Podcasts about Westpac

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Westpac’s new CEO is cutting 5% of its workforce to reduce costs after disappointing investors with first half year results. Mayne Pharma shares tumbled 40% after its potential buyer has threatened to walk away its $672 million takeover bid. Bitcoin hit an all-time high yesterday after breaking through the $110,000 USD barrier - and it’s now worth more than Amazon and Google. _ Learn more about iShares by BlackRock here Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes. Issued by BlackRock Investment Management (Australia) Limited ABN 13 006 165 975, AFSL 230 523. Refer to FSG available on our website. Before making any investment decisions, you should assess whether the product or service is appropriate for you and read the PDS and TMD available at blackrock.com.au.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets as shares rally following a reprieve in US-China tariffs and finds out what level of uncertainty exists, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac goes through the lasted Consumer Sentiment report to explain what it means for the Reserve Bank's interest rate meeting next week.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kai Chen from MPC Markets as shares rally following a reprieve in US-China tariffs and finds out what level of uncertainty exists, plus Matthew Hassan from Westpac goes through the lasted Consumer Sentiment report to explain what it means for the Reserve Bank's interest rate meeting next week.

Sharemarkets around the world have lifted after a temporary truce in the trade war between China and the US. Westpac's chief economist Kelly Eckhold spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

This week, Grady examines the key drivers of market activity: the latest quarterly updates, ongoing global trade tensions, and the trajectory of China's economic recovery. Plus, hear insights from Bell Potter healthcare analyst John Hester, who yesterday discussed the potential impact of pending pharmaceutical tariffs on Australian listed healthcare companies.In this week's wrap, Grady covers:(0:32): why WiseTech (ASX:WTC) declined on Tuesday(1:00): exclusive addition - Bell Potter's view on Trump's healthcare tariffs(3:48): Westpac (ASX:WBC) & NAB (ASX:NAB) 1H results(4:33): the latest on the US – China trade talks(5:56): how the ASX200 performed this week so far(6:28): the most traded stocks & ETFs by Bell Direct clients(6:56): economic news items to watch out for.

The extent of Labor's win at the recent Australian Federal Election has surprised many commentators. In this latest episode of TechKnow, Bryan Ashenden and Matt Manning from BT's Technical Services team delve into the possible impacts this victory will have on the financial advice industry. TechKnow Podcast disclaimer: Disclaimer: Information current as at 8 May 2025. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared by BT Portfolio Services Limited ABN 73 095 055 208 AFSL 233715 (BTPS), the operator of Panorama Investments; and BT Funds Management Limited ABN 63 002 916 458 AFSL 233724 (BTFM) the trustee of Panorama Super, which is part of Asgard Independence Plan Division Two ABN 90 194 410 365. Westpac Financial Services Ltd ABN 20 000 241 127 AFSL 233716 (WFSL) is the responsible entity and issuer of interests in BT Managed Portfolios. Westpac Banking Corporation ABN 33 007 457 141 AFSL and Australian credit licence 233714 (Westpac) is the issuer of the BT Cash Management Account and the BT Cash Management Account Saver. Together, these products are referred to as the Panorama products. BTPS, BTFM and WFSL are subsidiaries of Westpac. A Product Disclosure Statement or other disclosure document (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) for the Panorama products can be obtained by contacting BT on 1300 784 207 or by visiting bt.com.au. A person should obtain and consider the PDS and TMD before deciding whether to acquire, continue to hold or dispose of interests in the Panorama products. This TechKnow podcast has been prepared for use by advisers only. It must not be made available to any client and any information in it must not be communicated to any client without the prior written consent of BTPS. The views expressed in the TechKnow podcast are the personal opinions of the individuals and do not necessarily represent or reflect the views of BTPS or any other company within the Westpac Group. The commentary provides an overview only and should not be considered a comprehensive statement on any matter or relied upon as such. Projections given are predicative in character and whilst every effort has been taken to ensure that the assumptions on which the projections are based are reasonable, the projections may be based on incorrect assumptions or may not take into account known or unknown risks and uncertainties. The results ultimately achieved may differ materially from these projections. This information does not take into account your clients' personal objectives, financial situation or needs and so you should consider its appropriateness, having regard to these factors before acting on it. Awards are opinions only, are not recommendations and are only one factor to be taken into account when deciding to acquire, dispose or hold interests in BT Panorama. Awards and ratings are current at the time of publication but are subject to change. BTPS cannot give tax advice. Any tax considerations outlined in this document are general statements, based on an interpretation of current tax laws, and do not constitute tax advice. As such, you or your client should not place reliance on any such taxation considerations as a basis for making a decision with respect to a product. The information in this commentary regarding legislative changes is intended as a guide only. It is not exhaustive and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on our interpretation of the law currently in force on the date of this document. BTPS does not undertake to provide any updates to the extent that any of the laws or regulations referred to change in the future. Consequently, it should not be relied upon as a complete statement of the relevant laws, the application of which may vary, depending on your clients' particular circumstances.

