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ACNC tightens screws on NFPs with complex corporate structures

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 21 MAR 2024
The Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) announced it will focus on the misuse of complex corporate structures this year. ACNC commissioner Sue Woodward said the commission is "becoming increasingly concerned about the misuse of ...

FICAP RockStar slated for July

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 11 MAR 2024
... with FICAP in 2024 and will close at the end of April. "We're excited to embark on another three-year journey with a new charity in 2024 and we encourage our sponsors to put their favourite charities forward," FICAP charity selection committee lead Ashleigh ...

CSLR chief executive named

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 8 DEC 2023
... David Berry has been appointed chief executive of the CSLR, effective December 11. Berry is currently chief executive at charity Way Forward Debt Solutions, and a non-executive director at the Consumer Action Law Centre. He has also previously held role ...

Super bequest reform can boost charitable giving by billions: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023
Superannuation bequest reform enabling Australians to channel unspent funds to a nominated charity tax-free upon death, could boost charitable giving by up to $21.9 billion annually by 2060. A report by Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by Philanthropy ...

Vale Tony Bongiorno

KARREN VERGARA  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2023
... well as a Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA). According to Mote, Bongiorno passed away after taking part in a cycling event for charity. "His motivation for the ride, his passion for fitness, his competitive spirit and of course, his eternally generous soul ...

More than $100k raised at FICAP RockStar

STAFF WRITER  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 AUG 2023
... Community Aid Program's annual 'RockStar' event was a roaring success, seeing more than $100,000 raised for its charity partners while an Oasis classic saw PIMCO's Scott Delaney crowned the night's winner. More than 350 industry professionals ...

FICAP 2023: Countdown is on

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 21 JUL 2023
... week. After a four-year hiatus, FICAP's renowned Rockstar night is making a comeback, with all proceeds going to new charity partners, Feel the Magic, Fighting Chance, and Weave. This year's event is backed by platinum sponsors BlackRock, Challenger ...

Dealer group adopts profit-for-purpose model

CHLOE WALKER  |  THURSDAY, 29 JUN 2023
... launch of its Spark Legacy Program. The Melbourne-based dealer group says it will donate 100% of its profits to nominated charity partners, with an objective to improve financial literacy among young Australians. Specifically, it aims to support financial ...

FICAP Rockstar back in July

CASSANDRA BALDINI  |  FRIDAY, 9 JUN 2023
... This year, FICAP's Rockstar event will be held on July 27 at Mary's Underground and all proceeds will go to new charity partners Feel the Magic, Fighting Chance and Weave. FICAP chair Marnie McLaren said there is a lot of industry excitement ...

Next generation stands by family adviser: Survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 8 MAY 2023
... want to pass wealth to future generations and fund the education of children or grandchildren. About half want to give to charity or fund a financial legacy. Some 80% of wealth inheritors who first met the adviser as a child or teenager decided to work ...