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Former Future Fund MD joins HESTA

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 11 APR 2017
... responsible, long-term steward of members' investments, its unwavering commitment to improving outcomes for its members and women in Australia and its history of strong investment performance and innovation."

Advice rated excellent: MLC survey

KARREN VERGARA  |  MONDAY, 10 APR 2017
... income at four, net worth at 4.1, and lifestyle at 4.7. About half don't think they'll have enough to retire on, with 55% of women compared with 48% of men fearing they will not have enough money. "What we tend to see is that people are busy and are ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... Award. It went to Social Ventures Australia for its collaborative work with The Marnin Studio, Marninwarntikura Fitzroy Women's Resource Centre in Western Australia. It is the first venture under the SVA WA Venture Philanthropy Fund and is an inspired ...

CBA executive recognised for mentee commitment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... her unwavering commitment to improving the lives of Australia's most marginalised teenage girls at the Financial Executive Women 2017 Leadership Conference in Sydney yesterday. CommInsure head of business delivery, superannuation and investments, Kate ...

The challenging nature of ethics

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... consulting fellow for Ethics in Banking and Finance with The Ethics Centre. She told delegates at the Financial Executive Women 2017 Leadership Conference that the challenge of developing the Banking and Finance Oath and campaigning for tobacco-free ...

New alliance to encourage female planners

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 6 APR 2017
Supporting the growth of women in financial planning, the Financial Planning Association of Australia will work with Financial Executive Women to advance the progression of women in the industry. Announcing the alliance at the 4th annual Financial Executive ...

Gender diversity drives Australia's mid-market companies

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
... executive delivered a 9% increase in revenue in 2016, compared to the group-wide average of 0.5%. Furthermore, companies with women on their board achieved higher revenue growth, profitability and shareholder returns in 2016. Of the companies listed ...

ASIC spots forex breaches at ANZ and Westpac

ALEX BURKE  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAR 2017
... million community benefit payment; Westpac's will go to supporting the financial capability of vulnerable people, including women experiencing family violence, and ANZ's will go to Financial Literacy Australia. Westpac Institutional Bank chief executive ...

Financial Executive Women appoints board members

DARREN SNYDER  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
Financial Executive Women is welcoming two new members to its advisory board to further help the positive progression of women in financial services. Joining the advisory board is AMP chief customer officer Paul Sainsbury and NAB general manager MLC ...

Responsible investment distinguishes active managers

KARREN VERGARA  |  FRIDAY, 10 MAR 2017
... generate long-term capital growth from companies that foster gender diversity and leverage the important economic role of women. An Australian domiciled pool fund will launch this year. Christensen says ESG enables better investment research, while impact ...