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NAB, Life Without Barriers launch social benefit bond

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... Bank (NAB) and Life Without Barriers have launched a social benefit bond (SBB) that targets criminal offending by young people in Queensland. James Wadell, director of NAB's Capital Financing Solutions team This is Queensland's first SBB, and will seek ...

Diversity Council Australia explores "double jeopardy" facing culturally diverse women

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... amount of resilience," said Ming Long, company director. "They demonstrate an incredible amount of resilience. The fact that people are not looking at them as a rich pool to hire into leadership, I just think, what a complete loss for our country." Nearly ...

Regnan calls for greater disclosure on human capital management

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 8 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... providing guidance to corporates on improving disclosure on issues of material significance related to strategic management of people. Human capital constituties the knowledge, skills and abilities that reside in individuals, as well as the shared knowledge ...

New super funds use technology, responsible investment focus to reach members

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... retirement savings, that improves the resilience of the superannuation system, Knox added. "In one sense, the more we get people to think about savings, the better," he said. "From an industry and economy view, if we can engage people to think about ...

Australian Ethical Investment reports annual profit of $2.9 million

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... through, we've reached a tipping point at a retail level and that's driving the growth of our superannuation fund, where people are realising that they don't have to compromise." Vernon noted there has been growth across the superannuation and managed ...

30% Club Australia calls for renewed push to get women on boards

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 1 SEP 2017  |  NEWS
... of the 30% Club research when chairs and board directors talk about fit and style. There is a real aversion to putting people on boards they perceive will not be part of that fit. "I also believe that the myth of merit is alive and well and more work ...

Good Shepherd Microfinance, NAB mark 5th anniversary of Good Money launch

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... $800-$3,000, with low interest rate, which are administered by NAB, AddsUP, a matched savings plan of up to $500 offered to people who have successfully repaid a NILS or StepUP loan, and simple car and contents insurance with flexible payment options. ...

Alpha Fund Managers invests in Australian Ethical Australian Shares Fund

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 25 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... investing heavily in industries with an uncertain future, like coal, we're making positive investments that benefit the planet, people and animals. We invest in sectors such as IT, healthcare and renewables. This, along with our bias to small cap stocks ...

Ethical investment a power tool for member engagement: Australian Ethical

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... superfund in 2016, growing by 37% in assets under management and 24% by member growth, according to a report by KPMG. "People want their super to have purpose and impact as well as good financial performance," said Phil Vernon, Australian Ethical managing ...

Social Ventures Australia launches SVA Fundamentals for Impact

RACHEL ALEMBAKIS  |  FRIDAY, 11 AUG 2017  |  NEWS
... organisations contributing to shared, system wide goals - whether this be increasing the availability of appropriate housing for people experiencing or at risk of homelessness, or empowering First Australian young people to be leaders and change makers ...