Many of you will have spoken to or included a Craig James finance or economic update and insight in your news, or on your radio program. He is the master of disseminating often complex concepts and information into a clear and concise minute or so message. Craig has posted on LinkedIn that his Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis has made him decide to step away from work for a few months to prioritise his health and family.

His open discussion about the challenges and successes of living with Parkinson’s, you can read above about a win in his age group in powerlifting at the Australian Championships, are inspiring. On air, television and in print media, his expertise is greatly missed. James has been Chief Economist for Commsec for 24 years.