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Blame it on the boogie

BENJAMIN ONG | FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014

... particularly last night when a skyful of snow dropped on the East Coast about the same time as the indicators hit the screens. Schools were closed, flights were cancelled, power was disrupted and... Janet's testimony to the Senate Banking Committee was ...

Infrastructure key in battle against SMSF exodus

JAMES FERNYHOUGH | FRIDAY, 15 NOV 2013

... Investors now owns) has been relatively uncontroversial, the privatisation of social infrastructure such as hospitals and schools, as well as roads and electricity distribution, is viewed with scepticism. But Himbury said that privatisation via superannuation ...

Trophy infrastructure assets too expensive

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 4 SEP 2013

... opportunities in core global private finance initiatives (PFIs), renewable energy and social assets such as hospitals and schools." With banks retreating from lending Hale said renewable energy projects are struggling for funding, which means there are ...

AMP buys into QLD school build project

MARK SMITH | TUESDAY, 20 AUG 2013

FPA wants schools to teach financial literacy

LAURA MILLAN | FRIDAY, 19 JUL 2013

Financial literacy should be taught in schools in order to improve Australian's knowledge of finance issues, the Financial Planning Association (FPA) has proposed. In a submission to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) National ...

No promises, promises for Kuroda

BENJAMIN ONG | TUESDAY, 9 APR 2013

NGS launches 2013 scholarship program

ALEX DUNNIN | MONDAY, 25 MAR 2013

The NGS industry fund for non-government schools has invited members to apply for a $5000 professional development scholarship. The NGS scholarship program, following in the footsteps of HESTA's nursing industry awards and the HostPlus 'cook for your ...

NGS Super adds three new directors

MARK SMITH | WEDNESDAY, 20 MAR 2013

NGS Super, the industry fund for non-government schools, has appointed three new directors to its board following the fund's February board meeting. Geoff Newcombe, Garry Le Duff both come from the Association of Independent Schools and join as employer ...

MoneySmart fin lit schools kits now even more hi-tech

ALEX DUNNIN | FRIDAY, 22 FEB 2013

ASIC will release later this month the next round of digital classroom activities guides and resources designed to help primary school teachers promote financial literacy. The resources are part of the ASIC MoneySmart initiative and revolve around the ...

Ex Deutsche AM chief joins Africa charity

ALEX DUNNIN | TUESDAY, 13 NOV 2012

... scholarships and income generating programs for parents after meeting its organisers. "We support 1000 children in our primary schools, and we've already seen 30 children progress all the way through from primary to secondary," said O'Brien. Oasis Africa's ...

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Global X awards mandate for ETF business

ELIZA BAVIN | 12:33PM

Global X has awarded a new custody and administration mandate for its Australian ETF business.

Bell Asset Management launches small-caps fund

KARREN VERGARA | 11:56AM

Bell Asset Management has formally launched its Australian Small Companies Fund, which is run by former Tyndall Asset Management portfolio managers.

Former Australian Ethical finance chief lands new gig

MATTHEW WAI | 11:09AM

The former chief financial officer of the ethical investment manager has joined a local finance company after wrapping up his tenure at AUB Group.

MySuper assets pursue $1.5tn Choice sector

KARREN VERGARA | 12:20PM

MySuper assets are fast catching up to the $1.5 trillion Choice sector, hitting nearly $1.2 trillion in the March quarter.

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