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Australian impact investing primed to reach $32bn

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  THURSDAY, 18 MAY 2017
... financial returns, and act as a dedicated hub to connect and deepen participation of industries including government, philanthropy and superannuation in the field. The forum will also benefit from research Impact Investing Australia has incubated, including ...

MYOB co-founder sells $62m Xero stake for charity

ALEX BURKE  |  TUESDAY, 16 MAY 2017
... "We're proud of Craig's continued support of Xero including as one of our directors, and his significant commitment to philanthropy." "For the market, it will provide a larger free float and increased liquidity in Xero," Drury said. "As Xero executes ...

Countplus chair steps down after 11 years

ALEX BURKE  |  THURSDAY, 27 APR 2017
... his departure from the board of Class in February, and Lambert said he will now dedicate his time to his family, philanthropy, and the advocacy of medicinal cannabis. "Many Australians have seen our campaign to have our grand-daughter Katelyn Lambert's ...

Philanthropy Australia names recipients of annual industry awards

MICHELLE BALTAZAR  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
Leading Australian philanthropists were honoured for the impact of their giving at the 2017 Philanthropy Australia Awards held this week in Melbourne. The prestigious 2017 Leading Philanthropist Award went to documentary filmmaker Ian Darling who has ...

Philanthropy report offers valuable insights for NFPs: Perpetual

EMMA RAPAPORT  |  FRIDAY, 7 APR 2017
... saying they had impact investments in their respective fund portfolio. Speaking at an event for not-for-profit and philanthropy clients and partners, Perpetual managing director and chief executive Geoff Lloyd said the Giving Australia project was a ...

Trustee business names philanthropy manager

DARREN SNYDER  |  TUESDAY, 4 APR 2017
Newly-formed Australian Unity Trustees named its latest addition, appointing a national manager - philanthropy. Joining in the newly-created role is Caroline Whitby. She will be responsible for all the business' philanthropic activities including managing ...

NAB committed to growing impact investment

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  THURSDAY, 23 FEB 2017
Impact Investing Australia and Philanthropy Australia, in partnership with NAB, launched an initiative to make impact investing more accessible to not-for-profit organisations and for-purpose businesses. The Impact Investment Ready initiative comprises ...

Kathy Havers from Catalyst wins Future2 award second-year running

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  FRIDAY, 25 NOV 2016
... executive Dante De Gori said she is a well-deserved recipient. "Her tireless commitment to community service and philanthropy through her volunteer work with remote indigenous communities, and helping other families living with disabilities, is nothing ...

Impact investing driving advice growth

KERRIE SYDEE  |  MONDAY, 14 NOV 2016
... to deliver a financial return in line with similar types of investment and I think that's very important. It's not philanthropy, we do have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of our members and these investments are the same," Blakey says. ...

Equity Trustees restructures philanthropy

JAMIE WILLIAMSON  |  TUESDAY, 23 AUG 2016
Equity Trustees has restructured its Philanthropy granting program in a move that will now see more than $10 million in annual discretionary charitable giving directed into five key categories. Children and young people will receive $1.8 million, medical ...