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Martin Filz is the CEO and managing director of Pureprofile Ltd, a data and insights organization that provides online research and digital advertising services for agencies, marketers, researchers, and publishers in Australia, Europe, and the United States. We spoke about how data helps government and business respond to consumer needs, the company's expansion into Europe, Asia and the US, and the latest financial results.Martin Filz is one of the most well-respected and influential individuals in the market research industry and has held senior executive roles as Managing Director of EMEA and APAC at Research Now (now a part of Dynata) and CEO of EMEA / APAC at Kantar-owned, Lightspeed GMI. He joined Pureprofile from Eureka AI, a business intelligence platform, where he was Managing Director and Chief Revenue Officer. He is active in digital and research bodies including the Association of Market and Social Research Organisations (AMRSO), ESOMAR, the Australian Market and Social Research Society (AMSRS), and the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB).Pureprofile Ltd operates through three segments: Data & Insights; Pure amplify Media AU; and Pure amplify Media UK. The Data & Insights segment conducts market research; and accesses insights and campaigns through its proprietary self-service platform. The Pure amplify Media AU segment buys and sells online advertising inventory on behalf of advertisers and publishers. The Pure amplify Media UK segment generates leads for clients through its consumer database and proprietary and partner digital assets. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Surry Hills, Australia.Pureprofile website: https://business.pureprofile.com/investor-centre/Simply Wall St Analysis: https://simplywall.st/stocks/au/media/asx-ppl/pureprofile-sharesThis podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ The company and/or guest has contributed to the costs associated with producing this episode of Equity ASA. IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

My guest today is Sebastian Evans Chief Investment Officer/ Managing Director at NAOS Asset Management. We spoke about the NAOS investing philosophy and some of the businesses they invest in including:Big RiverGentrackMaxipartsMove LogisticsHere's a link to the NAOS Investor Roadshow Presentation for more details. National Roadshow NAOS Asset Management (hubspotusercontent-na1.net)This podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

In this episode I'm joined by Investment Specialist Julian McCormack from Platinum Asset Management. We spoke about the unwinding of equity market bubbles, the reversal of the largest peace time stimulus in human history, the reduced incentives for banks to lend money and whether a recession is on the horizon.Find out more at: https://www.platinum.com.au/Insights-Tools/The-Journal/Shifting-Sands-The-Cycle-Looks-to-Have-Changed-ShoThis podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ This information has been prepared by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935, trading as Platinum Asset Management (“Platinum”). This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions. Commentary reflects Platinum’s views and beliefs at the time of preparation, which are subject to change without notice. Certain information contained in this podcast constitutes "forward-looking statements". Due to various risks and uncertainties, actual events or results, may differ materially from those reflected or contemplated in such forward-looking statements and no undue reliance should be placed on those forward-looking statements.To the extent permitted by law, no liability is accepted by Platinum for any loss or damage as a result of any reliance on this information.IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

Andy Darroch is the principal of Advise Me Today an independent financial advice firm. He comes from a stockbroking background and has worked for Wilsons Advisory and Macquarie Bank. We speak about the true meaning of independent financial advice, whether SMSFs are the best choice for investors who want more control and the questions to ask a potential financial adviser.Andy Darroch is an Independent Financial Adviser who runs Sydney based Advise Me Today – Independent Financial Advice. Advise Me Today has a very simple philosophy, advice that puts clients first. www.advisemetoday.com.aucontact@advisemetoday.com.au1300 978 737This podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ Advise Me Today Pty Ltd is a Corporate Authorised Representative (Number 1289358) and is authorised through Independent Financial Advisers Australia, AFSL 464629. Andrew Darroch is an Authorised Representative (Number 1252820) of Independent Financial Advisers Australia, AFSL 464629.IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

