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James Chessell

February 2018

Sam Walsh stepped into the CEO role after Tom Albanese was sacked.

Rio Tinto's JS Jacques looks to growth as miner emerges from ill-starred decade

The CEO of Rio Tinto is cleaning up the mess left by his predecessors while trying to grow the business.

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October 2017

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APN Outdoor facing growing shareholder disquiet

APN's new CEO (whoever it may be) will need to convince worried investors its recent performance is a temporary setback.

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September 2017

George Kerr is a divisive figure on both sides of the Tasman.

George Kerr's Cayman Islands legal fight shines light on a reclusive figure

A Cayman Islands legal fight has shone a rare light into the world of reclusive and divisive Kiwi investor George Kerr.

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July 2017

How hedge fund manager Michael Hintze makes money from geopolitical unrest

Australia's most successful money manager Michael Hintze in London says hedge fund management is about reading the past as well as the future.

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June 2017

Theresa May's fatal attempt to strengthen her base has demolished her credibility

Theresa May has plunged Westminster into a period of chronic instability at a time when the UK faces the most critical constitutional challenge in its post-war history.

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Mrs May had a weak campaign where she refused to debate the other candidate and often appeared wooden in the public events she did attend.

UK exit poll points to an unmitigated disaster for Theresa May

Theresa May's decision to call a snap election to "guarantee certainty and stability" ahead of spectacularly negotiations with Brussels may have backfired spectacularly.

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Theresa May's 'enough is enough' response to London attack marks a big change

Britain's Prime Minister could have employed a measured tone in her first public statement, considering there are just four days to go until Britons cast their votes - but she didn't.

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London Bridge attack will weigh on voters' minds

The latest terror attacks come less than a fortnight after suicide bomber Salman Abedi killed 22 people leaving an Ariana Grande pop concert in Manchester.

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May 2017

After attack, UK public accept security over liberty

The UK government is likely to overhaul its counterterrorism strategies following the Manchester bombing and increase the powers of the security agencies.

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April 2017

Theresa May strengthens her hand at home but remains exposed on Europe

The remaining 27 members of the EU bloc are in no mood to give Britain an easy run during negotiations.

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Theresa May's snap UK election call is out of character

For someone who's seemingly valued caution above all other political virtues, Theresa May's decision was a surprise.

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February 2017

'This election is a choice of civilisation': In France, Le Pen plays high stakes game

France is set to elect a head of state from outside its two main political parties.

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House of Commons Speaker wrong to ban Trump

John Bercow's attempt to ban Donald Trump from speaking in parliament makes him no better than the US President himself.

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Macquarie's Green Investment Bank aspirations have not bought it many friends

Now even the Scottish are moving onto bashing Macquarie - the investment bank they call the Vampire Kangaroo.

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January 2017

Bunnings readies for its big bet on Britain

Bunnings has a big opportunity in Britain, but it will need to change entrenched consumer habits and buck structural change in the DIY sector.

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Scott Morrison says London property proves scrapping negative gearing won't work

The Treasurer has used London's expensive property market, in the absence of negative gearing, as an argument against scrapping the tax perk.

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Macquarie Bank rate rise follows majors

Macquarie touts 'long-term' plan for Green Investment Bank

Macquarie has defended its track record in Britain amid claims its bid for the Green Investment Bank could result in asset stripping.

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At the top of Theresa May's agenda will be kick-starting exploratory discussions about a free trade agreement with the US.

Explainer: What Theresa May wants from Donald Trump

Hopefully Theresa May is not superstitious because the omens haven't been good ahead of her first meeting with Donald Trump.

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Theresa May's take-no-prisoners Brexit negotiating stance

Theresa May made it clear where she stands, but it's yet to be seen whether she connected with anyone on the continent.

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Theresa May reveals 'hard Brexit' plans, flags Australian trade deal

Theresa May heralds a "bold' trade deal with Australia as part of a clean break from the European Union's single market.

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