Financial planners conquer new heights to help kids in need

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At sunrise on 25 February, four CFP professionals reached the summit of the world’s highest freestanding mountain knowing that they had raised tens of thousands of dollars to help disadvantaged... Read more continue reading

Advancing women’s health and education a focus for female philanthropists

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Although often seen as the domain of wealthy patriarchs, women have historically taken a leading role in the establishment of philanthropic foundations, and women establish close to half of all... Read more continue reading

AMP Foundation offers $3m to help Australians into work  

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The AMP Foundation is offering up to $3 million in funding to non-profits with innovative and evidence-based approaches to tackling unemployment and creating jobs. Through its AMP Employment Boost initiative,... Read more continue reading

Bloomberg partners with McGrath Foundation for upcoming Sydney event

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The McGrath Foundation has been named as the official charity partner for the upcoming Bloomberg Square Mile Relay in Sydney. The event, to be held in Darling Harbour on Wednesday, March... Read more continue reading

Caboodle FS steps up to raise funds to fight hunger & homelessness (and potentially challenge the instos)

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The kitchen and cooking skills of the country’s top business leaders will be put on show at the annual OzHarvest CEO CookOff in Sydney on 7 March. Sydney-based financial planning... Read more continue reading

What I did on New Years’ Eve (and it’s not what you think)

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With less than seven weeks to go until we start our massive adventure, the pending New Year brought with it new resolve to ramp up the training for our Future2 Foundation... Read more continue reading

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from AdviserVoice

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Wishing you a safe and happy festive season. We look forward to bringing you the latest news and perspectives from practioners, industry bodies and all other areas of the Australian... Read more continue reading

Future2 appoints a new Chair and increases Board representation

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Future2, the charitable foundation of the Financial Planning Association of Australia (FPA) has appointed Matthew Rowe CFP as Chair of the Board and added three new directors/trustees, effective 1 January... Read more continue reading

AFA advisers raise over $100K for charity at National Conference

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At the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA)’s 2015 National Adviser Conference in Cairns (the AFA Conference) last month, the AFA community raised $109,000 for the AFA Foundation. AFA CEO, Brad... Read more continue reading

Future2 grants over $115,000 to young Australians in need

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Future2 has awarded over $115,000 in grants to community not-for-profits with programs for socially and financially disadvantaged young Australians. Making the announcement at the Future2 Gala Dinner at the Financial... Read more continue reading