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Who will replace ASIC chairman Greg Medcraft?

Could a former CBA exec be about to head ASIC?

As every possible regulatory body gangs up on Commonwealth Bank – offering the public all the fun you would expect from a Royal Commission – are we really going to see a former employee of the bank head up one of these regulators?

Bahama billionaire saves AACo from pay pain

Bill Gates.

A billionaire saved Australian Agricultural Company from a first strike at its AGM on Wednesday, but it wasn't one of the world's richest men, billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates.

No Downer as Spotless boss makes abrupt exit

Spotless CEO Martin Sheppard was going about his normal day-to-day business on Friday as Downer moved higher up the ...

If you're not one for conspiracy theories, you won't see anything untoward in the fact that Spotless chief executive, Martin Sheppard, stepped down with immediate effect on Tuesday – just two days before the rather spotty cleaning services group delivers what should be its last full year result as a listed company.

Seven West's Tim Worner pays bonus penalty after affair

Tim Worner and Amber Harrison were at the centre of an ugly court battle.

While Amber Harrison has been forced to launch a public appeal to avoid bankruptcy over her legal battle with Kerry Stokes' Seven West Media, it looks like her former lover - Seven West chief executive Tim Worner - might be paying a more modest financial penalty.

'Aussie' John lines up final withdrawal

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

Aussie Home Loans founder John Symond will be making out like a bandit – again – as he sells his remaining 20 per cent stake in the mortgage broking business to the bank, which could yield a $100 million-plus pay day.

McBain finds new recipe for success

Ilustration: John Shakespeare

The recipe is simple. Add former Bellamy's boss, Laura McBain, to a 48 per cent stake in Maggie Beer's food business and watch the latest ASX sensation emerge.

Macquarie's Renaissance man Nic Moore cooks up a treat for investors

Illustration: John Shakespeare.

When the Medici family, who invented modern banking, wanted to intimidate rivals they did it with food. Sumptuous banquets that displayed their wealth and power. Nic Moore's Macquarie Group might have been taking a leaf out of the Medici book at Thursday's shareholder meeting.

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