers of killer robots. Check out Ameca here . Help us out! Fill in the Community Survey to help us understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 10, 2023
Headlines: Banks fail to pass on savings rates | Disney escapes activist investor | Credit Suisse posts huge loss
Sascha and Darcy take us through our Business headlines today - for Friday the 10th of February. Today we're talking about: The big four banks in Australia are coming under serious pressure for not passing on new interest rate rises to deposit and savings rates. Disney’s new (and former) CEO Bob Iger has announced 7,000 jobs will be cut at the firm, which equates to about 3% of the workforce. Struggling Swiss bank Credit Suisse has recorded its biggest loss since the GFC in 2008 and warned of more substantial losses to come in 2023. Help us out! Fill in the Community Survey to help us understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 08, 2023
32 awards & counting: Does Beyoncé’s Grammy haul build her wealth?
Beyonce became the most decorated musical artist in Grammy history this week - claiming her 32nd award win. From her years with Destiny's Child, through to her legacy as a celebrated pop icon, she's not needed these awards to help cement her status as iconic, but a record breaking haul of Grammys over the years has certainly helped, and not hindered, her career. She's not alone. Forbes found there was a ' Grammys bounce ' of both concert ticket sales, and producer fees - to an average of 55% - in the year following a win. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about how exactly a Grammy helps move the needle on your monetary value as a musical artist... Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 08, 2023
Headlines: Google launches AI chatbot Bard | Manchester City could face expulsion | UK to launch digital pound
Our Headlines episode today has Sascha and Darcy talking about three different stories, from the USA & UK: Google has unveiled its own artificial intelligence chat bot called Bard. Manchester City, one of the English Premier League’s most formidable teams, has been accused of more than 100 breaches of the league’s financial rules. The Bank of England and Treasury confirmed they plan to launch a digital pound by the end of the decade. The idea of a digital currency is based on cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, but a Central Bank Digital Currency would be backed by the government in a way similar to physical cash. Help us out! Fill in the Community Survey to help us understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 06, 2023
Is 2023 the year to buy an electric vehicle?
A price war is brewing in the electric vehicle market. While prices of EVs remain significantly more expensive than cars and trucks with traditional engines, prices are starting to come down. With a flurry of new competitors entering the market, some of the established players are dropping their prices to attract more buyers. It’s Monday the 6th of February and today Darcy and Sascha talk about the state of the electric vehicle market - is it suddenly about to become more affordable? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, February 06, 2023
Headlines: Elon cleared over 2018 Tweet | US shoots down Chinese spy balloon | Foxconn’s record revenue
Our Headlines today has Bryce and Darcy talking about three top stories: A jury has found that Elon Musk was not liable for investors’ losses when he famously tweeted “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” The US has shot down what it says was a Chinese spy balloon hovering over South Carolina. Foxconn, a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer with factories in China, reported record revenue of $22bn dollars in January, an increase of 48% year-on-year. Help us out! Fill in the Community Survey to help us understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023. It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 03, 2023
How a short seller crushed Adani's share price
Adani Group, an Indian conglomerate, faced a major blow last week after a US-based investment research firm - Hindenburg Research - accused them of "the biggest con in corporate history". The report resulted in a significant decrease in the value of Adani’s businesses, totalling over $100 billion. It's important to note Adani denies the claims made by Hindenburg Research and highlights the fact that the report was released to create a reaction from the market, allowing Hindenburg to profit as an activist short seller. Short selling is a tactic commonly used by Hindenburg, where they target companies, conduct research, and release reports to influence investors. In this episode, Sascha and Darcy ask - what exactly is short selling? And how has this all played out? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, February 03, 2023
Headlines: Meta’s best day in 10 years | Interest rates continue to rise | Australia’s new $5 note
Our Headlines today has Bryce and Darcy talking about three top stories: Facebook’s parent company Meta has had its best day in 10 years, with the stock up almost 24% in a single session. European Central Bank has raised interest rates by 0.5 percentage points to 2.5% and signalled a similar increase next month. The Reserve Bank of Australia has announced it will update the $5 dollar note with a new design to honour the culture and history of the First Australians. Help us out! Fill in the Community Survey to help us understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 01, 2023
Why did Microsoft invest $10bn in ChatGPT?
Everyone is talking about Chat GPT. We did an episode about this revolutionary new step in Artificial Intelligence when it launched last year. What does GPT stand for? Generative Pretrained Transformer. And transforming is certainly what it is doing. The numbers don't lie - it crossed 1 million users within a week - when it took Instagram 2.5 months, Facebook 10 months, and Twitter nearly 24 months to reach those same user numbers. On 23rd January, Microsoft finally confirmed a new multi-year investment in Open AI, the company behind this revolutionary program - signalling that this wasn’t just a phase or a fad, but something that big tech sees as the next development for the future. Today Sascha and Darcy discuss - why has Microsoft invested in ChatGPT and what can we expect from AI in the future? The Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, February 01, 2023
Headlines: French protest over retirement age | US bans exports to Huawei | Boeing delivers its last ever 747
Our Headlines today has Bryce and Darcy talking about protests in France over Emmanuel Macron's plan to raise the retirement age, the Biden administration banning US companies from exporting their products to Chinese telecom giant Huawei and Boeing has just delivered its last ever 747 aircraft. The Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 30, 2023
When will the rental crisis end?
Australia is in the midst of a rental crisis. In this midst of this prolonged period of low rental vacancy rates and increasing rent levels, Corelogic published data earlier in the month that said the National Vacancy rate had almost halved in the past twelve months - down to 1.2% from 2.1%. Since the start of the upswing in September 2020, Australian rent values have lifted 22.2%, marking the largest rental upswing on record - based on the CoreLogic hedonic rental index back series. What does that mean? Essentially the median weekly rent valuation across Australian dwellings rose from $430 per week, to $519. Today Sascha is joined by Thomas from Comedian V Economist to talk about what led us to this so called ‘rental crisis’ and more importantly - what’s our solution? We need your help! Fill out the Community Survey and help us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, January 30, 2023
Headlines: Adani Group loses $50bn after short report | Job losses extending beyond tech | Netflix cracks down on password sharing
Our Headlines today has Bryce and Darcy talking about the Adani Group losing $50bn after the publication of a short report, the job losses sweeping through the wider market beyond tech, and Netflix and chill will never be the same again, after the streamer cracks down on password sharing. The Community Survey helps us to understand who is engaging with Equity Mates Media, and more importantly, how we can continue to improve our content to help you on your money and investing journey. Win $500 in cash or tickets to FinFest 2023 by completing the Equity Mates Media Community Survey 2023 It shouldn’t take you more than 10 minutes to complete. You will automatically be entered into the competition if you complete ALL questions, and provide your email address. The survey is now open and closes on 28th February 2023. Terms and Conditions here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 21, 2022
The 6 biggest business stories of the year
It's our final episode for the year. Since launching at the end of April, we’ve released 149 episodes, written a quarter of a million words in notes, won Best Business Podcast at this year’s Australian Podcast Award, and been downloaded hundreds of thousands of times - by you. It’s Wednesday, the 21st of December, so we revise - what are the biggest business stories of the year? To learn more and revisit these episodes: Why house prices are cooling in the world’s hottest property markets Has grocery delivery gone bananas? Help me feel better about inflation X – Elon Musk’s everything app 25 years in the making The Elon Musk v Twitter lawsuit is heating up Just 60% of the world has internet. Elon Musk plans to change that What happens after a cyber attack? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** Thi
Mon, December 19, 2022
All I want for Christmas: What is the value of Mariah's holiday hit?
This is a blanket apology for all retail workers. There is only one thing more iconic than Santa when it comes to Christmas - that's Mariah Carey’s best-selling hit "All I Want For Christmas." The song tops charts around the world at this time of year. Today Alec and Sascha unpack the numbers behind this song, and look at other holiday hits throughout the ages. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 19, 2022
Headlines: China's mystery COVID numbers | Europe's carbon price goes global | Germany can now import gas from overseas
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 16, 2022
How Budweiser salvaged its World Cup campaign
The FIFA World Cup wraps up in Qatar this weekend. France will take on Argentina in a heavyweight battle. Off the pitch, perhaps the most significant moment happened two days before the whole tournament kicked off, when Qatar and FIFA decided to ban the sale of alcoholic beer at stadiums. This took the event’s major beer sponsor, Budweiser, by surprise. The company had to pivot its marketing strategy on the spot. Today Darcy and Sascha discuss how Budweiser managed this change of events. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 16, 2022
Headlines: A month of rate rises | China's weak economic data | Musk sells $3.6bn of Tesla shares
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 14, 2022
What’s going on with China’s protests?
