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Equity Trustees concerned proposed law would stifle advocacy by charities and increase red tape

Equity Trustees' Chairman, the Hon Jeff Kennett AC, says a proposed Federal Government bill would stifle public advocacy by many charities and add an unnecessary layer of red tape.

Equity Trustees announces Wicking Trust commitment of $7.4m

A social change campaign to tackle ageism, a National Death Literacy Benchmark tool, a strategy to engage political leaders on better servicing an ageing population, and promoting the right to age well: These are the initiatives awarded a share in the Wicking Trust Major Grants for 2018

Equity Trustees newest appointee to look after major Australian trust

Leading provider of philanthropic services in Australia, Equity Trustees, has appointed Ferdi Hepworth to its expert philanthropy team to support the work of one of Australia’s largest philanthropic trusts, the William Buckland Foundation

EQT Holdings Ltd half year results to 31 December 2017

Investor webcast, held 21 February 2017, on our half-year results ending 31 December 2017.

Seems like yesterday we turned 100

As we approached our centenary in 1988, the huge Equity Trustees' Centenary Tapestry was presented to the people of Victoria...

EQT Holdings - strong profit lift in half-year as growth momentum builds

EQT Holdings Limited (ASX: EQT), the holding company for Equity Trustees, today announced a 33% increase in net profit after tax to $9.6 million for the half year to 31 December 2017.

EQT Holdings - strong profit lift in half-year as growth momentum builds

EQT Holdings Limited (ASX: EQT), the holding company for Equity Trustees, today announced a 33% increase in net profit after tax to $9.6 million for the half year to 31 December 2017.

A dragon for the ages in Bendigo

The Foundation was the legacy of well-known Bendigo businessman Harold Athelstane Abbott, who passed away aged 90 in 1979.

Nurturing art since 1904

Now valued at more than $45m and dividing income equally between the National Gallery of Victoria and charitable causes that support women and children

Equity Trustees appointed RE and Trustee to Sydney based Supervised Investments Australia Limited

Equity Trustees has been appointed the responsible entity (RE) and trustee for Sydney-based, fund manager Supervised Investments Australia Limited (SIAL).

Five things you need to ask yourself in 2018

If being more organised, or paying more attention to those you love (or a variation on either of those) are on your list of things to ‘be better at’ in 2018, then a key part of that will be making sure your Will and estate plans are in order.