About this podcast
talkBIG is RSM's business finance and economics podcast, helping you save, create and protect your wealth. This podcast delves into real-life stories and inspires listeners to talk and think BIG. This is edutainment at its finest, suited for financial geeks or newbies. Tune in and subscribe to get your hit of personal and business money talk.
Episodes
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- Family farm succession: How to transfer wealth without tearing the family apart · 34 min · Season 4 Episode 6Passing on the family farm can be one of the most difficult business and personal decisions a farming family will face. In this episode of talkBIG, Katie Timms is joined by Ross…
- Spotting fraud in your business · 33 min · Season 4 Episode 5Could fraud be hiding in your organisation without you realising it? In this episode of talkBIG, host Katie Timms is joined by fraud and forensic expert Andrew Connelly to…
- How AI is rewriting the rules of cybercrime (and how to fight back) · 30 min · Season 4 Episode 4Artificial intelligence is transforming the cybercrime landscape, and businesses that don't adapt their cyber defences risk being left exposed. In this episode of the talkBIG…
- Should you pass on your inheritance before you die? · 26 minIn this episode of talkBIG, host Andrew Sykes explores the complex world of early wealth transfer with experts Grace Bacon and Taryn Ellerington. Discover the strategic…
- AI and Data Governance · 25 minIn this episode of talkBIG, Andrew Sykes explores the critical role of data governance in AI with experts Srdjan Dragutinovic and Gerard Sayers from RSM Australia. Discover how…
- Smart moves for your finances this new year · 30 minAs we start a new year, it’s a perfect opportunity to take stock and ask yourself: are your finances truly supporting your ambitions and life goals? In this episode, talkBIG…
- Division 296 Revisited: Recent updates to the tax on superannuation · 20 min · Season 3 Episode 15In this episode of the talkBIG podcast, host Andrew Sykes is joined by superannuation expert Katie Timms to break down the latest changes to Division 296 and what they mean for…
- Is remote work surveillance going too far? · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 14As technology makes it easier than ever to track employee activity, businesses are grappling with how to balance productivity with privacy. In this episode of talkBIG, host…
- Unpacking Australia’s proposed electric vehicle road user charge · 32 minAs revenue from the fuel excise continues to drop, Australia’s proposed solution is to make up the difference with a new tax for electric vehicle drivers. In this episode of…
- Trade tariffs and Australia’s resource sector · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 12How do US tariffs and trade wars affect Australia’s economy? In this episode of talkBIG, host Andrew Sykes is joined by economists Joe Brusuelas and Devika Shivadekar, along with…
- Superannuation shake-up: What division 296 means for you · 37 min · Season 3 Episode 11Everything you need to know about division 296 tax on superannuation What is division 296 and why is it sparking such significant debate and concerns among superannuation…
- Unlocking human potential in an AI-driven world · 60 min · Season 3 Episode 10Join special guest Kim Seeling Smith and host Andrew Sykes as they embark on a thought-provoking discussion about the revolutionary impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the…
- Are Australian businesses prepared to face the growing cyber threat? · 41 min · Season 3 Episode 9Too many Aussie businesses aren't ready for a cyber attack. In this episode of talkBIG, we unpack the latest findings on Australia's cyber readiness. Take a close look at how…
- Federal Budget 2025-26 webinar · 56 min · Season 3 Episode 8How will the Federal Budget impact you? The Federal Budget 2025-26 is set to be handed down by Treasurer Jim Chalmers on 25 March, shaping economic policy and priorities in a…
- Neopets and the business of gaming · 45 min · Season 3 Episode 7Do you remember Neopets? 🌟 If you spent time online between 1999 and 2005, chances are you had a Neopets account or knew someone who did. In this episode of talkBIG, we’re…
- Brace for impact: What Trump's second term means for Australia, the US, and the global economy · 1 h 3 min · Season 3 Episode 6As Donald Trump takes office for a historic second term, the world stands at a crossroads. In this special episode of talkBIG, two top RSM economists from the US and Australia…
- Navigating Australia’s economic downturn: Business strategies | talkBIG podcast · 57 min · Season 3 Episode 5What can business owners do to manage rising costs? In this episode of talkBIG, host Andrew Sykes speaks to experts Jonathon Colbran, and Gavin Stacey to unpack the critical…
- Preparing your business for Black Friday · 48 min · Season 3 Episode 4Have you ever wondered why Black Friday is popular in Australia? Our latest talkBIG episode dives deep into this phenomenon as host Andrew Sykes chats with economist Devika…
- The intersection of money, wealth and climate change · 53 min · Season 3 Episode 3Can ESG help you protect your wealth and business from the impacts of climate change? Climate change is a big topic, with wide-ranging impacts that have substantial financial…
- When is it time to speak to a professional? · 38 min · Season 3 Episode 2In this episode of the talkBIG podcast, host Andrew Sykes is joined by a lineup of seasoned professionals from RSM, each bringing their unique expertise to the table. We explore…
