Peter Switzer

Peter Switzer launched his own financial business 30 years ago. The Switzer Group has since grown into three successful companies spanning media and publishing that creates written content as well as video and films, with its latest acquisition being the global brand Harper’s Bazaar, financial advice, insurance and business advice. Peter is an award-winning broadcaster, twice runner-up for the Best Current Affairs Commentator award for radio, behind broadcaster Alan Jones. He talks to Ben Fordham each morning on 2GB, as well as writing each day on switzer.com.au

13 May 2021
Wall Street slumps: are tech stocks a buy or a sell?

US inflation rising a huge 4.2% in April has spooked tech stock players on global share markets, but should you dump these stocks or see it as a buying opportunity?

12 May 2021
How good is this Budget? Very good!

I hate giving Treasurers/politicians a reason to think I’ve gone soft but this is the right Budget for the time.

11 May 2021
Seriously, will they allow a casino monopoly in Australia?

Just when Crown looked set to be owned by an American predator, along comes a local Star bidder to trump the Yank’s offer. Will the ACCC give it the nod?

10 May 2021
Baby Boomer Budget Bailout! Bulldust or overdue fairness?

The AFR has looked at the Budget leaks and headlined what’s likely to be given to retirees as another Baby Boomer bailout. Is this bulldust or more like overdue charity for a group that hasn’t always lived the life of Riley?

8 May 2021
Have you got the “Kavorka”, the “je ne sais quoi”, the “WOW” factor? If not, why not?

“I’m too old to change” or “you can’t teach an old dog new tricks”. Why? Who wants to be stuck in their old ways? Who doesn’t want to use their identifiable talents their whole life? Who doesn’t want to ooze with passion?

7 May 2021
Want to work from home? Then cop Big Brother

The demands by some employees to work from home could end up with employers watching every move they make and even replacing a local ‘out of office’ job with an overseas ‘out of office’ position. Careful what you wish for!

6 May 2021
Bill & Melinda Gates didn't have a prenup! And they're lawyering up!

I don’t usually do gossip but when it involves the founding drivers of a company of Microsoft’s significance, it becomes a business story as well.

5 May 2021
Not happy Janet, not happy. Will interest rates rise?

US Treasury boss Janet Yellen shocked the stock market overnight and tech stocks fell when she suggested interest rates might rise to avoid an overheating US economy.

4 May 2021
Businesses are failing! Who's to blame?

It’s economic boom time for Australia but businesses are failing faster this year than last year. What’s the story?

4 May 2021
Making money on Marketplace

Do you have potential money sitting at home in drawers in the form of clothing and belongings? You could easily be selling these dust-collectors for cash, allowing you to both seasonally clean and add to your savings.

3 May 2021
Hallelujah, it’s raining jobs and Josh doesn’t have to play Budget Scrooge!

The owner of Manchester United was given a big wake-up call about respecting his customers, as Treasurer Josh Frydenberg puts the finishing touches on the Budget for his customers — the voters of Australia.

1 May 2021
Is this a Covid-19 vaccine f-up?

A GP who runs a large local practice is dumbfounded by the crazy vaccine distribution system that could damage the health of Aussies and the Australian economy.

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