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University of Sydney issues second impact investing report

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  THURSDAY, 17 APR 2014  |  NEWS
A new study from the University of Sydney Business School concludes there is no legal barrier preventing trusts and foundations from pursuing impact investments, and finds that impact investing has to move past the stage of engaging with early adopters ...

SVA suggests reform for social enterprise capital funding

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 2 APR 2014  |  NEWS
Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has suggested establishing a dedicated social 'investment bank' as one means of increasing access to capital for social sector enterprises. Ian Learmonth, executive director of impact investing, Social Ventures Australia ...

Ethical Investment Advisers launches fossil-fuel free SMA

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
Brisbane-based financial planners Ethical Investment Advisers has launched a separately managed account (SMA) based on Australian equities that are screened to eliminate fossil fuel exposures. Louise Edkins, director, Ethical Investment Advisers The ...

Cbus Super to target suicide prevention initiatives

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
... manager workplace distribution projects, Cbus Super. "We commissioned the study because we are committed to delivering member health outcomes for our members," Lockwood said. "We care not just for financial wellbeing, but it's consistent for us to look ...

South Australia government to support Good Money store

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 MAR 2014  |  NEWS
The South Australian government will support a Good Shepherd Microfinance retail site in Adelaide to provide access to microfinance products, financial counselling and other services to financially excluded people. Good Shepherd Microfinance CEO Adam ...

NAB outlines goals in 2014 Reconciliation Action Plan

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 28 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
National Australia Bank has increased the number of Indigenous trainees offered jobs by 74%, has increased the overall number of Indigenous employees by 13% and reports that their Indigenous Money Mentor program has created $4.20 in social value per ...

PRI, GRESB agree to closer collaboration

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 21 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... risk management and will help grow the PRI's US network. Prior to her hire, Mahida worked as part of the environmental, health and safety team at Hess, a US oil and gas company. She has also been vice president of the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) ...

AMP Capital busts ESG myths

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... company's value is made up of intangible drivers which are not always found in financial statements, such as occupational health and safety performance, corporate culture and supply chain management, Carlsson-Sweeny said in the paper. "The proportion ...

UCA Funds Management on asset allocation for NFP portfolios

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 14 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
Charities and faith-based organisations can introduce defensive and growth asset investments to their asset allocation while still exercising responsible stewardship of their resources, according to a paper written by UCA Funds Management. Michael Walsh ...

BCCM forms task force to examine public service delivery

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 7 FEB 2014  |  NEWS
... Robyn Kaczmarek, coordinator and founder, Co-operative Home Care, Michael Pilbrow, director and founding chairman, National Health Co-operative, and Morrie O'Connor, president, Nundah Community Enterprise Co-operative. The task force's green paper and ...