On the day CommSec launched in July 1995, just four trades were lodged - all of them by phone or fax. Fast forward 30 years, and the platform now manages 40,000 trades every day.

CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski talks to Sean Aylmer about three decades of CommSec, and how the market has changed across that time.

On the day CommSec launched in July 1995, just four trades were lodged - all of them by phone or fax. Fast forward 30 years, and the platform now manages 40,000 trades every day. CommSec market analyst Tom Piotrowski talks to Sean Aylmer about three decades of CommSec, and how the market has changed across that time.

Business news you can use. A daily business news podcast with journalists Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson. Find out more at https://fearandgreed.com.au

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Interview: 30 years of CommSec, from 4 trades to 40,000

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate.

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The war's ongoing economic impact, turning points for social media and the housing market, and the fall of the Coalition - it's been a massive start to the year in news. Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the quarter, with Adam Lang picking a winner in a fierce debate. Join our<a href="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://fearandgreed.com.au/newsletter-signup&amp;sa=D&amp;source=calendar&amp;ust=1775644730575080&amp;usg=AOvVaw1NuJVOH6qv5C51JvySuOLK">&nbsp;free daily newsletter here</a>.

The Saturday Edition | 4 Apr 2026

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Friday 3 April 2026

US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower. 
The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising
Apple turns 50
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry
Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire?

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Friday 3 April 2026
US President Donald Trump addresses the nation but fails to provide an end date for the war in the Middle East, sending equity markets lower.&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1">The federal government announced new rules for gambling advertising</li>
<li aria-level="1">Apple turns 50</li>
<li aria-level="1">Prime Minister Anthony Albanese outlines support packages for industry</li>
<li aria-level="1">Can SpaceX make Elon Musk the world&rsquo;s first trillionaire?</li>
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Market jitters follow Trump speech; new gambling advertising rules; Apple turns 50

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This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra’s campaigns have won a number of awards… with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally.

In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

This week Brent Smart, chief marketing officer at Telstra, announced he was stepping down from the telco after four years in the job. During that time Telstra&rsquo;s campaigns have won a number of awards&hellip; with Telstra now recognised as one of the strongest brands in Australia, and one of the top telco brands globally. In April 2023 Brent Smart joined Sean Aylmer to talk about what it was like to be the steward of a brand like Telstra - and to be tasked with transforming it, without damaging the legacy.

Q+A: The story (and person) behind Telstra's brand transformation

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Interview: 30 years of CommSec, from 4 trades to 40,000

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