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MA Financial Group
Private Credit
Interest Rates
2024 US Presidential Election
Australia
Construction Costs
Equities
MA Financial
Donald Trump
Residential Real Estate
Real Estate
Housing Policy
Retail Real Estate
Leadership
Priority Income Fund
United States
Financial Literacy
Core Real Estate
Australian Residential Property Market
Joe Biden
Resilience

'What Matters' is back for season two!

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.

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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 ... more

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 ... more

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 ... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Andrew Pridham
Vice Chairman and Co-Founder at MA Financial
MA Financial
Episode: Private Credit: Under the Hood
Ashees Jain
Managing Director and Portfolio Manager in US private credit
MA Financial
Episode: Private Credit: Under the Hood
Julian Biggins
MA Financial Joint CEO, Alternative Summit participant
MA Financial
Episode: Real Estate - Defensive in periods of heightened volatility
Chris Lock
Head of Core Real Estate, MA Financial
MA Financial
Episode: Real Estate - Defensive in periods of heightened volatility
Ken Moelis
Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Moelis & Company
Moelis & Company
Episode: What Matters - The global forces reshaping banking with Ken Moelis
Peter Malinauskas
Premier of South Australia since 2022, known for addressing significant issues in health, education, and housing.
Government of South Australia
Episode: South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas: business, housing and capital
John Garrett
Managing Director at MA Financial
MA Financial
Episode: 2025 Investment Outlook – Real Estate, Equities & Macro (Part 2)
Frank Danieli
Managing Director and Head of Credit Investments and Lending at MA Financial
MA Financial
Episode: 2025 Investment Outlook – Private Credit (Part 1)
Drew Bowie
Managing Director and Head of Real Estate Lending Practice at MA Financial
MA Financial
Episode: 2025 Investment Outlook – Private Credit (Part 1)

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Tom Brown
Host/Moderator involved in What Matters; MA Financial Group

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 54 ratings
  • Worth the listen.

    Amzing podcast that shares some great insights into modern day leaders. I love the continued “just be a good person”.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jezza FPNZ
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Insightful and motivating for graduates

    I look forward to every episode, always filled with interesting discussion between Adam and Andrew. As an undergraduate who is pursuing a career in IB, I have found it hard to find such honest contemplation from strong leaders in banking. Banking can appear somewhat covert, but Andrew’s personal insights give it the human element that I have been wanting. I can’t wait to get a taste for the MA Academy over summer. In the meantime, easy listening and thorough reading of the eBook!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HamishMcG
    Australia5 years ago
  • Reflections

    An easy listen and digestible podcast reflecting on characteristics attributed to success in business, sport and life.

    Troy Sachs OAM

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Troy Sachs
    Australia5 years ago
  • The key elements to succeed in Business, Sport & Life

    Great insights on how to be a leader and set high standards for yourself and others around you. To achieve successes in sport, business and life are surprisingly similar and Andrew does this himself with honesty and humility.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sports Chiro Dave
    Australia5 years ago
  • Candid and useful insights into business and life

    This podcast is a excellent insight into what matters in business and is as applicable to life in general. Through the candid and direct views of a successful business operator and then chairman, it provides a well thought out review of the key issues and perspectives that should assist others.

    Apple Podcasts
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    manuel exceo
    Australia5 years ago

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Listeners applaud practical leadership insights and candid conversations with industry leaders.
Guests are seen as credible and well-informed, delivering valuable perspectives for business and investing.
People appreciate the clear, approachable discussions on complex finance topics and real-world applications.
The host team is regarded as insightful and well-prepared, with strong guest lineups.

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The Next Super-Cycle: Economist David McWilliams on Money and Markets
Q: Where do you see opportunity now, particularly in the context of financial innovation?
He points out that financial innovation is likely to come from Asia, particularly as China begins to deregulate its capital markets.
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Q: Do you really believe that Australia is a utopian place with a strong economy, as you've described?
McWilliams expresses that Australia has a unique vibrancy and stability that is evident when compared to other places, particularly in Europe and the U.S.
Lessons on leadership with John Longmire
Q: How do you build resilience in your team, especially when expectations are high and results don't go your way?
The resilience side of it is just being able to practice it, living it, and having a rhythm of feedback.
Lessons on leadership with John Longmire
Q: How did you maintain a strong high performance culture over such a long time?
I think there's a few different things to it. It's important to have a strong, stable board, and a strong, stable executive team.
What Matters mini: ‘Predicting rain doesn’t count’.
Q: How do you assess and manage potentially troubled loans within your portfolio?
We utilize objective checks on contracts, monitor compliance with covenants, and employ independent reviews for assurance on valuations.

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What is What Matters about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across recent episodes, the show centers on how real assets, private credit, and disciplined portfolio management perform in fluctuating markets. Conversations balance macro context with practical investing playbooks—from core real estate and shopping-centre strategies to credit underwriting, risk management, and portfolio diversification. Leadership, decision-making, and culture also surface as throughlines, with senior executives and skilled practitioners sharing hard-won lessons and actionable frameworks for investors, lenders, and corporate strategists. A notable strength is the blend of market-savvy analysis and human-centric leadership insights, anchored by MA Financial's leadership and a network of seasoned guests.

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1. Andrew Pridham
2. Ashees Jain
3. Julian Biggins
4. Chris Lock
5. Ken Moelis
6. Peter Malinauskas
7. John Garrett
8. Frank Danieli

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