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STEVENS, Anthony

Jul 1, 2024 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Business, Handbook, Reference

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AI and the Future of GRC

 

A Guide for Cybersecurity Risk & Compliance Leaders

IN TODAY’S RAPIDLY EVOLVING BUSINESS LANDSCAPE, USING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) IS NO LONGER A LUXURY—IT’S A NECESSITY.

As organizations grapple with the complexities of governance, risk management, and compliance (GRC), AI emerges as a powerful ally, offering unprecedented efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making prowess.

AI and the Future of GRC: A Guide for Risk and Compliance Leaders serves as a comprehensive roadmap for embracing this transformative technology. Author Anthony Stevens, a seasoned expert in AI and GRC, draws upon his extensive experience to guide readers through the intricate web of opportunities and challenges that AI presents.

Whether you’re a seasoned risk and compliance professional or a forward-thinking leader seeking to stay ahead of the curve, AI and the Future of GRC is an indispensable guide. Unlock the power of AI, drive innovation, and fortify your organization’s resilience in an everchanging business environment.

This groundbreaking book is divided into three comprehensive sections:

  1. The AI Revolution in GRC: Explore the paradigm shift AI brings to governance, risk, and compliance processes, unveiling its game changing potential.
  2. Practical Applications of AI in GRC: Delve into real-world case studies and tangible strategies for leveraging AI to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and mitigate risks.
  3. Accelerating Change and Building Trust: Discover frameworks for fostering organizational buy-in, navigating ethical considerations, and cultivating trust in AI driven GRC initiatives.

About the Author

Anthony Stevens

Anthony Stevens is a visionary leader in the world of AI and enterprise software. As the CEO and co-founder of 6clicks, a groundbreaking AI-powered GRC platform, he has established himself as a pioneer in the industry.

His first book, “Chasing Digital: A Playbook for the New Economy,” reflects his deep understanding of digital transformation and the application of advanced technologies. With a career overseeing over $750 million in IT procurement and numerous shifts in the enterprise software market, Anthony brings a wealth of experience to the table.

Prior to founding 6clicks, Anthony held several high-profile executive roles. Notably, he was a Partner and Chief Digital Officer at KPMG, where he was instrumental in digitally transforming the firm’s business model. He also served as a CIO Adviser for Zoom.

Anthony holds a Bachelor of Commerce, a Bachelor of Information Systems, and a Masters of Commercial Law from the University of Melbourne. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and was recognized as the Young Executive of the Year in 2011 by AFR BOSS.

Anthony’s passion for technology and his commitment to leveraging AI for enhancing operational efficiency and effectiveness has made him a respected figure in driving digital transformation. Under his leadership, 6clicks has become a trusted platform for global businesses, revolutionizing their risk and compliance programs with the power of AI.

COLLINS, Damian

Apr 18, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Business, Education, Handbook

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ISBN 978-1-923156-82-1
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Property Investing Roadmap

How to build an income from property for life

Residential or commercial? Renovate or redevelop? Australians enjoy a feast of options when it comes to the nation’s favourite investment – property. But while most people only achieve one investment property, you can take your wealth to far greater heights using the right strategies.

In Property Investing Roadmap – How to build an income from property for life, Damian Collins, one of Australia’s most respected property experts, guides you through the spectrum of property-related choices, from how to buy your first rental property through to sophisticated strategies such as leveraging equity, property development, and diversifying a portfolio through commercial property.

Inside you’ll discover:

  • Why you need to invest
  • Signs that a property and location have growth potential
  • Strategies to manage cash flow as a property investor
  • How to build a team of experts to guide you on your property journey
  • Why the time to take action is now
  • How to complete a successful development project
  • Why it makes sense to start with residential and end with commercial property
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About the Author

A professional property investor for over 30 years, Damian Collins left his career as a Chartered Accountant to build a multi-million dollar personal property portfolio. As founder and Managing Director of residential property investment advisory, Momentum Wealth, and Chairman of property funds management company Westbridge Funds Management, Damian has championed opportunities for all Australians to reap the rewards of property investing. A former President of the Real Estate Institute of WA, Damian is regularly sought-after for commentary in media outlets as diverse as the Australian Financial Review, Australian Property Investor and Money magazine.

ORFORD, David, Peter Rowe & Jim Hennington

Jan 11, 2024 | *Featured books, Australian, Business, Education

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Retirement Income for Life

Solving the longevity equation

A guide for financial planners

It’s a brand-new world of retirement planning in Australia and this ground-breaking book supports financial planners to empower their clients to manage longevity risk with a lifetime income strategy that seamlessly blends the best of new and traditional retirement products. Written by an elite team of experienced actuaries, superannuation and retirement experts this book introduces a new breed of retirement income streams to help provide Australians with the long-term security they need.

*All the information and calculations are current at the time of writing.

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About the Authors

David Orford

David has enjoyed a long career in financial services as an actuary to 4 life insurers, 12 friendly societies and several superannuation funds. He was also the founder of Financial Synergy, which grew to become Australia’s leading provider of superannuation administration software before being acquired by IRESS in 2016. Throughout his career, David has worked towards his personal mission to help Australians lead a comfortable retirement and now devotes his time to researching and creating innovative retirement solutions and directing The Orford Foundation. David has made several submissions focussed on the provision of retirement incomes to financial systems inquiries and strongly believes “The objective for our country should be to provide every citizen in their retirement with an income stream which lasts for the rest of their life.”

