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Australian Ethical Investments go global

MICHAEL HOBBS  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2007
... a world of companies with superior environmental and financial credentials," O'Donnell said. In Ethical Investment Association's 2006 Benchmark Survey, Australians have invested a total of $11.98 billion in ethically screened funds.

Inhouse investment consulting on the rise

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 21 AUG 2007
... operations, including investment management," said Lorraine Berends, chair of the Investment Management Consulting Association (IMCA) who is also principal of client services and marketing for Marvin & Palmer and Associates in Australia. Illustrating ...

Former ASFA head moves to First State Super

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  MONDAY, 20 AUG 2007
Former Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia (ASFA) chief executive Philippa Smith has joined the board of First State Super as one of four employer representatives. Chairman of the board Dr Tom Parry said, "Philippa & brings a depth of industry ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  FRIDAY, 17 AUG 2007
... House of Representatives Standing Committee on Economics, Finance and Public Administration. The Housing Industry Association releases its Market Snapshot. On the corporate front, Newcrest Mining and Thakral Holdings Ltd will report their annual results. ...

AIMA aims for greater hedge fund disclosure

CHRIS NICHOLLS  |  THURSDAY, 16 AUG 2007
Amid the background of hedge fund collapses both locally and in the US, the Alternative Investment Management Association of Australia (AIMA) today released new risk disclosure guidelines for Australian hedge funds. The voluntary guidelines, developed ...

Avoid mistakes and we'll minimise regulation: Pearce

ALEX DUNNIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 AUG 2007
... you have to be seen to be doing something, even for its own sake," he said, speaking at yesterday's meeting for the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) in Canberra. "This means if you want less government intervention then please regulate yourselves. ...

IFSA names three for industry excellence

ALEX DUNNIN  |  TUESDAY, 14 AUG 2007
... QIC's Angela Keane have been awarded the coveted Industry Excellence awards from the Investment and Financial Services Association (IFSA). Kerr, who is head of claims at Asteron Life Limited, received his award for his work in focusing on under-insurance ...

AFA soft skills forum attracts 600

ALEX DUNNIN  |  MONDAY, 13 AUG 2007
The soft skills traveling forum conducted by the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) last month attracted more then 600 advisers and delegates throughout Perth, Sydney, Adelaide, Hobart, Brisbane and Melbourne who heard how they can develop their ...

Market Wrap - Morning

AAP  |  TUESDAY, 7 AUG 2007
... points to 5,995 on a volume of 2,641 contracts. In economic news today, the Australian Industry Group/Housing Industry Association Australian Performance of Construction Index for July will be released, while the St George/ACCC Business Expectations ...

Labour calls for fin services tax reforms

... reforms to help Australia become the centre of funds management in Asia. Speaking at the Investment & Financial Services Association's (IFSA) annual conference this year, Bowen said they would refer their proposals of a new managed investments tax regime ...