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Uncover the opportunity of the overlooked equities in the Australian market with Dion Hershen from Yarra Capital Management, as he offers unparalleled insights into the ASX200's not-so magnificent seven - the big four banks and iron ore miners. We'll explore how these banks are experiencing stagnant earnings and dissect the implications of the market's dependence on such few sectors. Are these trends sustainable amidst Australia's slow economic growth and competitive pressures?

Ever wonder how water can become a tradable asset like gold or stocks? Euan Friday, Chair and CIO of Kilter Rural, shares his expert insights into the groundbreaking Australian water rights market on the Investment Leaders Podcast.

Damian and John discuss into the growing appeal of catastrophe bonds, especially in the face of rising reinsurance costs and increasing natural disasters in urban areas. Dr. Seo discusses the critical intersection of population growth, urban density, and significant financial stakes for insurers. The conversation also addresses inflation and interest rates' impact, driving demand for catastrophe coverage and diversification opportunities in investment portfolios.

Damian Cilmi interviews Matt Sgrizzi, the Managing Director of LaSalle Investment Management. The conversations turns to the future of office leasing, the booming data centre sector, and the shift in retail real estate towards e-commerce. Matt's insights give a comprehensive picture of a sector undergoing fundamental change, where savvy investors can benefit from high yield income whilst protecting against inflation.

Damian Cilmi interviews Samantha Milner, Partner, Portfolio Manager the Managing Director of Ares Credit Group. The episode covers enhanced with liquid credit instruments like leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and CLOs.

Samantha Hawkins, General Manager at Praemium hosted Siobhan Blewitt CEO of Frais Capital and Jaimee Desai, Partner and portfolio manager at Sempre Investment Managers for a conversation inspired by International Women's Day.

Damian Cilmi interviews José Luis González Pastor, the Managing Director of Neuberger Berman's Private Equity Team. The episode covers the growing interest in private equity investments, the benefits of co-investments for investors, and the evolving dynamics of the private equity market.

Praemium's General Manager Samantha Hawkins, hosts SLF Lawyers on the Praemium Advice Leaders Podcast. Rebecca Fahey, and Theresa Elhage discuss the importance of estate planning, especially for high net worth individuals. The conversation covers topics such as the significance of estate planning, initiating discussions with clients, key documents, complexities of family structures, tax planning, charitable giving, and the importance of collaboration between financial planners and legal professionals.

Bond-market veteran Charlie Jamieson returns to share his insights on today's radically transformed fixed income sphere. We first had Charlie on the show in 2020, but since there have been seismic economic shifts, from inflation's ascent to the impact of swift rate hikes, Charlie dissects the complex factors influencing markets.

Building a successful advice business takes dedication and passion. But what happens next? Don't leave your legacy to chance! In this podcast, Bob Neill, founder of Seaview Consulting, shares his insights on ensuring your business's smooth transition and continued success. Learn about different succession plans, key steps for a seamless transfer, and valuable tips for choosing the right successor.