An important media release relating to superannuation for women was issued yesterday. JustInvest have been offering specialist advice in this area for many years – see our page on financial well being for women: http://www.justinvest.net.au/for-women/ On the eve of International Women’s Day, ASIC today reminded Australian women to start planning early for their financial future. Research shows the […]
Read MoreBusiness outraged by anti-coal campaign: Responsible investors not affected
Today’s article on the front page of the Australian Financial Review reports that coal miners are under ‘Green attack’. Coal Miners such as BHP and Rio Tinto are not happy about the approach, the latter describing it as ‘economic vandalism’. The article: http://www.afr.com/p/national/business_outraged_by_anti_coal_campaign_O09SRiOhlOTYeUJZr9CkXO What is the real issue here for investors? Capital loss? Poor returns? Whether […]
Read MoreSuper Secrets Unmasked: Breakthrough on Disclosure for Super funds
In breaking news today, ASIC Chairman Greg Medcraft has had an amazing insight: investors actually want to know where their money is invested!!! See: http://www.afr.com/p/national/super_secrets_unmasked_wZwYJwpcpVui15DWhY4BtJ Let’s not be concerned that Mr Medcraft is claiming an idea that Responsible Investment Advisers (such as ourselves) have been raising for decades. The fact is that this is a necessary […]
Read MoreWhat’s Your Money up to? Invest Responsibly
We all want our superannuation and investments to be safe and earn a solid rate of return, but there are other things we care about too: You might feel passionate about the effects of climate change, the provision of affordable and accessible health care services, managing resources sustainably to meet our current needs and those […]
Read MoreMeeting with Bear Grylls of Man vs Wild
Bear Grylls is an inspirational guy – he climbed Everest at age 23, after having suffered a broken back 18 months earlier. He talked about his motivation to succeed and working harder than the next bloke….but above all else, preparedness. In short, he says that being prepared is the most important thing to give you confidence in the wild. […]
Read MoreJules attends UK Ethical Investment Week #2: Occupy London
Interestingly, on my way into St Paul’s Cathedral the ‘Occupy London’ protest was raging outside on the streets. It was ironic that we were meeting for ethical and sustainable investing on the inside – it would have been wonderful to have some more engagement with the two parties who it would seem have a similar ideology. […]
Read MoreJules attends UK Ethical Investment Week #1: Blood & Gore
After jetsetting to Europe I have touched down in Perth, returning from an inspirational week in London for National Ethical Investment Week (NEIW). As a part of the event I was invited to attend a Reception at the House of Commons, hosted by Hugh Bayley MP and the UK Social Investment Forum (UKSIF). Others who attended […]
Read MoreAustralian Ethical visit: Coal Seam Gas divestment
We were fortunate to be able to visit Australian Ethical Investments’ Canberra office a couple of weeks ago. We also checked out a couple of Canberra commercial properties that they’ve recently invested in. Australian Ethical occupies Trevor Pearcey House, a building which they purchased and then renovated in order to achieve a ’6 Star’ Green rating (see: http://australianethical.com.au/files/documents/other/Trevor_Pearcey_House_facts_and_figures.pdf). In […]
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