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  • Lessons on investing and success with investment banking legend Ken Moelis

    Lessons on investing and success with investment banking legend Ken Moelis

    · What Matters

    This episode features a rare and in-depth conversation with Wall Street icon Ken Moelis who discusses his predictions for the US election and the state of the economy.

    Ken is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Moelis & Company and has built a global firm valued at almost $US4.0 billion in just 15 years.

    During his earlier banking career, he advised some of the most famous figures in US business, including Donald Trump, Las Vegas pioneer Steve Wynn and CNN founder Ted Turner.

    In a discussion with Andrew Pridham AO, Ken shares his insights and experience on: secrets to long term success, negotiations, winning business in competitive markets, and how he prioritises tasks.

    Ken also talks about tech disruption, explaining how influencers are challenging the status quo of global brands and rapidly grabbing their own market share. Additionally, he explores the impact of new weight loss drugs on consumer behaviour, comparing it to the significance of the development of the iPhone.

    This information in this podcast series is being made available by MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.

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    This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.

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  • US Election '24 - Who wins and how it will change the world

    US Election '24 - Who wins and how it will change the world

    · What Matters

    The 2024 US Presidential Election will have major implications for the economy and global markets.

    MA Financial Group Vice Chairman and Sydney Swans Chairman Andrew Pridham AO discusses US politics and Trump v Biden with special guest Eric Cantor, Vice Chairman and Managing Director at Moelis & Company and former US Representative for Virginia.

    The What Matters Podcast offers listeners unique access to MA Financial Group’s experts and their insights, to help keep you informed.

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    2.10 The re-match: ‘It will be Joe Biden versus Donald Trump again, in my opinion.’3.00 Joe Biden’s cognitive ability: Is it a factor?5.05 Why aren’t we seeing younger Presidential candidates?7.05 Australia’s relationship with the United States: Will it be impacted by the election outcome?8.25 Trade: How Donald Trump could impose new tariffs.9.30 Donald Trump’s campaign machine: How engaged is Trump?10.35 November election: ‘This is going to be incredibly close.’11.00 Swing states: The four US States that could decide the entire election.13.20 What’s got Joe Biden’s advisers ‘really worried’?15.15 Vice President: Two surprise packets could win the Republican Vice President nomination.16.05 Michelle Obama: Did the former First Lady consider running for President?20.20 Impact on the economy and corporate activity: To major policies to look out for from a business perspective.22.20 Interest rates: The size of the United States interest bill.23.10 Green subsidies: The Republican’s may prioritise tax cuts.24.25 US equities and Corporate Advisory: ‘Some sense of certainty is giving investors more hope.’

    This information in this podcast series is being made available by MA Financial Group Limited (ACN 142 008 428) and its related bodies corporate (“MA Financial”) for informational purposes only and reflects the views of its participants as at the date indicated. Information may include general advice only and does not take into account your individual objectives, financial situation, needs or tax circumstances. The information contained does not constitute and should not be construed as an offering of advisory services, personal investment advice, or an offer to sell or solicitation to buy any securities or related financial instruments in any jurisdiction.

    Where applicable, you should refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS), Target Market Determination (TMD), Information Memorandum and/or Financial Services Guide (FSG) (refer to the MA Financial website for further information: www.mafinancial.com) and consider consulting with a financial adviser before making any investment decision.

    MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based. The information in the podcast may contain forward-looking statements, forecasts, estimates and projections (“Forward Statements”). Neither any member of MA Financial nor any independent third party has reviewed the reasonableness of any Forward Statements or the assumptions that underlie them. No member of MA Financial represents or warrants that any Forward Statements will be achieved or will prove to be correct or that the assumptions on which the Forward Statements are based are reasonable.

    This podcast, including the information contained herein, is the sole property of MA Financial and may not be copied, reproduced, republished, or posted in whole or in part, in any form without the prior written consent of MA Financial.

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  • Holiday edition

    Holiday edition

    · What Matters

    In this special holiday edition, media personality Adam Spencer and MA Financial co-founder Andrew Pridham talk the business of sport. Listen to their insightful chat with former CEO of the AFL Gillon McLachlan and MA Financial Chairman and Collingwood President Jeffrey Browne.

    Andrew also hosts an expert panel discussion with MA Financial’s Head of Real Estate Credit Drew Bowie and Finsure Managing Director John Kolenda on what to expect in residential property in 2024 and beyond.

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    Business in sport

    1:02
    Collingwood’s Grand Final win: What’s it like to be part of winning a premiership?

    2:09
    The Grand Final: Does Swan’s Chairman Andrew Pridham support another team in the Grand Final?

    2:48
    The premiership narrative: Does Gillon McLachlan get caught up in the ‘emotional’ storyline?

    4:21
    North Melbourne special assistance: Collingwood support the ‘very generous’ package

    5:20
    The AFL football department soft cap: Collingwood’s message to the AFL

    5:15
    AFL intervention: The challenge of implementing equalisation

    6:03
    Equalisation: Andrew Pridham says equalisation ‘doesn’t exist’

    6:45
    Equalisation: Gillon McLachlan on the ingredients to win a premiership

    8:25
    The AFL Draft: Does it just suit the bottom teams?

