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Newpin SBB benefits from international legal expertise

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  TUESDAY, 9 JUL 2013
... international law firm advised on a similar bond program in the United Kingdom. Proceeds from Social Finance Limited's Social Impact Bonds were used to fund prisoner rehabilitation programs in the UK. In bother the UK and Australian models, returns are ...

New charity regulator promises less red tape

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 10 DEC 2012
... trust in the sector," she said. "Many charities are already very good at reporting on finances, outcomes and the social impact of their giving but this isn't always reflected in the public's perception of the sector." She added: "The new regulator will ...

Australian foundations sample impact investing

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2012
... the social enterprise and development investment funds, renewable energy funds, community infrastructure funds, social impact property funds, community development by financial institutions and the introduction of social impact bonds were all named as ...

Perpetual increases NFP scholarships

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 20 JUL 2012
Perpetual has approved additional funding for more not-for-profit board education and governance scholarships. The scholarships will be available to chairmen and directors of NFP boards and the increase follows community and NFP sector demand. Following ...

Adviser obligations need to be institutionalised: AFA

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 FEB 2012
Educating industry professionals and the public in general is vital if the advice profession is to overcome the reputation damage caused by events such as the collapse of Storm Financial, according to the head of the AFA. Speaking at the Association ...

Burned investors drink bitter cup: ASIC

ALISON BEVEGE  |  FRIDAY, 20 MAY 2011
... the dollar if at all according to new research from finance industry regulator ASIC. The organisation studied the social impact of misconduct in the financial services industry such as fraud and inappropriate advice. It found that most victims had little ...

Direct property with a social conscience

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 JUN 2010
... he said. "Investors are keen to look at a product that derives a competitive, risk adjusted return but also has a social impact."

Social Impact Property fund takes wings

COMPANY RELEASE  |  WEDNESDAY, 14 APR 2010
... for property investments while giving back to the community at the same time should consider the newly launched Social Impact Property Fund. The SIPF was launched as part of Social Investments Australia (SIA), and aims to provide wholesale investors ...

ABN Amro launches ethical approach to CDOs

... (CSR) rating from ratings agency RepuTex based on criteria including corporate governance, workplace practices, social impact and environmental impact. Out of 500 companies that were assessed worldwide, 300 companies were chosen by RepuTex - including ...

Westpac top in social responsibility

... research program to assess Australia's top 100 companies in the areas of corporate governance, workplace practices, social impact, and environmental impact. Each of the companies received a rating of AAA (outstanding), AA (high), A (satisfactory), B ...