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Property investment manager broadens regional presence

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... enhance our market presence and offer Heitman's innovative investment solutions to the investors and consultants in the Australian and New Zealand markets." Titchkosky will work with James Gruver, Heitman's global sales leader, to lead the firm's client ...

Iron magnate makes historic $400m pledge

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 22 MAY 2017
The Australian chair of one of the world's largest iron ore producers recently made the largest ever donation by a living Australian to a range of charitable causes. Fortescue Metals chair Andrew "Twiggy" Forrest, along with his wife Nicola, donated ...

Kathy Havers from Catalyst wins Future2 award second-year running

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... Havers is director the Kindred Spirits Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation supporting Aboriginal people and communities. In this volunteer role, Havers manages projects designed to empower people in remote Australia. In commending Havers, FPA chief ...

Myer Family Investments names new chief executive

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 1 AUG 2016
... many senior executive positions including chief executive at News Corp Australia, FOXTEL, Fox Studios Australia, the Australian Film Commission, Southern Star Entertainment and Musica Viva Australia. "Kim is respected for his commitment and repeated ...

Wilson AM commits to Pledge 1% philanthropy movement

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 9 MAR 2016
... internationally and to advance philanthropy in Australia. "We are proud to join the Pledge 1% movement and hope that many more Australian companies take the pledge," he said. In the past two years Wilson Asset Management has launched two charity-focused ...

Super industry collectively engages indigenous Australia

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 29 JUN 2015
A collective of Australian superannuation funds and industry representative groups are committed to improving access and engagement with the indigenous community after a recent summit. According to First Nations Foundation chief executive, Trevor Pearce ...

MLC GM to chair community foundation, focuses on mental health

STAFF WRITER  |  MONDAY, 31 MAR 2014
... Established in 2008 as part of MLC, the wealth management arm of NAB, the Foundation provides support to Australian communities by investing in key areas of need and employee interest and, in particular, improving the mental health of Australians. Bourguignon ...

IBA launches REIT for indigenous investors

JAMES FERNYHOUGH  |  FRIDAY, 13 DEC 2013

FSC to support Indigenous financial literacy

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 1 AUG 2013
... funds to the FNF to help expand its adult financial literacy program, known as My Moola, for members of Indigenous communities. The FSC said financial literacy is a key contributor to social exclusion of Indigenous Australians as highlighted in a report ...

Australian foundations sample impact investing

MELANIE TIMBRELL  |  THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2012
... reasons is the work of philanthropists in creating the opportunity set so important in moving this space forward." In the Australian context the social enterprise and development investment funds, renewable energy funds, community infrastructure funds ...