Ethical Investment Updates
Welcome to the latest edition of Ethical Investment Updates. This will be our final Ethical Investment Update for the year. From all of the staff at Ethical Investment Advisers, we wish you all a safe and merry Christmas.
In this edition:
• The 2011 RIAA Benchmark Report - Responsible Investment funds outperform mainstream funds.
• Mid-Year Federal Budget Update - More budget updates from the Government that you need to be aware of.
• Things we Like - New guide provides consumers with more information when purchasing Solar Electricity Systems.
• Office News - Our office will be closed over the Christmas break from 24th December till 8th January.
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The Responsible Investment Association Australasia’s (RIAA) 2011 Benchmark Report
Responsible investment funds have outperformed mainstream funds over one, three, five and seven years and across Australian shares, international shares and balanced funds in every category covered in the 2011 Benchmark Report ... (Read the Full Summary of the Benchmark Report)
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Mid-Year Federal Budget Update
The Federal Government have announced that there is a $37 billion hole in the budget this year, due to external influences. Treasurer Wayne Swan has announced some new measures that will help to fill the coffers and tune up some of the issues in the May Budget ... (Read the Full Article)
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Things We Like
Which Energy
Consumers now have the power to drive best practice in Australia’s solar industry with the launch of the new Solar Electricity Consumer Guide and consumer website www.whichenergy.com.au
The guide, written by award winning sustainable energy expert Trevor Berrill, is intended to give consumers a greater understanding of solar electricity systems to help them make more informed choices when buying a system. “It gives consumers all the information they need when choosing solar electricity systems and can save people time, hassle and money,” Mr Berrill said.
He said the guide, which will be updated every quarter with the latest solar electricity information, was developed in response to the need for a greater understanding of solar technology. The site promotes greater consumer choice and will help drive best practice in the solar industry by providing information that consumers need, including consumer ratings of solar products and retailers.
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Office News
Our office will be closed from the December 24th until January 8th for the Christmas holiday break. From all of the staff at Ethical Investment Advisers, we wish you all a safe and merry Christmas, and we look forward to your continued support in the new year. If you need anything urgently during the holiday period, please email Karen McLeod kmcleod@ethicalinvestment.com.au or call her on 0407 072 650.
Merry Christmas from the team at Ethical Investment Advisers!
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