In late November, nationwide protests broke out across China as unrest over the government’s zero-covid policy reached breaking point. President Xi’s insistence on maintaining a strict Covid-zero policy resulted in years of intermittent lockdowns and harsh restrictions in China. As the rest of the world gradually opened, China remained firmly shut. In the past month however, as cases spiked and people dreaded further lockdowns, we witnessed the biggest protests in China since Tiananmen Square in the late 1980s. Now, only a matter of weeks later, the government has responded by abandoning most of its strictest policies. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about what’s going on in China, and what does reopening mean for the world’s second largest economy? Then Darcy is joined by a guest expert Richard McGregor, to talk further about his thoughts on the developments in China. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. <
Wed, December 14, 2022
Headlines: Sam Bankman-Fried arrested | US inflation slows | NZ’s plan to quit smoking by 2025
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 12, 2022
Boomers v Millennials: Listen to this before family Christmas
Some things are just meant to be in conflict. Tom and Jerry, Jim and Dwight, Millennials and Boomers. For as long as Millennials have had bank accounts they’ve complained about the Baby Boomers generation. So when a certain stat did the rounds in the office it got us talking. And when we asked you what we should talk about - this was the clear winner. So, here’s the stat out of the United States: In 1989, when boomers were the age of millennials today, they owned 21.3% of total US wealth. In 2021, millennials owned 4.6% of total US wealth. Today Alec and Sascha unpack this stat and arm you with the statistics you need to bring to the generation war over the Christmas lunches. What explains the wealth disparity between Millennials today and Baby Boomers in 1989? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 12, 2022
Headlines: Australia's energy price cap | Juul's $1.7bn settlement | China and Saudi Arabia's $50bn agreement
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 09, 2022
Artificial Intelligence helped us write this episode
If your office is anything like ours, it's been obsessed with a new artificial intelligence chat bot that can do some pretty crazy things. Write a personal reference? Done Write me a meal and exercise plan? Done Draft an email to Elon Musk inviting him to come on to the Dive? Done Write a catchy rap song based on personal details of my life? Done While we’ve been having a lot of fun playing around with this chat bot, it also made us think about the future of work. Could many of our jobs be replaced by chatbots one day? Or is this new chat bot just an alternative to Google? Today Darcy and Sascha discuss... just what is OpenAI’s chat bot capable of doing? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 09, 2022
Headlines: Microsoft’s Activision-Blizzard hurdle | COVID keeps rising in China | Google forced to remove content in Europe
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 07, 2022
The controversy over Apple's App Store explained
When you want to download an app onto your phone, there are really only one place you go on your phone. And depending on what phone you own - it's either Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store. You might not be aware, but every time you pay for an app or make a purchase within the app, Apple and Google take a 30% cut. And that is becoming a growing point of frustration for other tech companies. They are getting sick of Apple and its dominance. This frustration is being displayed publicly by the likes of Elon Musk, Mark Zuckerberg and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek. Today Alec and Sascha ask - why is everyone angry at Apple? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, December 07, 2022
Headlines: 24 hours of trouble for Meta | France bans short-haul flights | Glencore closing coal mines early
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 05, 2022
$18 a month for heated seats: Car companies are adding monthly subscriptions
Imagine you've just bought your dream car. It's a new BMW that you’ve been saving up for all your life - and it's set you back a tidy $80k. The obvious first step is to take a long drive! After all, the weather is beautiful, and this is the best way to experience the drive! Life is pretty good. Then you start to feel a little chilly, so naturally you go to turn on the in-built seat warmers for a little extra comfort. Suddenly, this dream turns into a nightmare. The display screen flashes a sign saying ‘you have not subscribed to the seat w arming package, you will be charged per minute to access this feature.’ What the? It's not just a first world nightmare though - this is something car companies are doing! Today Bryce and Alec ask - why are carmakers charging monthly subscriptions? And what does the future of buying a car look like? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, December 05, 2022
Headlines: Oil price cap | Biden's climate plan challenges EU | Australia's balanced budget
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, December 02, 2022
Have you ever wondered why there are so many Thai restaurants?
It’s Friday night. You’ve had a long week at work. And you’ve decided to treat yourself to some takeaway. You choose Thai. Then it occurs to you - there are so many Thai restaurants in the world! The obvious answer is that Thai food is good. There’s no denying that. But there’s more to it than that. For the past 20 years, Thailand’s government has been running a Global Thai program with the goal of expanding the number of Thai restaurants around the world. Today Alec and Sascha ask - why does the Thai government want me to have a local Thai restaurant? And are other governments doing the same thing? Want to know where the nearest Thai Select restaurant is? Click here . We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='
Fri, December 02, 2022
Headlines: US inflation slows | Growing ESG backlash | Elon's Neuralink takes a step forward
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 30, 2022
Will farming be fully autonomous by 2030?
In the next few years, we’re going to see huge changes in the world of farming. At least according to the world’s biggest farm supply company - Deere and Co, or John Deere, as you're probably more familiar. Earlier this year, at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the company unveiled a self-driving tractor. In their most recent earnings announcement, the company said we would see fully autonomous farming for certain crops by 2030. Today Sascha and Darcy started wondering about a world of automated farming - self-driving tractors and drones, fields covered in sensors, robots picking fruit. They ask - what does the farm of the future look like? And how far away are we from seeing it? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri
Wed, November 30, 2022
Headlines: Angst over Apple's App store grows | China’s lockdowns eased | US facing nationwide rail strike
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 28, 2022
Just 1 in 7 Black Friday deals are genuine discounts
Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Once just American retail traditions, they've now become truly global. But before you log on and take advantage of the discounts, here’s a stat for you to keep in mind: only 1 in 7 Black Friday deals offer a genuine discount! Crazy! That finding came out of the UK from product review website Which.co.uk. It certainly got us talking and looking deeper into the world of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - are the savings we find on Black Friday and Cyber Monday all that they’re cracked up to be? And are there any rules around advertising discounts and sales? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 28, 2022
Headlines: China’s anti-government protests | Canada counters China in Indo-Pacific | US eases Venezuela sanctions
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 25, 2022
The world has reached 8 billion people. Where to next?
In just one minute, 140 babies will have been born, and on the 15th November - one of those babies became the 8 billionth person on earth. It took us until 1804 to reach 1 billion people, but we added the other 7 billion in the 218 years following. The world’s population growth has been staggeringly fast in the past two centuries, but the rate of growth has now started to decline. Two years ago, the population growth rate fell below 1% per year for the first time since the 1950s. Today Alec and Sascha ask the question - we’re at 8 billion people, where to next? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 25, 2022
Headlines: Riots at Apple factory in China | Elon Musk closes Twitter Brussels office | Deere delivers a bumper crop
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Will food delivery services ever deliver profits?
Last week, food delivery app Deliveroo stopped taking orders in Australia. Its British parent company said it wasn’t generating enough money, leaving Deliveroo Australia without any backing to continue operating. But Deliveroo isn’t the only food delivery company to fail or downsize recently. Voly and Send also went bust this year. GoPuff, Gorillas and Getir are all cutting staff in search of profits. Today Sascha and Darcy talk about why food delivery companies are collapsing, and ask themselves... What are they going to do when they are hungover on Sunday morning? A big thank you from the team for our Australian Podcast Award - we couldn't do it without your support as a listener! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 23, 2022
Headlines: Bob Iger returns to Disney | EU proposes energy price cap | QANTAS profit takes flight
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 21, 2022
Has the FIFA World Cup become a Qatar-strophe?
The Football, or Soccer, World Cup has kicked off in Qatar. For 2 weeks the world’s attention will be trained on Qatar as the world’s best players compete for the ultimate national prize - winning a World Cup. But equal to the attention focused on the pitch, is the climate surrounding this event. There’s been a lot of media commentary at Qatar’s human rights record, at the migrant labour used to build these new football stadiums, and how they ultimately won the right to host the world cup in the first place. In today’s episode of The Dive Sascha and Alec set the scene for the World Cup, and then Alec speaks to one of Australia’s highest profile football commentators - Ed Kavalee - one third of the trio Santo, Sam and Ed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this Christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 21, 2022
Headlines: Trump returns to Twitter | 11 years jail for Theranos founder | COP27’s climate fund
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 18, 2022
Ticketmaster: It's me. Hi! I'm the problem, it's me.
Taylor Swift has been forced to cancel her Eras Tour ticket sale to the public after historic demand for tickets caused Ticketmaster’s site to be completely overwhelmed. It was Swift’s first tour in five years. Ticketmaster verified 1.5 million fans for pre-sale, but was inundated with 14 million visits to the site. With such demand, resale markets went crazy. With some screenshots showing Taylor Swift tickets for tens of thousands of dollars. The Swifties weren’t happy. But this certainly isn’t the first time Ticketmaster has had issues arise with its system. And not the first time they’ve faced intense criticism. Darcy and Sascha look at why everyone is angry with the ticketing giant - and how it's become the anti-hero. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 18, 2022
Headlines: Britain’s new budget | FTX is a dumpster fire | Activision Blizzard loses Chinese market
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 16, 2022
How do 1/3 of large companies pay no tax in Australia?
New data released by the Australian Tax Office has revealed that almost a third of large companies paid zero corporate tax in Australia in the 2020-21 financial year. In those almost 800 strong list are the likes of Glencore, Qantas, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and more. Despite massive profits, many multinational companies that report large profits to the sharemarket manage to avoid paying much tax, if any at all. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - how do profitable companies avoid paying tax and what are governments around the world doing about it? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 16, 2022
Headlines: G20 or rather Xi20 | Japan's economy shrinks | Walmart's $153b bumper revenue
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 14, 2022
REDcycle collapse: Why is it so hard to recycle a plastic bag?
Environmentally conscious Australians were shocked last week when a major recycling program supported by our two major supermarkets - REDcycle - announced they were pausing operations. For years, REDcycle has been Australia’s only way to recycle household soft plastics - you know that mixture of plastic shopping bags, food wrappers and other packaging. That soft, scrunchable plastic that too often just ends up in landfill, on the side of the road or on waterways. But Australians are not alone here. The world does not have a good way to recycle soft plastics. So the team wanted to unpack the business behind recycling and why soft plastic proves so difficult. Today Alec and Sascha ask - why is it so hard to recycle my plastic shopping bags? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 14, 2022
Headlines: World population crosses 8bn | Biden and Xi meet at G20 | FTX saga continues
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 11, 2022
Binance and FTX: Breaking down the chaotic week in crypto
The cryptocurrency market is in meltdown after the collapse of FTX, one of the world’s largest crypto exchanges. In 2022, it felt like we'd already seen the worst... several crypto companies went bankrupt in the first half of the year. And after months of subsequent price falls, it felt like stability had returned to the market. But this has now all been shattered. The collapse of FTX has even been described as crypto’s Lehman Brothers moment. In the aftermath, Bitcoin was down 25% and Ether down 33%. Today Sascha and Alec discuss FTX’s collapse and whether it's going to change the future of crypto. Has the bubble finally burst? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . Looking for a gift for a loved one this christmas? Order ‘Get Started Investing’, written by Equity Mates Alec and Bryce. Available on Booktopia and Amazon now! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 11, 2022
Headlines: Inflation slows | FTX apologises | Legalising Magic Mushrooms
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 09, 2022
3 learnings from earnings season: Big tech is shrinking, oil is growing & waste is flowing
Earnings season. It’s that time of year when publicly traded companies tell the public how they’re going. How much they’ve sold, did they make a profit, and what their plans are for the future. We’ve just got through earnings for the third quarter - that is July to September this year. With thousands of companies listed in America, and tens of thousands listed around the world there’s a lot to be across. Way too much for us to get our heads around. Today Sascha is joined by members of the Equity Mates team who tell her one thing that caught their eye this reporting season... We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 09, 2022
Headlines: FTX collapse | Nvidia's pivot in China | Disney overtakes Netflix
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 07, 2022
If you can work from home, why can't you work from Bali?
