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CFA Institute launches new ESG standard

ELIZABETH MCARTHUR  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 NOV 2021
... end investor. The release of the standards marks an important step in the broader efforts to make that a reality." CFA Societies Australia chief executive Lisa Carroll said the standards have already been welcomed by the Australian investment community ...

Funds management staff want remote work: Research

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 27 AUG 2021
... unanimous in their concern that mental health issues were the greatest threat to employees wellbeing," the report said. CFA Societies Australia chief executive Lisa Carroll said the study revealed 20% of Australian respondents have experienced a reduction ...

CFA Societies adds board members, president

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2020
CFA Societies Australia has refreshed its boards in Sydney and Melbourne and has appointed a State Super executive as president. Charles Wu has been voted in as president of CFA Society Sydney after holding the position of vice president for over three ...

CFA Institute call for feedback on new standard

ANNABELLE DICKSON  |  TUESDAY, 25 AUG 2020
... Asset Manager Code. CFA Institute is calling for volunteers to support the next phase of the Standard's development. CFA Societies Australia chief executive Lisa Carroll said: "Their input not only safeguards transparency and trust in the Standard, but ...

Trust in advisers wanes

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 30 JUN 2020
Just 37% of retail investors believe their financial adviser always acts in their best interests, leading CFA Societies Australia to call for a strengthening of the best interest duty. A global investor survey, conducted at the back end of last year ...

RBA blames lack of demand in property downturn

ELIZA BAVIN  |  THURSDAY, 17 OCT 2019
... historically low interest rates and a rise in loan approvals, turnover in the housing market remains low. Speaking at the CFA Societies Australia Investment Conference event in Sydney the deputy governor questioned the likelihood of a material increase ...

CFA exam results out, record participation

KRISTI CHENG  |  THURSDAY, 22 AUG 2019
... industry of the importance of the highest standards of education, ethics, and professionalism," said chief executive of CFA Societies Australia Lisa Carroll. Finally, female participation in the program has more than doubled over the past five years ...

FASEA approves more coursework

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 12 AUG 2019
... advisers meet its education standards. Coursework offered by the Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA), CFA Societies Australia and Queensland University of Technology have been added to a growing list of FASEA-approved curriculum standards. ...

No single solution for advice: CFA

HARRISON WORLEY  |  TUESDAY, 14 MAY 2019
CFA Societies Australia believes Australia's financial advice industry needs a series of policy reforms and changes to rebuild trust. Together with the CFA Institute, CFA Societies Australia released policy recommendations in response to the Royal ...

CFA Australia names first chief executive

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 28 AUG 2018
CFA Societies Australia appointed its first national chief executive in an effort to boost engagement with members and the investment industry. Lisa Carroll will focus on delivering greater member value and supporting the growth and recognition of the ...