Yesterday
George Frazis becomes the Madonna of banking
“George” is the banking equivalent of a triple threat: he can handle it all!
Star’s Steve McCann is not the CEO – he’s just ‘observing’
McCann is chief executive subject to regulatory approvals, which he does not yet have.
This Month
PwC chairman sells family publishing business
Hardie Grant has bought up John Green’s family business. Here’s hoping it doesn’t signal an end to his writing.
Fortescue puts words in Rio’s mouth
If any Rio Tinto shareholders think their usually understated chief is sounding a lot like Andrew Forrest, well, they’d be right.
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The unlikely silver lining to PwC’s $820m scandal
One in five staff appear to have used the opportunity to find and prioritise other means of identity and fulfillment. And succeeded in the quest.
Michael Kodari, self-styled investment guru, behind on ASIC fees
The life and times of flashy financial guru Michael Kodari have always been full of ironic juxtapositions.
NSW Property Council’s narcissism of small differences
No one can live in the house built by moral righteousness, but hey: aren’t the views just spectacular?
Sanjeev Gupta jets in (and out) of Whyalla
You know what angry suppliers on delayed payment terms love to see? The owner of the whole operation dropping in by private jet.
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ASX’s ‘almost retired’ board candidate rides again
There’s nothing like a generational governance failure to convince a serial board candidate their chances of election are greater than Buckley’s.
Dutton to bring ex-minister back from consulting land
Former senior PwC partner and Liberal minister Jamie Briggs is returning to politics after he leaves his role as corporate affairs leader at professional services start-up Scyne Advisory.
Big business called an emergency. The hotel obliged.
No sooner had Business Council of Australia CEO Bran Black declared a national emergency than loud sirens began ringing
Family offices pave way for Oliver Curtis’ redemption
Venture capital funding, you see, is for plebs without family wealth.
Optus recruits make the most of NBN’s gardening leave
Catching everyone’s eye was Stephen Rue, having “continued to provide ongoing service to NBN Co during his notice period”.
EY partner sued by ATO was Bill Papas’ former adviser
Despite Peter White’s many vigorous efforts, he can now be named. And we can tell you about his cameo in another recent white-collar saga.
WiseTech’s Richard White in $400m cash deluge
Richard White continues to free up an awful lot of cash.
Not even Star’s collapse could halt CEO’s bonuses
Whoever tips in money to solve Star’s cash crunch has a real chance of losing it. But not Steve McCann.
Clare O’Neil in housing policy hall of mirrors
Labor wholeheartedly adopted the First Home Buyer Guarantee Scheme upon winning office. And would go on to announce it many, many times.
Blackwattle ruffles feathers with new trading policy
In an “open letter to Australia’s investment management industry”, wealth firm Blackwattle has formally sworn off personal trading.
Lifeline’s John Brogden rejoins the fold
Lifeline International’s president has written a book on mental health, with the proceeds going to the Australian arm of the organisation.
CEO who said TV host needed an ‘uppercut’ lands at Franchise Council
Go figure: saying a TV host needed a “firm uppercut or a slap across the face” isn’t career suicide.