In this episode I'm joined by Vihari Ross, Head of Research / Head of Core Series / Portfolio Manager at Magellan. We discussed:The numbers that she finds important in stock selectionThe distribution curve of possible future share price movementsInvesting in automation and other disruptive technologiesAlibaba's upcoming Hong Kong listingThe pricing power of desirabilityFunds discussed:MFG CORE INTERNATIONAL FUND TICKER MCSGESG CORE ESG FUND TICKER MCSECORE INFRASTRUCTER TICKERMCSIhttps://www.mfgcoreseries.com.au/core-fundsVihari Ross is a Portfolio Manager and is Head of the Core Series and Head of Research. Vihari has 20 years of experience and joined Magellan in 2007. Prior to the promotion to Head of Research, Vihari was most recently Head of Franchises and she retains responsibility for research coverage of franchises stocks. Before joining the Franchises team in 2009, Vihari was a Senior Analyst on the Financials team. Prior to Magellan, Vihari spent four years as an equity analyst at Ausbil Dexia, covering the financials and consumer sectors, and worked as a quantitative analyst at Commonwealth Investment Management (now Colonial First State). Vihari holds a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Actuarial Studies and Finance and a Master of Commerce majoring in Finance from the University of New South Wales. She is an Associate of the Institute of Actuaries. Vihari is a member of Magellan’s Investment Committee.This podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

Stockspot is Australia's first and largest digital investment advisor. It was founded in 2013 with a mission to help more Australians access expert investment advice and portfolio management. Marc Jocum is the Senior Manager of Investment and Business Initiatives. Marc Joined me to chat about Stockspot's recently published 2022 ETF Report. We spoke about:The $10 billion dollars made by investors in ETFs over the last five years.How ETFs are the investment industry's best-kept secret.Judging the best-performing ETFs on a five year return basis.How savvy investors are shunning high fees.The dangers of Thematic ETFsIf you'd like to find out more download a copy of the report at this link: https://www.stockspot.com.au/etf/This podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

In May, Australian Shareholders’ Association held Investor Conference 2022 in Melbourne, at the Sofitel hotel. It was a great event for members and the many sponsors. It was the first large conference many had attended for a while, and there was a detectable sense of relief that we could all get together. In this episode I’ve tried to capture the spirit of the conference talking with ASA staff and many of the sponsors. The conference theme was Future Proofing Your Investments.This podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ IMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.

This podcast is a production of Finpods Pty Ltd and Phil Muscatello. Phil is the host of the Shares for Beginners podcast. You can find out more about Phil and listen to Shares for Beginners at https://www.sharesforbeginners.com/ James Holt is Director, Investment Solutions,.Perpetual Limited (ASX:PPT) a diversified financial services company, which has been serving clients since 1886. James leads a team of two Investment Solutions Specialists and an Investment Writer to provide commentary, analysis and technical investment support to stockbrokers, financial advisers and investors in Perpetual Investments’ funds. He's worked in the financial services industry for over twenty years. Prior to joining Perpetual Investments in 2014, he was a Director and Investment Specialist with the Portfolio Management Group of BlackRock Australia. Prior to this, he worked for BT Financial Group, Zurich Scudder Investments and Macquarie Bank.We spoke about the current inflationary environment and James' historical overview providing context to what we are seeing at the moment, the Perpetual Investing philosophy which is "value oriented but not value obsessed", and some of the current companies and sectors of interest to Perpetual.Below are the links to the funds mentioned by James:ASX: PIC https://www.perpetualequity.com.au/ASX: PCI https://www.perpetual.com.au/incomeASX: GIVE https://www.perpetual.com.au/funds/perpetual-ethical-sri-fund-asx-giveASX: IDEA https://www.perpetual.com.au/funds/perpetual-global-innovation-share-fund-asx-ideaIMPORTANT – Please remember these podcasts are produced to provide information and education and they are not designed to provide financial advice nor are they a recommendation to buy shares in the companies featured or discussed. ASA does not endorse or favour any specific commercial product or company. Please obtain independent professional advice before investing. We value your feedback and questions. Please contact us at share@asa.asn.au if you have any suggestions for guests or specific questions you’d like answered.