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SMILEYS 2014 deadline looms

STAFF WRITERS  |  TUESDAY, 22 OCT 2013
... have less than a week to get their entries in for this year's Financial Standard Social Media Influence Leadership + Excellence Scholarship (SMILEYS). Proudly supported by our scholarship partner Zurich and our technology partner IRESS, the annual scholarship ...

Philanthropic trust awards $2m biomedical research grants

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 OCT 2013
... The main award of $1 million went to the Centenary Institute's Cytometry research program, with the $50,000 Medal for Excellence going to Professor Douglas Hilton for his discoveries in blood cell production. Also announced were 17 Equipment and Establishment ...

Two awards for Australian Ethical

ALEX DUNNIN  |  FRIDAY, 11 OCT 2013
... performance. The first award from the Banksia Foundation, which is a not-for-profit that recognises environment and business excellence, was for 'Leading in sustainability - Setting the standard for a Small to Medium Business'. The second award from ...

AFA unveils Female Excellence in Advice Finalists

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 27 SEP 2013
... The Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and TAL have unveiled the names of the finalists in the 2013 AFA Female Excellence in Advice Award, which recognises female financial advisers who are making a significant contribution to their profession ...

ACSI appoints Future Fund exec as new chief

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 26 SEP 2013
... worked as an investment consultant in Zurich. "Australia has a world-class pension system, and has become a centre of excellence in integrating ESG issues into investment decision-making and the exercise of ownership rights. ACSI and its members have ...

AFA Adviser of the Year Finalists revealed

ALICE URIBE  |  WEDNESDAY, 18 SEP 2013
... professional self-development and client centricity," he said. "Zurich is delighted to continue championing adviser excellence by sponsoring the Award for the 11th year running." The 2013 AFA Adviser of the Year will be announced on Tuesday, 15 October ...

Suncorp outsources custody to NAB

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  MONDAY, 26 AUG 2013
... "Partnering with NAB gives Suncorp access to the capability of Australia's largest custodian, with a reputation for excellence in custody and investment administration services." It is thought State Street also bid for the job. Last week it was reported ...

Submit your SMILEYS 2014 entry now

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 22 JUL 2013

AFA Inspire initiative launched in Sydney

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 20 JUN 2013
... development through networking, coaching, mentoring and leadership, as well as through events. Winner of the AFA Female Excellence and Advice Award Christine Hornery was a guest speaker at the sold out event held at the National Maritime Museum on Sydney's ...

AMG deepens Australian focus with new role

ALICE URIBE  |  FRIDAY, 17 MAY 2013
... head for AMG. "Institutional investors in our region have really taken to the AMG model, which combines the focus and excellence of world-leading investment boutiques with a local presence and understanding. I am delighted to have the opportunity to ...