There is a global competition heating up over where you work and where you retire. Indonesia, Thailand, Greece and Portugal are among a raft of countries hoping to draw in digital nomads and wealthy retirees by extending visas for up to a decade for those who want to reside there. It comes after tourism and immigration took a major hit through the pandemic. And many workers and businesses were forced to quickly adapt to working from home arrangements. Today Bryce and Sascha look at why many countries are now desperate to attract digital nomads? And which of them have the most enticing offers? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, November 07, 2022
Headlines: COP27 | China's 4000+ cases of Covid | Canada's lithium miners
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 04, 2022
The 101-1 promotion that almost sent Betr bankrupt
Australians are the biggest gamblers in the world. Lots of us love a punt - whether it’s at the casino, the horse races or betting on sport. As a result, we hold the mantle for the highest per capita losses of any country. Between 2018 and 2019, Australians lost approximately $25 billion dollars on gambling. Just over a month ago, a new betting platform called Betr entered the fray and drew the attention of hundreds of thousands of Australians… boasting an astonishing promotional offer of 100 to 1 odds on major sporting events. But this bold marketing tactic almost backfired. Had a different horse won the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, Betr’s great debut might have seen it scratched. Today Sascha and Darcy ask the question - what’s the business rationale behind such extreme odds? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, November 04, 2022
What's making headlines - 4 November 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 02, 2022
Gina Rinehart may be Australia's richest person, but she can't buy Diamonds
Last week, Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart sensationally pulled her $15 million dollar sponsorship deal supporting the Australian Diamonds netball team. This eventuated after players voiced concerns about wearing a uniform that included branding from Rinehart’s company, Hancock Prospecting. Gina Rinehart is no stranger to sponsoring sports organisations, she has existing relationships with Rowing Australia, Swimming Australia and the Australian Olympic team, among others. Today Sascha and Maddy discuss the idea that the relationship between sporting organisations and their athletes is changing. Is sports-washing becoming more difficult? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, November 02, 2022
What's making headlines - 2 November 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 31, 2022
Boo! Halloween is the fastest growing retail holiday
Today is Halloween - and this year, the National Retail Federation found that American consumers are going to break records with Halloween spending - $10.6 billion. But as retailers get the pumpkins and costumes ready, it is clear that Halloween spending has gone global. In the UK, consumers are expected to spend £687 million. And in Australia, consumers are expected to spend $430 million. Alec and Sascha discuss the spending spree and who the winners are in the Halloween celebrations. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 31, 2022
What's making headlines - 31 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 28, 2022
Why is Rupert Murdoch bringing Fox and News Corp back together?
From Equity Mates Media, this is The Dive. I’m your host, Sascha Kelly. Rupert Murdoch is getting the band back together. Nine years ago, the Australian billionaire and media executive Rupert Murdoch was forced to split his company in two. Now, almost a decade later, he is proposing joining them back together into one company. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about why Rupert Murdoch remerging his company? What’s changed in that time? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 28, 2022
What's making headlines - 28 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 26, 2022
Stop, hammer time: Can you build your way out of a housing shortage? 🔨
Build baby build. It is the cry being repeated around the world. Globally, there’s an undersupply of houses. In America the estimated housing shortfall is 3.8 million houses. In Britain, the government aims to build 300,000 new homes each year. In the last fiscal year, they built just two-thirds of that. In Australia, the new government has just announced plans to build 1 million homes. In Canada, by the year 2030, they need another 3.5 million homes to avoid a supply crisis. Today, Alec and Sascha try to understand this housing supply crisis and the world’s plans to build their way out of it. Is it as simple as building our way out of this problem? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 26, 2022
What's making headlines - 26 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 24, 2022
Liz Truss: A brief explainer for a brief Prime Minister
Last week, Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom after just 45 days in office. It was the shortest tenure as Prime Minister in British history. The United Kingdom was already staring down the barrel of a difficult Winter, but the failed leadership of Liz Truss’ has plummeted the country into further chaos. Today Darcy and Sascha ask, where did it all go wrong for Liz Truss? And what’s going on in Britain? You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 24, 2022
What's making headlines - 24 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 21, 2022
The business of Taylor Swift
A few hours ago, Taylor Swift released her highly anticipated album - Midnights. Regardless of whether you count yourself a Swiftie - the name her fans give themselves - you can’t deny that the country turned pop singer is one of the most successful modern musical acts working today. In her career to date, she’s sold an estimated 114 million album units. But this album, despite being her 10th studio album, is only the fourth that she owns the complete rights to. Taylor Swift has been very public about the battle for the ownership of the masters of her first six albums for quite some time. Today Alec and Sascha talk about the battle Taylor Swift has undertaken to recover the rights to her masters, and other artists that have tried to do the same. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 21, 2022
What's making headlines - 21 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 19, 2022
Winning a Nobel Prize... 40 years later
The Nobel Prize for Economics has just been awarded. The recipients are 3 American economists whose work demonstrated “why avoiding banking collapses is vital." Feels a little obvious. Even more extraordinary, this was published four decades ago. Back in the 1980s. We wanted to get a better understanding of what was happening with the Nobel Prize for Economics this year. Who won, why their work matters and how it has changed the world today. Sascha is joined by the co-host of Comedian v Economist and the resident economist at Equity Mates Media, Thomas Keily to chat about this subject. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Stay engaged with the Equity Mates community by joining our forum . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 19, 2022
What's making headlines - 19 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 17, 2022
⚠️ Is it time to BeReal? ⚠️
It is time to BeReal. Move over TikTok, there’s a hot new social media platform in town. Well, it's not that new. It was released in 2020. But 2022 has been the year that the world decided to BeReal. And if the ultimate sign that you’ve made it in social media is when Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook try to copy you, well BeReal can now tick that off their list. But with 53 million downloads and monthly active users up more than 2,000% since January, we thought it was time to explore the business behind the hottest social media app of the year. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 14, 2022
All is not well in the Chinese economy
We can expect to hear a lot about China and Xi Jinping next week. On the 16th of October, this coming Sunday as we’re recording, China’s Community Party Congress is taking place. This once-every-five-year event will be monumental because President Xi is going to attempt to do something that hasn’t been done in decades. Attempting to secure a third consecutive five-year term as leader. If he's successful, he will be the most powerful Chinese leader since Mao. But all is not well in the Chinese economy. So today, to set the scene and provide the context for Xi’s unprecedented tilt at a third term, Darcy and Sascha explore the state of the Chinese economy. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 14, 2022
What's making headlines - 14 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 12, 2022
Pump up the pressure: OPEC + wants oil prices to keep rising
Last week, OPEC Plus cut global production of oil by 2 million barrels a day. Let’s unpack that. OPEC - the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries - is basically a global cartel controlling oil prices. So what is OPEC Plus - the new and improved version? Also, 2 million barrels… is that a lot? Because it certainly sounds like a lot. Finally, reporting around this decision suggests that what we’re seeing is the oil producers of the world siding with Russia… over the United States. As a result, the US announced they’re “re-evaluating” their relationship with Saudi Arabia. Today Alec and Sascha ask: what do I need to know about OPEC Plus and their recent decision to cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 12, 2022
What's making headlines - 12 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** This podcast is intended for education and entertainment purposes. Any advice is general advice only, and has not taken into account your personal financial circumstances, needs or objectives. Before acting on general advice, you should consider if it is relevant to your needs and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement. And if you are unsure, please speak to a financial professional. Equity Mates Media operates under Australian Financial Services Licence 540697. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 10, 2022
Help me feel better about inflation
Higher food prices, higher petrol prices, higher energy bills. Wherever you are in the world, prices are rising. There's such a thing as 'healthy' inflation, but we've seen anything but in 2022. In Australia, inflation is at 6.8%. In the United States inflation is at 8.2%. In Britain it is 10.1%. In Turkey, it is 83%. And in general, inflation is damaging for an economy. People can buy less with their money, which hurts businesses - who are also paying more for supplies. So when we came across an article talking about winners from inflation, we were curious. Today Sascha and Maddy (from You're In Good Company ) talk about inflation, and whether there are ever any winners... We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See
Mon, October 10, 2022
What's making headlines - 10 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 07, 2022
X - Elon Musk’s everything app 25 years in the making
And just like that, the Elon Musk - Twitter saga is over. Both parties have agreed - the deal is back on. At the original price - $54.20 a share, valuing Twitter at US $44 billion dollars. Fittingly, this story ended with a tweet. @ElonMusk wrote: “Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app” So… what on earth is X - the everything app - that’s been a dream more than 25 years in the making for Elon Musk? Alec and Sascha discuss the idea of a super app, and will Elon be able to create it? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, October 07, 2022
What's making headlines - 7 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, October 05, 2022
Can Japan feed itself?
