Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.

From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.

And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: “Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding – it might make you crash.”

On this week’s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with BOSS editor Sally Patten to explain how the “sleep test” helps him make tough decisions.

Vikram Pawah has loved cars since he was a child. Or more specifically, engines.
From Honda to Harley Davidson and now BMW, the chief executive has worked for some of the biggest car and motorcycle brands in the world.
And it was through motorcycle riding that the luxury car company CEO learnt how to avoid making rash decisions: &ldquo;Sometimes what your reflex is telling you is the wrong thing in motorcycle riding &ndash; it might make you crash.&rdquo;
On this week&rsquo;s episode, the CEO of BMW in Australia and New Zealand sits down with <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten to explain how the &ldquo;sleep test&rdquo; helps him make tough decisions.

Why the CEO of BMW Australia wants you to take a ‘sleep test’

Over a special two-part podcast series, Financial Review journalists Peter Ker and Alex Gow examine the makeup of the archetypal insider trader, scrutinise the trend of non-custodial sentences, and ask ASIC chair Joe Longo if the regulator's recent focus on investigation will lead to more prison time.

Over a special two-part podcast series, Financial Review journalists Peter Ker and Alex Gow examine the makeup of the archetypal insider trader, scrutinise the trend of non-custodial sentences, and ask ASIC chair Joe Longo if the regulator's recent focus on investigation will lead to more prison time.

Inside Edge Episode 2: The Platinum Asset Management Insider

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald zoom out to pull together the threads behind an incredible first quarter of the year, they predict the big headlines you’ll be reading in the coming months, and explain why Australia’s healthcare sector looks sick. 

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband

 

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald zoom out to pull together the threads behind an incredible first quarter of the year, they predict the big headlines you&rsquo;ll be reading in the coming months, and explain why Australia&rsquo;s healthcare sector looks sick.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>
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Unemployment up, Trump down: the headlines you’ll read later this year

Angira Bharadwaj and Joyce Moullakis on why CBA ended up in the middle of a billion dollar loan fraud scandal, how its spreading to the other banks and who might be behind it.

This podcast is sponsored by Woodside Energy

Further reading:
Escalating $1b loan fraud scandal threatens to engulf top banks
AUSTRAC is investigating a widening mortgage loan fraud scandal, after a syndicate duped Commonwealth Bank into writing $1 billion in loans off fake payslips.
AUSTRAC calls in 10 banks for key meeting on spike in mortgage fraud
The agency requested data from the lenders as it works to assess the extent of the fraud and whether properties funded by criminal proceeds should be seized.
CBA probes $1b in suspected fraudulent home loans, calls in police
The country’s largest bank is working to assess how many loans have been secured based on doctored applications, including documents created using AI.

Angira Bharadwaj and Joyce Moullakis on why CBA ended up in the middle of a billion dollar loan fraud scandal, how its spreading to the other banks and who might be behind it.
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.woodside.com/who-we-are?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19236083177&amp;gbraid=0AAAAApAgpoUY9mniozX45G51epawaefJ8&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwhLPOBhBiEiwA8_wJHCD566vlhh39EEhLaTlb_6HwlTO3T1F04JXFnSdVzfurNzX3B4s9uBoCiMIQAvD_BwE">Woodside Energy</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/escalating-1b-loan-fraud-scandal-threatens-to-engulf-top-banks-20260311-p5o9im">Escalating $1b loan fraud scandal threatens to engulf top banks</a> AUSTRAC is investigating a widening mortgage loan fraud scandal, after a syndicate duped Commonwealth Bank into writing $1 billion in loans off fake payslips. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/austrac-calls-in-10-banks-for-key-meeting-on-spike-in-mortgage-fraud-20260318-p5okit">AUSTRAC calls in 10 banks for key meeting on spike in mortgage fraud</a> The agency requested data from the lenders as it works to assess the extent of the fraud and whether properties funded by criminal proceeds should be seized. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/cba-probes-1b-in-suspected-fraudulent-home-loans-calls-in-police-20260223-p5o4mc">CBA probes $1b in suspected fraudulent home loans, calls in police</a> The country&rsquo;s largest bank is working to assess how many loans have been secured based on doctored applications, including documents created using AI.

The AI-fuelled fraud that deceived Australia's biggest bank

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo’s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".

Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.

On this week's episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

When Jess Saxby became the chief executive of Banjo&rsquo;s Bakery Cafes, she went "hell for leather".
Taking over the family business, the new CEO was always chasing the next big thing for the chain. Until she realised she couldn't switch off.
On this week's episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten sits down with the bakery boss to find out how Saxby overcame burnout and the boundaries she's put in place since.

‘I didn’t realise how far gone I was’: How this CEO survived burnout

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald delve into the energy crisis price shocks rippling around the word, they spot a few more cockroaches in private credit’s kitchen and they take a question on oil companies and their super profits. 

