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What Matters
by MA Financial Group
'What Matters' is back for season four!This MA Financial podcast series offers listeners unique access to our experts and their insights – across alternative investments, lending and corporate advisory – to help keep you informed.Subscribe and follow the podcast today!This information in this podcast series is being made available for 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 advice that 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 Sta
Episodes
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The Resilience of Retail: Why Shopping Centres Are Attracting Investors
Australian shopping centres are attracting strong investor interest, with near record transaction volumes and growing competition for quality assets reflecting the sector's attractive investment fundamentals. MA Financial has been at the forefront of this activity, acquiring $2 billion in retail...
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The Compute Economy: Is Capital AI’s Next Bottleneck?
In the latest episode of our What Matters podcast, David Moberley, Managing Director in our Asset Management division, explores the rapidly evolving economics of AI compute and the next phase of the AI investment cycle. Drawing on his experience investing in high-growth technology businesses…
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'Made Personal': Building FDC
In the latest episode of our What Matters podcast, our Joint CEO Julian Biggins is joined by Russell Grady, CEO of FDC Construction and Fitout. Russell joined FDC as a cadet in his early twenties and recently led the business through its billion-dollar ASX listing, the largest listing on the ASX…
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Private Credit. The Beautiful Game: Why process matters more than individual talent
In this episode, MA Financial's Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO is joined by MA Financial's Head of Global Credit Solutions, Frank Danieli. The discussion centres on Frank's latest Global Credit Solutions investor letter, The Beautiful Game: Why process matters more than individual talent,...
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Specialist Disability Accommodation: Investing in Social Infrastructure
In this episode, MA Financial’s Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO is joined by Viola Private Wealth Executive Chair and Founding Partner Charlie Viola, and Good Housing incoming CEO Kristy Simmonds. They discuss today’s investment landscape as well as an increasingly important part of...
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Paul Heath on The Koda Way
In this episode of What Matters, MA Financial’s Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO speaks with Koda Capital’s Founding Partner and CEO Paul Heath. After leading one of Australia’s most established wealth management businesses, Paul took a leap in 2013 to co-found Koda Capital, driven by a...
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Private Credit: Under the Hood
In today’s uncertain and more volatile environment, investors and advisers are reassessing risk and seeking greater clarity on what lies ahead for private credit portfolios. Understanding what you own, how it is structured, and how it performs under stress is increasingly important. In this...
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Real Estate - Defensive in periods of heightened volatility
In this episode, MA Financial’s Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO is joined by Joint CEO Julian Biggins and Head of Core Real Estate Chris Lock to unpack what $1.2 billion in recent retail acquisitions reveals about the current market for retail shopping centres, and how real estate...
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2026 Investment Outlook
MA Financial’s Group Vice Chairman, Andrew Pridham AO, is joined by a team of MA’s investment professionals as they discuss insights from the recently-released 2026 Investment Outlook, examining opportunities ahead across private credit, real estate and equities. The wide-ranging conversation...
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What Matters mini: 'The return on my money'
What Matters returns in 2026 with a mini edition, featuring Andrew Pridham AO in conversation with Frank Danieli, MA Financial’s Head of Global Credit Solutions. Frank unpacks the key themes from his latest quarterly investor letter, “The return on my money,” where Frank explains that when...
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What Matters mini: ‘The greatest teacher, failure is’
In this special mini edition of What Matters, Frank Danieli, Head of Global Credit Solutions at MA Financial, unpacks the key themes from his September quarter private credit investor letter exploring the theme “the greatest teacher, failure is.” Frank explains why at MA Financial we believe...
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The Next Super-Cycle: Economist David McWilliams on Money and Markets
Economist, author and broadcaster David McWilliams joins Andrew Pridham for a fascinating look at what he calls the next global super-cycle — a world of rising tariffs, managed trade and an AI-fuelled boom — and how Australia can thrive in this new era. In a lively, entertaining and...