This October, shoppers in Japanese supermarkets are seeing the biggest price hikes in almost two generations. For the past year, Japan’s supermarket industry has shielded customers from a 48% rise in import prices — much of that driven by the high cost of energy and the sustained collapse of the yen to a 24-year low against the US dollar. But retailers are now passing on these price hikes to individuals. the Japanese government is worried - because the country has a huge reliance on international imports. Only 38% of the food needed to feed the Japanese population is made on its shores. Darcy and Sascha today ask the question - can Japan actually feed itself? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</
Wed, October 05, 2022
What's making headlines - 5 October 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, October 03, 2022
Wall Street is coming for the family home
Housing. The world’s biggest asset class. For decades, housing has been the domain of mum-and-pop investors and the big financial institutions have stayed away. But over the past decade that has changed, at least in America. Wall Street wants to come for your family home. We're not trying to fear monger here, but there is an emerging trend of big financial institutions turning to residential real estate as an asset class and buying up family homes. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about the new trend and ask themselves the question: why is Wall Street going after residential property and should we all be worried? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 30, 2022
What happens after a cyber attack?
The biggest news story of the past week here in Australia has been the Optus Hack. Australia’s second largest telco reported at the start of the week that they had been hacked and the data of up to 9.8 million Australians had been stolen. For context - with a population of 26 million people, that’s almost 40% of the population. Alec and Sascha talk today about what happens next? What do companies do when they’ve suffered a data breach, when the damage is already done, and it isn't as simple as switching on two factor authentication... and these events are happening more and more frequently. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here, or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 30, 2022
What's making headlines - 30 September 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 28, 2022
Are we on the verge of a four-day work week?
A four-day work week is gaining momentum. One of the most significant trials of this new way of working is taking place in Britain at the moment. And at the halfway point, the people involved are saying that productivity levels haven't fallen at all. The pandemic has accelerated hybrid and remote work trends, but has it accelerated the push for a four-day work week as well? Sascha and Darcy talk about this new development and what comes next. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 28, 2022
What's making headlines - 28 September 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 26, 2022
Forget Bitcoin, US dollar to the moon 🚀 Here's how America's dollar is costing you more
The world’s best performing currency this year isn’t crypto - it’s the US dollar. If you turn on the news, you'll often hear about currency movements - but it's full of jargon, and it rarely talks about what that actually means . So today we wanted to talk about why it matters. Today Alec and Sascha talk about why is the US dollar is on a tear of late, and answer the question - why should we care about it? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 26, 2022
What's making headlines - 26 September 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 23, 2022
The scandal that has rocked the chess world
Chess is embroiled in a cheating scandal. No, not the CHESS sponsorship of your share portfolio. Good old fashioned chess. So, how is chess a business story? Well, like many other sports - there’s huge prize money on offer. And since the Queen’s Gambit dropped on Netflix last year - the popularity of chess has taken off. There’s been a huge increase in global interest. And this story has rocked the chess world. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about what’s going on with this cheating scandal and what happens when a player is caught cheating? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 23, 2022
What's making headlines - 23 September 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 21, 2022
Why are rail workers around the world striking?
We’re feeling the impacts of inflation and cost of living pressures. In the UK, inflation is at 9.9%, in the US it is 8.3%, in Australia it is 6.1%. We can hear you saying what does 6% or 9% mean? Essentially 9% inflation means that prices are up 9% or, put another way, your money buys 9% less. Because of this, we’re seeing strikes from unions across the world - airport workers in Germany, teachers in Norway, air traffic controllers in France. One industry that seems to be in the middle of strike action around the world - rail workers. Earlier this year in the United Kingdom. Right now in Australia. And recently avoided in the United States. Today Alec and Sascha talk about what’s going on with rail strikes all over the world, and ask is there more at play than just the cost of living and inflation story? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. Se
Wed, September 21, 2022
What's making headlines - 21 September 2022
Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 19, 2022
Earth is our only shareholder: Patagonia founder gives his company away
Most people are familiar with the clothing brand Patagonia. The outdoor clothing company was founded in 1973 in California and has expanded to hundreds of stores across tens of countries. Last week, headlines were made around the world, after the founder, Yvon Chouinard, announced he was giving away the company. That’s right. He didn’t sell it, he didn’t list it on the share market, he just gave it away and pledged its profits to help fight climate change. In a world of billionaires fighting for that extra zero, building bigger boats or going to space, this was a refreshing. Today Darcy and Sascha discuss... what's the story behind Yvon Chouinard? And what happens next for Patagonia? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Mon, September 19, 2022
What's making headlines - 19 September 2022
We're testing something new for The Dive this week. Alongside your regularly scheduled episode, we're releasing this headlines companion - covering three of the biggest business news stories from around the world. There's so much happening around the world of business and hopefully this headline companion helps keeps you more informed. Tell us what you think of The Dive – email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . ***** In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 16, 2022
Are the credits rolling for the cinema industry?
Can you remember the last time you went to the cinemas? Are you struggling to think of the answer? Don't feel too bad. For many of us, the answer to that question is: "...it’s been a while”. And it’s starting to have an effect on the cinema industry. Earlier this month, Cineworld, the world’s 2nd largest cinema chain, declared bankruptcy, but the challenges for movie theatres spread far beyond that one headline… Today Darcy and Sascha talk about just how much trouble is the cinema industry is in. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 14, 2022
Ethereum Merge: Why should I care about the biggest thing happening in crypto?
One of the biggest events in cryptocurrency’s short history is happening this week. The Ethereum Merge. Now here at The Dive we’re certainly not crypto experts... we'd more describe ourselves as crypto curious. But there’s so much hype around this Merge, it's been hard to avoid the headlines. Today Sascha and Alec are joined by Tracey Plowman, from Crypto Curious, who helps them get their heads around this Merge... and why should we care about it? Listen to Crypto Curious here . We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 12, 2022
From Billboards to Boardrooms: The changing nature of celebrity endorsements
This was a headline on the news last week - Kim Kardashian is starting a private equity fund. The star, best known for her 328 million Instagram followers and reality show Keeping up with the Kardashians, is getting into the space with her new venture Skky Partners. But this story doesn’t come out of the blue. It is actually in keeping with the changing nature of celebrity endorsements that we’ve seen in the past 10 years. So today we wanted to put the news in context and explain how Kim, and her fellow celebrity friends - Ashton Kutcher, Jay Z, Beyonce, and Serena Williams are leading us into a brave new world. Alec and Sascha discuss - how is the celeb endorsement changing? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'
Fri, September 09, 2022
The US has banned semiconductor sales to China
Semiconductors - or microchips - are in everything. Whatever you’re using to find this podcast - it has a semiconductor. They are the brains of modern electronic devices and are necessary in communications, computing, healthcare, transport, energy… look… basically every industry. And this week, the US Government banned semiconductor companies from building factories or even selling to Chinese customers. Today Alec and Sascha look at why America put such a restrictive ban in place? And asked the question - how is this going to affect them? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, September 07, 2022
Battle of the Prequels: House of the Dragon v Rings of Power
We often speak about the streaming wars on The DIVE, and this week we are seeing two of the biggest shows in TV history go head-to-head. In one corner we have, The Rings of Power, the prequel of The Lord of the Rings from Amazon. In the other corner we have, House of the Dragon, the prequel to Game of Thrones from HBO. Two fantasy epics, with epic budgets. And they have come to symbolise the big budget show from these streaming giants. In this episode of The DIVE Alec & Darcy discuss what these two giant streaming shows tell us about the state of the streaming business? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, September 05, 2022
The Elon Musk v Twitter lawsuit is heating up
In April, Elon Musk signed a deal to buy the social media platform for $44 billion. Months later, he tried to walk away from the deal claiming too many fake accounts and Twitter has sued him to enforce the sale. As the court date gets closer, both sides are making moves. So we wanted to check in on the court case and keep up with what is happening. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, September 02, 2022
Why Ryan Reynolds bought a 5th division English football team
Did you hear? Movie star Ryan Reynolds and TV star Rob McElhenney have teamed up to buy a struggling British football team. How could this be a business story? Because behind the excitement of two American celebrities teaming up to buy a British football team (and the subsequent documentary they've made following the journey), this could turn out to be a great investment. Today Alec and Sascha talk about why two Hollywood stars would possibly buy a football team, and is this anything more than a bit of fun for the two celebrities? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 31, 2022
The Russian knockoff brands that are all too familiar
McDonalds, Starbucks, Ikea. Or should we say... Uncle Vanya, Stars Coffee, IDEA? After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, many big western brands shut their operations in Russia and left the world’s eleventh largest economy. But these businesses were incredibly popular with the Russian people. Many of them were potent symbols of post-Cold War Russia, and became a part of the Russian people’s lifestyle and culture. Their abrupt closures left a gaping hole. But now the void is being filled by Russian entrepreneurs. The amount of knock-off brands has shot up since the war began. And these aren’t unlicensed knock offs you might see when you're travelling overseas. These are government sanctioned knock offs. These are going to be big Russian businesses, copycats of their western counterparts. Today Darcy and Sascha ask - what's happening with these Russian knockoffs, and is anyone trying to stop them? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part
Mon, August 29, 2022
Student loan forgiveness... But why is there so much to forgive?
Student loan forgiveness made headlines around the world last week as US President Joe Biden announced executive action to forgive $240 billion worth of student loans over the next ten years. Plenty has been written about the merits of the policy. On one hand, we’ve heard about the hardships that many students with loans face and the way it affects new business creation and upward mobility of borrowers. But on the other, we’ve heard from those that have already paid off their loans about the unfairness of the policy. And we’ve heard about the moral hazard it creates for colleges. Is this a solution that treats the symptom and not the cause? Today Alec and Sascha look at why student loan debt is such a big problem in America. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='h
Fri, August 26, 2022
The business of MrBeast: YouTube's top earner
Today we're talking about Mr Beast .'Who is he?', I hear you ask... He's a self-made YouTuber, who just reached 100 million subscribers. So today, Darcy and Sascha look at the business of Mr Beast and ask themselves - why should we care? What's his secret to viral videos, and just how much coin is he collecting for his internet fame? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, August 24, 2022
Our 3 big takeaways from earnings season
Bryce, Darcy and Alec join Sascha today and share the 3 biggest takeaways from earnings season so far. There is a new record for the most profitable company in the world, retail is feeling the pinch from inflation and Google still reins supreme. Listen to the Neom episode here . We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, August 22, 2022
Just 60% of the world has internet. Elon Musk plans to change that.
