James Ayres
Senior reporter at the Australian Financial Review specialising in business and markets, providing the episode's in-depth reporting on the Linfox succession and the Fox family.
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Feb 4, 2026 • 28min
The billionaire trucker, his Linfox empire and the latest Australian succession saga
James Ayres, senior reporter at the Australian Financial Review known for business and markets coverage, dives into the Linfox family saga. He traces Lindsay Fox's rise from one truck to a logistics empire. He outlines Peter Fox's sudden sabbatical, non-family directors stepping into key roles, Armaguard's crisis and who might inherit control of the group.
Aug 28, 2025 • 30min
Can We Really Trust the Banks Again?
James Ayres, a banking specialist, and Megan Flamer, a tech entrepreneur, delve into the tumultuous journey of Australia's banks after the Royal Commission scandal. They discuss how the Commonwealth Bank maintains its dominance and consumer loyalty amidst public skepticism. The conversation covers the complexities of banking fees that impact consumer trust, ethical dilemmas in workplace monitoring, and the humorous struggles of compliance in a return-to-office culture. Can the banking sector truly regain trust in a time of innovation and scrutiny?