The unemployment rate has come out better than anticipated. It remained unchanged at 5.1% in the three months ending March. The number of people in full-time work fell by 45 thousand, while the number in part time work grew by 25 thousand. Westpac Senior Economist Michael Gordon told Ryan Bridge that people are likely using reduced hours as an alternative to layoffs. He says it's likely one factor as to why the unemployment rate has risen, but not as high as some economists were forecasting. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac has seen a dip in its first half profits but its new CEO is ramping up... instead of squeezing costs. Shell is considering a whopping takeover of its rival BP and this could become one of the biggest oil mergers ever. Netflix made $1.3 billion in Australia last year and no surprises here - they sent 93% of it overseas. _ Download the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStorel Download the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlay Daily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletter Flux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinsta Flux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance —- The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ASX200 saw a flat trading day after Monday’s sharp 1% drop, which ended a seven-day winning streak—the longest of the year. While sectors were mixed, healthcare and financials dragged, with Westpac and CBA under pressure following weaker results. In contrast, consumer discretionary led gains, and gold miners stood out as gold prices rebounded. At Macquarie’s annual conference—also dubbed "confession season"—companies like Sigma, WiseTech, and HMC Capital disappointed investors, while ComputerShare, Tabcorp, and NextDC impressed with strong updates and guidance. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More drops for the big banks, and a rebound for gold stocks as we could be finally seeing a drop in grocery prices. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: Down 0.1% or 6.4 points to 8151 GOLD: Up 1% to $3,365 US an ounce BITCOIN: 1 bitcoin buying 146,200 There were falls overnight on Wall Street, with no end in sight to the US China trade war seeing the S&P 500 snap its longest winning streak in two decades. And after our week of market gains came to an end yesterday, the local bourse ended a volatile day of trade to close marginally lower. The ASX 200 slipped 0.1% or 6.4 points to 8151, with 4 of the 11 sectors in the red, with healthcare the worst performer, down 1.8%. The selloff in Australian banks continued after poor results from Westpac yesterday. And gold stocks rebounded, becoming some of the best performing stocks of the day. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64US cents AUD/GBP: 49 GB pence AUD/EUR: 57 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 93 Japanese Yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 NZ dollar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda from Capital.com about the huge plunge on the global oil price and goes through Westpac's $3.3 billion half-year profit which contributed to the market's first fall in eight days.

