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David Friedlander: The Dealmaker

SpaceX, Afterpay, Soul Patts, and many more... meet the lawyer behind Australia's biggest corporate deals.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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The world is fracturing and Australia faces some critical decisions - FY27 Outlook

Paul Moore, Jake Klein and Jo Masters join Matthew Kidman for a special episode of Success and More Interesting Stuff.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
Success and More Interesting Stuff

Morry Waked and the rise of an investing juggernaut

Vinva Investment Management sits at the forefront of the systematic investing revolution in the Australian funds management industry.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Manny Pohl: Is Growth still the right bet?

From engineer to investor: how Manny Pohl discovered a "special breed" of business and redefined Australian growth funds.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Dr Don Hamson: The pivot that built a $25bn business

A GFC-era setback forced Dr Don Hamson to rethink his strategy. That decision shaped Plato into a $25bn income-focused investment business.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Why Jillian Broadbent believes reform, not rhetoric, will drive Australia forward

Broadbent reflects on crises, governance and productivity, and why real reform demands more than political noise.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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This ain’t junk! Why GYG’s Steven Marks refuses to compromise on quality

Steven Marks on building Guzman y Gomez, refusing to compromise on quality, and why the US is the next major test.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Gold, AI and the risks investors can’t ignore heading into 2026

Chris Judd, Jun Bei Liu and Dr Shane Oliver come together for a special 50th episode looking ahead to 2026.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Mark Landau's best investment decision

A chance meeting changed Mark Landau’s life. He shares how L1 Capital grew from two founders into a $17 billion investment firm.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
Success and More Interesting Stuff

Alexis George: Rebuilding AMP

From small-town beginnings to leading one of Australia’s oldest financial institutions, Alexis George shares how she is rebuilding AMP.
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Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Viktor Shvets: The end of cycles and the cost of progress

Abundant capital has changed markets forever. Viktor Shvets on the end of cycles, rising inequality, and the politics shaping returns
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Paul Moore: The only true arbitrage in markets is time

In markets full of noise, Paul Moore backs European banks, gold, and patience. He argues time is the only true edge investors have.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Simon Conn’s guide to surviving the small cap 'torture chamber'

After nearly three decades at IML, Simon Conn reflects on investing through cycles, what matters most, and two stocks he still rates today.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Nick Griffin on finding stocks that can double earnings in 5 years

Nick Griffin reveals the structural shifts driving Munro’s global growth strategy, from AI and obesity drugs to defence and beyond.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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Jake Klein: The West is ill-prepared for what lies ahead and the gold price reflects this

Jake Klein built two gold giants from scratch. Now he warns: the West isn’t ready for what’s coming, and gold is flashing the signal.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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How Fidelity’s Paul Taylor stays ahead of the market

Paul Taylor has defied the odds for 22 years. Hear how he picks stocks, handles losses, and tunes out short-term market noise.
Matthew Kidman
Centennial Asset Management
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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.
QAN
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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