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The battle continues to rage as funds manager Geoff Wilson tries to get rid of rival Nicholas Bolton, as well as property investor and media boss Antony Catalano, from Keybridge Capital’s board.

Australia’s population of high-net-worth individuals is continuing to grow, putting greater demands on the wealth management industry, writes Justin Gilmour.

SPC boss Robert Iervasi, who formerly led Carlton & United Breweries, has poached a former colleague from the beer group to help him grow the cannery business.

Perry Williams
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