The recent winning streak has ended abruptly today, and Laura and Stevie reflect on this session which follows 7 straight days of gains. The energy sector has weighed on local markets amid price slumps and supply changes, and the tech sector and financials have seen declines with the big banks dragging on local markets. They discuss the recent election, Westpac’s earnings results, what to expect in the week ahead, and the stocks that caught attention including SmartPay and Qantas. The content in this podcast is prepared, approved and distributed in Australia by Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814. The information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the appropriateness of the information before acting and if necessary, seek appropriate professional advice.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Westpac New Zealand's profits are continuing to rise, as it makes more money from existing customers, rather than materially growing its business. The Australian-owned bank's New Zealand division reported a net profit of $525 million in the six months to March - a 10 percent rise from the same period last year. Westpac CEO Catherine McGrath explains why New Zealand's margins have gone up - despite Australia taking a dip. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Financial sector drops after Westpac results, and Oil prices plummet MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 1 per cent, or 80 points to 8157 GOLD: up to $3267 US an ounce BITCOIN: one bitcoin will buy you $146 thousand dollars. It was the end of a 7 day winning streak as the ASX 200 finished down 1 per cent, or 80 points to 8157. All 11 sectors finished in the red… With Financials and Energy copping the worst of it. Westpac shares took a hit - down 3% - which triggered selling across the sector… CBA slid 1.6% and NAB dropped 1.7% And it’s no better for the energy sector… the price of oil has dropped to $US60 a barrel after OPEC announced a dramatic escalation in output. Both Woodside and Santos dropped 4% CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 64.81 AUD/GBP: 49 pence AUD/EUR: 57 euro cents AUD/JPY: 93 yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 Dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump unleashes a new tariff on the rest of the world, the markets react to Anthony Albanese and the Labor government winning a second term, and oil prices plummet of the back of a dramatic escalation in output from OPEC, Westpac announces slow profits with knock on effects for the financial sector, motorsports has never been more popular in Australia as Adam Dawes joins us for the Market Wrap Host: Deborah Knight Executive Producer: Charlie Meller Technical Producer: Liam Achurch Publisher: Nine RadioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host: Nadia Cameron - Editor - Marketing | Associate Publisher Short CMO tenure, job complexity, unrealistic expectations of delivery – commonly driven by short-term ultimatums – plus a disconnect on the metrics that matter, are all contributing to a dangerously common misalignment between CMOs and their CEOs and CFO. And it’s a recipe for trouble for marketing leaders wanting to enact strategic growth. That’s the view of four luminaries participating in the latest CMO Awards Podcast episode. All know a thing or two not only about providing marketing’s value as CMOs, but also now sit on the other side of the c-suite: ADMA CEO and former FMCG CMO, Andrea Marten; Lounge Lovers CEO and former Aldi and Westpac marketing chief, Samuel Viney; Adobe director of digital strategy group APAC and former Tourism Australia CFO, John Mackenney; and Seek commercial growth APAC leader and former consumer marketing lead for ANZ and customer chief at Mercer, Cambell Holt. There is an ongoing refrain marketing leaders need to do more to build and demonstrate commercial acumen and their value to the c-suite. And we have a fresh report making the point again: In the latest Gartner survey, only 27% of CEOs and CFOs reported their CMO’s performance exceeded expectations over the past year. Confidence in a CMO's ability to prove the value of marketing to the enterprise is held by just half (54%) of senior executives. Gartner’s survey also found only 34% of CEOs and CFOs agree with CMOs on the role of marketing in supporting growth. And only one in five CEOs and CFOs report receiving significant clarity from their CMO regarding marketing accountabilities. They’re sobering figures, and they’re not in isolation. Viney paints an all-too-common “chicken-and-egg” scenario: New CMO comes into an organisation and is confronted with demands to improve marketing’s performance “after the last person didn’t achieve what we expected”. “When asked if you’re going to be able to do it, the CMO will say of course I am, that’s why I’m here,” Viney comments. “What you get then is two challenges: Number one is you're perhaps being unrealistic with the expectations you're setting … secondly, just understanding the metrics that matter in the context of a new organisation, particularly if you're changing sectors, takes time.” As a former CFO, Mackenney agrees there’s a further translation issue between the language of finance and marketing which he’s constantly coming up against in his current role at Adobe – in fact, he often finds himself being the “CFO whisperer” for marketers. But he doesn’t put all the blame on CMOs. “I think it's incumbent on a lot of CFOs to better understand, actually, what are the levers that the CMO has, really, what are the some of the cost drivers and the benefits drivers there, so we can have a better understanding between two really critical roles in the organisation,” he says. Yet Martens points out we're still seeing many CMOs reporting on outputs like campaign performance instead of strategic business outcomes and things like customer growth, retention, margin, contribution, pricing, power and overall business improvement and business performance. “They're the metrics that, at the end of the day, the CEOs and the CFOs are looking for, and they're the metrics that actually influence the total enterprise value. They're the conversations that are not being had,” she says. Holt agrees CMOs need to do a better job of business-grade insight to align their own ability to deliver value. “Early on, I discovered the best way to align yourself and to create mutual understanding is to take on the task of learning someone else's language, then also take on the task of translation within the marketing function. Don't make it the CFOs challenge to learn your language, learn their language and speak it, and train as many people in your function as a marketing leader to speak the other person's language as well.” This CMO Awards podcast series is hosted by Nadia Cameron, associate publisher and editor of marketing at Mi3, plus program leader for the CMO Awards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Kyle Rodda from Capital.com about the huge plunge on the global oil price and goes through Westpac's $3.3 billion half-year profit which contributed to the market's first fall in eight days.

