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Success and More Interesting Stuff

Success and More Interesting Stuff

Livewire Markets 69 Episodes Jun 30, 2026

Success and More Interesting Stuff gives you a front row seat to hear the incredible stories of some of Australia’s leading business, sport and investing icons. Go beyond the headlines for an up close and personal look at what it takes to make it to the top.

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The world is fracturing and Australia faces some critical decisions - FY27 Outlook Jun 30, 2026 3495 The geopolitical and economic tides have shifted. Recent decades played out against a backdrop of globalisation, disinflation, falling interest rates, and above-normal equity market returns. That era is behind us, and the path forward looks vastly different. This shift sits at the core of this special episode, which brings together three leaders in equity investing, gold mining, and economics. The
Morry Waked and the rise of an investing juggernaut Jun 2, 2026 3382 Morry Waked revolutionised the funds management industry in Australia. Armed with a natural gift for mathematics and the rigorous training of an actuary, he made the leap from insurance to the equities market and helped turn quantitative investing into a legitimate, powerhouse strategy. By using sophisticated algorithms to strip away emotion and generate above-average returns, Morry has spent over
Manny Pohl: Is Growth still the right bet? May 5, 2026 3010 Manny Pohl may well be the 'father of growth investing' in Australia, but his journey began thousands of miles away as an electrical engineer in South Africa. From a chance meeting on the Gold Coast to co-founding the $17-billion-dollar powerhouse Hyperion Asset Management, Manny has spent decades proving that 'quality growth' is the ultimate winning strategy. But in a new era of rising interest r
Dr Don Hamson: The pivot that built a $25bn business Apr 7, 2026 3331 In this episode of Success and More Interesting Stuff, we sit down with Dr Don Hamson, founder of Plato Investment Management. Hamson built a $25 billion fund manager, but it started with a problem. His original long/short strategy was disrupted during the GFC when regulators banned short selling. What followed was a shift towards income, built around a simple idea. In Australia, franking credits
Why Jillian Broadbent believes reform, not rhetoric, will drive Australia forward Mar 3, 2026 3162 Jillian Broadbent has worked at the heart of Australia’s financial and policy institutions for decades. She began at the Reserve Bank under Nugget Coombs, helped build Bankers Trust during deregulation, and later served three terms on the RBA board through the Asian and global financial crises. She also chaired the Clean Energy Finance Corporation from inception and served as Chancellor of the Uni
This ain’t junk! Why GYG’s Steven Marks refuses to compromise on quality Feb 3, 2026 3173 Guzman y Gomez Founder & co-CEO Steven Marks joins Matthew Kidman to discuss his decision to leave Wall Street, the tough early years building GYG, why quality is non-negotiable, and what comes next as the business expands into the US.
Gold, AI and the risks investors can’t ignore heading into 2026 Dec 17, 2025 2797 To mark the 50th episode of Success and More Interesting Stuff, Matthew Kidman is joined by Chris Judd, Jun Bei Liu and Dr Shane Oliver for a panel discussion focused on four timely issues facing markets as we approach 2026.
Mark Landau's best investment decision Nov 12, 2025 3359 Mark Landau’s best investment decision wasn’t a stock pick — it was meeting his future business partner, Rafi Lamm. Together they built L1 Capital from scratch into a $17 billion fund manager. In this episode, Landau reflects on the lessons from success, setbacks, and starting again as a listed company.
Alexis George: Rebuilding AMP Oct 7, 2025 3176 From small-town Bega to the boardrooms of London and Hong Kong, Alexis George built a global career before taking on one of the toughest jobs in Australian business — rebuilding AMP. In this episode, she shares her story, the lessons she learned abroad, and how she’s reshaping AMP’s culture and strategy for the future.
Viktor Shvets: The end of cycles and the cost of progress Sep 16, 2025 2535 Viktor Shvets on the end of cycles, the rise of the cloud of finance, and why politics may now be the greatest market risk. At Livewire Live 2025, Viktor Shvets delivered one of the most anticipated keynotes of the event. Over four decades, he has built a reputation as one of the sharpest minds in global finance, unafraid to challenge consensus. In this episode, Viktor explains why the old rule
Paul Moore: The only true arbitrage in markets is time Sep 2, 2025 3065 Four decades into his career, Paul Moore seems to be just getting started. Two years ago, he made the bold decision to vend his business, PM Capital, into Phil King’s Regal Partners. Many thought this was an exit plan for Moore. Instead, it proved to be the tonic he needed. PM Capital has since become a growth engine inside Regal, with close to $5 billion under management and performance that cont
Simon Conn’s guide to surviving the small cap 'torture chamber' Jul 29, 2025 3091 The professional investment game is relentless. No matter where you are in the world, you cannot escape the endless procession of markets. Sure, you can go on holiday and attempt the concept of relaxation, but each morning when you wake up, Wall Street has just closed. It’s impossible not to sneak a peek. Each month your numbers are measured against the market and your peers. There is no hiding. A

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