Ticker Talk

National Stock Exchange of Australia
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Forget the jargon and the charts, Ticker Talk is the podcast that lifts the lid on the people, passions, and personalities driving the financial markets. Hosted by Matt and Max, each episode steps beyond the numbers to uncover the human stories behind the trades, trends, and turning points shaping today’s economy. From traders and founders to baristas with hot takes and regulators with cooler heads, everyone has a story, and every market move has a motive. Expect insights, lessons, and a few secrets along the way… all delivered with a wink and a dose of dry humour.

  1. 6d ago

    The Biggest Myth Retail Investors Believe

    In this conversation, Geoff Wilson uses a striking compounding example to explain why starting early and spending time in the market can matter far more than trying to perfectly time every investment. In part two of this discussion, Geoff reflects on launching Wilson Asset Management with $1 million in 1998, developing his stock selection framework and navigating the opportunities and excesses of the dot-com boom. He explains why earnings growth, management quality and a clear catalyst sit at the centre of his investment approach and why he is comfortable selling early rather than allowing greed to take over. Geoff also shares his concerns about Australia’s shrinking public markets, the policies discouraging active investment and the emotional mistake he believes many retail investors make. Follow for more conversations with leaders across investing, business and Australia’s financial markets. 00:00 Introduction 00:43 Welcome back to Geoff Wilson 01:40 Starting WAM with $1 million 08:54 Navigating the dot-com boom 11:16 Geoff Wilson’s stock selection framework 15:00 One.Tel, catalysts and selling early 16:12 From fund management to philanthropy 20:59 The worthless share certificates lesson 23:25 The idea that sparked Future Generation 25:29 Building a pro bono investment model 29:19 Australia’s shrinking public markets 33:16 Why Geoff Wilson speaks out 35:28 The investing advice he wishes he followed 38:22 The biggest retail investor myth 39:29 Closing thoughts

  2. Jul 21

    How Geoff Wilson Went From Failing Year 12 to Founding Wilson Asset Management

    How did Geoff Wilson go from failing Year 12 and knowing almost nothing about the stock market to founding one of Australia’s most recognised investment management companies? In Part One of this Ticker Talk conversation, Wilson Asset Management founder and chairman Geoff Wilson reflects on his unconventional journey into finance. He shares how his upbringing in Melbourne shaped his appetite for risk, the early investment that first captured his attention and the unexpected career decisions that eventually led him from science into stockbroking. Then came the opportunity that changed everything: an offer of $10 million to begin managing money independently. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Intro 00:41 - Geoff Wilson’s childhood and family background 02:50 - From aspiring vet to studying science 04:09 - Failing Year 12 and starting again 06:18 - His family’s connection to the stock market 07:18 - Geoff’s earliest investing lessons 11:08 - Graduating into a difficult job market 14:02 - The unexpected move into finance 16:51 - London, New York and the 1987 crash 19:09 - Why stockbroking was “killing” him 21:57 - The $10 million opportunity 23:52 - What’s coming in Part Two Subscribe to Ticker Talk for more conversations with leading Australian investors, executives and business figures.

  3. Jul 7

    Why Australia’s Markets Are Changing

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Joe Longo, we explore his appointment as Chair of ASIC and the challenge of leading one of Australia’s most important regulators through a period of change. Joe reflects on building a more modern, confident and ambitious ASIC, the importance of transparency and accountability, the future of private markets and superannuation, and the lesson that has guided him through decades in law, finance and regulation: be curious. Chapters 00:00 - Coming up in Part 2 with Joe Longo 00:53 - Returning to Australia and the opportunity to chair ASIC 01:34 - Being approached for a high-profile regulatory role 02:11 - What Australia can learn from the US regulator to private sector pathway 03:52 - Taking over ASIC during a challenging period 05:30 - Why Joe was ready to step into the arena 06:36 - Building a modern, confident and ambitious ASIC 08:06 - Making ASIC more decisive, open and engaged 11:32 - Accountability, transparency and the role of media presence 14:12 - Private markets, superannuation and why capital flows matter 22:07 - Joe Longo’s ASIC legacy, life after ASIC and the power of curiosity

  4. Jun 23

    From a Lawyer Who Defended Alan Bond… To Being Australia’s Top Market Regulator | Joe Longo

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, we sit down with former ASIC Chair Joe Longo for a fascinating conversation on the people, experiences and crises that shaped his career. From growing up around his family’s fruit and vegetable business in Perth, to studying law, representing Alan Bond during one of Australia’s most infamous corporate collapses, working across global financial markets with Deutsche Bank, navigating Brexit from London, and eventually leading Australia’s corporate regulator, Joe shares the lessons that shaped his view of markets, regulation, leadership and risk. This is a rare look inside the career of one of Australia’s most experienced legal and regulatory minds. Chapters: 00:00 - Introducing Joe Longo 01:00 - Growing up around Perth’s fruit markets 03:00 - The family lessons that shaped his work ethic 05:00 - Why education became a priority 07:00 - Falling into law and building a legal career 11:00 - Representing Alan Bond during the Bond Group collapse 15:00 - Moving from private practice to ASIC enforcement 17:30 - Joining Deutsche Bank and learning global banking 20:00 - The GFC, reputational risk and major banking crises 22:00 - Brexit, crisis management and becoming ASIC Chair

