October 2024
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Billionaire Richard White’s WiseTech share sales to pay ex-wife
The businessman has previously said he was selling down his stake in the software giant he founded because investors were demanding shares be made available.
September 2017
Beware the BEAR: regulation may go beyond banks
If you work in the financial services sector listen up; you could be next on the federal government's hit list.
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August 2017
What next for media moguls Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon after Ten bid fail?
Over the past decade Australia's billionaire investors in Ten racked up collectively almost $1 billion in losses; and a joke began to circulate. How can Ten Network make you a millionaire? If you're already a billionaire.
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Alan Joyce in a sweet spot at Qantas as domestic fares set to rise
Will Qantas CEO Alan Joyce follow the example of good politicians and pick the right time to bow out?
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Is it too soon for the CBA board to start a CEO search?
Should CBA's board be undertaking a search for a new CEO before its annual meeting? A second strike at that meeting could spill the board.
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Ian Narev's reign at Commonwealth Bank: from scandals to blockbuster profits
Almost every tale of corporate scandal begins with culture.
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ASIC may pursue case alleging Commonwealth Bank directors breached duties
ASIC is considering pursuing a case against CBA, alleging its directors breached their duties to protect the bank's reputation.
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CBA directors liable if poor company culture causes financial damage
Directors risk being in breach of their duties where it can be proven that poor corporate culture within a company contributed to a financial loss.
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CBA's board should consider withholding exec bonuses amid laundering scandal
It took until lunch time on Friday for CBA to make a statement to the ASX regarding the allegations, which was thin on detail.
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Who does CBA chief Ian Narev go to for informal executive coaching?
Many Australian CEOs use executive coaching even the head of Australia's largest listed company.
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July 2017
CBA: Questions about Ian Narev's future, analysts predict shares to fall
Ian Narev will mark six years as Commonwealth Bank of Australia's chief executive in December. It's the same amount of time his predecessor, Ralph Norris, was in the role.
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Bunnings worth $20 billion if spun out of Wesfarmers: John Sevior
Wesfarmers incoming chief executive Rob Scott will be forced to address shareholder calls for a break-up of the group.
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BHP chair-elect Ken MacKenzie meets investors, promises strong capital focus
BHP's institutional investors have welcomed a series of meetings from the miner's incoming chairman.
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Perpetual places a bigger bet on Star Entertainment Group
Malaysia's Genting made a $67.5 million net profit as it exited its remaining shareholding in Star Entertainment Group.
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June 2017
Neil Perry, Peter Gilmore and other celebrity chefs join restaurant conglomerates
There are many temptations for celebrated chefs to pair up with the big restaurant groups. But is the trend good for the food?
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Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon's 'clever' move on Ten, Commonwealth Bank mulls receiver
Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon's move to potentially take control of Network Ten is "just clever business."
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Revealed: Private equity bidders had doubts over $11b Qantas play
Ten years after one of the biggest takeover offers in aviation history, the players involved reveal the internal disagreements and doubts.
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Restaurateur Leon Fink on how gardens build optimism
It takes patience to cultivate a garden, says restaurateur, entertainment entrepreneur and hotelier Leon Fink. But the reward is a sense of optimism, he says.
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Ten Network, dividing up a shrinking pie
Largely overlooked in the Ten drama is the 17,000 small shareholders.
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How Lachlan Murdoch and Bruce Gordon could control Network Ten
Network Ten's billionaire shareholders James Packer, Bruce Gordon and Lachlan Murdoch put in place a safety net that could hand them control of the company.
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