Graham Cooke is Finder’s Head of Consumer Research, leading the team responsible for gathering and analysing data on everything from consumer spending and saving habits to how different financial products perform in the real world. This data informs the winners of the Finder Awards, so consumers can trust that they’re choosing the best products on the market.
A passionate advocate for financial literacy and consumer rights, Graham has appeared in hundreds of live TV interviews on ABC News, 7 News, Sunrise, Today, 9 News, 10 News First, The Project and Sky News, providing expert insights on credit cards, loans, insurance and investments. He is a regular contributor to leading finance media outlets such as Yahoo Finance and Money Magazine, and has also written for the Sydney Morning Herald, NASDAQ, Westpac, Homely and Soho.
Graham has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nanotech and Physics, as well as Tier 1and Tier 2 certifications (RG 146), which ensure compliance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) standards.
If you’re interested in a media interview with Graham, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.
Expertise
- Home loans and the housing market
- Credit cards & personal finance
- Finder Awards
- Retail economics & FMCG
- Travel
- Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey, Consumer Sentiment Tracker, Cost of Living Pressure Gauge and Property Investment Index
Experience
- Regular contributor to multiple TV shows including 7 News, 9 News, ABC News, Sunrise, Today & The Project
- Judge for Finder Awards programs since 2016
- Judge on Australian Mortgage Awards since 2018
- Judge for Money Magazine and the Australian Financial Review awards
Education
- BSc (Hons): Science | Physics Major | Technological University Dublin | 2006-2010
- Kaplan ASIC RC 146 Accreditation | Tier 1 & Tier 2 - General Knowledge, Tier 2 General Insurance, Tier 2 General Advice - Deposit Products | 2015
Featured publications
- Muck Rack
- 7 News
- Sunrise
- 9 News
- Money Magazine
- Money Magazine)
- Money Magazine
- Yahoo Finance
- Yahoo Finance
- 10 News
- Today Show
- Today Show
Featured videos
Latest articles by Graham Cooke
57 articles written by this author
“Sick to the bottom of my stomach”: one man’s horror experience of identity theft in Australia
Here's how it happens and how to stop it.

Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023
Discover the top-rated consumer brands in Australia.

Qantas Wine Bonus Points Deals – Cheers 🍷🍷
Compare Qantas Wine bonus point deals and the retail price of the wine at the same time, to find the best value in the market.

Tax time 2024: How to boost your tax return (legally)
Maximise your tax return in 2024 with Finder's expert guide. Learn how to claim deductions, understand tax offsets, and navigate the cost-of-living crisis to get the most out of tax time.

Economic snapshot: 4 things to watch this month
Get up to speed with the latest economic update, offering insights into Australia's financial landscape.

Gone Phishin’ – Scams on the rise in Australia
Phishing, billing and ID scams are surging, with record loses accross the country.

Is 2024 the year of deflation and cost of living relief?
The RBA held the cash rate this month, but what's in store for 2024?

Finder’s Cost of Living Pressure Gauge
Finder's Cost of Living Pressure Gauge measures the financial stress experienced by Australian households.

Is Australia’s Help to Buy scheme good for consumers?
The government's Help to Buy scheme receives a lukewarm reception among economists.

The great grocery showdown: ALDI, Woolworths or Coles – where does your dollar stretch the most?
Here's what we found in the battle of the grocery titans.