    9:05
    Taylor Adams’ move from Collingwood to Sydney: Jeffrey Browne says, ‘Adam’s was concerned he wasn’t getting enough midfield time’

    11:30
    Swans Academy: Why it’s a ‘one sided’ debate and what’s the AFL doing to develop talent in the traditional markets?

    13:00
    Northern markets: ‘It's where the AFL growth will come from’

    13:22
    Father son rule

    14:45
    AFL: A business or a sport?

    19:35
    Subsidisation: Is the AFL running a ‘welfare state’?

    20:15
    Economic outlook: View on the economy

    27:30
    Negotiating: Secrets to striking a deal at the highest level

    30:18
    Revealed - Collingwood’s theme post premiership

    30:44
    Swans 2024: Andrew Pridham says he’s ‘optimistic’

    31:00
    Premiership prediction: Gillon McLachlan’s predicament!

    31:55
    Gillon McLachlan: Life post footy

    Residential property segment

    35:50
    Rising interest rates: Following dramatic increases, what is the chance of another rate rise?

    37:55
    Supply: Why supply impediments will support prices and the hidden costs developers face

    40:00
    Housing affordability: Would standardised design and more ‘homogenous housing’ help?

    42:10
    Housing affordability: Why government incentives could help ‘build to rent’, and the ‘double whammy’ facing first house buyers

    49:45
    Residential prices: Where are they going?

    51:30
    Off the plan apartments: How a reduction in pre-sales is a concern for supply

    55:50
    Mortgage stress: What is happening to arrears?

    57:10
    Rising interest rates: Andrew Pridham says ‘business is not coping as well as consumers are with rising interest rates’

    58:40
    Builders going broke: The hidden factor contributing to builder’s cash flow pressure

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    Where applicable, you should refer to the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) Target Market Determination (TMD) and Financial Services Guide (FSG) issued by MAAM RE Ltd (ACN 135 855 186) (AFSL 335783) available at https://mafinancial.com/asset-management/retail-funds/ma-priority-income-fund/product-disclosure-statement to carefully, assess whether the information is appropriate for you, and consider consulting with a financial adviser before making an investment decision.

    MA Financial cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast and has not independently verified the accuracy or completeness of such information or the assumptions on which such information is based.

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    © All rights reserved 2023

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  • It's Personal Managing Yourself

    It's Personal Managing Yourself

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    In our final episode of the What Matters podcast series, we sit down for the last time to talk about self-management. looking back at planning your career, investing in yourself, maintaining healthy levels of paranoia and most importantly celebrating your successes but remembering to remain grounded.

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  • Teams and Playing the Game with Tom Harley

    Teams and Playing the Game with Tom Harley

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    Today's episode features a great conversation with AFL Legend turns corporate, Tom Harley, CEO of Sydney Swans. Tom joins us to talk about key lessons learnt from sport and how they have been translated into the corporate world. Andrew brings us insights from 20 years in the sport and over 30 years in the business.

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  • Winning Habits and a Few Tricks of the Trade with Rhonda Brighton-Hall

    Winning Habits and a Few Tricks of the Trade with Rhonda Brighton-Hall

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group, Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    A huge thank you to today's special guest Rhonda Brighton-Hall, CEO and Founder of MWAH. Rhonda joins us for a massive episode all about 'people'. In this episode, Andrew shares his winning habits and tricks of the trade - the power of observation, accountability and keeping things simple.

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  • People Management and Leadership

    People Management and Leadership

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    People should be the core of every business but people management and leadership aren't easy. Sit down and join us as we delve into the habits of a true leader, building a great team, career progression and confronting tension and conflict.

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  • 101 Of Starting and Building a Successful Business

    101 Of Starting and Building a Successful Business

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    In today's episode, Andrew reflects on his learnings and observations from starting and building successful businesses. Today we discuss the foundations of a successful business and the direct correlation between leadership and culture.

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  • Change and Crisis with Brian Tyson

    Change and Crisis with Brian Tyson

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    On this episode discussing change and crisis, we are fortunate to be joined by expert Brian Tyson, Managing Director at Newgate. Change and crisis are inevitable but not necessarily predictable. Adam, Andrew and Brian discuss ways to prepare and deal with uncertainty when it arises.

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  • Culture and history with Adam Goodes

    Culture and history with Adam Goodes

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    In today's episode, we're joined by very special guest Adam Goodes. Former Australian of the Year, Sydney Swans and AFL legend and now businessman and co-founder of the GO Foundation. A conversation on the importance of Culture and history. The connection between business and sport is a reoccurring one over this series and in this episode we find ourselves drawing on the impact this connection can have.

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  • How to invest like a professional with John Garrett

    How to invest like a professional with John Garrett

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    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    This week we welcome a special guest - Adjunct Professor John Garrett, Managing Director and specialist investor in equities at MA Financial Group. John joins a mind-opening discussion, highlighting the importance of patience, diversification, understanding risk and the power of compounding.

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  • Reflections

    Reflections

    · What Matters

    In each episode of this podcast series, Australian author, and media personality Adam Spencer talks with Andrew Pridham, Group Vice Chairman of MA Financial Group (formerly Moelis Australia), Chairman of Sydney Swans and author of What Matters, Navigating a Lifetime in Business and Investing.

    In this week's podcast, join Andrew and Adam as they take a deep dive into key ingredients for a successful career from Andrew's 'Success Cake' recipe.

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