  5. Jun 9

    The Untold Story Behind the Billion Dollar Rise and Sale of Hoyts

    In Part 2 of Ticker Talk’s conversation with Peter Ivany, we explore what happened after Hoyts grew from a $70 million business into a global company worth more than $1 billion. Peter reflects on stepping into the CEO role, navigating rapid expansion, selling Hoyts and learning how to lead through uncertainty. He also shares why the strongest businesses are built around the right people, partnerships and culture. The conversation then moves beyond business, exploring Peter’s involvement in philanthropy, the Jewish community, the arts, medicine and the Sydney Swans. From building resilience to backing yourself when the path forward is unclear, Peter explains why success has never simply been about money. The real reward is helping people grow, achieve and work together. CHAPTERS 00:00 - Welcome back and what to expect in Part 2 01:08 - Mentorship, family and stepping into leadership 05:44 - The decision to sell Hoyts 08:26 - Taking Hoyts global 12:27 - The sale of the business and life after Hoyts 17:18 - Family, legacy and meeting Tony Curtis 19:17 - Philanthropy and the Jewish community 22:26 - Leadership and culture at the Sydney Swans 26:27 - Peter’s involvement in the arts 28:40 - Rapid-fire lessons on success, resilience and backing yourself

  6. May 26

    How Peter Ivany Went From “A Boy Doing a Man’s Job” to Building Hoyts

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, Peter Ivany AO shares the story behind his rise from the son of Holocaust survivors to the former CEO of Hoyts. Peter reflects on the resilience, sacrifice and work ethic shaped by his parents’ journey, before taking us through his early years, his time in Israel during the 1973 war, and the unexpected path that led him into the cinema business. From finding his place at Hoyts to helping secure the family buyout, this is a conversation about instinct, risk, responsibility and building a life of purpose. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Peter Ivany 01:18 - Growing up with resilience 04:24 - The drive to give back 06:23 - The early years before Hoyts 08:18 - The year in Israel that changed him 12:42 - Finding his way into Hoyts 15:47 - Falling in love with cinema 16:13 - The road to becoming CEO 17:37 - “A boy doing a man’s job”

  7. May 12

    Saving Businesses on the Brink | Lachlan Edwards

    What really happens when a company reaches breaking point? In this episode of Ticker Talk, Lachlan Edwards, Founder of Faraday Associates as we unpack the world of corporate restructuring, from diagnosing businesses in distress to navigating cash pressure, major decisions and the human impact behind them. Lachlan also shares his career journey, his passion for the arts and why Shakespeare still has plenty to teach us about leadership, ambition and human behaviour. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:02 - Early Life & Career 5:45 - What is Restructuring? 10:30 - Career in London 15:00 - The Human Impact 16:45 - Extra Curricular Activities 24:50 - Elders, Equity Raises and Restructuring Examples 29:50 - Chairman of a Public Company 35:20 - TickerTalk Show and Tell 37:20 - Rapid Fire Questions 40:30 - Outro

  8. Apr 28

    Inside Australia’s Media Dynasties: Fairfax, Packer, Murdoch & the Power of Journalism

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, we sit down with veteran journalist and author Glenda Korporaal to unpack a career spent inside Australia’s biggest media dynasties, from Fairfax to Packer to Murdoch. Glenda reflects on the changing role of journalism, what it means to hold power to account, and how business reporting has evolved in an age of endless commentary. She also shares stories from covering global markets, China, the Olympics, and interviewing Warren Buffett before he became one of the world’s most recognisable investors. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Glenda Korporaal 00:46 Starting out at Fairfax 03:06 Getting into journalism 04:40 Why journalism still matters 05:37 Journalism vs commentary 06:55 Inside Australia’s media dynasties 14:24 Covering business, the Olympics and global markets 17:25 Reporting from Hong Kong and watching China rise 30:23 Interviewing Warren Buffett 35:33 Advice for young journalists Follow NSX on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all

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Forget the jargon and the charts, Ticker Talk is the podcast that lifts the lid on the people, passions, and personalities driving the financial markets. Hosted by Matt and Max, each episode steps beyond the numbers to uncover the human stories behind the trades, trends, and turning points shaping today’s economy. From traders and founders to baristas with hot takes and regulators with cooler heads, everyone has a story, and every market move has a motive. Expect insights, lessons, and a few secrets along the way… all delivered with a wink and a dose of dry humour.

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  • Creator
    National Stock Exchange of Australia
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Stock Exchange of Australia
  • Show Website
    Ticker Talk

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