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Peter Rowe

Peter has spent over 30 years in senior management roles in the superannuation industry, covering a wide range of functions, including administration, finance, investments, members services, IT and Systems. He has had extensive experience with both defined benefit and accumulation plans that included lifetime pensions and account-based pensions as well as a variety of other income products. Peter’s experiences advising retirees, and deep knowledge of the financial services market supports his current passion to increase the use of the new range of lifetime retirement income streams to benefit all Australians.

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Jim Hennington

Jim Hennington is an actuary who has spent 30 years working in superannuation, financial planning and retirement software both in the UK and Australia. With over 10 years’ experience as a director of licenced advice firms, Jim has built a strong track record applying actuarial thinking to the personal planning space. A thought leader and financial services innovator, Jim specialises in retirement incomes and advice technology, and was part of the team driving the design and modelling tools to launch Optimum Pensions products to superannuation funds, financial planners and retirees. Jim works tirelessly to educate financial planners and others about longevity risk. He is skilled in unpacking wordy and complex legislation, and he has written landmark papers for Actuaries Institute of Australia, dealing with how to fairly project retirees’ income, expenses etc into the future.

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“Compared to many professions, financial advice as it is becoming, is relatively new. Founded by a combination of broking, accounting, insurance, and legal, combined with a world class superannuation system, the proposition of the adviser continues to evolve, moving from ‘below the line’ (money, products, investments etc) to ‘above the line’ (advice and strategy to help people make smart decisions about money) – or, as I say, from product to people, and from money to meaning.

As our population ages and accrues wealth, conversations shift from accumulation of assets to the focus on retirement planning and the strategic advice provided to prospective retirees. People are living longer, which means that their retirement savings may well need to last longer. Retiring with confidence is important.

As the industry evolves and the profession emerges, visionaries and leaders find solutions out of problems and black spots. Until recently, financial advisers have had to deal with the deck of cards they have. Concerned about fixed term or lifelong annuities, advisers have tended to focus on retirement solutions on account-based pensions (ABPs). The issue with traditional solutions has been loss of capital due to premature death (in the case of annuities), or expiring well after your money does (in the case of an accountbased pension).

Well, retirement planning in Australia has entered a new world with a number of lifetime income options. Efficient and effective investment-linked and Group Self Annuitised (or GSA) lifetime annuities have only become available after legislation has made it possible to invest superannuation money into these products in 2017.

These new products offer “longevity insurance” like guaranteed life annuities, but without locking in low investment returns, and allow the same investment choices as superannuation members have enjoyed through ABPs. By intergenerationally transferring the balances of members who pass away to survivors, they allow the survivors to enjoy a much higher standard of living at a lower risk of running out.

I believe the advice proposition of the future is moving to adviser, coach, educator, mentor, project manager. Combining strategies to increase income, decrease expenses, reduce taxation liabilities, protect assets, ensure security in any catastrophe – in order to achieve all that’s important to them and to live their best possible life… People want to live their best, with confidence. They want to live rich, not to die rich.

I commend the work of David, Peter, Jim and their team in the vision and leadership they have shown to painstakingly drive this necessary and important change into our market, for the betterment of current and future retired Australians.

Important reading for any serious financial advisor in Australia.”

David Haintz
AM Principal
Global Adviser Alpha Pty Ltd

“This book is a must read for planners throughout Australia. David Orford and his team have been trail blazers in the area of lifetime annuities. Their knowledge is extensive.

This is the new emerging market and those who embrace it will be well rewarded as indeed will their clients with peace of mind and a better quality retirement.

I have always been interested in this product solution as I believe that it is in a retiree’s Best Interests to include in their retirement plan, particularly for those poor at budgeting or with relatively low retirement assets and who qualify for the Age Pension.”

Peter Hawks
Annuity Brokers of Australia P/L

“Retirement planning in Australia has entered a new world. The time is therefore ripe for this book, which explains the new opportunities for planners and their clients.
New SIS regulations introduced in 2017 makes it possible to invest superannuation money into a wider range of new product categories. Favourable changes to the Age Pension Assets and Income tests were later introduced to encourage the use of certain product types. Although new products have taken time to make it onto the market, they are now appearing in approved product lists.

By using the new range of products, often in conjunction with existing products, your clients can spread some or all of their financial capital over their own indeterminate lifespan. They provide an income that can meet their spending plan. For your clients, it can be the financial magic pudding – although it will not outlive them.

It may be difficult to believe that regulatory changes can offer new opportunities – but in this case they do. I can recommend the book to everyone who wants to take advantage of the new possibilities for the benefit of their clients. Welcome to a whole New World.”

Dr Anthony Asher
Associate Professor, School of Risk and Actuarial Studies,
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Convenor of the Actuaries Institute Retirement Income Working Group

The views expressed above are personal and do not necessarily reflect those of UNSW nor of the Actuaries Institute.