I’m not sure if you’re aware, there’s been a lot happening in the world of satellite internet recently. In late July, two of Europe’s biggest satellite internet operators - - announced a merger. Why? They said they want to better compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink. Then, Starlink was in the headlines after parts of one of their rockets crashed down to earth and landed in a paddock in rural Australia. Thankfully, no one was hurt. But it did get us thinking here at The Dive. For an industry that is sending thousands of satellites up into the sky, there is very little said about it. And we had a lot of questions. Today Alec and Sascha try to answer them, and ask the question - what’s the go with satellite internet? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank'
Fri, August 19, 2022
Netflix, Disney, Walmart!? What's going on in the world of streaming?
Two reports released this week, one from Britain and a second from America, show just how much streaming services have disrupted broadcast TV. The first, from Britain's Office of Communications shows how viewing time of traditional broadcast TV has dropped off a cliff, especially amongst young people. The second, from Nielsen, found that in July Americans spent more time watching streaming services than cable TV - the first time this has ever happened. But the whole industry is in a state of flux. Disney has just leapfrogged Netflix adding more subscribers while the OG steamer lost more than a million. There’s also been some famous failures: CNN+ and Quibi to name two. But, undeterred, Walmart of all places is looking to start their own streaming service. Heh? Today Alec and Sascha discuss what's the current state of play in the streaming wars? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. <p
Wed, August 17, 2022
WeWork's Adam Neumann has another billion dollar idea...
WeWork. You might be familiar with the name - or seen signs in your city. Over the past decade, these coworking spaces appeared all around the world. The company soared to a $47 billion valuation... before crashing back to earth. After a failed stock market listing and a number of red flags, founder Adam Neumann was forced out. The books were written, Apple made the TV show, many people thought that was the end of the story. But this week, Adam Neumann made headlines again after raising $350 million dollars from one of Silicon Valley’s biggest names. That’s right. He’s leading another billion dollar startup. And this time he’s not disrupting the places we work… he’s disrupting the places we live. Today Darcy and Sascha ask... just what is Adam Neumann doing now? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. <p style='color:grey; font-size:
Mon, August 15, 2022
The world’s biggest pizza maker is leaving the home of pizza
Domino’s Pizza is the largest pizza company in the world with more than 17,000 stores in 90 countries. But it was always going to be a challenge to conquer the home of pizza... Italy. Back in 2015, the company decided to try and take on the country and made big plans: 880 stores by the year 2030. But… fast forward 7 years later, Domino’s Italy has now declared bankruptcy. The conclusion, perhaps unsurprisingly, was clear. Italians didn’t like American-style pizza. Today Alec and Sascha ask the question - who thought Dominos in Italy was a good idea? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 12, 2022
Celebrity crypto endorsements haven't turned out so well
Celebrities love cryptocurrency. Well, probably more accurately, celebrities are willing to endorse anything for the right deal. Reese Witherspoon, Matt Damon, Gwyneth Paltrow, LeBron James and Paris Hilton. There's a long list of celebrities who've been busy spruiking crypto. But most of these endorsements haven’t turned out so well.... Crypto markets are down over the past year - Bitcoin -47%, Ether - 40%, and many crypto-related companies have collapsed - 3 Arrows Capital, Celsius, TerraUSD. To paraphrase Warren Buffet, the tide has gone out, and now we get to see who is swimming naked. Today Alec and Sascha review the worst offenders and give us a review of the past few years of celebrity crypto projects. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast.
Wed, August 10, 2022
Lose 15% of your bodyweight but hooked for life: The new weight loss drug raising all kinds of questions
We've read the headlines about 'miracle' weight loss drugs before. But this time it wasn't the title of a late-night infomercial, it was a headline in the Financial Times. It read: "A new ‘miracle’ weight-loss drug really works — raising huge questions" . Well, that got our interest. So as we read, we learned more that made us curious - Elon Musk has used Twitter to endorse the drug, Marc Andreesen (the billionaire co-founder of Netscape) has used it, and the company has just hired musician and actress Queen Latifah as the drug’s celebrity spokesperson. But behind the quote unquote “miracle” and the celebrity endorsements there are questions... about cost, about reliance, and about how we treat the symptoms, rather than the cause in our healthcare system. We were joined by the Financial Times Global Pharmaceutical Correspondent Hannah Kuchler for this story. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the discl
Mon, August 08, 2022
Disney could be losing Mickey Mouse
After 95 years, Disney may be losing control over Mickey Mouse. The world’s most famous mouse was first introduced to the world in the 1928 animated film Steamboat Willie. Over the following 94 years, Mickey has brought in more than $80 billion dollars to Disney through movies, merchandise, theme parks, live events, even cruises. But... on 1 January 2024 that is all slated to change. Mickey Mouse will enter the public domain. That is, unless Disney can stop it. Darcy and Sascha ask is Disney about to lose control of its most famous character? And what is the company doing to stop it? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . Also, we’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, August 05, 2022
Women’s football: The case for reparations
The case for reparations in women’s football. It's a big statement. Here at The Dive, we first thought it was just clickbait. So we reached out to the journalist Simon Kuper who penned this article for the Financial Times - ‘Women’s football: the case for reparations.’ With the success of England's Lionesses close in our rear view mirror, we wanted to explore this rich history of women’s football that we just were not aware of. Simon Kuper and Stefan Szymanski have a new edition of their book - Soccernomics - coming out shortly. In their new edition that's being published ahead of the World Cup, they outline the case for reparations for the women's game in full. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial ad
Wed, August 03, 2022
China has weaponised Australian wine, Norwegian salmon and Canadian canola
Australian wine sales to China dropped 98% in two years. That's not a typo. That's 98%. In the 2020 Financial Year, Australia sold $1.1 billion worth of wine to the world’s most populous country. In the last financial year, it sold just $25 million. It's not because the quality has dipped. This is a story about China. Call it economic coercion, call it weaponisation of trade, or just call it buying from friendly markets... this story is appearing with Canadian canola, Norwegian Salmon, and Philippino bananas as well. Today Alec and Sascha look at how China is using trade as an economic tool, and ask - how did Australian wine get caught up in it? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See ac
Mon, August 01, 2022
Is winning the lottery a blessing or a curse?
What would you do if you won millions in the lottery? We've all imagined the many various ways we'd spend it. It was hard not to think about this again as the Mega Millions lottery prize in the US soared past $1 billion - with one lucky person winning the full $1.34 billion prize. You can forget about becoming an instant millionaire. The lottery is now making billionaires. But once you've got that winning ticket, it’s not all private jets and mansions… There's some strange and fascinating statistics around lotteries and their winners. Like, did you know you are 120 times more likely to be murdered by a family member? Today Darcy and Sascha discuss whether winning the lotto is all it's cracked up to be. We’re asking our UK audience to help share The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target=
Fri, July 29, 2022
Big Tech wants a piece of everything. Who’s going to stop them?
Big Tech gets big by finding a market and just absolutely dominating it. Apple’s iOS has 25% market share. Microsoft Office enjoys 50%. Google Search owns their space with 90%. But none of these Big Tech companies are stopping anytime soon... They have an insatiable appetite for growth. Regulators and politicians have tried to curb their appetite, by raising antitrust and anti-competitive concerns. They’ve taken these companies to court and they’ve passed laws. But still, Big Tech keeps growing. Today Darcy and Sascha look at what Big Tech eyeing next - and ask what are regulators and politicians doing to stop them? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow our Instagram here , or find out more here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://ac
Wed, July 27, 2022
Who's to blame for air travel chaos: Airlines or airports?
