Michelle Baltazar

Sydney

Editor-in-Chief at Money (Australia)

Editor-in-chief @moneymagaus Publisher @finstd. Tweets on personal finance, financial services, wealth management and superannuation. #CEWscholar

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Articles

Rest flags sustainable mandates to soar

3 weeks ago | fssustainability.com.au | Michelle Baltazar

Rest is poised to be one of the largest and most active investors in sustainable investments, with ambitious plans to plough billions of dollars into ESG-led businesses. Chief executive Vicki Doyle presented at an industry conference last week where she gave a rare glimpse of the super fund's pioneering work in responsible investing, dating from the mid-1990s to the almost $2 billion sustainable mandate it signed this financial year.
Young workers drive DEI in workplace: RIAA panel

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Michelle Baltazar

The windchill of politics on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs fronts a deadly counterpoint - young professionals entering the workforce with zero tolerance for inappropriate workplace behaviour. Andrew Pozzo, chief executive at Cbus Property, said at an industry conference yesterday that it has been challenging meeting the DEI aspirations of businesses across many sectors, not least property and construction.
Greenwashing remains an enforcement priority: ASIC

1 month ago | financialstandard.com.au | Michelle Baltazar

The country's financial services regulator unveils its 'capacity building' plans as sustainability reporting becomes a mandatory requirement for small to large Australian businesses - but it was its passing update on greenwashing as an enforcement priority that had everyone's attention at an industry conference. ASIC commissioner Kate O'Rourke opened Day 2 of the RIAA Conference today with a presentation on sustainability reporting disclosure requirements - particularly on climate reporting.
Friends With Money #205: Boost your earning power

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | Michelle Baltazar |Roxanne Calder

Feeling stuck in your career and wondering if you should be earning more? Are there steps you can take today to boost your future prospects? This week on the Friends With Money podcast, Money's Michelle Baltazar chats with employment expert and author Roxanne Calder about how you can improve your salary and career opportunities.
Carbon securities the next game-changer

1 month ago | fssustainability.com.au | Michelle Baltazar

Paul Clements-Hunt, the man who coined the term 'ESG' more than two decades ago, says tradable and regulated carbon securities could be the next trillion-dollar market for investors. Clements-Hunt, chief executive of the Blended Capital Group, will be at the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA) next week to talk about the industry's next frontier.
Friends With Money #203: Are you recession-ready?

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | Michelle Baltazar |Paul Clitheroe

Market jitters got you worried? Tune into the Friends With Money podcast as Money's Michelle Baltazar and Money magazine founder Paul Clitheroe unpack recession-proof investing strategies. Discover how to safeguard your savings and investments, the power of diversification, and why a cool head can be your best asset. Paul also shares his expert perspective on historical market cycles and actionable tips for weathering economic storms. 00:20 Recession proof investing: can we protect our savings?
Friends With Money #201: Navigating turbulent markets

1 month ago | moneymag.com.au | Michelle Baltazar |Juliana Rajkovic

What's the smartest way to safeguard your investments when the stock market is turbulent? In this week's episode of the Friends With Money podcast, Money magazine's Michelle Baltazar chats with Juliana Rajkovic, investment advisor at Escala Partners, about managing investment portfolios during these uncertain times.
Countdown to RIAA conference is on

2 months ago | fssustainability.com.au | Michelle Baltazar

The largest gathering of sustainable investment professionals in the Southern Hemisphere is scheduled for next month - and the event organiser, the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), has pulled industry heavyweights to the stage. This year, the annual RIAA conference will be held on May 28-29 at the Pyrmont Theatre at ICC Sydney, drawing hundreds of delegates from around the country.
A new game changer in the ETF business

Mar 25, 2025 | moneymag.com.au | John Dyall |Nicola Field |Michelle Baltazar |Jamie Hannah

Having studied the growth and development of the Australian exchange traded fund (ETF)industry for the past 10 years, I have come to the conclusion that there are very few events that are real game changers. What we have seen from ETF providers in the past is pretty much what we expect from them in the future. But there is one ETF provider that has broken with its past patterns and the result is, in my view, a game changer. Let me explain.
What is an audit?

Feb 27, 2025 | moneymag.com.au | Sharyn McCowen |Mark Chapman |Tom Watson |Michelle Baltazar

Published Video transcriptWell, an audit is when the ATO isn't satisfied with, some or all of the figures in your tax return, and they ask you to provide proof, evidence to back up those figures. It can be a simple request, outlining, some additional information requirements for a specific number, for a specific, possibly a tax deduction that you've claimed.