News and Insights

Equity Trustees has always enjoyed having high-calibre directors on its board, and John Madden was no exception.

Life and times of Sir William Hill Irvine

Sir William Hill Irvine was the first to combine a prestigious legal career, high political office and Equity Trustees directorship.

Equity Trustees appoints US representative

Equity Trustees has opened the door for a smooth and easy path for US fund managers aspirations to enter the European and Australian markets by appointing a resource on the ground in the United States of America.

Equity Trustees announces Ansett trust land to remain locally owned

After a comprehensive six month Expression of Interest process, Equity Trustees has finalised the outcome for the final parcel of land owned by the R.M. Ansett Trust in Mt Eliza.

Mainstream Group selects Equity Trustees to support launch of new European fund platform

Two Australia-based businesses expanding internationally have partnered to launch a new Irish fund platform, giving Australian fund managers easier access to European UCITS.

Wicking Trust contributes $4.4m to Vision Australia

One of Australia’s most significant charitable trusts, the Wicking Trust managed by Equity Trustees, has committed $4.4m over four years to support a Digital Transformation initiative at Vision Australia.

Equity Trustees announces Tony Lally as new super board chair

Equity Trustees has announced the appointment of Tony Lally to the chair of the Equity Trustees Superannuation Limited Board to replace John Crocker who will retire from the position.

Equity Trustees Cancer Research Travel Grants announced

Reconciliation in action fosters innovation and relevance

Working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities led Australia’s leading specialist trustee company, Equity Trustees to adapt and change the way it delivers traditional trustee services not only in their trustee and philanthropic areas – but in an unexpected area of their business: Estate planning.

Assisting children to take their place in life: The R.M. Ansett Trust

‘Ansett’ is a name familiar to most Australians. However, Sir Reginald Myles Ansett left another significant, if lesser-known legacy: the R.M. Ansett Trust.

The J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust A gift for many thousands of people

The J.O. & J.R. Wicking Trust is one of Australia’s biggest charitable trusts. It is a shining example of the power of structured philanthropy.

Past Director and longest serving Prime Minister

Not many companies can say they had a Prime Minister serve on their Board, let alone one of the best-known and longest-serving.