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Lessons on leadership with John Longmire
In this episode, Andrew Pridham AO sits down with Premiership-winning AFL coach John Longmire, the Sydney Swans’ Executive Director of High Performance. After 14 years coaching one of the AFL’s most successful clubs, John reveals what elite sport can teach us about leadership, culture, and making...
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What Matters mini: 'The only certainty is uncertainty'
In this mini edition of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO sits down with Frank Danieli, our Head of Global Credit Solutions, to discuss Frank’s latest June quarter investor letter which explores the theme ‘The only certainty is uncertainty’. Frank discusses why, at MA Financial, we don’t spend time...
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What Matters - The global forces reshaping banking with Ken Moelis
In a must-listen episode, What Matters welcomes back Ken Moelis, the legendary Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Moelis & Company. Ken joins Andrew Pridham AO for a wide-ranging conversation on the forces shaping the global financial landscape, explaining why: - the banking industry is being…
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What Matters mini: ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’.
On this mini edition of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO talks with our Head of Global Credit Solutions Frank Danieli about his new quarterly private credit investor letter released in mid-April titled ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’. Frank dives into March quarter fund performance and explains…
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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas: business, housing and capital
In this of the What Matters podcast MA Financial Group Vice Chairman and Co-Founder Andrew Pridham AO is hosted by South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas in the Premier’s office. In an era of increasing political division, Premier Malinauskas has stood out—building broad bipartisan support...
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2025 Investment Outlook – Real Estate, Equities & Macro (Part 2)
In the first two episodes of our What Matters podcast for the year, our Vice Chairman @Andrew Pridham AO alongside our investment professionals discuss their insights from our recently released 2025 Investment Outlook. In episode two Andrew is joined by our Joint CEO @ Julian Biggins and Managing...
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2025 Investment Outlook – Private Credit (Part 1)
In the first two episodes of our What Matters podcast for the year, our Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO alongside our investment professionals discuss their insights from our recently released 2025 Investment Outlook. In episode one out now, Andrew takes a deep dive into the US$2.8 trillion asset...
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The Business of Pubs with Chris Unger
In the latest episode of What Matters, Andrew Pridham AO, MA Financial Co-Founder and Group Vice Chairman chats with Chris Unger, Managing Director of MA Financial’s hotel management business Redcape Hospitality. With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Chris shares insights into the…
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Australia's residential real estate market
Join Andrew Pridham AO, Vice Chairman and Co-founder of MA Financial Group, for a deep dive into Australia's residential real estate market. Andrew is joined by highly regarded industry experts, Andrew Parkinson, Director at independent, specialist property valuation and consultancy firm, Pontons...
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Olympic Edition with Grant Hackett
Join triple Olympic gold medallist Grant Hackett OAM for an insightful chat with MA Financial Group Vice Chairman Andrew Pridham AO and Senior Advisor Amelia Hill. From dominating the 1500m freestyle at the Sydney and Athens Olympics to growing and leading Generation Development Group as CEO,...
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'Money, Children and Happiness' with The Barefoot Investor, Scott Pape
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Scott Pape, also known as ‘The Barefoot Investor’. Pape is one of Australia’s most successful authors. His book, The Barefoot Investor, is one of Australia’s all-time best-sellers, with over 2 million copies sold and counting. Pape’s most recent...
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Lessons on investing and success with investment banking legend Ken Moelis
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...
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US Election '24 - Who wins and how it will change the world
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 &...
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Holiday edition
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…
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It's Personal Managing Yourself
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...
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Teams and Playing the Game with Tom Harley
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....
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Winning Habits and a Few Tricks of the Trade with Rhonda Brighton-Hall
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...
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People Management and Leadership
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....
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101 Of Starting and Building a Successful Business
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...
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Change and Crisis with Brian Tyson
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...
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Culture and history with Adam Goodes
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...
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How to invest like a professional with John Garrett
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.…
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Reflections
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...
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'What Matters' is back for season four!This MA Financial podcast series offers listeners unique access to our experts and their insights – across alternative investments, lending and corporate advisory – to help keep you informed.Subscribe and follow the podcast today!This information in this podcast series is being made available for 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 advice that 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 Sta
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