Wall St started the new trading week lower, with the S&P500 snapping a 9-day winning streak as investors continue to monitor the latest global trade developments. The S&P500 fell 0.64%, the Nasdaq lost 0.74% and the Dow Jones ended the day down 0.24%. Sentiment slightly rose after a report outlined that India has proposed zero tariffs on steel, auto components and pharmaceuticals, while investors still remain cautious about the timeline and exact scope of tariff agreements between the US and key trade partners.In Europe overnight markets in the region closed mixed as investors look ahead to key economic data out in the region. The STOXX 600 rose 0.16%, Germany's DAX climbed 1.1%, the French CAC fell 0.55% and, in the UK, the FTSE 100 was closed for a holiday.Across the Asia region on Monday, markets rose after China said it was evaluating possible trade talks with the US as the ongoing tariff war continues to unfold. China's markets were closed for a public holiday while Hong Kong's Hang Seng rose 1.74%, Japan's Nikkei added 1.04%, India's Nifty 50 climbed 0.21% and South Korea's Kospi Index ended the day up 0.12%.Locally to start the new week, the ASX200 fell 1% to snap a 7-day winning streak as weaker-than-expected results out of Westpac weighed on the financial sector and dented overall investor sentiment.Westpac (ASX:WBC) kicked off the results release for the big banks with first half profit sliding 1% on 1H24 amid rising geopolitical risks and a highly competitive mortgage market. The bank's net interest margin, where most of profits are made, also fell 1bps to 1.88%. On release of the results WBC shares fell over 2% while all big bank stocks also retreated on Monday.Gold Road Resources (ASX:GOR) climbed almost 10% on Monday after coming out of a trading halt and addressing speculation it had received a takeover and entered into a takeover offer with Gruyere Holdings to acquire 100% of issued and outstanding shares in Gold Road by way of a scheme of arrangement valuing Gold Road at around $3.7bn. What to watch today: On the commodities front this morning, oil is trading 1.88% lower at US$57.19/barrel, gold is up 2.87% at US$3332/ounce and iron ore is down 0.8% at US$97.41/tonne.The Aussie dollar has further strengthened against the greenback to buy 64.66 US cents, 92.94 Japanese Yen, 48.76 British Pence and 1 New Zealand dollar and 8 cents.Ahead of Tuesday's trading session the SPI futures are anticipating the ASX will open the day down 0.26% extending on yesterday's losses. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has reduced the 12-month price target on Chrysos Corporation (ASX:C79) from $4.70 to $4.40 and maintain a hold rating on the global mining assay service provider following the release of the company's May 2025 trading update including revenue beating BPe for the latest quarter, and 5 units being deployed with revenues expected to start generating from these units by the end of FY25. The slight downgrade of the price target is due to recent contract wins outpacing deployment and revenue tracking at the lower end of the guidance range.And Trading Central has identified a bullish signal on Light & Wonder (ASX:LNW) following the formation of a pattern over a period of 22-days which is roughly the same amount of time the share price may rise from the close of $142.03 to the range of $156 to $160 according to standard principles of technical analysis.

Tuesday 6 May 2025 The top five business stories in five minutes, with Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. And more, including: PM speaks to Trump, world leaders Westpac profit disappoints Petrol prices set to fall $3.7b gold deal gets go-ahead Trump to impose tariffs on films Join our free daily newsletter here! And don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? - a step-by-step guide to getting started in shares. Get the episode from APPLE, SPOTIFY, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Support the show: http://fearandgreed.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The RBA meets next month, with the decision due on 20 May. Regardless of what happens with the election and despite this week's slightly hotter-than-expected inflation print, a rate cut is "locked in" according to Westpac. Many in the market agree.  And whilst some believe it is the last cut we could get for a while, the market is pricing in up to three more cuts for the rest of the year.  Should these cuts materialise, there is a cohort of capital-intensive and consumer-facing businesses that could benefit from lower debt costs and increased disposable income. Of course, this outlook needs to be balanced against the reason for the cuts in the first place - a slowing economy.  To help us understand where that balance lies, guest host Matthew Kidman of Centennial Asset Management was joined by Matthew Haupt from Wilson Asset Management and Tim Johnston from Tyndall Asset Management.  Together, they run the ruler over no less than five ASX companies that could benefit from lower rates. For good measure, they share a name that they believe will be a winner in a lower rate environment. Please note this episode was filmed on 23 April 2025.

