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Advisers must ask clients about SRI investing: Australian Ethical

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 23 JAN 2013
... responsible governance. "There is a growing awareness among the broader population of the challenges facing the planet and our society," said Vernon. A recent survey by the asset manager revealed that 62% of Australians think it is important to that ...

RIAA appoints new chief executive

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 22 JAN 2013
... "We are thrilled that Simon is joining RIAA, and are particularly excited about Simon's track record in linking civil society and the investment community," commented Pablo Berrutti, chair of RIAA's board of directors. "Strengthening these connections ...

TAL appoints new general manager

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 20 NOV 2012
... roles at AMP and CommInsure, and divisional management roles as chief operating officer at Newcastle Permanent Building Society and chief operating officer and acting chief executive officer at Tyndall Investment Management. Clarke recently co-authored ...

ME Bank appoints new directors

STAFF JOURNALIST  |  MONDAY, 5 NOV 2012
... member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, State Library of Victoria Foundation Council, Strategic Management Society, and a Council Member and Vice President of Chief Executive Women. Justin Milne has extensive experience building and ...

Relax legislation on deferred annuities: Challenger

BEN COLLINS  |  FRIDAY, 2 NOV 2012
... May this year. Howe and Rafe argue in the paper that rapid movements in life expectancy present major risks not only to society, but also to the future of Australian super funds, investment managers, insurers and other financial product providers. "At ...

Super fund launches mobile site

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 16 OCT 2012
... industry for users wanting more immediate, on-the-go access to their finances. "Australia is increasingly becoming a digital society and many Australians are looking for more accessibility and convenience by engaging with businesses online," she said. ...

Australian Philanthropic appoints new CEO

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  THURSDAY, 11 OCT 2012
... at Perpetual," said APS chairman Chris Cuffe. Prior to Perpetual, Ruffell held senior roles with the Royal Agricultural Society Foundation, Mission Australia, The Prince's Trust in the UK and ING Australia. In her most recent role, Ruffell was responsible ...

Zelman opens new advice business

LINDA HAUSKEN  |  FRIDAY, 5 OCT 2012
... through social media, plans to promote his new business in the same way. While online and social media are revolutionising society, many people in the industry are scared to give it a real go. However, Zelman said "My belief is that the rewards are great ...

Lookin' for trouble

BENJAMIN ONG  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 SEP 2012

Plug the $1 trillion savings shortfall: FSC

BEN COLLINS  |  TUESDAY, 4 SEP 2012
... an important issue which needs to be addressed, a solution needs to be reached that "will not affect certain groups of society," particularly low income earners.