Independent external responsible entity appointments way of the future

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Avoiding real or perceived conflicts of interest between managers of funds and unitholders is critical to maintaining the integrity of Australia’s wealth management industry. The appointment of independent responsible entities

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Michael O’Brien appointed Equity Trustees Managing Director

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Equity Trustees has announced the appointment of Michael O’Brien to the role of Managing Director following two months in the position of Executive Director. “I am honoured that the Board

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Equity Trustees appoints Senior Manager, Relationships and Oversight in Melbourne office

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Equity Trustees Limited has appointed Alan O’Brien as a Senior Manager, Relationships and Oversight in the Corporate Trustee Services (CTS) Melbourne team, where he will be responsible for working with

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AMIT legislation a welcome initiative

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The introduction of Attribution Managed Investment Trusts (AMITs) will give Australian investors far greater access to Asian markets, and is a significant step in helping Australian funds compete internationally, says

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Make the most of charitable giving this financial year

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The end of the financial year is a common time for people to think about charitable giving, and the associated tax advantages, but those who take an ad-hoc approach may

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Five tips on reviewing an estate plan

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People who have already written a Will shouldn’t view it as a “set and forget” document but should be reminded by their advisers to review and update it regularly, said

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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

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Equity Trustees restructures corporate services team

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As part of Equity Trustees Corporate Trustee Services’ (CTS) previously announced strategy to focus on its trustee and responsible entity operations, the business has restructured its senior management team. As

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Valentine’s Day for de facto and same sex couples: Get a Will

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Red roses and candlelit dinners may be the traditional way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, but a more useful way to demonstrate deep commitment to your partner is to talk about

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Equity Trustees appoints research and evaluation manager

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Equity Trustees has appointed Emma Pritchard to the newly created position of research and evaluation manager, signalling the company’s commitment to growing private philanthropy in Australia. Equity Trustees distributed more

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