The tech sector has slid this year, but with the Nasdaq rebounding strongly in recent weeks, is the tech sector back? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.69% to 8,126 GOLD: $3,295 US/oz BITCOIN: $148,074 AUD Tech stocks higher led by WiseTech Global – up 1% and TechnologyOne gaining 2.4% to $30.06. REITS were also solid, with Goodman Group up 1.9% and Westfield shopping centre landlord, Scentre gaining 1.7% to $3.62. Wesfarmers rose 1.6% and JB Hi-Fi added 0.7% per cent to close at $103.59. Commonwealth Bank and Westpac also increased by 2.2% and 1.6%. Champion Iron dropped by just under 1 per cent to $4.57 despite reporting a record quarter for sales, rising 18 per cent year-on-year to 3.5 million dry metric tonnes. Alcoa retreated by 1.7% to $38.95 after reporting Spain’s nationwide power outage on Monday had affected operations at one of its smelters. Origin fell 1.3% following their report of a decrease in LNG revenue. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.4 US cents AUD/GBP: 47.8 pence AUD/EUR: 55 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 90 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.07 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Send us a text“It's not that you are not creative, you just haven't worked a little more on developing your capacity. We can all be creative.”  Dr. Maria CamachoDr. Maria Camacho is a global leader in design thinking and innovation. With over 30 years of experience across academia, consulting, and industry, she has helped shape the way organisations think about creativity and collaboration.In this episode, Maria talks about how design thinking can help people and companies navigate uncertainty.In this episode, you'll hear about:Why Design Thinking matters now more than everHow creative resilience is built through practiceThe emotional highs and lows of the innovation processWhy organisations still struggle to value designTips to support introverts and quieter voices in ideationHow to run a “dark horse” prototype that uncovers unexpected solutionsThe role of play and experimentation at workHelping teams fall in love with the process, not just the ideaWhen to introduce creativity in education and leadershipWhat it means to make creativity part of everyone's roleKey linksDr. Maria Camacho LinkedInRecommended Book: The Design Thinking Toolbox: A Guide to Mastering the Most Popular and Valuable Innovation Methods (Design Thinking Series)Stanford UniversityFrogSwinburne University of TechnologyAbout our guest Dr. Maria Camacho is a globally recognised expert in design thinking and strategic innovation with over 30 years of experience across academia, industry, and consulting. With a PhD in Design Thinking and a decade-long partnership with Stanford University's flagship programs, Maria has helped shape innovation practices at global companies and institutions, including Frog, the Australian Department of Health and Aged Care, Westpac, Swinburne University, and global European group Sonae.Maria's career spans founding and directing award-winning academic programs, mentoring teams to embrace human-centred approaches, and delivering impactful workshops and keynote speeches around the world. Known for her evidence-based methods, she empowers leaders and teams to tackle complexity with creativity, empathy, and humanity.Today, Maria runs her independent practice as a speaker, corporate trainer, and advisor, inspiring organisations to foster cultures of innovation and collaborative problem-solving.About our hostOur host, Chris Hudson, is an Intrapreneuship Coach, Teacher, Experience Designer and Founder of business transformation coaching and consultancy Company Road.Company Road was founded by Chris Hudson, who saw over-niching and specialisation within corporates as a significant barrier to change.Chris considers himself incredibly fortunate to have worked with some of the world's most ambitious and successful companies, including Google, Mercedes-Benz, Accenture (Fjord) and Dulux, to name a small few. He continues to teach with University of Melbourne in Innovation, and Academy Xi in CX, Product Management, Design Thinking For weekly updates and to hear about the latest episodes, please subscribe to The Company Road Podcast at https://companyroad.co/podcast/

Businesses in the capital city are still feeling glum - Westpac's latest survey has found Wellington has the lowest business confidence of any region in the country. With interest rates dropping and spending increasing, when will confidence return? Also, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has officially turned the sod at the first tranche of Golden Mile works this morning. How will the plan affect businesses? To answer those questions, Working Style director Chris Dobbs and Tommy's Real Estate CEO Ben Castle joined Nick Mills for the Business Panel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Businesses in the capital city are still feeling glum - Westpac's latest survey has found Wellington has the lowest business confidence of any region in the country. With interest rates dropping and spending increasing, when will confidence return? Also, Wellington mayor Tory Whanau has officially turned the sod at the first tranche of Golden Mile works this morning. How will the plan affect businesses? To answer those questions, Working Style director Chris Dobbs and Tommy's Real Estate CEO Ben Castle joined Nick Mills for the Business Panel. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for a raw and powerful conversation with Chelsea Pottenger—mental health ambassador, keynote speaker, and founder of EQ Minds—as she shares her deeply personal journey from corporate burnout and post-natal depression to becoming one of Australia's leading voices in wellbeing. Through vulnerability, science-backed tools, and a touch of humor, Chelsea reveals what it really means to become a mindful high performer.In this episode, Chelsea opens up about the rock bottom moment that transformed her life, how she rebuilt her identity from the inside out, and why self-care isn't selfish—it's essential. If you're navigating burnout, high-functioning anxiety, or struggling to set boundaries in a fast-paced world, this episode offers the insights and inspiration you've been looking for.About our guest:Chelsea Pottenger is the founder and Managing Director of EQ Minds, a global performance and wellbeing company supporting businesses like eBay, Uber, and Westpac. A psychology student, mindfulness coach, and author of *The Mindful High Performer*, Chelsea's mission is to equip individuals and organizations with practical, science-backed tools to prevent burnout and build sustainable success. After overcoming severe post-natal depression, Chelsea now uses her platform to help others rise stronger, live with intention, and lead from a place of self-awareness and authenticity.Follow Our Guest:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chelseapottengerofficial/Website: https://linktr.ee/chelseapottengerofficial?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=5596b8c8-065f-4346-b89b-1d75958d2c7aFollow Us On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestevehodgson/Show Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharewithsteve/Episode Highlights:00:00 - Episode Trailer01:19 - From corporate high performer to psychiatric hospital02:08 - Post-natal depression and the road to recovery04:12 - Guilt, shame, and reframing mental illness07:16 - Turning pain into purpose and building EQ Minds13:26 - From free community workshops to eBay and Uber18:10 - The business snowball: podcasting, coaching, and keynote speaking20:36 - Scaling EQ Minds as a family-led mission24:16 - Authenticity, mistakes, and lessons from the stage29:24 - Creating real change in the workplace32:33 - The business case for mental health and prevention35:15 - Reclaiming time, joy, and your one precious life38:03 - Physical symptoms that signal burnout40:24 - The three signs of burnout: exhaustion, cynicism, and disconnection43:12 - Becoming a mindful high performer45:06 - Redefining success: clarity, calm, and sustainable impact48:13 - Chelsea's daily non-negotiables for wellness and energy51:06 - Destigmatizing depression and leading with honesty54:16 - The one thing Chelsea still works on: boundaries58:15 - Why therapy is part of her high-performance toolkit01:00:19 - Journaling for clarity, reflection, and self-awareness01:01:12 - The message Chelsea would put on every office wall

