Podcasts & Videos

This week's fund manager interview is with Dr Joseph Lai, Portfolio Manager at Platinum Asset Management who runs the Platinum Asia Fund. InvestSMART's Head of Portfolio Services, Mitchell Sneddon, spoke to Joseph to find out more about their strategy and what companies have sparked Joseph's interest abroad.

Mining towns have gone from boom times to bust, but there are some signs of recovery. Editor Tony Kaye and REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee explore some potential property buying opportunities.

Lazard Asset Management Managing Director Ron Temple explores a lesser discussed aspect of European growth and China's conundrum beyond trade.

While property prices have fallen sharply, economic conditions don't point to an imminent squeeze on borrowers. REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee and editor Tony Kaye survey the financial landscape.

Zeroing in on the Wage Price Index, with InvestSMART Chief Market Strategist Evan Lucas and Journalist Laura Daquino.

There's a spike in buying interest from the UK, while interest from Chinese buyers remains strong. Editor Tony Kaye and REA chief economist Nerida Conisbee discuss foreign interest in the Australian property market.

In his recent webinar, Portfolio Manager Nathan Bell provides an update on the Growth and Income Portfolios. He also discusses what's our competitive edge and answers a few questions.

An interview with Dr Bob Baur, chief global economist at Principal Global Investors.

New lending data shows Australians are borrowing less, with access to funding becoming harder, including for home loans. Editor Tony Kaye and chief market strategist Evan Lucas discuss the economic implications.

SMSF Association CEO John Maroney discusses the Royal Commission, the Productivity Commission, FASEA and franking credits.

InvestSMART editor Tony Kaye and chief market strategist Evan Lucas review the Reserve Bank's latest rates call in the context of the economy, with economist predictions for the next move ranging from a rate cut to a rise once the RBA changes from its neutral stance.

The head of Australia's biggest LIC runs through the latest profit result.