Ticker Talk

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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. 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”

    21 min

  2. 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

    42 min

  3. 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

    39 min

  4. Apr 14

    The Real Reason Fewer Companies Are Going Public

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, we’re joined by Professor Carole Comerton-Forde, one of Australia’s leading experts in market structure, trading, and capital markets. From the evolution of the ASX and the rise of indexing, to dark pools, high frequency trading, and the decline of public markets, Carol breaks down some of the biggest shifts shaping modern investing. She explains why fewer companies are choosing to list, how private capital is changing the landscape, and why public markets still matter for everyday investors. This is a smart, accessible conversation on how markets really work and where they may be heading next. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro00:55 Meet Prof. Carole Comerton-Forde04:14 How markets have evolved09:24 The rise of indexing12:17 Trading hours, liquidity and small caps18:05 Dark pools and high-frequency trading25:04 Is the public market in decline?35:50 Quickfire questions40:42 Outro

    41 min

  5. Mar 31

    Inside the AI Startup Fighting Scammers With Their Own Tactics

    Inside the AI Startup Fighting Scammers With Their Own Tactics. In this episode of Ticker Talk, we sit down with Brad Joffe, co founder of an AI startup flipping the script on fraud. From starting in law to working in venture capital and navigating the rise and fall of Greensill, Brad shares the reality of building startups, taking risks and why he chose to step into the arena himself. We also dive into his latest venture, an AI powered platform that engages scammers, wastes their time and extracts critical intelligence to protect consumers, banks and governments. This is a conversation about career pivots, startup lessons, and how AI can be used for good. Timestamps: 00:00 - From law to startups 03:00 - Early career & moving firms 05:00 - Venture capital & private markets 10:00 - Why he left law to build 15:00 - Building (and losing) a startup 22:00 - Rebuilding after Greensill 24:00 - The AI startup fighting scammers 30:00 - Real AI scam call examples 36:00 - The future of AI & key lessons Follow NSX on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all

    42 min

  6. Mar 17

    The VC Who Predicted Russia’s Future, Now Betting on AI | Part 2: Chris Barter

    What happens when you see a major shift coming… and act on it? In this episode of Ticker Talk, Chris Barter (King River Capital) shares the moment he decided to step away from Goldman Sachs’ Russia business and how that decision shaped everything that followed. From backing companies like Palantir to investing in AI and defence tech, this conversation dives into risk, timing and what it actually takes to make high-stakes decisions in uncertain markets. We also unpack the future of AI, the risks of unchecked technology, and why responsibility matters just as much as innovation. Timestamps: 0:00 - The moment he chose to leave Russia 1:00 - From Goldman Sachs to venture capital 2:10 - Starting King River in Australia 4:30 - Life outside work (surfing, music, balance) 5:00 - Ocean conservation & why it matters 9:00 - Why AI is his biggest focus 12:00 - The danger of bots, outrage & social media 14:00 - How he evaluates AI investments 15:10 - Gen AI, defence tech & what’s next 19:20 - Supporting Ukraine & global responsibility 21:20 - Biggest lesson from Goldman Sachs 22:40 - Using physics thinking in investing

    25 min

  7. Mar 3

    He Turned Down Facebook at a $9B Valuation | Part 1: Chris Barter

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, we’re joined by Chris Barter, Co Founder and Partner at King River Capital, for a conversation that spans Cold War Germany, Goldman Sachs in Moscow, Facebook’s $9B valuation and the future of AI. Chris shares his unconventional path from studying physics at Brown and pursuing a PhD at Harvard to joining Goldman Sachs after the Cold War reshaped research funding. That journey took him to Frankfurt, London, and ultimately Moscow, where he helped build Goldman’s Russian business and invested $1 billion through its Special Situations group. We unpack the Mail.ru investment that led to a front-row seat to Facebook at a $9B valuation, the geopolitical realities of operating in Russia, and why Chris believed early on that Putin’s return wouldn’t end well. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:51 – From physics to Goldman Sachs 04:28 – Growing up during the Cold War 11:24 – Moving to Moscow and building Goldman’s Russia business 16:02 – Mail.ru, Yuri Milner, and the Facebook opportunity 19:12 – Facebook at $9B 21:22 – What came next Connect with King River Capital: https://kingriver.co/ Follow NSX on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all

    22 min

  8. Feb 17

    Stake: The gateway to the US stock market

    In this episode of Ticker Talk, we’re joined by Matt Leibowitz, Founder and CEO of Stake, to unpack how a former lawyer and market maker saw a massive access gap for everyday Australians and built a platform to make investing in US shares simple. Matt shares his story from Perth (after being born in Cape Town) to studying law and finance, training at Allens, then moving into high performance trading and market making, including formative years in Chicago, where markets are part of the city’s DNA. We then dive into the origin of Stake: why buying US shares used to be buried in forms, fees and friction, and how the mission became clear, make investing in US shares easier than Aussie shares. The conversation also goes bigger picture on liquidity and market structure in Australia, why small caps suffer when liquidity dries up, and what “access first” really means for the next generation of investors. Plus, a lighter look at Matt’s world outside work, NBA obsession, “focus time” during Nuggets games, and the winter cycling gloves he still keeps as a reminder that you can do hard things. What you’ll learn: Matt’s path from law to trading and why being “the dumbest in the room” can be powerfulThe frictions that made US investing unnecessarily hard for AustraliansStake’s “build the skateboard, not the car” approach to product and growthWhy liquidity matters and what happens when it disappears from the bottom end of the marketWhat modern retail investors really want: access, tools, and ambitionTimestamps:00:00 - Intro 00:38 - Matt’s background: Cape Town to Perth to Sydney 04:40 - Colorado exchange, 9/11, and the Nuggets fandom 07:10 - Allens, law, and the pivot into markets 09:20 - Market making, Chicago, and learning fast 17:03 - The idea behind Stake: fixing access to US shares 21:10 - Liquidity, small caps, and Australian market structure 26:58 - Product philosophy: skateboard vs car Follow NSX on LinkedIn and subscribe so you don’t miss the next episode: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nsxa/posts/?feedView=all

    38 min
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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
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © National Stock Exchange of Australia
  • Show Website
    Ticker Talk