In this episode of The Real ResQ Podcast, host Jason Quinn speaks with Shane Daw, the general manager of Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter Service in Sydney, Australia.Daw takes us through his incredible journey, starting as a junior lifeguard and rising  up to lead one of the busiest and most respected helicopter rescue services in the country. He reflects on more than two decades of service, recounting some of the most memorable and intense rescues he's been part of—beginning with his very first callout at 13 years old, responding to two swimmers swept away by a rip current.The conversation is filled with gripping rescue stories, from ocean incidents to complex land-based missions. Daw also highlights the heroic actions of the team he works alongside, sharing incredible moments that showcase the courage, commitment, and coordination involved in every life-saving mission.Beyond the rescues, Daw opens up about leadership, resilience, and the personal values that have shaped his career. He leaves us with heartfelt advice on chasing your dreams, staying passionate, and making a difference in your community. Enjoy!This episode is powered by Vertical HeliCASTS.Thank you for sponsoring this episode of The Real ResQ: Metro Aviation, PAG, Switlik, ReadyBAR, and The Real ResQ Store.Follow The Real ResQ on Facebook and Instagram and listen on Vertical HeliCASTS. Plus, get your podcast gear at therealresqstore.com.

A bank account is a passport to the economy, but some Kiwis can't get onboard. A new scheme aims to change that.Opening a bank account isn't a simple process, and for some people the requirements are too hard. Westpac is trialling a basic account that gets around the rules.…Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Australia's big five banks – ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, Macquarie Group, NAB and Westpac – have all committed to limiting or cutting financing to fossil fuel projects that they feel are not aligned to achieving a net zero future.This requires a lot of work on several fronts, and for investors it's about understanding how realistic the success of such initiatives is – but the data just isn't up to scratch. While our banks are performing well in terms of reporting on Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, there's far less transparency around Scope 3 emissions, or their financed emissions.U Ethical stewardship manager and friend of the podcast Rachel Alembakis joins Financial Standard managing editor Jamie Williamson to discuss why the fund manager is so committed to collaborating with Australia's big banks to ensure alignment with the Paris Agreement and improve data accuracy and transparency.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

Most of us take having a bank account for granted, it's one of life's modern conveniences like a toothbrush or house keys. But not everyone can meet the criteria to open one. Amid possible concerns that the banking industry isn't fully meeting its market obligations, Westpac has introduced a pilot scheme. Working with people who wouldn't otherwise qualify, it provides them with a basic bank account service. Sacha Green is a National Advisor with the Citizens Advice Bureau, working on their Campaign for Inclusion in a Digital Age.

