Rene Rivkin was a high-profile Australian stockbroker, entrepreneur, and television personality known for his flamboyant lifestyle. Born in Shanghai to Russian parents, he emigrated to Australia and rose to prominence in the financial world during the 1980s. He hosted the popular television show 'Rivkin Report', where he provided stock market tips to a wide audience. His later years were marked by legal troubles, including a conviction for insider trading, which overshadowed his earlier success before his death in 2005.