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Diversity underscores wealth manager success

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 31 JUL 2018
... that in a way that creates more diverse workforces, it will be realised in a greater way and lead to better outcomes for society." Whether this is under the banner of 'conscious capitalism' or 'impact investing,' Brandweiner sees the ...

Impact investing reports sharp growth

HARRISON WORLEY  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... crucial avenue for many impact-focused businesses to grow their businesses and deepen the positive impact they are having on society," O'Connor said. According to the report, property and infrastructure investments are the biggest type of investments ...

VanEck adds two to Australian team

KANIKA SOOD  |  THURSDAY, 19 JUL 2018
... commerce from the University of New South Wales, with majors in finance and actuarial studies. He is an associate of US-based Society of Actuaries. Shen has a master's degree in actuarial science, and a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics. ...

Record number of Australians seek CFA qualification

KANIKA SOOD  |  FRIDAY, 22 JUN 2018
... months. Last year, 7606 candidates registered for the exams held at three test centres in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth. CFA Society Sydney president Ganesh Suntharam said the jump indicated the growing importance of professionalism. "Rightfully, there ...

Australian Unity Trustees signs tech partnership

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 4 JUN 2018
... later this year. Earlier this year, Bravura's Garradin won an administration platform mandate from Foresters Friendly Society, a funeral bond and insurance business. Bravura's wealth management platform Sonata has also won a number of mandates ...

Molopo board ousted at AGM

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 1 JUN 2018
Keybridge Capital and Aurora Funds Management scored a win at the Molopo Energy AGM with a board spill that saw its two nominees elected as non-executive directors. Keybridge's nominee, William Johnson, had previously been noted by Molopo as being ...

Estate planning lawyer fined for misconduct

KANIKA SOOD  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 MAY 2018
... is on the Supreme Court of New South Wales Roll and is certified to practice as a solicitor under an employer. The Law Society filed an application against him for disciplinary findings and orders with the NSW civil and administrative tribunal last year ...

Aussie CEOs understand ESG risks: KPMG

HARRISON WORLEY  |  MONDAY, 28 MAY 2018
... non-financial issues in their definitions of success, even though many are still struggling to understand their role in society," it said. According to the report 68% of Australian chief executives believe customer data protection in the event of a cyber-attack ...

Bank distribution head goes green

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 MAY 2018
... number of boards, including the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians, Doctors Health Service and The Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia. Brennan described his new role as the perfect balance between his industry experience and ...

Molopo restrained ahead of AGM

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 24 MAY 2018
The Takeovers Panel has ruled that, as per an application for an interim order by Aurora Funds Management, Molopo Energy will be unable to make any payment or incurring any liability of more than $175,000. Both Aurora and Keybridge Capital are substantial ...