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Forrests' donation crowns WA as most generous state: KPMG

KARREN VERGARA | TUESDAY, 13 JAN 2026

... Minderoo Foundation's endowment to about $7.6 billion - the largest of Australia's foundations and trusts," Philanthropy Australia said at the time. "The gift follows on from the Forrests' 2013 pledge to donate at least half of their wealth - the Forrests ...

Super bequest reform can boost charitable giving by billions: Report

ANDREW MCKEAN | TUESDAY, 24 OCT 2023

... giving by up to $21.9 billion annually by 2060. A report by Impact Economics and Policy, commissioned by Philanthropy Australia, says policy settings, particularly the imposition of a 17% tax on bequests to charities from superannuation, deter Australians ...

Treasurer announces FIRB, RBA appointments

CHLOE WALKER | MONDAY, 22 NOV 2021

... Honorary Doctorate from Monash University as well as being recognised with the Leading Philanthropist Award by Philanthropy Australia. "The reappointment of Ms Schwartz maintains the high calibre of experience and expertise on the RBA board as our economy ...

Australian philanthropy awards winners announced

CHLOE WALKER | WEDNESDAY, 17 NOV 2021

Tim Fairfax was recognised as Leading Philanthropist at Philanthropy Australia's annual awards last night, presented in a special online ceremony for the second consecutive year. Now in their seventh year, the awards celebrate extraordinary achievements ...

EQT hires for trustee and wealth

ANNABELLE DICKSON | FRIDAY, 30 JUL 2021

... provided tailored philanthropic advice and NFP investment governance and strategy. She previously worked at Philanthropy Australia as an associate consultant and at GivingSimple as a manager. Schell was also a manager, philanthropic services at EWM Group ...

Westpac appoints director

ANNABELLE DICKSON | THURSDAY, 22 JUL 2021

... communities living in extreme poverty. In 2016 Exel was named Australia's leading philanthropist by Philanthropy Australia. She was previously a non-executive director of Suncorp Group and chair of the Bermuda Stock Exchange. Exel was also the managing ...

Philanthropic sector advocates transparency facelift

DARREN SNYDER | MONDAY, 10 SEP 2018

... and interactive platform, answering calls for the industry to be more transparent. Launched at the recent Philanthropy Australia National Conference, the online platform gives insight to the grant-making practises of foundations across the country. The ...

Philanthropic forces shift asset allocation

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018

... distribution of more than $1 billion in annual grants and funding to non-traditional sectors. Speaking at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference yesterday, JBWere Philanthropic Services senior consultant John McLeod said over the last 20 years ...

Gonski asks philanthropists to have more heart

DARREN SNYDER | THURSDAY, 6 SEP 2018

... more rigour as assets that have taken years to accumulate are too often spent on a whim. Speaking at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference in Melbourne yesterday, Gonski acknowledged there are wealthy Australians who could do better when it ...

Philanthropists must move beyond the hierarchy

DARREN SNYDER | WEDNESDAY, 5 SEP 2018

... that philanthropists must stick to a strict hierarchy when addressing global problems. Speaking at the Philanthropy Australia National Conference this morning in Melbourne, William and Flora Hewlett Foundation president Larry Kramer said there are a ...

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BT appoints new head of strategy

KARREN VERGARA

A former Allianz Retire+ executive has joined BT as the new head of strategy.

ASX sees trade volumes soar in May

MATTHEW WAI

ASX saw a substantial growth in trade volumes last month, despite continued lackluster movement in IPOs.

Otivo launches AI-powered financial advice

MATTHEW WAI

Otivo has launched a mobile app for Australians to access licensed advice powered by AI.

Munro expands access to climate focused fund

VINNY VUCAGO

The Munro Global Growth Climate Leaders PIE Fund has been opened to retail investors in New Zealand.

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