It’s been two years since my first chat with Nick Edgerton – and it’s clear that creating positive impact is still at the core of his decision making, and also that he still has his infectious enthusiasm for sustainable investment. Nick is a Portfolio Manager with the Sustainable Funds Group at Stewart Investors. Nick joined […]
Read MoreEthical Investment Week 2023
It’s Ethical Investment Week! This annual event aims to help people understand ethical investing and make informed investment decisions. Ethical Investment Week is coordinated by the Ethical Advisers’ Co-op, which comprises a group of leading ethical advisers. During the week of 1 to 7 October, a range of events and resources will be available to […]
Read MoreFrom Worry to Warrior: Turning Eco-Anxiety into Eco-Action & creating a sustainable legacy with Claire O’Rourke
“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 […]
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