SEASON 4
Welcome to 2024. We start with a series on the Goldsky Ponzi Scheme, one of the more brazen frauds in Australian history. Many people say they are ‘experts’ on this case, but let’s get the story from the man who had to unpick it in Episode 70
In this mini-series: we will follow the trail of Kenneth Grace, the mastermind(?) behind Goldsky. Grace contrived to be named hedge fund manager of the year and swindled millions from unsuspecting investors.
Chris Baskerville and his team were appointed to recover the money they could, and unravel the web of lies. Chris will share his insights and anecdotes on how he pursued Grace’s falsehoods across the globe, from Singapore to the US, exposing his deception.
While this is a serious topic, we hope you will find this series entertaining and informative as we explore the anatomy of a Ponzi scheme and the lessons we can learn from it.
85 So 2025 What's Next?
Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty discuss the challenges and predictions for the upcoming year. They have made bold predictions before…
84 2024 A Wrap
Chris and James wrap up 2024, sharing their insights. This will be interesting…
83 2024 Let's make a Deal 2
Building on the insights from “Let’s Make a Deal,” this episode dives deeper into strategies for navigating what can often be a stressful time for directors and creditors.
82 2024 Let's make a Deal
“Let’s do a Deal” Chris Baskerville talks us through the intricacies of making deals and settlements in the context of business insolvency and litigation.
81 By the numbers 2
Consumer spending, industry trends, rights of creditors, etc. Isn’t running a small business hard enough without having to factor all that in?
80 By the numbers 1
Chris Baskerville, the managing partner of the Brisbane Office of Jirsch Sutherland, lets us in on why small business restructuring has grown by 300% compared to last year. This trend is crucial for small business owners to understand, as it offers a strong alternative to voluntary administration, which can be costly and complex.
79 Why you need some extra intel
Everyone hates a nasty surprise. That’s why Chris Baskerville asked Patrick Schweizer of ALARES to come explain what his business does. Patrick wasn’t the nasty surprise, but the near misses and lessons he shares might have been.
78 Do you see what I see
In the latest episode of the Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast, Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty discuss the most recent insolvency statistics, delving into the headlines to explain what business people need to know about the current situation and the implications of the changes in the Small Business Restructuring law over the past few years.
77 Don't blame the trusted adviser
Through real-life examples and a touch of humour, this podcast provides a wealth of practical knowledge for anyone considering starting a business or currently encountering business challenges.
76 Side Hussle or Tax Headache
This week, Duncan Perkins from TaxTime Accountants joins Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty to discuss the potential tax headaches that can arise when a side hustle grows into a more significant business venture.
75 Goldski Ponzi Scheme - vs Chris's Special Powers
In another great instalment on the Ken Grace saga, on The Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast, Chris Baskerville again explains in everyday terms the complex world of insolvency practice, exploring the quasi-judicial role of trustees in a balance between law and accounting
74 Goldski Ponzi Scheme - Money Trail
Following the money to uncover the truth. In this episode, Chris highlights the investigative process, the challenges faced by liquidators, and the legal strategies he employed to recover assets from financial fraud
73 Goldski Ponzi Scheme - The Man with No Grace 4 FOMO
FOMO – fear of missing out! And when it all went south. How did a few keep the money they might have known wasn’t so legit?
In this episode of The Sounds of the Baskerville, Chris Baskerville continues the story of his investigation of the Goldsky Ponzi scheme.
72 Goldski Ponzi Scheme - The Man with No Grace 3
In this next episode of The Sound of the Baskerville, Chris Baskerville continues the story of Goldsky, a fraudulent investment scheme that claimed to use sophisticated algorithms and behavioural science to generate high returns for its clients.
71 Goldski Ponzi Scheme - The Man with No Grace 2
What do a real estate agent, a restauranteur, a meat worker, a concreter, and an alleged mistress have in common? They were all supposedly in the Sydney office of the Goldsky Ponzi scheme, senior investment advisors. This episode of our mini-series continues on the Gold Sky Ponzi scheme
70 Goldski Ponzi Scheme - The Man with No Grace
In this episode Chris gives us some background to Kenneth Grace. Who was he, and how did he become a fraudster?
And stay tuned for the next episode (71), where we will dive deeper into the details of Goldsky and its operations.
69 Small Business Restructuring
In this Prologue to The Sounds of the Baskerville Podcasts for 2024, James Flaherty, talks with two insolvency experts, Chris Baskerville and Bill Cotter, about the Small Business Restructuring (SBR) regime in Australia
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