Best Australian Institute of Company Directors Podcasts (2024)

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204 - Inflation trends maybe good? Interest rates stuck & China's sweeping monetary moves. 25:21

1h ago25:21

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We begin with a look at recent inflation data. While headline inflation has decreased, Mark explore why the underlying numbers suggest continued vigilance is necessary. Our discussion then turns to the Reserve Bank of Australia's latest decision to maintain current interest rates. The focal point of our episode is China's economic situation. We add…

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S2E9 – Audette Exel: Social entrepreneurship in action, learning from mistakes, and the board’s role in promoting philanthropy 36:47

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Audette Exel AO is the Chair of Adara Group and a director at Westpac. She’s also a former board member at Suncorp and ex-Chair of the Bermuda Stock Exchange. We discuss: Adara’s mission & purpose, learning from mistakes, and social entrepreneurship in action. Plus, what can boards do to better promote philanthropy?…

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203 - Labour market news, a pacy 50 bps Fed rate cut, and how Middle East unrest affects us down here. 17:05

4h ago17:05

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In this short but packed episode, we go through the complex economic landscape facing Australia and the world. We discuss the significance of the still tight Australian labour market and its implications for monetary policy, dissect why the US Federal Reserve decided on a rather large 50 basis point rate cut, and explore how Middle East tensions co…

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S2E8 – Jessica Bulger: First Nations perspectives on governance, balancing executive and board roles, benefits of a co-chair model 37:13

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Jessica Bulger MAICD is the CEO of the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute and the Co-Chair of Outward Bound Australia. We talk about: First Nations peoples’ perspectives on governance, balancing executive and board roles, plus the benefits of a co-chair model.By Australian Institute of Company Directors

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202 - Central bank independence in a changing world; from the RBA to the CBRT 37:02

8h ago37:02

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Prompted by proposed changes to Australia's Reserve Bank, as well as increased criticism of central banks globally, today we discuss what central bank independence means, its historical development, and the evidence for its effectiveness. Mark analyses key moments in the formation of modern central bank theory including "The golden age of central b…

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IFPA Wrap 379 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 06 - 18 DMS RT GButcher VCap Part 1By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 378 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 02 DMS RT JBott Svcs Aust EOFY List CentrelinkBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 377 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 09 DMS RT JBott SvcsAust BankMumDadBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 376 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 08 - 20 DMS RT PMather FBT 101By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 375 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 08 - 27 DMS RT PMather FBT Salary PkgingBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 370 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 09 - 03 DMS RT NPanagis Super UpdateBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 368 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 09 - 10 DMS RT GHaramis FintechBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 367 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 09 - 17 DMS RT PHunt DivorceBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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S2E7 – David Kirk: Investing in Australia’s tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from small ones, and how to prepare for board meetings 40:04

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David Kirk MAICD is the chair of Bailador Technology Investments, KMD Brands and KiwiHarvest. He’s also a former CEO at Fairfax Limited and captained the All Blacks to their first Rugby World Cup victory. We discuss: investing in Australia’s tech start-ups, what big companies can learn from smaller ones, and tips on preparing for board meetings. Pl…

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201 - Mark’s Return: A brief global market meltdown, the RBA’s “don’t call it forward guidance” guidance, and our sluggish GDP numbers. 25:27

13d ago25:27

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We welcome back AICD Chief Economist Mark Thirlwell, fresh from his holiday, as we dive into the market turbulence that peaked while Mark was celebrating his dad’s 80th birthday in Saltburn. We explore the Reserve Bank of Australia’s decision to hold steady on rates, as anticipated, and examine the global interest rate landscape, including hints of…

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S2E6 – Jane Spring: Advice for new board members, lived experience in the disability sector and key questions for management 42:35

11d ago42:35

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Jane Spring AM is the chair of the Australian Disability Strategy Advisory Council and the NSW Disability Council. She’s also chair at Sydney University Sport and a board member with Venues NSW. We speak with Jane about: advice for new board members, the importance of lived experience for boards in the disability sector, and her key questions for m…

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S2E5 – Dr Susan Neuhaus: Leadership lessons from the ADF, governance at the Australian War Memorial and transferring skills from the operating theatre to the boardroom 31:25

18d ago31:25

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Dr Susan Neuhaus AM CSC FAICD is a Council Member at the Australian War Memorial, plus a director with Aspen Medical, Medical Insurance Group Australia and Defence Health Limited. She’s also a practising surgeon and had a distinguished 20-year career in the Australian Army and Army Reserve. Susan talks with us about leadership lessons from the Aust…

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S2E4 – Dr Ian Oppermann: AI opportunities, data safeguards, and scientists in the boardroom 42:16

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Dr Ian Oppermann GAICD is a co-founder of ServiceGen, plus the former Chief Data Scientist for the New South Wales Government. He speak to us about: artificial intelligence opportunities, governance safeguards around the use of data, and what scientists can add to the boardroom.By Australian Institute of Company Directors

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S2E3 – Dr Larry Marshall: Net zero challenges, future tech trends and the board’s role in fostering innovation 31:55

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Dr Larry Marshall FAICD is a director with Fortescue and Nanosonics, plus a former CEO at the CSIRO. We talk about: challenges in the transition to net zero, future technology trends and the board’s role in fostering innovation at their organisation.By Australian Institute of Company Directors

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IFPA Wrap 369 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 06 - 25 DMS RT GButcher VCap Part 2By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 366 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 16 DMS RT GButcher Venture Captial Pt3By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 365 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 23 DMS RT AVennonen Crypto And The Advice IndustryBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 364 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 07 - 30 DMS RT MNati Wellness And FinanceBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 363 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 08 - 06 DMS RT KMcPhee Super AwarenessBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 362 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 08 - 13 DMS RT AInwood Looking For AlphaBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 371 Dollars & Making Sense 27:41

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2024 - 06 - 11 DMS RT FDrenth Stage3 Tax CutsBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 372 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 06 - 04 DMS NPanagis Super Changes FY25By The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 373 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 05 - 28 DMS RT NPanagis Super EOFY ListBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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IFPA Wrap 374 Dollars & Making Sense 27:50

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2024 - 05 - 21 DMS RT NPanagis EOFY Tax ChecklistBy The Institute of Financial Professionals Australia

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S2E2 – Virginia Bourke: Lessons from the pandemic, challenges for the NFP sector and conflicts in the boardroom 34:27

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Virginia Bourke FAICD is the Chair of Mercy Health, Pro-Chancellor of the Australian Catholic University and a director with Catholic Health Australia. She speaks to us about: lessons from the pandemic on crisis management, challenges for the NFP sector and tips for resolving conflicts in the boardroom.…

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S2E1 - Andrew Penn: Preparing for cyber attacks, effective Chair-CEO relationships and governance issues at the National Gallery of Victoria 33:41

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Andrew Penn AO is a director with Coles Group and a council member at the National Gallery of Victoria. He’s also a former CEO of Telstra and served as the Chair of the federal government’s Expert Advisory Panel on cyber security strategy. We talk about: lessons for boards on cyber security, advice around effective Chair-CEO relationships, and gove…

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200 - A long goodbye 1:12:20

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It's our 200th episode and Ivan's last ever :( Mark turns the tables on him and asks what's changed in economics since we started the podcast and what he's learned along the way. Plus, an experiment in UBI and what we can expect from Trumponomics and Kamalanomics. A big thank you to all of our listeners for getting us this far.…

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