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Vanta

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald delve into the energy crisis price shocks rippling around the word, they spot a few more cockroaches in private credit&rsquo;s kitchen and they take a question on oil companies and their super profits.&nbsp;
To ask a question, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.vanta.com/">Vanta</a>

Iran sets off price shock, private credit pain spreads & WFH battle reignites

In our two-part series, Inside Edge, we go behind the scenes of the corporate regulator's high-stakes war on insider trading. We trace the thin line between a "great piece of gossip" and a federal crime, revealing why this is the easiest law to break-and the hardest to prove. 

As a massive new crackdown looms, ASIC boss Joe Longo reveals his growing frustration with the courts: "The sentences aren't as strong as we would like." Find out if you're closer to the edge than you think.

In our two-part series, Inside Edge, we go behind the scenes of the corporate regulator's high-stakes war on insider trading. We trace the thin line between a "great piece of gossip" and a federal crime, revealing why this is the easiest law to break-and the hardest to prove. 
As a massive new crackdown looms, ASIC boss Joe Longo reveals his growing frustration with the courts: "The sentences aren't as strong as we would like." Find out if you're closer to the edge than you think.

Inside Edge Episode 1: The Lithium Insider

This week on The Fin podcast, Jonathan Shapiro and Emma Rapaport on what's behind the Magellan and Barrenjoey merger and whether there's enough room for another homegrown investment bank.

This podcast is sponsored by Aussie Broadband

Further reading:
Magellan merger delivers billion-dollar bonanza for Barrenjoey staff
Since the merger was announced, Magellan’s shares have risen by more than 33 per cent, lifting the paper wealth of Barrenjoey’s 463 staff to over $1 billion
Booming Barrenjoey swallows parent Magellan after only 5 years
Barrenjoey and Magellan are tying the knot to create a mini-Macquarie in a $1.62 billion deal. We’d tip one side to dominate the merger.
Lowy family takes major stake in Magellan after merger with Barrenjoey
Steven Lowy, a principal of Lowy Family Group, the family’s private investment business and family office, said it had a long history with Magellan.

This week on The Fin podcast, Jonathan Shapiro and Emma Rapaport on what's behind the Magellan and Barrenjoey merger and whether there's enough room for another homegrown investment bank.
This podcast is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.aussiebroadband.com.au/">Aussie Broadband</a>
Further reading: <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/magellan-merger-delivers-billion-dollar-bonanza-for-barrenjoey-staff-20260306-p5o82x">Magellan merger delivers billion-dollar bonanza for Barrenjoey staff</a> Since the merger was announced, Magellan&rsquo;s shares have risen by more than 33 per cent, lifting the paper wealth of Barrenjoey&rsquo;s 463 staff to over $1 billion <a href="https://www.afr.com/chanticleer/barrenjoey-s-grounds-and-fowler-make-a-unicorn-now-to-really-ride-it-20260302-p5o6ke">Booming Barrenjoey swallows parent Magellan after only 5 years</a> Barrenjoey and Magellan are tying the knot to create a mini-Macquarie in a $1.62 billion deal. We&rsquo;d tip one side to dominate the merger. <a href="https://www.afr.com/companies/financial-services/lowy-family-takes-major-stake-in-magellan-after-merger-with-barrenjoey-20260306-p5o83l">Lowy family takes major stake in Magellan after merger with Barrenjoey</a> Steven Lowy, a principal of Lowy Family Group, the family&rsquo;s private investment business and family office, said it had a long history with Magellan.

Australia’s new millionaires factory: start-up to $1.6b in 5 years

Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken. 

The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.

On this week’s episode, BOSS editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.

Turning around a business never comes down to just one thing, says Shane Bracken.&nbsp;
The chief executive of Subway in Australia and New Zealand believes three key steps have been critical to expanding the sandwich brand across the country.
On this week&rsquo;s episode, <a href="https://www.afr.com/boss">BOSS</a> editor Sally Patten finds out how this CEO continues to grow the largest fast-food chain in Australia.

Subway CEO shares secret to growing Australia’s largest fast-food chain

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how the Iran oil shock will actually hit the economy, they examine the RBAs big call on interest rates this week and reveal why the generation scrambling from the rate hike isn't necessarily the one you think.

To ask a question, email chanticleer@afr.com

This podcast is sponsored by Vanta

This week Chanticleer columnists James Thomson and Anthony Macdonald look at how the Iran oil shock will actually hit the economy, they examine the RBAs big call on interest rates this week and reveal why the generation scrambling from the rate hike isn't necessarily the one you think.
To ask a question, email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:chanticleer@afr.com">chanticleer@afr.com</a>
This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.vanta.com/">Vanta</a>

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