Air travel chaos. Luggage lost, flights cancelled and delayed, hours-long security lines. And the general unrest from travellers is being directed at both airlines and airports. Plenty of COVID-impacted industries are returning to normal - theme parks are reopening, cruise ships are sailing and restaurants and bars are humming - but not air travel... Instead we have airlines blaming airports and airports blaming airlines, all the while travellers wait in longer lines. Today Sascha and Simon ask the question - who’s ultimately at fault, the airlines or the airports? And when can we expect this situation to return to normal? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Find out more, or follow us on social media here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 25, 2022
And just like that... Manolo Blahnik can sell in China
Manolo Blahnik can finally sell his shoes in China. This has been a fight 22 years in the making, and the Spanish shoe maker isn’t alone. Big western brands have been fighting and losing in Chinese courts for decades. But last week, something changed. China’s highest court sided with Manolo Blahnik, cancelled the trademark held by a local Chinese business and opened the door for Manolo Blahnik to sell his shoes in China. Today Alec and Sascha talk about what changed, and wonder does this case tell us anything about China’s changing relationship with western fashion brands? We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow us on Instagram , or find out more about the show by clicking here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for
Fri, July 22, 2022
France has run out of mustard
France has run out of mustard. That’s right, the home of mustard is… mustardless. Supermarkets are limiting sales to one jar per person. Carrefour, a French supermarket giant, is being accused of stockpiling mustard to drive up prices. Chefs are appealing on social media for any spare jars. But behind the funny headlines, there is a devastating story - one that will only get more frequent. Today, Bryce and Alec get to the bottom of why France run out of mustard, and look at why this is actually a story about climate change. We’re asking our UK audience to help share our business news podcast – The Dive – with friends and family. You can join the referral program for free here: https://refer.fm/thedive and get rewarded for your sharing! Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow us on instagram here , or find more links here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 20, 2022
Flying taxis and an artificial moon: Saudi Arabia's $500 billion desert dream
Ski fields in Saudi Arabia? Not the most natural combination to spring to mind... but the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman wants to change that. And he’s allocated $500 billion of the country’s oil wealth to make it happen. Neom is the main project in Saudi Arabia’s efforts to modernise the country. It’s the ambition for a city of more than a million people, one of the largest hydrogen plants in the world, a raft of futuristic technology… and a ski resort. And it's all built on a patch of desert in the North East of Saudi Arabia near the Egypt and Jordan borders. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about the plan for Neom, and ask the question - can $500 billion dollars build you a ski resort in the middle of the desert? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Find out more about The Dive here , or click here to follow our Instagram. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 18, 2022
No ad breaks but plenty of ads: Inside the $23 billion business of product placement
Headlines were made around the world last week as Netflix announced Microsoft as their official business partner for their new ad-supported, lower-priced subscription offering. This is the latest step in Netflix’s plans to offer ads on their platform - like the ad breaks we’re used to on TV, or Youtube. There's been a bit of pushback about the fact Netflix is moving to an ad-supported model. Wasn’t on demand, whenever you want, uninterrupted content one of the big problems streaming services were meant to solve? That’s why you pay a subscription fee, to enjoy ad-free content! But here’s the thing - there’s always been ads on Netflix. They’re just not as obvious. Today Alec and Sascha discuss the $23 billion dollar industry of product placement, and how our favourite streaming services are getting involved. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Follow us on instagram here , or find more links here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. 4NCuZUyInK7kvAJEZmGP Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 15, 2022
Electric vehicle sales accelerate as the world passes the 'magic number'
In America electric vehicles have crossed the magic number. An analysis from Bloomberg found that 5% of new car sales is the magic number for mass adoption of electric vehicles. And the US is the 19th and latest country to cross that threshold. Good news for Tesla. Good news for the climate ... but, is there really a "magic number"? Bryce and Alec unpack all the details in today's episode of The Dive . Who says business news needs to be all business? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Find out more, or follow us on social media here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 13, 2022
Why Chinese property developers are accepting garlic as payment
Chinese property was front of mind for many investors last year as we watched property developer Evergrande struggle with its $300 billion dollars in debt. Turn away for a few months and now Evergrande’s developer peers are accepting fruit and vegetables as payments. Chinese property developers are now accepting garlic in exchange for property. You heard that right. And no, garlic isn’t code. 500g of garlic will get you 5 yuan off your property. Or maybe more realistically, 5 tonnes of garlic will get you 50,000 yuan off your property. That’s a little over $7,000 US dollars. Darcy and Alec unpack all the details in today's episode of The Dive . Who says business news needs to be all business? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Find out more, or follow us on social media here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, July 11, 2022
Companies respond to a post-Roe v Wade world
The world’s eyes have been on America’s Supreme Court as they handed down the Dobbs v Jacksons Women's Health Organisation decision, overturning the right to privacy established in Roe v Wade. There has been plenty of commentary on the health, political and legal aspects of the case. We don’t have anything meaningful to add that hasn’t been said more eloquently elsewhere. We have, however, watched the reaction from corporate America with great interest. Traditionally companies would’ve been reluctant to enter such a polarising issue. Corporate America’s neutrality was captured in Michael Jordan’s famous line, “Republicans buy sneakers too”. But not this time, and not on this issue. Many American companies have been vocal and have backed it up with meaningful policies - additional paid leave, and travel assistance - implementing policies to ensure employees continued access to abortion. However, the rise of partisan politics means taking a public stand on issues dividing the American population are facing the risk of political retaliation than ever before. Today Darcy and Sascha are joined by Amelia Lester to understand how Corporate America has responded to the Dobbs ruling? And what we can learn from the increasing willingness of companies to step into an issue like abortion rights? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Find out more, or follow us on social media here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find A
Fri, July 08, 2022
Suit and tie-breaker: The challenging business of tennis
This weekend sees the final at Wimbledon, the most prestigious event on the professional tennis calendar. There's stunning lawns, an all-white dress code, royals in attendance, and the rich history of tradition makes it one of the most watched sporting events in the world. But the sheen of the tennis circuit is not the same for all. Behind the glitz and glamour, there are professional players struggling to make a living, and the business of professional tennis is a challenging one. Today Darcy and Sascha take centre court and talk all about the game at the centre of The All England Lawn Tennis Championship. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com . Find out more, or follow us on social media here In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, July 06, 2022
Abandoned cart: Is shopping online going offline?
With the arrival of the pandemic, and the implementation of lockdowns all around the world, investors and founders seized on the idea that this would permanently transform our lives - with a sharp focus on the way we shop and pay. The E-Commerce giants certainly agreed. Amazon’s famous forecasting tool told them to build, build, build, and Shopify told investors they believed pandemic E-Commerce gains will stick because quote “convenience is habit-forming”. Venture capitalists followed, injecting $78b into E-Commerce companies in 2021 - and it was reflected in the hot stocks of that time - Afterpay, Peloton, Etsy. Three very different companies, but all pandemic powerhouses. Fast forward to 2022, this has all changed. Venture Capital funding for eCommerce is down 42% from the same period last year. Share prices have fallen, staff are being laid off, and companies are declaring bankruptcy. Today Sascha is joined by Mark Di Stefano , from The Information , to talk about his piece: Welcome to the E-Commerce Winter . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com Find out more, or follow us on social media here . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the E
Mon, July 04, 2022
Google's latest moonshot: Extending human life
Moonshots. It appears some billionaires have taken this term differently. While Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are trying to return humans to the moon, Larry Page and Sergey Brin - Google’s co-founders - take it more metaphorically. They have ploughed Google’s billions into a semi-secret division of Google - X. Their moonshot factory. X is working right on the cutting edge of technology - self-driving cars, internet balloons and delivery drones. But their latest focus is on one of the world’s most intractable problems - healthcare. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, July 01, 2022
Beauty is in the eye of the shareholder: Revlon declares bankruptcy and shares rally 600%
Is Revlon the latest meme stock, following in GameStop’s footsteps? The great beauty retailer, that had mega successful supermodels Claudia Schiffer and Cindy Crawford smiling from their billboards, they filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy last week, after accumulating $3 billion dollars in debt. The thing is, they just haven’t been able to keep up with the competition, the next generation of celebrity brands like Rhianna’s Fenty Beauty, but also their mega peers, like L’oreal and Estée Lauder. But in a remarkable twist, since the announcement, the stock is up 600%. More stuff you might want to read or watch: How Revlon Lost Its Luster | WSJ How the beauty industry left Revlon behind - Financial Times Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 29, 2022
Can Mark Cuban solve America’s healthcare spending?
It is a surprising move for a television-star celebrity billionaire - that is, to start a Drug Company where Americans can access heavily discounted medicines. But it's what Mark Cuban has decided to do. Cuban - an early pioneer of internet streaming, the owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA team, and Shark on the TV show Shark Tank - has entered the healthcare space with a company that carries his name: Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs. Today Alec and Sascha talk about how the company is solving the problem of America's spiralling healthcare costs... a problem that no company, politician or entrepreneur has been able to solve for decades. Want more? We found this interesting: Mark Cuban's PBS interview here. The Wall Street Journal covered it here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com Follow us on Instagram here. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva
Mon, June 27, 2022
Why house prices are cooling in the world's hottest property markets
There's been years of reading headlines about the soaring prices of houses, not just in Australia, but all over the glob - the UK, US, Canada, New Zealand and the Czech Republic. But, with a global economy now fighting inflation, there's signs the rocketing residential prices might be a thing of the past. Today, Bryce and Sascha look at the housing boom, and examine if it's actually unravelling? Read more: Bloomberg: Bubble Bursting SMH: Why property prices rose while the economy contracted Investopedia: Why Housing Market Bubbles Pop Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 24, 2022
Dynamite: Will the BTS hiatus blow the Kpop industry up?
Move over N*Sync, Boys 2 Men, One Direction and Backstreet Boys, the biggest boy band… actually the biggest band, period, for the past few years is the K-pop group, BTS. Unfortunately, but like many bands before them, last week they released a Youtube video announcing they’d be taking a break. The group also explained they want to develop individually and that the pressure of being in BTS was taking its toll on each of them independently. A pop band admitting that they want to take a break is not itself ground-breaking news, or a business story. In this case though, the announcement sent the stock price of Hybe, the company behind BTS, to tumble 35%. Darcy and Sascha talk about this announcement, and the broader business of Kpop. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 22, 2022
Corporate tax avoidance: Is the Double Irish with a Dutch sandwich over?
It’s almost the end of June, which is the end of the Financial Year here in Australia. Around this time, we always hear the same story... that global companies rake in huge profits, while simultaneously paying next to nothing in tax. The same pattern eventuates. We get frustrated. Politicians get riled up. But ultimately, nothing changes. But, earlier this year the OECD agreed to implement a 15% global minimum tax threshold, and suddenly there was hope that multinational companies would have to start to pay their fair share. Until it was then reported that the tax would be held up until 2024. Darcy and Sascha discuss the plan by the OECD, just how multinationals move their profits around, and then they talk to Thomas - one half of Comedian V Economist - about his thoughts on the plan. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 20, 2022
LIV Golf tees off: Will a $2b investment be worth it?
