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ESG demand still high for advisers

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 23 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... care about human rights. According to data from the Responsible Investment Association of Australasia (RIAA), 88% of Australians expect that their banking and superannuation funds will be invested responsibly and ethically, and 65% would be motivated ...

More funding necessary to fix housing crisis

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... crisis are manifest and demand innovative solutions if we are to ensure fair access to safe and secure housing for all Australians," she said. "Across the economy, from housing, to care, to manufacturing, co-ops and mutuals are a model fit for the times ...

The rising role and risks of generative AI

ANDREW MCKEAN  |  MONDAY, 20 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... survey by KPMG Australia and the University of Queensland, involving 17,000 people across 17 countries, found that Australians are among the most cautious regarding AI usage. This mistrust outweighs the perceived benefits for many, leading to a significant ...

Budget 2024: Additional $11.3bn promised for housing

ELIZA BAVIN  |  WEDNESDAY, 15 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... comprehensive Homes for Australia plan. "We're easing the cost of living - and we're building more homes for Australians. In the five years from this July, we aim to build 1.2 million of them. Our goal is ambitious - but achievable, if we all ...

Closing the Gap in First Nations investing

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... that are often stewards of capital, we see that capital put to good use," Brian Wyborn, managing partner at First Australians Capital said. "We want to see that capital create solutions that derive a benefit and a return for our investors but also works ...

Disability inclusion is a financial issue

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 2 MAY 2024  |  NEWS
... the missing puzzle piece in the campaign for better diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). There are 4.4 million Australians living with disability, around 20% of the population, of which 90% of those have invisible disabilities. 'Invisible' ...

Auditors lambast mandatory climate reporting requirements

ELIZA BAVIN  |  MONDAY, 29 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... businesses. He said this would be an enormous cost for businesses that should be focused on innovation, employment Australians and carefully framed actions that would actually support a low carbon economy. "In our joint submission with CPA Australia ...

Australian Ethical reaches $10 bn FUM

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 22 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... animals and the planet thrive, and our customers prosper through their choice of ethical investments." A massive 88% of Australians want their super, bank accounts, and other investments, to be invested responsibly, Australian Ethical, in partnership ...

Social impact groups bolster leadership

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  MONDAY, 15 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... something new. "Joining IJM Australia is an opportunity to bring protection to millions of people and further engage Australians in the vital work of ending slavery in our lifetime. I am excited to join the IJM Australia team and contribute to this valuable ...

Philanthropic donations under scrutiny

ROSE MARY PETRASS  |  THURSDAY, 4 APR 2024  |  NEWS
... Commission (AEC). Some companies that made the list have policies that ban political donations. The Yes campaign was led by Australians for Indigenous Constitutional Recognition (AICR), which is a fundraising and organising vehicle. Donations also went ...