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Biography

Tony Boyd writes the influential Chanticleer business column published five days a week across all the print and digital platforms of The Australian Financial Review. Also, he writes a monthly column, Chook Roast, in BOSS magazine. Prior to taking over the Chanticleer column in May 2010, Tony worked in many senior editorial roles covering industrial companies, banking, financial services, global markets, telecommunications and information technology. As well, he has worked as a foreign correspondent in London and Tokyo. He joined The Australian Financial Review in 1988 after 10 years at News Ltd including two years as European Finance Correspondent for The Australian (1985-86). At the AFR he has held many senior positions including banking editor, Tokyo correspondent (1995-1998), global markets editor, IT editor, associate editor (financial services), senior telecommunications writer and financial services editor for a total of 10 years. He left the paper in 2007 and worked as a consultant for one year before joining Business Spectator to write business commentary across a range of topics including banking, financial services, telecommunications, technology, insolvency and regulation. He worked alongside founding Chanticleer columnist Robert Gottliebsen. He rejoined the AFR in September 2009 as financial services editor. Tony was joint winner of the EU Qantas Journalism Award in 2006, won the telecommunications journalist of the year presented by the Australian Telecommunication Users Group in 2007 and won the general business category of the Citigroup Excellence in Journalism Awards in 2014.

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Total articles 1866

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  UTS restructure fraught with risks

  By Tony Boyd

  Apr. 13, 2025

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  UTS to cut $100m and sack 400 despite surge in foreign students

  By Tony Boyd

  Apr. 12, 2025

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  Donald Trump’s tariffs could end in catastrophe so Tony Boyd’s SMSF has cut US exposure and lifted cashed

  By Tony Boyd

  Mar. 29, 2025

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Australian Financial Review

The Australian Financial Review (AFR) is a prominent Australian publication focused on business, finance, and politics. Established in 1951, it began as a weekly newspaper and transitioned to a daily format in 1963, significantly expanding its influence. Headquartered in Sydney and published by Nine Publishing, the AFR has embraced digital media since launching its website in 1996 and offers mobile and iPad applications for enhanced accessibility. The AFR provides a variety of services tailored to executive decision-makers and sophisticated investors. Its offerings include a daily newspaper with in-depth coverage of business and finance, a Weekend Edition that covers broader news and lifestyle topics, and specialized magazines like BOSS and Sophisticated Traveller. The publication features sections such as Street Talk and Rear Window, delivering insights into the business world. The AFR is recognized as a premium source of authoritative journalism in Australia, catering to an audience of ambitious individuals and professionals.