Behind the scenes of a decade of sharemarket scandals

Over the past 10 years, billions of dollars in shareholder capital have been destroyed in the Australian equity market as a result of unethical and poor decisions by management and boards.

Having had a front row seat to (and occasionally starring role in) a string of scandals, independent journalist Joe Aston says too often they are caused by human greed and ego, and that investors have a critical function in promoting governance.

In a candid fireside chat with Conexus Financial editor-in-chief Aleks Vickovich, Aston reflects on his 12 years helming the AFR’s notorious Rear Window column and takes listeners behind the scenes of some of the nation’s biggest corporate blow-ups.

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So long and farewell

So long and farewell

Several months ago, I made the difficult personal decision to step down as Professional Planner editor. While I look forward to my future plans, it has been bittersweet to leave behind a masthead I have loved leading and a financial advice profession I have great respect for.

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