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The global scam network that targeted 40,000 Australian investors

This week on The Fin podcast: journalist Lucy King on the global scam operators targeting Australian investors, how the brother of Olympic breakdancer Raygun came to be working for them and why they are so hard to shut down. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading: Raygun’s brother linked to global scam network with nearly 40,000 Aussie victims An AFR investigation unravels corporate registries to link Brendan Gunn, brother of “Raygun”, with a global network that has fleeced victims of millions. ‘Devastated’: How I lost $500k in a crypto ATM scam Mary, 85, is one of thousands of victims of Australia’s boom in crypto ATM’s, which suck in $275 million a year, and are the “getaway cars” for scammers. Modern money laundering explained: Inside a $2.2b crypto heist The washing of money through digital tokens is fuelling global crime. We trace the funds from the robbery to its final “integration” and explain why Australia needs stronger international rules. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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24 min
4 FEB.

The billionaire trucker, his Linfox empire and the latest Australian succession saga

This week, James Eyers on why key executive and eldest son Peter Fox has taken an unexpected break from the company, what it means for the Linfox succession plan and why handing over mult-billion dollar family fortunes is so hard to do. This podcast is sponsored by Vanta Further reading: Peter Fox’s long absence puts Linfox succession plan in the spotlight For seven decades, billionaire businessman Lindsay Fox has loomed large over the empire he built from one truck. Who will succeed him is an open question. Peter Fox on extended leave at Linfox as non-family directors step up The son of the trucking magnate has been on sabbatical since December, with others outside the family appointed chairman of various logistics businesses. ‘We’re not going anywhere’: Peter Fox says Armaguard’s future assured The Linfox boss hopes an independent pricing model is swiftly approved by the competition regulator, so a new enterprise deal can be struck with the union. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4 feb.

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28 min
6 FEB.

Rate hike exposes mediocre economy, tech’s double meltdown & Musk’s big moment

This week James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald discuss the two big moves in markets this week: interest rates and tech stocks. They take a question on who should oversee government spending and get excited for the busiest time of the corporate year, reporting season. To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6 feb.

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36 min
2025-03-03

John Carfi: Making a good first impression, giving up sugar, and why he doesn’t care about being liked in business

On this week’s episode John Carfi, CEO of Ingenia, discusses the importance of being admired, rather than liked, what he discovered when he quit sugar and ultra processed foods, and why it is critical to develop a good rapport quickly. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-03-03

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20 min
2025-11-05

The biggest Australian company you've never heard of (and why it's in trouble)

Health editor Michael Smith discusses CSL’s remarkable story, why investors have lost faith in the healthcare giant and what Trump has to do with it. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband Further reading: How CSL went from 'bloated bureaucracy' to $145b global behemoth When Brian McNamee took on the top job at Commonwealth Serum Laboratories, the government-run entity was barely worth the land it was built on. McNamee vows to stay CSL chairman despite growing investor disquiet The pharmaceutical giant has avoided a board spill, but a market bloodbath arising from declining US vaccine rates has investors seething. ‘We have to fix this’: Brian McNamee on turning around CSL CSL was once a market darling, now it’s out of favour and pressure is on board and management to convince sceptical investors of a plan to restructure the business. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-11-05

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24 min
28 JAN.

Rethinking Trump: Should Australia follow Canada's lead?

This week, United States correspondent Jessica Gardner on Trump’s first year back in the White House and Mark Carney's viral speech. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: Rudd’s replacement is no political animal. That’s a good thing Many believe the role of US ambassador requires a sharp politician, but Greg Moriarty is the technocrat that Australia needs to meet the challenges of the times. Trump softens on Minneapolis, but Dalio warns of slide to civil war The US president has signalled a shift in strategy on immigration after the deadly chaos, but global investor Ray Dalio says the “United States is now a tinderbox”. Carney declares rules-based order dead as Greenland row escalates The Canadian prime minister warned the world order was breaking, and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed not to give in to “bullies”. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

28 jan.

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30 min
2025-12-10

Why Australia is in the middle of a shoplifting crime wave

This week on The Fin podcast: Greg Bearup and Carrie LaFrenz on what’s behind Australia’s retail crime wave, why Victoria is ground zero and whether facial recognition technology is the answer. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: We met a professional shoplifter to understand this crime’s popularity Retailers are contending with a new type of player in their industry. Here’s how such offenders became a nationwide phenomenon and scourge of the country. Facial recognition tech vital to protect staff and shoppers: retailers Business leaders are ramping up efforts to combat surging crime rates, but their use of new tech is running up against privacy concerns. Victoria accounts for half the rise in crime at Woolworths stores The supermarket giant is the latest retailer to use profit season to highlight an increase in crime and aggression against staff. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-12-10

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30 min
21 JAN.

Ill-conceived: Inside Australia’s IVF money-making machine

This week, health editor Michael Smith on why baby-making is such big business and how private equity firms are reshaping the IVF sector. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: Ill-conceived: Inside Australia’s IVF money-making machine The commercialisation of the industry as private equity owners take over from pioneering doctors has many people very worried. Monash IVF rejects $300m takeover bid from Genesis Capital as too low Shares in the fertility group have fallen more than 40 per cent since mistakes were disclosed earlier this year, prompting the PE-led consortium to swoop. Monash IVF says market share, patients down since embryo mix-ups Stiff competition and pricing pressure in Victoria has hurt the fertility group’s performance so far this fiscal year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

21 jan.

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28 min
2025-12-22

Jetsetting, love scandals and hypocrites: Rear Window’s 2025

Rear Window columnists Mark Di Stefano and Hannah Wootton look back on the action-packed year that was and ahead to what 2026 might bring. This podcast is sponsored by Acenda Further reading: Cannon-Brookes now travels by private jet Mike Cannon-Brookes, Atlassian co-founder and leading climate change crusader, has recently picked up a private jet. Dutton left ‘very serious’ cyclone area for Hemmes’ Sydney mansion The opposition leader said people wanted the prime minister “governing, not campaigning” as Queensland braced for Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Billionaires, boardrooms and office romances: Rear Window’s 2025 year-in-review There was no shortage of hypocrites in corporate and political life in 2025, and a veritable surfeit of illicit office romances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-12-22

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28 min
2025-11-19

The shocking number at the heart of the Liberal Party’s problems

Phillip Coorey and Tony Barry on the decision to dump net zero, the Coalition’s existential crisis and whether Sussan Ley’s leadership can survive. This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband Further reading: Andrew and Angus who? Leadership rivals a blank canvas, says poll More than a third of voters have never heard of Andrew Hastie or Angus Taylor, the men who could challenge Sussan Ley for the Liberal leadership. One Nation seen as party best suited to handle immigration: poll While cost of living remains the most important issue for voters, they believe One Nation is the party best suited to deal with immigration policy. ‘Lowest since Federation’: Dire poll for Liberals and Ley as One Nation surges Voters are more disillusioned than ever with the Coalition after a week of infighting over climate policy, and as support for One Nation hits a new high. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-11-19

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33 min

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