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Global asset managers sign responsible firearms framework

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 15 NOV 2018
... responsible business practices that establish and enforce responsible dealer standards and promote training and education programs for owners designed around firearms safety. Principle 3 : Civilian firearms distributors, dealers, and retailers should ...

Global banking ethics standard coming to Australia

HARRISON WORLEY  |  SATURDAY, 26 MAY 2018
... member bodies regarding general and content recommendations, together with delivery and assessment of ethics education programs for professional bankers," Whitehead said. "In Australia and New Zealand, unlike many other countries, there is currently ...

Financial literacy the bridge for income protection gap

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 17 NOV 2017
Classroom-style financial education programs in the workplace and hands-on practice and counselling can play a significant role in closing the income protection gap. That is a key finding from a recent study by Zurich in partnership with the Smith School ...

Professional investment association rebrands

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
... certification process requires candidates to meet a minimum three-year work experience, attend and complete executive education programs offered in conjunction with one of the following institutions: The Investment Management Research Program of Portfolio ...

Global VC fund opens Australian office

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 22 MAR 2017
... UpGuard - is working with $60 million Victorian government fund LaunchVic to deliver start-up and investor education programs throughout the country, and connect companies to investors overseas. The Melbourne program will accept 20 to 25 start-ups each ...

Women in Super launch 2017 scholarships

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
... NSW chapter with the opportunity to attend one of the Australian Graduate School of Management's executive education programs to further their learning and leadership capabilities. "Our scholarship partnership with the AGSM gives WIS members the opportunity ...

Aussie firms join gender index

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 24 JAN 2017
... gender diverse range of candidates for management roles. A further 83% offer or sponsor financial literacy and education programs for women, and 75% have return to work processes in place for female staff. Bloomberg head of strategy and corporate development ...

Slattery departs ICFS board

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 DEC 2016
... such a positive position, well equipped to continue its significant international and national research and education programs. As Jordan's mentor, I am confident that with his knowledge, expertise and commitment, he will be an invaluable board membe ...

CBA uses virtual reality to revitalise financial education

KERRIE SYDEE  |  TUESDAY, 11 OCT 2016
... schools across Australia. CBA general manager of corporate responsibility, Kylie Macfarlane, said financial education programs play a vital part in ensuring the future wellbeing of young Australians. "We know that around 10% of Australian 15-year-olds ...

AFA award shines spotlight on women in financial advice

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  MONDAY, 10 OCT 2016
... support and mentorship in the lead up to and after the awards through a variety of networking, leadership and education programs.