Friday, 05 March 2010
Iron ore baron Andrew Forrest has stolen James Packer's crown as the richest man in the country, after his net worth jumped a massive 149% during the past year backed by rising commodity prices and demand, the latest Forbes Australia's 40 Richest list reveals. ...
And the best of is...
Monday, 21 December 2009
As 2009 draws to a close, it's time for our annual awards celebrating the best and worst in the world of the wealthy. ...
Where the rich are looking for opportunities
Monday, 13 July 2009
Of all the green shoot of economic recovery we need to watch, one of the best measures to monitor is the behaviour of the super rich. The innate sense of timing that so many wealthy entrepreneurs possess means they are a great bellwether - when they start buying, ...
The new members of the wealth club
Monday, 01 June 2009
One of the best parts about reading any new rich list is looking at the newest members. Despite the dire state of the economy - or perhaps because of it, given the cut-off for inclusion on BRW's Rich 200 has fallen from $200 million to $150 million - there ...
Rich list throws up surprise money makers
Thursday, 28 May 2009
While this year's BRW magazine's Rich 200 list is dominated by tales of falling wealth, the list also contains a number of spectacular gains by prosperous entrepreneurs. ...
Rich list 2009: A sneak peek
Monday, 25 May 2009
The big day for wealth watchers is almost here. On Thursday, BRW magazine will release its annual Rich 200 edition, which promises to be one of most fascinating in years. ...
An entrepreneur's vision is rewarded
Thursday, 23 April 2009
When it comes to wealth creation, entrepreneur Paul Fudge could well be the biggest winner we are likely to see during this downturn. ...
How entrepreneur Paul Fudge made $660 million in one day
Thursday, 23 April 2009
Entrepreneur Paul Fudge is $660 million richer today after utilities giant Origin Energy paid that amount to buy a coal-seam gas exploration permit from Fudge's company, Pangaea. ...
10 downturn strategies of the stinking rich
Thursday, 26 March 2009
It is a tough time to be a wealthy entrepreneur. Your fortune has fallen by an average of 40%, you've had to mortgage the house to pay that margin loan, and even the corporate jet is up for sale. ...
Former rag trader set to make hundreds of millions from gas investment
Wednesday, 25 March 2009
A former fabric trader looks set for one of the biggest pay days of the downturn when he sells a coal-seam gas lease in Queensland's Surat Basin. ...
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