Australian Shareholders' Association

What a wonderful 2024 it has been! This year, the ASA has achieved so much - advocating for retail investors, delivering trusted financial education, and fostering a supportive community for all who seek to take control of their financial futures. As we wrap up the year, we would like to let you know that our office will be closed from Friday, 20 December 2024, and will reopen on Monday, 13 January 2025. From the entire ASA team, we wish you a joyful Christmas and a prosperous New Year. May 2025 bring you growth, success, and endless opportunities. Thank you for being a part of our community - here’s to another year of learning and investing together 🎄✨

Did you know the average Australian family spends $426 per child during the festive season? 🎁 While toys and gadgets can bring excitement, studies show many are played with only a handful of times before gathering dust. In our final ASA Insight for 2024, Caity Somers shares 7 meaningful ways to transform holiday spending into long-term value for your child - investing in their future instead of fleeting gifts. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gBMA3Hyz #ChristmasSavings #FestiveFinance #FinancialLiteracy 

Wrapping up with a final round of appreciation for our Corporate Partners. Here’s to an exciting 2025 as we bring even more value to the ASA community. JB Hi-Fi, South32, Coles Group, DroneShield, Insignia Financial, Dicker Data, Corporate Travel Management (CTM) US, Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, Commonwealth Bank, Westpac, WiseTech Global, Aussie Broadband, Healius Limited, NAB, Tabcorp, Super Retail Group, Woolworths Supermarkets, Collins Foods Limited, Selfwealth, Vicinity Centres, Orica, Ramsay Health Care, Santos Ltd, Woodside Energy #InvestorCommunity #CorporatePartners #ThankYou #ASA

Let’s continue to highlight more of our Corporate Partners, who help us build a stronger ASA community for retail investors. Goodman, Lendlease, Origin Energy, Incitec Pivot Limited, Teaminvest, Vulcan Energy, Macquarie Group, Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, Mirvac, Orora Packaging Solutions, Perpetual Limited, Washington H. Soul Pattinson, Staude Capital Limited, Suncorp Group, Medibank, nib Group, Hotel Property Investments, Raiz Invest #InvestorCommunity #CorporatePartners #ThankYou #ASA

We are proud to work alongside our Corporate Partners to support and connect retail investors across Australia 🇦🇺 Thank you for your commitment to the ASA community and for helping create meaningful opportunities for our members. AMA Group Ltd, Amcor, CSL, ANZ, Ampol, BHP, Dexus, BOQ Specialist, NexGen Energy Ltd., New Hope Group, Australian Institute of Company Directors, Brickworks Building Products, IAG, Computershare, APA Group, Region Group, Elders, BWP Trust, Sandfire, FOS Lighting, ASX, Future Generation #InvestorCommunity #CorporatePartners #ThankYou #ASA

“A Year of Growth: The Evolution of 2024”, the December edition of EQUITY magazine, is live now! Our monthly publication delivers expert insights on investing, corporate governance, and the share market. In this issue: ✔️ ASA’s New Education Partner: Chris Leithner – Chris Leithner, Director of Leithner & Company Pty Ltd and ASA Education Partner ✔️ Donald Trump Elected President of the US (again). Implications for Investors & Australia – Dr Shane Oliver, Head of Investment Strategy and Chief Economist at AMP ✔️ Navigating China’s Consumer Landscape – William Liu, Senior Investment Analyst, Wilson Asset Management ✔️ Modern Slavery Statements Explained – Alison Rahill, Executive Officer, Australian Catholic Anti-slavery Network (ACAN) Rachel Waterhouse, Nicole Kidd, Schroders RF Limited, Nathan Hood, Caity Somers, Nehemiah Richardson, Pengana Capital Group, TermPlus, Tom Uhlhorn, InvestmentMarkets EQUITY is an exclusive benefit for ASA members, along with discounted prices to our events, regular webinars with ASX-listed companies, and more. Not a member yet? Invest in your financial knowledge to thrive in 2025 and beyond 👉🏻 https://lnkd.in/g5VvB7_e

Last Thursday, the ASA Adelaide Branch hosted a wonderful Christmas lunch to wrap up a successful year. With 40 attendees joining us, it was a fantastic way to reflect on 2024's achievements. A special highlight was ASA Committee Guest Lel Smits GAICD presenting Bob Ritchie with his ASA Lifetime Achievement Award - a well-deserved recognition in front of friends and fellow members. Throughout the year, the branch delivered well-attended meetings and welcomed a diverse range of speakers, providing valuable discussions for our members. Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a great year. Here's to building on this momentum and making 2025 even bigger and better! ⭐️ #Community #ASA #ChristmasWishes #Education

🚨 Last chance! Super early bird pricing for the ASA 2025 Investor Conference ends at midnight. Don't miss your opportunity to join us for Australia’s premier investing event - hear from industry leaders, sharpen your investment strategies, and enjoy world-class catering over breathtaking harbourside views. Covering critical topics like cyber security, AI, and strategies for maximising shareholder value, this is your opportunity to gain the tools and knowledge to invest with confidence. 📆 Sunday, 4 May – Tuesday, 6 May 2025 📍 W Hotels, Sydney Register now: https://lnkd.in/ghMXiGNY #IC25 #WHotelSydney

The ASA Investor Conference returns in 2025 – your premier opportunity to elevate your investing journey. Join industry leaders and ASX experts as they explore the critical topics shaping the future of investing, including cyber security, AI, governance, growth, and culture. Swipe to discover what’s in store 👉🏻 🎟️ Super early bird pricing is now live! Register before Monday, 16 December, to secure your spot at the best rate: https://lnkd.in/gyN2fV6m 📆 Sunday, 4 May – Tuesday, 6 May 2025 📍 W Hotels, Sydney #IC25 #FutureOfInvesting #WHotelSydney La Trobe Financial, Pinnacle Investment Management Group, Schroders RF Limited, Teaminvest, LICAT (Listed Investment Companies & Trusts Association), Auscap Asset Management, Magellan Financial Group, Fidelity International, Wilson Asset Management, ABC Bullion, Wattle Partners | Retirement Wealth Specialists, moomoo , Lakehouse Capital, Sharesight

This week, Rachel Waterhouse joined Megan Motto, CEO of the Governance Institute of Australia, on Sky News Australia to discuss founder-led companies and the dynamics of this year's AGM season. Rachel highlighted how WiseTech’s online AGM limited shareholder engagement, contrasting it with the more intense and mixed discussions at Mineral Resources amid governance challenges. 📺 Watch the full interview here (34:06):  https://lnkd.in/gaed3B4T #CorporateGovernance #ShareholderAdvocacy #AGM #GovernanceInstitute #ASA