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Kokoda revisited: The AFA journey

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 10 OCT 2017
... Kokoda program included two days in Port Moresby and seven days crossing the Kokoda Trail, led by the Australian Geographic Society's 2016 'Spirit of Adventure Award' holder Brian Freeman. "Not only have our AFA members funded their own trek, but each ...

China industrial profits surge

BENJAMIN ONG  |  THURSDAY, 28 SEP 2017
... is a very important meeting to be held at a critical stage when China is striving for achieving a moderately prosperous society in an all-round way, and at a critical time for the development of socialism with Chinese characteristics." "The people-oriented ...

Professional investment association rebrands

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 22 SEP 2017
The Investment Management Consultants Association (IMCA) Australia announced it will rebrand as CIMA Society of Australia. The name change will formally launch in early 2018 and is part of the association's initiative to emphasise the importance of ...

Impact investment in real-time

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... offers mainstream investors "the opportunity to generate long-term capital growth whilst making a positive contribution to society. " The Barclays Multi-Impact Growth Fund invests primarily in specialist third-party funds (14 at launch) which have been ...

Stressed Aussies increasingly tempted to access advice

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... don't have appropriate, affordable or accessible supports to help them survive a financial shock. It's important that society has the right safeguards in place," she said. "By understanding more about what Australians need to help them access appropriate ...

Impact investment in real-time

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 18 SEP 2017
... offers mainstream investors "the opportunity to generate long-term capital growth whilst making a positive contribution to society. " The Barclays Multi-Impact Growth Fund invests primarily in specialist third-party funds (14 at launch) which have been ...

The risk of under-insurance is real: ASFA

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 15 SEP 2017
... superannuation. "Without it many people would have no insurance protection at all," Clare said. "The burden of under-insurance on society and government resources would be significantly greater without insurance in super. "It reduces the level of social ...

CBA commits to bond-structured climate change solutions

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  WEDNESDAY, 30 AUG 2017
... case against CBA said. "We are deeply concerned about the serious risks that climate change poses to the environment and society. The bank should tell investors about the risks climate change will have on its business." Research from financial services ...

Financial services leaders push for marriage equality

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 24 AUG 2017
... Ethical, BNY Mellon and HSBC have also joined in support among numerous other financial services firms. "An equitable society, free of discrimination, also allows all employees to function at their best," the letter stated. "Not only is marriage equality ...

UK manager partners for Aussie distribution

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 AUG 2017
... value resulting in significant returns to investors, value for shareholders, lower risk for creditors and benefits to society through sustainability. Environmental and economic returns need not be mutually exclusive," Dear said.