News and Insights

Estate planning and the digital revolution

It’s not surprising that this digital revolution has touched the delicate and complex process of estate planning.

Approaching the first anniversary of marriage equality

In December 2017 Australia joined the community of nations that recognise same-sex marriage.

Fostering the next gen of culture vultures

Since 2013, Melbourne’s iconic National Gallery of Victoria has featured a creative and youthful offshoot: NGV Kids. The Truby and Florence Williams Charitable Trust made this initiative possible and in 2018 committed a further $750,000 over the next three years.

Expert Wicking Trust panel examines the 'wicked problem' of aged care

Experts in aged care from around Australia and New Zealand came together this week to question the “wicked problem” of aged care in light of the forthcoming Royal Commission.

The Pattersons: An Australian success story

An Australian success story. Equity Trustees is proud to act as trustee of The Harvey Patterson Fund.

Equity Trustees appoints experienced Asset Management leadership

Australia’s leading specialist trustee company, Equity Trustees today announced new leadership of its in-house asset management function following a review earlier this year.

Congratulations to Neuberger Berman

The Neuberger Berman NB Global Corporate Income Trust (ASX:NBI) listed and we were there to celebrate.

Dame Nellie Melba Opera superstar

We may be familiar with ‘the Voice’ (John Farnham), but once upon a time that title belonged to another Australian: Dame Nellie Melba.

Latest listed investment trust demonstrates renewed market interest

The listing on the ASX this morning of Neuberger Berman’s NB Global Corporate Income Trust (ASX:NBI) is another sign of the growing popularity of listed investment trust (LIT) structures, according to Australia’s leading specialist corporate fiduciary, Equity Trustees.

Video Wills can put estates in jeopardy, says Equity Trustees

A recent Court case in Western Australia has demonstrated the problems and risks of recording yourself on video outlining your instructions and wishes in the hope that it might be interpreted as your last intended Will.

After success comes philanthropy

It's not just about money. After success comes philanthropy.