How can leaders best support talent? Deanne Stewart is one of the most in-demand executives in the country. As CEO of AwareSuper, she's in charge of one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. She was also the CEO of MetLife, and has held senior roles at BT, Westpac and McKinsey & Co. In this episode she shares why she does not schedule any meetings before 8:30am, how she became a leader at just 29 and why views the role of CEO as also being a 'Chief Talent Officer'. Join the movement to fast-track your professional development. Become an FW Diamond member today. Keep up with @futurewomen on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Collins Foods will offload Taco Bell, but can it be blamed on the rise of Guzman y Gomez? MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.17% to 7,761 GOLD: $3,246 US/oz BITCOIN: $135,130 AUD Collins shares down almost 8% to $8.00, while rival GYG falling 0.3% to $33.40. Evolution Mining hit a record high today up just under 4% to $8.21 CSL had a healthy day up 2.6% to $244.10 but still well off its 52 week high of $313.55. Resmed also a touch higher The big 4 banks were all higher led by Westpac up 0.8% to $30.76. BHP and RIO both up with Fortescue the standout up 0.8% to $15.32 Treasury Wine stocks fell 3.4% to $8.30. Wesfarmers marginally weaker to $74.21 Aristocrat Leisure also fell 1.2% to $62.21. Star Entertainment released its half year results, posting a loss of $300 million for the half. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.6 US cents AUD/GBP: 48.1 pence AUD/EUR: 56 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 91 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.07 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Australian market added $100 billion in value, rising 4.5% as traders cheered on the paused US tariffs. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 4.54%, 7,709 GOLD: $3,142 US/oz BITCOIN: $132,279 AUD BHP rallied 5.4%, Fortescue gained 6.2%, Rio Tinto was up 6.4%, while Mineral Resources had its best day in a while, rising 18.1%. Wisetech rose 8%, Xero up another 6.2% and Life360 up almost 11%. Westpac climbed almost 5%, NAB lifted 4.9%, Commbank rose 3.6% and ANZ was up 3.5%. Telstra lifted 1.4%, Sigma Healthcare rose 2.4% and Wesfarmers gained 2.6% Contact Energy, the only company of the top 200 to finish down, lost 1.6% in trading to $8.08 a piece. Serko, down 8.8%, and Sylait Milk, losing 3.7%. CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 61.4 US cents AUD/GBP: 47.7 pence AUD/EUR: 55 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 89 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.08 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Wednesday, 9 April 2025, the Reserve Bank has dropped the OCR by 0.25%. Westpac chief economist Kelly Eckhold tells Ryan we could see interest rates come down significantly if the trade situation turns ugly. Labour's Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds says the Government should be doing its job and supporting the economy better during these difficult times. The Government has pledged to put use wool rather than synthetic fibres in new Government buildings and the industry is stoked. Plus, Ryan comes under fire for something he said about his nana. Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's uncertainty about what's next after today's OCR cut. The Reserve Bank has slashed the Official Cash Rate 25 basis points to 3.5 percent, with most banks responding by cutting their advertised rates. Economists are divided on how far rates will fall. Westpac Chief Economist Kelly Eckhold says the global trading environment is changing by the day. "There's no clarity, really, about the extent to which these tariffs are going to be in place, how countries are going to respond - and importantly, how this impacts on New Zealand as well." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SBS Finance Editor Ricardo Gonçalves speaks with Josh Gilbert from eToro, as global markets bounce back from heavy selling following Donald Trump's trade policies, while Phil O'Donoghue from Deutsche Bank explains why he now believes the RBA will need to front load interest rate cuts, starting with a supersized 50bps reduction in May, Plus, Rhayna Bosch talks to Matthew Hassan from Westpac.

Donald Trump’s tariffs shattered Wall Street, and have increased the threat of global recession, with global markets, including the ASX suffering. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: down 4.23%, 7,343 GOLD: $3,046 US/oz BITCOIN: $127,575 AUD Commbank down 6.2%, Westpac down 5.6%, NAB 4.5% and ANZ 4.8% Mineral Resources off 11.8%, South 32 down 7.8%, and BHP falling 6.1%. Woodside Energy announced it would sell a $9.5 billion stake in its Louisiana LNG export terminal, but with the Energy sector down, still lost 5.8% to $19.25. Santos was worse off, falling 9.8%. Telstra dropped just half a percent, Sigma Healthcare fell 2.4% and Wesfarmers sank 4.9% Abacus Storage King might have got away with one today, with shares surging more than 20% to $1.40 after a takeover offer worth almost $2 billion was hurled their way. Challenger rose 7% after it told the market life insurer, TAL Dai-ichi Life, would take control of 15.1% of the company. While also flying in the face of market fear were Reece, up 3.7%, Wisetech Global up 2.2%, and CAR Group, up 1%. Star Entertainment which agreed to hand control of the casino group to the US-based Bally’s Group in a deal worth $300 million CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 60.08 US cents AUD/GBP: 46.7 pence AUD/EUR: 54 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 87 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.07 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dexter Cousins interviews Antony Jenkins, the CEO and founder of 10X Banking, the core banking platform that makes banking ten times better.Antony stands out in Fintech as the global CEO of Barclays who decided to start a fintech. Tune in for a deep dive into the challenges of core banking, the outdated technology in the banking sector, and how 10X helps banks like Westpac and Chase innovate fast. We talk about fixing the banking technology silo problem, Antony's transition from a large bank to a startup, and his approach to creating a high-performance culture within 10x and how it differs to running a global bank.Antony also shares his thoughts on the future of fintech, opportunities in the Australian market (and their partnership with Constantinople) plus his advice for banking professionals considering a move to fintech.Find out more https://www.10xbanking.com/Send us a textSubscribe Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fintech-leaders-7092732051488980992/Connect on Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3DsCJBp

