“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can” Arthur Ashe. Welcome to a special episode of The Green Dream, where we dive deep into the heart of this year’s Ethical Investment Week theme: “Building a sustainable legacy.” Our guest today is the inspirational Claire O’Rourke. She is a campaigner, communicator and […]
Read MoreA story of hope, and opportunity to help: WeSAVE School in Sumbawa
$30 per month pays the basic wage of a teacher in Sumbawa, such is the amazing disparity in wages between Indonesia and Australia. This allows us to have a great positive impact with a relatively small donation. For $360 a year, you can fund a teacher’s entire salary! We have done it, and we encourage […]
Read MoreLights, Camera, Climate Action: The Silver Screen and Ethical Investing with Mark Forstmann
This episode is fairly unique, because we’re talking about a new film release and ethical investment stock picks in the same conversation, and that’s because our interviewee has two careers – one in film, and one in investment. Mark Forstmann has written and produced a new film called Climate Changers, which follows Tim Flannery’s search […]
Read MoreBlood & Gore: Determined to create a more sustainable future – David Blood of Generation IM
David Blood is considered by many to be one of the pioneers of sustainable investment management. Almost 20 years ago in 2004, David created Generation Investment Management alongside Al Gore, the former Vice President of the United States, and they now manage around $43bn USD. We don’t normally talk about performance on this podcast, but […]
Read MoreLifetime Annuities just got more attractive
As we enter 2023, long term (including lifetime) annuity strategies are a lot more attractive than they were a year ago, assisted by rapid interest rate rises in 2022. Many retirees are now seeking advice on annuity strategies. We’re finding that whilst most Australians are familiar with the concept, they need advice on how an […]
Read MoreOctober 2022 Federal Budget Update
Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his first budget on Tuesday night. The first budget for a new Government is a time to establish its economic credentials. The key points are as follows: A more serious approach to climate issues Another mining revenue windfall and the offsetting of new spending with savings has resulted in sharply […]
Read MoreBeyond Juukan Gorge – Uranium, Troglodyte Extinction & Cultural Cringe, with Kado Muir
What are cave dwelling Troglodytes? Is it a coincidence that places of cultural significance often seem to be in resource rich areas, for example the planned Yeelirrie Uranium mine? Why should your Financial Adviser be aware of these issues? Join us for this special Ethical Investment Week 2022 interview with Kado Muir. It’s a year […]
Read MoreAligning Profit with Purpose – Investing for a Better Future with Damian Cottier
Damian Cottier, Portfolio Manager of the Perennial Better Future Trust (IMPQ), says that Sustainable Investing is about more than just avoiding ‘Sin’ stocks. It’s about exploring what truly constitutes a truly sustainable investment and ensuring there is a strong alignment between profit and purpose. It’s also about allowing investors access to the transition to a […]
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