As the world watches the U.S. vote, it turns the page on a new and arguably uncertain chapter. I have just read a startling essay about Donald Trump’s character. One marvels at Americans’ willingness to vote for such a person as President. Continue…

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We first published this blog back in August, but that might have been a little premature. With the U.S. voting for their next president in 24 hours, we think publishing today is more timely. Enjoy. 

While the U.S. presidential campaign is entertaining to watch from afar (and more than a little disturbing this time around), spare a thought for our friends in the U.S. who have to sort through the rhetoric, lies, and assassination attempts to select their leader for the next four years. Continue…

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Famed 20^th-century British author Gilbert Chesterton (1874-1936) once observed, “The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly. The rich have always objected to being governed at all.” Continue…

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In this short video, I was joined by Brett Craig, Director at Aura Credit Holdings, our partner in private credit, to addresses a common misconception: that private lending is only for distressed businesses. Brett explains that the Aura Private Credit Income Fund does not deal with distressed debt but focuses on providing capital to quality Australian businesses. After regulatory changes post-GFC, major banks shifted focus, leaving a $400 billion funding gap that private credit funds are now filling to help these businesses grow and thrive. Continue…

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Yesterday afternoon, I joined Jess McGuire on ABC Statewide Drive for the Money Matters segment, where we discussed the critical role of company boards during times of crisis. We explored how comnpany boards should approach challenging situations. The conversation highlighted the responsibilities of board directors to act swiftly and responsibly, balancing the interests of shareholders, managers, and the broader community. Continue…

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Last night, I joined James Kirby on The Australian podcast, The Money Puzzle, to discuss the crucial role company boards play in managing CEOs, particularly when poor leadership behaviour starts impacting shareholder value. With recent scandals involving companies like Qantas (ASX:QAN), WiseTech (ASX:WTC), and Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN), we examined how a CEO’s actions can significantly affect both public trust and financial returns for investors. We also took listeners’ questions and discussed the current advantages and disadvantages of artificial intelligence (AI).
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My friend Mick Mulvaney was in town recently. Mick was a former Republican Congressman for South Carolina from 2011 to 2017 and served as director of the U.S. Office of Management and Budget, acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and White House Chief of Staff from January 2019 to March 2020, under President Donald Trump. A big achievement for someone who had publicly called Trump “a terrible human being”. Continue…

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In this morning’s Ausbiz episode, I discussed how generative artificial intelligence (AI) might ultimately benefit consumers more than shareholders. We explored the distinct roles within the AI landscape: “upstream” companies like Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) and Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) provide essential infrastructure, while “downstream” firms like Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL), Google (NASDAQ:GOOG), and Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) apply the technology but face slowing profit growth. Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN), interestingly, occupies a “midstream” position, balancing both infrastructure and application.  Continue…

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