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Bob Desmond: Patiently picking the eyes out of quality global growth stocks

From Zimbabwe to Australia, Bob Desmond built a $1.5 bn global fund with a contrarian edge. Discover his winning strategy.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Dr Philip Lowe: Interest rates alone can’t conquer Australia’s cost of living crisis

The former RBA Governor says Australia is obsessed with interest rates like no other country, and it is distracting us from bigger issues.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Inside Chris Corrigan's fierce battle to reform the Australian waterfront

Funds management pioneer and businessman Chris Corrigan took on one of the country's most powerful unions and won.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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How Joe Aston went from the back page to bestseller

Joe Aston transformed the Australian Financial Review's Rear Window from snippets of gossip to a hard-hitting, must-read business column.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Inside Barry Irvin's fight for Bega and his life

From a humble dairy farm to a $1.6 billion listed company the story behind Bega Cheese is one of hard work, adversity and vision.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Former Wallaby David Lyons' game-changing investments in Ag

Is it possible to generate higher returns for less risk? David Lyons is taking a fresh approach to investing in agriculture
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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The former rugby league player who now runs a $1.5 billion business

There aren't many success stories like this one. Listen to the podcast to learn how Wes Maas transformed an injury into a windfall.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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No shortcuts! How Ian Macoun built a $100 billion funds management behemoth

From "Rocky" in Queensland to investment management royalty. In this episode, Pinnacle Founder Ian Macoun shares his miraculous story.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Hungry for profit, patient for growth: Bellroy’s motto for sustainable growth

The story behind Bellroy, an Australian brand making waves in global retail
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Meet the small company prospector who unearthed gems like Afterpay and Bellamy’s

We look at the colourful back story of Bell Potter's Hugh Robertson.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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How WiseTech's Richard White built a 26-bagger growth darling

According to WiseTech Global's Richard White, it's all about fluency, motivated staff and persistance.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Alex Vynokur bet his house on ETFs now he is challenging the global giants of index investing

The story behind the rapid growth of Australian ETF issuer Betashares.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Australia has 12 million empty bedrooms... So could this company crack the housing crisis code?

Empty nesters continue to stay put in their family homes, despite Australia's demand for housing skyrocketing.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Kerr Neilson: This opportunity will drive the next decade of growth

Plus, the now retired Platinum Asset Management co-founder shares why AI is the most exciting game in town.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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How Olev Rahn helped Bankers Trust survive the 1987 crash (and where he sees markets in 2024)

How to spot a bubble with a market veteran who saw the big one coming in 1987
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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How 'The Speculator's Diary' got Ben Griffiths hooked on small caps

From the 1987 crash through to the GFC and beyond, Ben Griffiths looks back on events that shaped the firm and considers what lies ahead.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Graham ‘Skroo’ Turner shares the highs and lows of Flight Centre and his 50 years in travel

Take a journey inside the origin story of this iconic Australian travel business and the entrepreneur behind its success.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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The CEO who kicked the incumbents to the curb (and delivered investors a +4000% return in the process)

In this episode of Success and More Interesting Stuff, HUB24's Andrew Alcock takes you through his inspirational journey.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Stick to your knitting: Anton Tagliaferro's secret to high conviction investing

The story behind one of Australia's most-recognisable investors and the founder of Investors Mutual Limited.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Meet the man who turned Nick Scali into a 10-bagger

Nick Scali has been a 10-bagger on the ASX since listing in 2004. The man behind this iconic retailer says there is more opportunity ahead.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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“It was horrific.” How Robert Kelly overcame adversity to build a $6 billion business

A meeting with Rugby League legend Jack Gibson taught Robert Kelly AM an invaluable lesson in life and business.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Breaking big stories: Tony Boyd's Chanticleer playbook

After 13 years as the lead Chanticleer columnist Tony Boyd is calling time on his impressive career with the Australian Financial Review.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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25 years and counting: How this “market animal” has consistently beaten the benchmark

For 25 years, he has run one of Sydney's most famous money managers. Now, Paul Xiradis shares insights from a life lived in markets.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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How Dawn Kanelleas perfected the science of small-cap investing

The former academic made the switch to asset management 28 years ago. Now, she manages billions on behalf of investors.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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The boy from Adelaide who rescued Australia’s failing property sector

He built the rescue plan for commercial property in the mid-1990's and became one of Australia's top bankers. Now he is building a mini-Macquarie Bank.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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