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Senate admits age pension falls short

RUTH LIEW | TUESDAY, 25 MAR 2008

... Australians likely to suffer these cost of living pressures will increase in the future, the report confirmed. Pensioners advocacy group National Seniors has welcomed the senate inquiry. "The inquiry's findings confirm what every pensioner knows - that ...

UniSuper chief Byrne move to ACSI

RUTH LIEW | TUESDAY, 12 FEB 2008

... for profit funds," said Michael O'Sullivan, president of ACSI. "Ann joins ACSI as it is rapidly expanding its research, advocacy and engagement programmes to ensure that the environmental, social and governance performance of investee companies is of ...

Word of mouth works: Tyndall

CHRIS NICHOLLS | MONDAY, 3 SEP 2007

... definitely recommend them to family or friends. A further 27 per cent said they would probably recommend them. "This level of advocacy puts a financial planning group in a strong position for further growth from word of mouth recommendations - still ...

Finsia appoints interim CEO

... into further developing the vision for our 'new' Finsia, as a professional body centred on member service and industry advocacy. Chris Nicholls Erratum: This article has been amended to show that former CEO Brian Salter, while having announced his intention ...

Kiwibank fined over lack of disclosure

ALEX DUNNIN | THURSDAY, 17 MAY 2007

... one of five default super funds for the KiwiSaver retirement savings scheme. Meanwhile, in Australia the peak consumer advocacy group CHOICE has published an analysis of similar fee disclosure problems with currency conversion on credit card transactions ...

Not-for-profits need to engage with industry: IFSA

KATE HAGE | FRIDAY, 20 OCT 2006

... sponsorship of the Inspire Foundation on mental health and its recognition in life insurance cover. "But that is just soft advocacy." "It is critical for branding for people see what you are doing, and it shows the community that people behind the business ...

SRI next gen - funds that only invest in companies run by women

... sub-adviser Boston Trust Investment Management. Walden Asset Management conducts the social research analysis and shareholder advocacy underpinning the fund. Despite the perhaps subjective nature of the fund's guidelines, they are still focused on investment ...

FPA appoints new CEO

... appreciation of the importance of delivering value to members. She has worked with government and in policy formation and advocacy," said Dieters. She added that Bloch was selected to help drive the FPA board agenda that will focus on professional standards ...

Babcock & Brown appoints former senator

... one of the more successful on record. His prominent political and corporate background combined with his international advocacy experience will support Babcock & Brown's significant growth in Australia and the region," said the group's managing director ...

Australian SRI efforts rewarded by UN

... eight selection criteria include innovation in approaches to responsible investment, as well as company involvement, advocacy and engagement relating to corporate governance, accountability, transparency and reporting. Presented in two tiers, PSS/CSS ...

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Federal Court calls out ASIC for re-running case on appeal

RIDDHIMA TALWANI

The Full Federal Court of Australia has criticised regulators for falling back on appeals to re-litigate cases on a different legal basis than the one run at trial.

Evergreen founder exits Ascalon Capital

KARREN VERGARA

Ascalon Capital has bid farewell to Evergreen Consultants' founder Angela Ashton, shortly after acquiring the consulting firm last year.

Powerhouse Ventures partners with European fund manager

KARREN VERGARA

ASX-listed Powerhouse Ventures has partnered with an unnamed European fund manager that will commit US$50 million to its fledgling Critical Infrastructure Opportunities (CIO) Fund.

KeyInvest unveils new investment platform, awards mandate

MATTHEW WAI

KeyInvest has launched a new investment platform to include a plethora of investment strategies ranging from private credit to global equities.

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