“Golf, but louder.” That is the slogan for the latest big money tournament in professional sport - LIV Golf. Run by Greg Norman, backed by the Saudi Government, this tournament is throwing humongous money - aiming to attract top golfers to join this new competition. The new tournament is proving to be divisive. The Saudi government - who're internationally criticised for their atrocious record of human rights, are investing a rumoured $2 billion dollars in the new venture. One of the world's best golfers - Phil Mickelson - first called the Saudis “scary motherfuckers”, only to then later agree to join the LIV Golf tour for a reported $200 million contract. In this episode, Bryce and Sascha talk about the business case behind this. With LIV Golf now going head to head with the PGA tour, do they expect to make money from it? What’s the return on investment here? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 17, 2022
New Zealand's animal emissions tax: Fighting climate change or hot air?
Earlier this month, New Zealand proposed a world first - having farmers pay for the emissions of their animals. Essentially, a methane tax for livestock. In a country that only has 5 million people, but 10 million cows and 26 million sheep - and where 50% of their emissions come from agriculture, it's no surprise it's front of mind in New Zealand's battle to get to net zero. In this episode, Alec and Sascha talk about how New Zealand are proposing to tax emissions from agriculture, and then look at whether this is a model the rest of the world will follow. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 15, 2022
Lettuce is just the tip of the iceberg: Inflation around the world
Inflation is the biggest story of the moment. The rapid climb of the cost of basic goods and services is damaging economies, markets, businesses - and most likely your hip pocket as well. We predict you've spotted a sign of inflation. In the US, a photo of a Los Angeles gas station went viral charging more than $8 a gallon for fuel, in Australia - a photo went viral after a $12 iceberg lettuce, and in the UK - the fear that one third of the country's fish and chip shops will close in the next 9 months. Today Sascha and Alec want to know - what’s behind these different stories of inflation? And what can we learn from them? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 13, 2022
The business of royalty
In honour of the Queen's Birthday weekend which we're celebrating here in Australia (despite her actual birthday being on 21st April) The Dive team wanted to look at monarchies around the world. To be precise, we were interested in how much these Royal Families own, how much they cost and whether they bring in any additional revenue for a country. Alec and Sascha ponder the question, 'what's the value of a monarchy?' Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 10, 2022
Police raid a fund manager for... greenwashing!?
Last week, a surprising police raid took place in Germany. 50 police officers raided DWS Group, a subsidiary of mega investment bank Deutsche Bank. What was the alleged crime? Greenwashing. If you haven't heard of Greenwashing before, it's a term used to describe when a company markets their product as ‘sustainable’ or ‘environmentally friendly’ when it really just isn’t. It's classic marketing spin. In the investing world, greenwashing has become more and more of an issue over the past few years as more and more money flows into investment funds that are advertised as ‘sustainable’ or ‘ESG-focused’. In today's episode, Alec and Sascha take a look at exactly how big this problem is, and also ask - what’s being done about it? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 08, 2022
Work from home battle lines are drawn: Apple, Tesla, Twitter & Airbnb
Last week an Elon Musk email was leaked where he said, "Anyone who wishes to do remote work must be in the office for a minimum (and I mean *minimum*) of 40 hours per week or depart Tesla." It led to a big conversation at the Equity Mates office, about whether working from home just a phase, and will there eventually be pressure to return to the office on the horizon? Sascha and Darcy examine 'What is the new normal for work life balance?' Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, June 06, 2022
Leaning Out: Sheryl Sandberg logs off Facebook
Sheryl Sandberg, the Chief Operating Officer of Meta (formerly Facebook), announced she was stepping down from the company after 14 years at Mark Zuckerberg’s side. And reports of her closeness with Zuckerberg aren’t exaggerated - when she started the job she asked for three things – that they would sit next to each other, that they’d meet one-on-one every week, and for honest feedback when he thought she messed something up. Mark agreed to all of it, on the condition the feedback would have to be mutual. In the midst of all the extraordinary change at Facebook in the last fourteen years, Sheryl Sandberg has been at the centre of it all. Today Alec and Sascha discuss what a post-Sandberg Meta looks like, and ask the question - what will she do next? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, June 03, 2022
Mike Cannon-Brookes, AGL, and the future of coal
AGL is Australia’s oldest and largest electricity generator. It is also Australia’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide. The company plans to shut its last coal fired generator in 2045. And has been resisting calls for it to accelerate plans to shut down its coal fired power plants. Which has put it in conflict with Mike Cannon-Brookes, who has been using his considerable wealth to try and accelerate Australia’s transition to a zero emission energy grid. This week this conflict came to a head and ended with AGL’s CEO and Chair of the Board resigning. In today's episode of The Dive, Alec and Darcy discuss what happened with Mike Cannon-Brookes and AGL . And explain what this story means for the future of Australia’s electricity grid? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, June 01, 2022
Don't cry me a river: Justin Timberlake's $100m payday
Today we’re going to unpack the business story behind the big entertainment headlines of last week - Justin Timberlake’s 100 million dollar payday! You may not know it, but chances are whenever you’re streaming music on Spotify or Apple Music, the money isn’t going to the artist. It’s not even going to the record label. These days, it’s pretty likely the revenue from that stream is ending up in the pockets of some of the biggest asset managers in the world. Music copyrights have become one of the hottest asset classes in the investment landscape, and the deals are huge. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 30, 2022
Glencore, the world's largest mining company, admits to a decade of corruption
Glencore, the Swiss and British commodity trading and mining company, plead guilty in the US, the UK, and Brazil, to spending hundreds of millions of dollars to bribe officials in numerous countries and also, to running a scheme to manipulate oil prices. For such a big scandal, The Dive team felt it had got remarkably little coverage. So we wanted to unpack exactly what happened at Glencore ... and now that their pleading guilty, will this change anything in the broader company culture? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 27, 2022
More than a game: Chelsea's multi-billion pound price tag
This week saw the sale of one of the world’s most coveted assets. And it wasn’t a billion dollar tech unicorn, or a one of a kind Picasso, a Stradivarius violin, or even a super yacht. It was a football club. Not just any football club - one of the Big 6 clubs of the English Premier League - Chelsea - which finally sold, after being seized from its Russian owner - Roman Abramovich. The battle to bid for the club was fierce. A queue of billionaires, along with some of the best money managers and investment firms in the world were all clamouring for ownership. But a deal has finally been approved this week - won by a consortium of owners led by American Todd Boehly. The UK Government has accepted an offer of 4.25 billion pounds. Sascha and Darcy chat about why there was such fierce competition for this bid, the investment case for sports teams and how us, as retail investors, could get involved. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 25, 2022
Space Race 2.0: Are there millions to be made from the moon?
It's been over 50 years since we put a man on the moon. So it was a surprise to The Dive team when they found out there's a new space battle at play between nations. This time, it's all about who can kick-start mining lucrative celestial elements. As you'd imagine, all this is putting pressure on the delicate balance of inter-galactic relationships between nations. Today, Bryce joins Sascha in the studio and they chat about the new SpaceRace2.0, and what's going on between the superpowers? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 23, 2022
First energy, now food: Why supermarket prices keep rising
If you’ve gone food shopping lately, it’s hard to ignore the ever-climbing prices. And if you haven’t seen it on the shelves, you’ve probably heard about it on the news. While there's been escalating prices across the board, there’s actually a number of food stuffs where there’s been more pronounced increases. Wheat is one of them, and it's... kind of everywhere. It's used for cereal, bread, pasta, noodles, biscuits, cakes… but it's also used in animal feed… meaning high wheat prices also leads to higher meat prices. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 20, 2022
We can do that? Shareholders reject CEO’s $50m payday
Have you ever asked for a pay rise and been knocked back? That's what happened to Jamie Dimon, the CEO of Investment Bank JP Morgan, and Pat Gelsinger, the CEO of Intel recently. And they aren't alone, it's part of a larger trend where shareholders are pushing back against managements’ sky-high remuneration. What happened in these cases? Well, the world’s largest investment bank was preparing a 201 million US dollar compensation package for six of their top executives, with $50 million for CEO Jamie Dimon. But on Tuesday, only 31% of shareholders voted in favour of the plan. While the vote was non-binding, meaning the bank’s board can choose to ignore the results, they did say recently that they quote “will take into account the outcome of the vote when considering future executive compensation arrangements”. Today Alec and Sascha ask the question why do CEOs get paid so much? And, are shareholders right to question … ‘are they worth it?’ Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 18, 2022
The economic impact of China's lockdowns
What was your lockdown like? For many of us it wasn't a great experience, but thankfully (for most) it's in life's rear-view mirror. But for the residents in Shanghai, it’s not. What's more, this is a hard-lockdown that many people never experienced. The government has instructed residents not to leave their house - for anything. Unable to throw out their rubbish, walk their dogs, or even go to buy food. If there's an infection on a nearby floor of their apartment blocks - you might be taken to a quarantine facility. Even getting food is a logistical nightmare - delivery services might not be able to get to where you live - because they've been banned, or the drivers themselves are just too anxious. You might be thinking to yourself... 'but I don't live in Shanghai? How does this affect me?' That's what's even more interesting. Wherever you are in the world, you’re probably feeling the ramifications of these lockdowns. Today Sascha and Darcy talk about China’s COVID zero policy… and how this is rippling through the global economy. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 16, 2022
Bots enter the chat: Elon's Twitter deal on hold
On the weekend Elon tweeted: Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users. Then he hit pause on his takeover deal with Twitter. Then all hell broke loose. What are bots? On social media, they are automated accounts that can do the same things as real human beings: send out tweets, follow other users, and like and retweet postings by others. These social media bots work through an account like a real human user and are a mix of algorithms and coding to create process a task or a set of functions. So today, Alec and Sascha look at the world of bots and whether it's as big a problem as Elon says it is. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 13, 2022
What's the deal with the gig economy?
