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FICAP launches 2019 program, names new charity

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  THURSDAY, 22 NOV 2018
... Links said that they were able to provide 45-minute weekly tutoring programs over 10 weeks at a group of schools, helping children there who were, at worst, three years behind on their numeracy skills. The third - and the newest - charity (Mirabel Foundation ...

Chief economist update: If you can't beat Trump, copy Trump

BENJAMIN ONG  |  TUESDAY, 23 OCT 2018
... a month. If taxpayers are supporting parents aged 60 or above, they could get a monthly deduction of 2000 yuan. Only children could enjoy the whole sum of 2000 yuan in deduction, while the sum will be divided among siblings if there is more than one ...

Young advisers key to business sustainability

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 17 OCT 2018
... recruitment of younger employees just one way of achieving this. More than 80% of high performers are engaging the adult children of existing clients, compared to just 67% of all firms. Meanwhile, about 35% have designed tailored packages for younger ...

Liquidnet appoints Australia head

KANIKA SOOD  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2018
... the future," Porter said. Weidenhofer has volunteered for Liquidnet's project on Rwanda for orphaned and vulnerable children, giving them access to high-quality education, heath care and a safe living environment. "Kate really embodies every aspect ...

Ban Dollarmites: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 15 OCT 2018
... after it was awarded a Shonky award from consumer advocacy group CHOICE. CHOICE said the program was designed to turn children into long-term customers of the bank and doesn't actually promote financial literacy at all. CBA even offers payments to ...

CBA fires up over Dollarmites criticism

HARRISON WORLEY  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2018
... proud of its school banking program, which has been running now for 87 years. "We are proud to have been able to help children develop good savings habits since 1931," Jones said. The response comes after consumer advocacy group CHOICE awarded the Dollarmites ...

Labor Government on the cards: Spot poll

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 4 OCT 2018
... It will also apply to those receiving Dad and Partner Pay payments. Currently, women who take time out of work to have children are entitled to $719.35 per week for 18 weeks but this does not include superannuation contributions. Dads and partners are ...

Zurich helps advisers quantify cost of care

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 1 OCT 2018
Latest research from Zurich is helping financial advisers quantify the cost of healthcare when providing insurance advice. The cost of care whitepaper debunks the mentality that Australia is "bulletproof" and that the social and healthcare system will ...

Charities losing $180m a year to gender pay gap

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 SEP 2018
... Foundation could restore sight to seven million more cataract sufferers or World Vision could sponsor an extra 3.75 million children a year," Knowles said. Women spend more time volunteering and are more likely to participate in workplace giving than ...

Boutique adds insto distribution lead

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2018
... now be further developed." O'Brien is also a director of Oasis Africa, a charity focussed on sustainable education for children in Nairobi, Kenya. The appointment follows that of Dan Powell earlier this year as head of retail distribution. Nanuk Asset ...