Another major bank has advice for mortgage holders ahead of The Royal Bank of New Zealand official cash rate decision new week. The Royal Bank of New Zealand is expected to cut the OCT by 25bp to 3.50% on April 9. Westpac said the decision to cut is the wrong one. ASB Chief Economist Nick Tuffley talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision. LISTEN ABOVE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joining Shahin and Vinnie is marketing legend, Mark Ritson, Founder of the Mini MBA. From almost buying Kylie Minogue's house, to consulting, and building a global brand, Mark shares with us the journey of his Mini MBA.

The ASX 200 got close to cracking through the 8000 point mark, as better inflation numbers suggested again that rate cuts could be on the way. MARKET WRAP: ASX200: up 0.71%, 7,999 GOLD: $3,029 US/oz BITCOIN: $139,581 AUD Commbank up 1.1%, Westpac rising 1.2%, NAB picking up 0.7%, and ANZ jumping almost 3%. Brent Crude oil has steadily been rising in price, up over $73 US a barrel and helping the local energy sector. Santos rose 1.7%, while Woodside was up 0.4%. Vulcan rose 12.8% to $5.36 after one of its projects was listed as crucial for the European Commission’s critical minerals supply. Paladin Energy fell 11.6% to $5.65 after it pulled back on its guidance following heavy rainfall in its Namibian mine The half year results for telco Tuas showed a profit of $3 million, with shares down 7.5% to $5.80. CSL down 1.5%, Ramsay Health Care down 1.3% CURRENCY UPDATE: AUD/USD: 63.20 US cents AUD/GBP: 49.0 British pence AUD/EUR: 58 Euro cents AUD/JPY: 95 Japanese yen AUD/NZD: 1.10 NZ dollars See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Confidence in the labour market is shrinking, according to new reports. The Westpac-McDermott Miller index shows employment confidence has reached its lowest level since mid-Covid - in September 2020. It fell in 4 out of 11 regions - including the biggest jobs market - Auckland. Westpac senior economist, Michael Gordon, says businesses are advertising fewer jobs. He explained some are just looking for more specialist roles and others are overstaffed after keeping workers through the downturn. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major bank economists are expecting gross domestic product to be back in the positive when the numbers are released on Thursday. Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon spoke to Corin Dann.

An economist is warning not to expect big growth in GDP figures out today. Data —due out from Stats NZ just before 11 this morning— is expected to show the economy has been pulled out of recession, but is still crawling to recovery. Economists are predicting growth of between 0.3 and 0.5%. Westpac senior economist Michael Gordon told Ryan Bridge he's predicting flat growth in the fourth quarter. He says there have been signs things are turning, but it's likely to have happened in the beginning of this year. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A change in direction for homeowners and their mortgages. 90% of home loans were floating or fixed for less than a year in January. CoreLogic says there's anecdotal evidence borrowers have begun to fix for longer as interest rates come down. Squirrel Mortgage Broker, David Cunningham told Ryan Bridge things have changed dramatically since Christmas, with favourable rates for longer fixed-term periods. He says Westpac kicked it off with a 4.99 term for three years, ANZ doing the same at two-years, with all competitors now offering near there. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Global uncertainty and domestic cost-of-living pressures are hitting collective consumer confidence hard, according to new data. The Westpac McDermott Miller Consumer Confidence Index for the March quarter fell eight points to 89.2. Anything below 100 indicates a pessimistic view. Westpac senior economist Satish Ranchhod says confidence will likely trend upward as the year continues, but it'll be a gradual recovery. "If we look to the rest of this year, we are going to see confidence and economic activity continuing to climb. We've had some big interest rate reductions and we haven't felt the full impact of that yet." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Afternoon headlines: Raids reportedly carried out in relation to a caravan allegedly found packed with explosives, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese warns flood crisis far from over and Security at regional airports is under scrutiny Deep dive: Scammers are targeting Australians across the country in the wake of Cyclone Alfred, with the Prime Minister warning the impact from the crisis is far from over. The latest rise in scams include fake donation sites, fraudulent offers of support from scammers impersonating banks, insurance companies and charities or government organisations. In this episode of The Briefing Natarsha Belling is joined by Ben Young, Westpac’s Head of Fraud Prevention, to discuss the red flags you should be looking out for. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.