The gig economy! It's not just for musicians anymore... all you need is your smartphone and an app, and within minutes you could be driving people around, delivering food, or walking dogs, in exchange for cash. It's thanks to companies like Uber, Doordash, and Wag that built marketplaces that facilitated work easily. That's the gig economy. This way of working is a two way street - while there’s no commitment from the company, there’s also no commitment from the worker either. But just like dating - working under a ‘no commitments’ structure is great in theory, but often becomes a little more complicated in practice. This week, Australia’s Transport Workers Unions has made a deal with gig economy giant DoorDash, a sign that things might be about to change. Today Darcy and Sascha talk about the significance of this move, what's going on globally, and what the future looks like for the companies and workers who make up the gig economy. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 11, 2022
Get me excited about reporting season
It’s reporting season… again. Christmas may only come once a year but reporting (or earnings season in the US) seems like it never ends. And for anyone who’s thinking... umm what is reporting season? It’s the time when public companies release their most recent quarter's financial information in… a report. Think of it like a school report card for companies. In that, when you do well, the market loves you, and when you’re not doing great… well, it doesn't feel great. But the headlines and reporting around earnings season - percentages, CAGR numbers, market expectations - are full of jargon and in short our host Sascha thinks it's pretty boring. So today, the Dive challenge is to convince Sascha it's interesting. She's joined by all three members of the Dive - Bryce, Darcy and Alec - who are trying they help her get excited about reported season. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 09, 2022
4 hours of fundraising a day: What does it cost to get elected?
It's election season. Australia heads to the polls in a matter of weeks, America is voting on primaries for the midterms, the UK just held local elections and France just voted in Macron for another term. But how much is the price of democracy? In Australia, the Grattan Institute expect that politicians will spend almost 500 million dollars trying to get elected in 2022 - with mining billionaire Clive Palmer 100 million of that total sum. However, this amount pales in comparison to the US. In 2016, the Washington Post reported that Hilary Clinton alone spent $1.4 billion and Donald Trump spent just shy of $1 billion. All up, the 2020 election saw $14.4 billion spent. Today Alec and Sascha ask, 'what does it cost to get elected, and who's paying?' Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, May 06, 2022
The Obamas are splitting up... with Spotify
Streaming services have spent huge amounts locking celebrities and media personalities into exclusive contracts over the last few years. In this episode, Alec and Sascha look at three big deals with Netflix and Spotify - the Obamas, the Sussexes, and Joe Rogan - and why two of these are now coming to an end. With the recent tech sell-off that's seen both of these companies in the red, we're asking the question... are these big celebrity streaming deals worth the money? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, May 04, 2022
Interest rates... but interesting
All around the world, the headlines are the same - the global interest rate is rising. In Australia, the RBA has just made the first interest rate increase in 11 years, raising rates from 0.1% to 0.35%. We're in good company - in the US, interest rates were raised from 0.25% to 0.5%, in the UK and South Africa, there have been two interest rate rises, and South Korea has raised from 1% to 1.5% this year. In today's episode, Darcy and Sascha discuss the impact of these changes, and how they relate to that other 'i' world: inflation. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, May 02, 2022
Why has Germany seized the world’s largest superyacht, but keeps paying Putin?
On the 24 February, Russia invaded Ukraine. In the aftermath, the condemnation from world leaders across the globe was swift and saw the arrival of unprecedented sanctions. Germany was one of the vocal voices speaking out - their Chancellor Olaf Schlolz called Putin’s actions “a blatant breach of international law”. They've also participated in the seizure of Russian citizen's assets - restricting the superyacht 'Dilbar' owned by a Russian billionaire from leaving its anchorage in Hamburg early in March. So then why has it been so difficult for Germany to wean itself off Russian gas? Today Bryce and Sascha examine this question. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 29, 2022
Who’s winning the war for our attention?
Who doesn't love TV? In this golden era of the small screen, there's heaps of choice too - Bridgerton, Anatomy of a Scandal, Drive to Survive, Love is Blind, Bodyguard, Tiger King, Queen's Gambit, Game of Thrones... How do you ever run out of things to watch? While Netflix used to think its only competition for her attention was when she went to sleep, all that has changed. As a company they’ve finally acknowledged the huge rise in competition. Because when we wake up, and look to our screens - there's endless options available. The total time we spend on social media and streaming platforms is mind-boggling. Every minute, there are 44 million views on Facebook live. But TikTok smash those numbers with three times that engagement - there's 167 million views every minute. So recently, when Netflix, the previously unrivalled king of content, announced its first drop in subscribers in a decade recently… Darcy and Sascha sat down to discuss: Who’s winning in the war for our attention? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 27, 2022
$60 trillion and counting… When does government debt become a problem?
It doesn't seem to matter where you are in the world, your government has debt, and it’s growing as we speak. By the time you read these show notes, the US will have added $1 million to their National Debt. That’s $1 million every 40 seconds. This sentence is probably $100 000 alone. When Sri Lanka recently defaulted on their debt this week, it got us wondering - have the economists telling us not to worry about national debt been having us on? What was different for Sri Lanka? And is there a point where we should start worrying about government debt? For this episode, we were joined by Thomas - one half of Comedian V Economist. Listen to them here . Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, April 25, 2022
Has grocery delivery gone bananas?
Convenience is king! Right now, you can open your phone, and get everything you want - transport, shopping, food, and content - whenever you want it! And now, we’re seeing this trend move to our grocery shopping. Over the last couple of years there’s been an absolute explosion in the number of instant, on-demand grocery delivery companies. You might have used one here in Australia - UberEats, MilkRun, or Voly - and along with this surge in consumer adoption, there’s been equal interest from investors. Today Bryce and Sascha talk about our current obsession with convenience culture, and how solving the last mile problem is the key to unlocking this profitability... Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fri, April 22, 2022
Just billionaire things: Elon Musk wants to buy Twitter
Whether you consider Elon an eccentric, and unreliable leader, or an unrelenting champion of free speech, he’s achieved an extraordinary amount. He’s an entrepreneur, investor, and is currently the world’s richest man. He's busy too - he's the founder, and CEO of SpaceX; & Tesla, founder of The Boring Company; and co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI. So when we read that he’d made an offer to buy Twitter - the social media company where he’s amassed 83 million followers - we had to talk about it. Today Sascha and Alec answer the question - why does Elon Musk want to buy Twitter? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, April 20, 2022
Will we ever see another profitable Olympics?
Brisbane, Australia’s third largest city, was announced it was selected to host the 2032 Olympics. And when it happens, the eyes of the world will turn to Australia. No small amount of eyeballs either - when Tokyo hosted, the Olympics reached more than 3 billion viewers. Yet, despite all the attention… the Olympics is a terrible business proposition. A study from Oxford found that since 1960, every Olympics has run over budget, by an average of 172%. Today Sascha and Darcy ask - exactly how bad a financial decision is hosting the Olympics? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com. In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Wed, March 30, 2022
How is AI changing the drug development process?
We hear a lot about artificial intelligence, but as non-scientists, we're the first to admit we don't really understand how it works. But coming out of COVID, one of the most remarkable things about the past two years was the speed at which we developed drugs and vaccines. Many in the field are saying that the pandemic was the ultimate test of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and the technology passed with flying colours. Today Sascha and Alec look at how artificial intelligence is changing the drug development process and ask themselves - what could the future could look like? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mon, March 28, 2022
Is an Oscars campaign a good investment?
It's Oscars season! Sascha and Darcy explore one of the worst kept secrets in show business - the campaign for an Academy Award. While they are technically not allowed, a lot of the studios launch them, and back their team and artists in a big way - with huge money. The investments are estimated to be up to $15 million for each film nominee. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Fri, March 25, 2022
Is plant-based meat just a fad?
In 2019, global consultancy AT Kearney predicted that the global market for meat substitutes would be worth $450 billion by 2040. And at the same time, a huge influx of deals were made between the market leaders Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. Chains like Burger King, Starbucks, McDonalds, PepsiCo, KFC, Subway, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. But the past six months we’ve seen a lot of these deals be quietly exited and it got our team thinking… is this the end of plant-based meat? Is it going the way of other food fads? Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tue, March 15, 2022
Will I ride in a self-driving car this year?
Today we’re talking about what promises to be one of the most revolutionary technologies of our lifetime... self-driving cars. We’ve all imagined it, and seen it in movies. A car that drives itself. Enter your destination, sit back, relax and enjoy the ride. No more traffic accidents, no more drunk drivers, no more searching for a parking spot… It sounds incredible. Today Alec and Sascha explore how possible that is - and go through some of the recent updates to this new technology. Tell us what you think of The Dive - email us at thedive@equitymates.com In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bonus · Sun, March 13, 2022
Meet the hosts of The Dive
Bryce, Alec, Darcy and Sascha take a moment to explain what this new show is all about. Give us feedback, and tell us what you think of The Dive by sending us an email at thedive@equitymates.com . In the spirit of reconciliation, Equity Mates Media and the hosts of The Dive acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respects to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today. ***** All information in this podcast is for education and entertainment purposes only. Equity Mates gives listeners access to information and educational content provided by a range of financial services professionals. It is not intended as a substitute for professional finance, legal or tax advice. The hosts of The Dive are not financial professionals and are not aware of your personal financial circumstances. Equity Mates Media does not operate under an Australian financial services licence and relies on the exemption available under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) in respect of any information or advice given. Before making any financial decisions you should read the Product Disclosure Statement and, if necessary, consult a licensed financial professional. Do not take financial advice from a podcast. For more information head to the disclaimer page on the Equity Mates website where you can find ASIC resources and find a registered financial professional near you. The Dive is part of the Acast Creator Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Trailer · Mon, February 28, 2022
Welcome to The Dive
Who says business news needs to be all business? Here at Equity Mates, we think you deserve a show that talks about the stories that matter, brings in the broader perspective, and doesn’t use the dense jargon that leaves you behind. Each episode, your host Sascha Kelly, is joined by her colleagues at Equity Mates - Alec Renehan, Darcy Cordell and Bryce Leske - and they answer a different question, inspired by the news of the day. Listen to The Dive to hear the stories that impact you - wherever you are. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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