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Three super funds take responsible investment gong

ALEX BURKE  |  MONDAY, 29 FEB 2016
... award investment products, super funds, dealer groups and individual advisers for their commitment to responsible or "ethical" investments - specifically, those that focus on environmental, social and governance issues. The upgraded program places special ...

Australian Ethical reports solid profit growth

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 25 FEB 2016
Australian Ethical Investments has seen its net profit after tax rise 172% to $1.5 million for the half year to 31 December. Half year revenue increased 11% to $10.9 million, up from $9.9 million, while net inflows doubled over the previous corresponding ...

CFA societies launch advocacy council

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 12 FEB 2016
A newly formed regional advocacy council for Australia and New Zealand is aiming to champion ethical behaviour and leadership in investment markets as well as set benchmarks to improve market integrity. The council is being run by Chartered Financial ...

Australian ethical investing continues rise

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 20 JAN 2016
Interest in ethical investment is shaping to continue its rise during 2016 following the latest inflow figures from ASX-listed wealth manager Australian Ethical. Australian Ethical increased its funds under management (FUM) by 13% to more than $1.4 ...

Equip drops super fees

DARREN SNYDER  |  WEDNESDAY, 16 DEC 2015
... provide sufficient funds to maintain a competitive range of member products and services. Earlier this year Australian Ethical also reduced its superannuation fees.

Default super should have base ESG standard: RIAA

DARREN SNYDER  |  MONDAY, 7 DEC 2015
Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) is calling for default superannuation investments to include a base level of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. In its latest discussion paper RIAA has proposed MySuper products ...

Two IPAC advisers join independent firm

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 DEC 2015
... recognition for its focus on the specialist needs of higher net worth clients and successful families. This focus and a parallel ethical culture of absolute client best interest advice is what attracted me to make the move to Fitzpatricks," Boughton ...

FoFA end marks start of new advice era

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 30 NOV 2015
... more regulation to be discussed over the next few months: "Legislation to establish a new framework for the professional, ethical and education standards of financial advisers will be introduced before July next year," O'Dwyer said, adding that the government ...

FPA gives top award to private wealth adviser

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 23 NOV 2015
... fundamental idea that clients should have confidence in the objectivity of the advice they receive, as well as in the ethical and financial motives of the firm. "I work very hard to achieve high standards for myself, the profession and ultimately my ...

FPA awards associate adviser of the year

LAURA MILLAN  |  FRIDAY, 20 NOV 2015
... adhere to the FPA Code of Professional Practice. "John has received this award because he upholds high professional and ethical standards, which means living up to the expectations of our profession, acting in the best interests of clients and providing ...