Podcast Episodes

Which bank has most to fear in the bank inquiry? Why Bitcoin is never going back to zero.

The sudden arrival of a royal commission into the financial sector and the dramatic rising value of bitcoin dominate this week's proceedings on The Money Cafe. Also covered: negotiating Alan's tricky…

Published on 8 years ago

Why you should always look for a company that has a female CFO. What's happening with the property market next year. The arrival of Amazon in Australia.

This week James Kirby is speechless when Alan Kohler says women are much better at managing money than men. The pair disagree on Telstra and SMSFs but reunite as they discuss Bitcoin, Malcolm Turnbul…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

Bitcoin spivs go marching in. Why Jessica Rudd is a daigou queen. Could Chinese tourists replace coal mines?

When you can't wear bitcoin, what's it alternate use as a store of value? Ideology, says Alan Kohler in this week's Money Cafe. Also discussed: Jessica Rudd's stellar retail success in China, and the…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

What we can do about offshore tax avoiders. Capturing the combustion in electric car stocks.

In a week when the ASX limped over the 6000 mark and the paradise papers blew up, Alan and James still found some time to squeeze in discussion on electric cars, lithium batteries and Ardent Leisure.…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

But what would Solomon Lew do with Myer? Is Bitcoin becoming respectable? The future of shopping centres.

In this week's Money Cafe, James and Alan discuss doom and gloom in the housing market, Solly Lew's machinations, and the potential for respectability in cryptocurrencies.  

See omnystudio.com/listene…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

Are China's BATs are flying too high? Why is nobody checking the Crown Casino allegations? Why the ASX may not break 6000 this year.

There's little movement in the station when it comes to the Crown scandal, which is James' primary concern this week, while Alan is a bit wary of the outlook for Australian equities. Also covered: BA…

Published on 8 years, 1 month ago

Barracking for first home buyers. Making money out of class actions. What will it take to sort out Crown Casino?

More memories of the 1987 crash begin this week's episode. James and Alan also discuss the potential for a big boost to Australia's market, two big scandals at Crown and Rio, and the comeback of the …

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Why AMP packed in stock picking . The alarming under-performance of Aussie banks. Can Trump halt the march of emerging markets?

There's plenty of reminiscing on this week's episode, as Alan and James discuss how they first met, and remember the 87 stock market crash. AMP's passive move, the under performance of large funds, T…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Can the Future Fund save us? Deckside with Solly Lew on the motor yacht to Monaco. Making money from unregulated energy.

In this week's podcast, James and Alan discuss the recent retail figures and wonder how mortgage stress could be playing a part in the broader economy, discuss the latest in the Solly Lew Myer affair…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago

Trump - making tax cuts great again. Australia's frightening loan ratio. Is Solomon Lew stupid enough to want to take over Myer?

Taxes in America: going down. Australia's budget deficit: going down. Is this good news for Australia's macroeconomic outlook? James and Alan discuss these big changes in a bumper episode that also c…

Published on 8 years, 2 months ago