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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Among the world’s best advisers, but too few to go round

Among the world’s best advisers, but too few to go round

World Financial Planning Day is a smart way of showcasing financial advice and financial planning and the benefits to consumers. But in Australia, at least, it’s not demand for advice that is lacking, but the supply. And until that’s addressed in a meaningful way, Australian advisers might be among the best in the world, but too many people will continue to miss out on their services.

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