It appears that scientific bush fire experts have been warning for several years that a catastrophe would be coming and yet these warnings have not been heeded by governments or their bureaucratic officials. Why is that, and what does it tell us about Australian society? John Adams and Martin North discuss. Is this also true of impending financial disaster? http://royalcommission.vic.gov.au/getdoc/a155e141-1883-444e-a11a-4f2fa174a2b4/TEN.038.001.0003.pdf https://www.parliament.vic.gov.au/images/stories/committees/SCEP/Fire_Season_Prepardeness/Submissions/Submission_27_-_David_Roy_Packham-Attachment_3.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0v6slFxwWneBImHhhhnW9APuAZVaTIkH-TxsLPri-yn5k9ykYZKC-usn8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQdt7-SOaLU&t=179s https://www.2gb.com/podcast/scientist-david-packham-on-whats-really-causing-the-bushfires/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North discuss the Cash Restriction Bill with Emilie Dye, Policy Director, Australian Taxpayers’ Alliance. In powerful testimony before the Senate, Emilie highlighted the risks of being trapped in the banking system as a result of this legislation, and the real risks of being "de-banked". People should not be forced to use banking services. https://www.taxpayers.org.au/dont-ban-cash Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

As we commence a series on the Deposit Insurance Scheme and Deposit Bail-In, we reprise a show we recorded in 2018 on the DFA channel where Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North looks at the bones of the scheme. What are the risks? John's Article: http://www.asgoodasgoldaus.com.au/blog/deposit-insurance-where-the-insurer-has-no-money-to-pay/ Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North reflect on our channel, consider the impact of demonetization, and share some data on our trajectory - and how to ensure you catch our latest posts.. And thanks for helping us to reach 20,000 subscribers... Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

In the next part of our series Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North consider the relationship between Deposit Insurance and Bail-In. Things are not straightforward. It's Too Late - Bail-In Has Already Happened! https://youtu.be/b8CD2hNP8Uc Solicitor Confirms That Bail-In Of Deposits IS Legal https://youtu.be/wYCtT_uNQSM https://www.adamseconomics.com/post/deposit-insurance-is-no-protection-against-bail-in Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

The Senate will hold a hearing in Sydney on 30th January 2020. John Adams will be appearing to give evidence. The hearing will be in public at the Portside Centre which is located at 207 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Economics/CurrencyCashBill2019 Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North look at the fallout from the current Coronavirus scare. How are our politicians handling the emergency? Given latest reports of 100,000 impacted worldwide, are they doing enough? https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jan/26/coronavirus-could-infect-100000-globally-experts-warn Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams gave compelling evidence to the Senate Inquiry into the Cash Restriction Ban today. Here is his opening speech and subsequent questioning. https://www.aph.gov.au/News_and_Events/LiveMediaPlayer?vID={093F96A1-256A-4851-8F1F-CD7DAD0EB3A4} Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North pick over the bones of the Government stimulus. Was it sensible? How will it play out? Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North looks at the latest AFR salvo, as the establishment fight back to try to keep the cash bill in play. https://www.afr.com/policy/economy/why-fiscal-policy-fine-tuning-ignores-political-reality-20200204-p53xj4 Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

The Senate has postponed the reporting date for the review of this Bill. There is a lot going on behind the scenes... https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Bills_LEGislation/Bills_Search_Results/Result?bId=r6418 Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

John Adams reveals the contents of legal advice relating to the Cash Restriction Bill 2019 Senate report and concludes Parliament is wrong. Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North examines recent changes to the terms and conditions from our major banks. Have you read yours recently? https://www.adamseconomics.com/post/australia-s-banks-are-preparing-for-bail-ins-of-retail-bank-deposits Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North explores what bank deposits really are. The answer may change your perspective significantly! Who is calling the shots - who should be? Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North discuss the Queensland economy with Campbell Newman, who was at the helm of the state during an attempt to get debt under control. What happened, and what does this tell us about community expectations, and their appetite for ever more debt? Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North reflect on last week's Canberra visit when John had 14 (yes 14) meetings about the Cash Restrictions Bill. But John also came away with some more disturbing conclusions about our politicians. Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North dissect the Senate Cash Restrictions Bill Report which came out late on Friday. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Economics/CurrencyCashBill2019/Report Democracy just died a little as the two major parties play games behind the scenes. What about the interests of the people? Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

One of out most important episodes to-date. Cracks in the financial system are being covered over by the Federal Reserve, but last year the countdown to disaster commenced. https://www.adamseconomics.com/post/the-significance-of-the-repo-market https://www.adamseconomics.com/post/did-economic-armageddon-commence-in-september-2019 Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

The latest development in the US Repo markets tells us all we need to know. Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North discuss. Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

The latest update from Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North, as the financial system continues on life-support. Central banks are in a desperate rush to keep interest rates down in order to prevent a default of a major bank or financial institution. Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North discuss the amazing display of "strength" by Central Bankers, and why it will end in tears. It gives us no pleasure to be proved right! Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North look at the impact of the recent Central Bank interventions. But will it work? Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North are back! Today we get behind the economic data and discuss whether the Australian response is correctly calibrated. https://www.adamseconomics.com/post/australia-has-been-economically-destroyed-within-4-weeks] Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

The Cash Restrictions Bill just keeps giving as Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North reveal a dirty secret. With a few days before the Senate Economics Legislation Committee delivers their report following the recent hearings, what does this say about the political processes which drives our legislative machine? No wonder the proposed Bill is a mess... https://youtu.be/33skHkp6z5U for the John Adams hearing https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Economics/CurrencyCashBill2019 Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North picks apart the issues around ME Bank's reductions in redraw facilities and highlights the questions people need to ask more generally about offset and redraw mortgages. ME Bank has since relented, sort of... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-08/me-bank-redraw-changes/12229080 Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Edward Ted J. "Ted" Steele is an Australian molecular immunologist with interests in virology and evolution. He is an honorary research associate at the C.Y.O'Connor ERADE Village Foundation in Piara Waters, WA, Australia. He joins Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North in an extended interview exploring COVID, its possible origins, propagation and risks. How do our current responses stack up? Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North assess the current status of the Cash Transaction Restriction legislation, which officially, at least, is still tabled, and under review. Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

John Adams teases with an economic puzzle. Can you decode it? If you figure it out, email John at: john@adamseconomics.com Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....

Economist John Adams is back in the studio with Analyst Martin North to look at the likely trajectory of home prices. Given all the talk about what may happen, we ask, what might keep them up. Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things.... Caveat Emptor! Note: this is NOT financial or property advice!!

Economist John Adams and Analyst Martin North discuss the Senate Inquiry into the proposed change to existing legislation to make Bank Deposit Bail-In illegal. [Banking Amendment (Deposits) Bill 2020]. The inquiry is open for just a couple of weeks, and its open to receive submissions now. https://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/Senate/Economics/BankingDeposits If, as the Government and APRA say, Deposits will never be bailed-in, then this should be passed at once. But if there is obfuscation it means there is the wish to keep the option firmly open, which would be a concern give the current economic situation, Who will blink first? Find more at https://digitalfinanceanalytics.com/blog/ where you can subscribe to our research alerts Please consider supporting our work via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DigitalFinanceAnalytics Or make a one off contribution to help cover our costs via PayPal at: https://www.paypal.me/MartinDFA We also can received bitcoins at: 13zBL1oRib9VJu8Uc9zUGNhxKDBBgUpDN1 Please share this post to help to spread the word about the state of things....