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FSC and EY seek WAMtech revolution

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 23 MAY 2017
... common data standard FSC chief officer Sally Loane said the financial services industry is now looking to the fintech community for innovative solutions to problems, new product development ideas and streamlining processes. "The Australian wealth and ...

NAB pushes planning career path

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  MONDAY, 13 MAR 2017
... advice contributes to the financial security and wellbeing of millions of Australians, and there are many more in the community who could benefit from the help of a planner. We believe these scholarships and research will not only attract great emerging ...

Super funds raise $9m for social bond

KARREN VERGARA  |  THURSDAY, 9 MAR 2017
... communities and returns to investors makes Social Impact Bonds particularly compelling for governments, investors and the community." The program, in partnership with the South Australian Government, will commence in July 2017 and seeks to generate a ...

NZ Super Fund CEO joins PPI board

ALEX BURKE  |  FRIDAY, 24 FEB 2017
... International Forum of Sovereign Wealth Funds. "Adrian is well respected among his long-term investment peers and the PPI community. I became PPI's president in 2014 with the anticipation of working with Theresa and Adrian in their roles a chair and ...

Swell in advisers seeking higher education

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 17 JAN 2017
... professionals who will be recognised by the industry, the government, but more importantly, their clients and the broader community."

Westpac commits to social finance leadership

DARREN SNYDER  |  THURSDAY, 3 NOV 2016
... homes to families and communities. Alongside The Benevolent Society, NSW Treasury and the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, both CBA and Westpac were integral in developing the bond. The investment vehicle finances a Resilient Families ...

Munchenberg to exit ABA

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 21 OCT 2016
... financial crisis and more recently as the industry has strived to better explain the role banks play for customers, the community and the Australian economy," Thorburn said. The ABA has also welcomed the release of Ian McPhee's second progress report ...

Fix super for indigenous Australians: KPMG

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 14 OCT 2016
... tailored for mobile technologies; making financial literacy sessions a mandatory component of the Community Development Program (CDP) scheme; recalibrating identification processes to compensate for a common lack of valid ID, as well as cultural and ...

AFA excellence in education award winner revealed

KERRIE SYDEE  |  THURSDAY, 6 OCT 2016
... application of that education (30%), contribution to the professional through education (10%) and contribution to their community through education (10%). AFA general manager, member services, partnerships and Campus AFA, Nick Hakes, said Mr Nielsen ...

Mentor Education appoints new chair

WHITNEY FITZSIMMONS  |  TUESDAY, 5 APR 2016
... of the organisation's inaugural chair. Taggart has had a distinguished career as a financial adviser and business and community leader. The appointment marks a significant milestone for the Australian-owned provider of quality financial industry learning ...