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DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... experiences of adaptability and change, reflecting the current challenges facing the adviser community. Geldof's humanitarian efforts also align to the theme of the conference: Adaptive change - taking advice beyond the horizon, as well as wider advice ...

AFA secures international icon for conference lineup

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
Delegates at this year's AFA National Adviser Conference are in for a treat, with an iconic musician and humanitarian named as its headline presenter. As part of a rare appearance in Australia, Sir Bob Geldof will address attendees on the final day ...

Company director jailed after mishandling funds

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... described itself as a company that created wealth, provided outstanding financial benefits to its partners and delivered humanitarian aid throughout Australia. Investment was available to individuals, trusts, businesses and self-managed superannuation ...

A former PM, a Harvard professor and an adventurer to headline AFA conference

KERRIE SYDEE  |  FRIDAY, 9 SEP 2016
... of Australia's prominent individuals on adventures around the world. The author of two books, Freeman will discuss humanitarian leadership. Associate Professor at the Flinders Business school, Joanne Earl is passionate about making retirement a positive ...

La Trobe Financial Standard Philanthropy Awards judging panel announced

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... executive Greg O'Neill; the awards will recognise the impact of donations in eight categories: Health, Medical Research, Humanitarian, Environment, Education, Arts and Culture, Children and Youth and Corporate Social Responsibility. Gearing has over ...

Calendrically weak

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 15 SEP 2014
... themselves. The operation against ISIS or ISIL - or whatever the 'nouveau terrorists' are called -- has stepped up from a humanitarian mission to a weapons drop to war after President Obama declared a "significant counter terrorism operation" against ...

The certainty in a sea of uncertainties

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 1 SEP 2014

Market Wrap AM

AAP  |  MONDAY, 25 AUG 2014
... further international sanctions if Moscow did not respect Kiev's sovereignty. Russia has said the trucks are on a humanitarian mission, but Kiev had not authorised their entry and said the move was an invasion. Analysts said Nasdaq was lifted by strong ...

Goldilocks is back in town

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 AUG 2014
... grown tired of counting and recounting of lives lost - and collateral damages - the US/EU-Russia tits-for-tats, the "humanitarian" trucks toing and froing through the Ukrainian border and the number of missiles fired from and into Gaza, financial markets ...

Fear me not

BENJAMIN ONG  |  MONDAY, 18 AUG 2014
... easing geo-political tensions" to a reading of 13.15 (despite end-of-week reports that Ukraine fired on a Russian "humanitarian" convoy that crossed its borders). The index's current reading remains consistent with those prints back in mid-2004 to early ...