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PEARCE, John

Sep 22, 2023 | *, *listed, Australian, Business, Christian, design, Education, Hill of Grace

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The Wheels of Financial Blessing

Many Christians struggle with questions like “Does it please God for us to be poor?” “Should a Christian be rich?” “Why am I struggling financially even though I tithe or give?” “Why am I always stressed about money?”

This Biblically balanced book will help you to live a life that honours God and to experience His blessing in your finances. John here uses a powerful metaphor: If your financial world was a car, your forward progress is limited to the condition of its four wheels. Each wheel is equally important and represents a vital component in your approach to money.

The Wheels of Financial Blessing is easy to read and full of personal stories, and you’ll find it immediately applicable to your life.

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About the Author

John Pearce is a pastor, businessman, and kingdom leader. Alongside his wife Danielle, for more than twenty years he has led C3 Powerhouse—a dynamic, multi-site church in Australia. He serves as the Executive Director of C3 Church Global, a movement of over 500 churches led by Phil Pringle. He has a bachelor’s degree in business, majoring in accounting and marketing, and he has run a successful manufacturing business on the Sunshine Coast in Australia for more than thirty years.

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Jan 4, 2023 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Australian, Business, Christian, Hill of Grace, Victoria

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Hire Right, First Time is published by Arrow Leadership Australia and is available from Amazon in your country.

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Hire Right, First Time

A Practical Guide for Staffing Christian Organisations

One of the most important functions of any leader is hiring the right staff. Yet most leaders have had little or no formal training in how to make these decisions.

This is the first book to provide practical solutions to this dilemma specifically prepared for all types of Christian organisations.

This book outlines, in a thorough yet easy-to-read format, a complete guide to selecting the right person for any role in various Christian organisations.

Topics include the unique selection challenges faced by Christian organisations; the importance of carefully crafting a Position Description; Conducting Revealing Interviews; the Power of Careful Listening; How to use Intuition; listening to promptings of The Spirit; Conducting Insightful Reference Checking and Making the Final Decision.

This is complemented by chapters on when and how to terminate staff and easy-to-apply solutions to keeping your best people. The challenge of protecting oneself against hiring sexual perpetrators is also discussed.

The book comes with a free 120 page User Guide containing additional educational material and all of the forms necessary to use this comprehensive system.

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Peter Corney

Rev Peter Corney is an Australian Anglican minister. For the last sixty years he has been actively involved as a preacher, lecturer, and writer.

He has served as a leadership consultant to Churches, schools and a variety of other Christian organisations and not for profits.

For 24 years he was the senior minister at one of the largest Anglican churches in Australia, St Hilary’s in Melbourne.

During these years he has recruited, hired and supervised a large number of staff. He has also been a consultant to churches and other Christian organisations on key staff appointments.

In 1995 Peter helped to initiate the Australian Arrow Leadership Program and became its first Director. Arrow was modelled on the North American program begun by the Canadian evangelist Leighton Ford. It is now one of the leading leadership enhancement programs in Australia for young Christian leaders.

 

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Ken Byrne

Dr Byrne has been a Corporate Psychologist for over forty years.

He has consulted to some of the leading organisations in America and Australia, including: The 3M Company, General Mills, the ANZ Bank, Optus, Coles Myer, Tattersalls, the Walt Disney Corporation, Telstra, Minter Ellison, The Government of Tasmania, Phillips Fox Lawyers and many others.

He has personally evaluated over 3000 job and promotional candidates. These have ranged from board positions, CEO’s, a wide range of senior and middle management roles, technical specialists, sales,and sale management roles and entry level staff.

He developed a specialised system for screening public safety officers that has been used by most Australian police and other similar agencies.

Dr Byrne has also trained well over 2000 public and private sector professionals in the technique of selecting staff.

Dr Byrne holds Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Hahnemann Medical College, Philadelphia, PA, earned in 1977.

Testimonies

 “This book should be required reading for anyone involved in the hiring process in a Christian organisation.

It is as simple, and as important, as that.”

 

Dr Robert J. Wicks

Professor Emeritus, Pastoral Counselling,

Loyola University Maryland (USA)

“Every organisation, pastor. and leader who wants to hire well will benefit from reading and digesting the contents of this book.”

 
Rev Dr Bill Brown

Pastor Emeritus, Syndal Baptist Church and Pastoral Coach, Baptist

Union of Victoria

“This book will help any Christian organisation which is serious about hiring the right people to advance its mission. I strongly recommend you try it out for your next hire.”

 
Steve Kerr

Executive Director, Christian Management Association Standards Council

BOX, David

Jan 18, 2022 | *, *Featured books, *listed, Business, Culinary, design, Melbourne, Victoria

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Australian Gin

Until a few years ago David Box enjoyed gin. He then discovered Australian craft gin and he fell in love with a spirit that he never dreamt could be so complex.

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Australia’s Jon Lark

David and contributors including Jon Lark – KI Spirits, Dave Irwin and Matt Argus – Patient Wolf, Cameron Mackenzie – Four Pillars and Phillip Jones – The Martini Whisperer open up the world of Aussie gin.

​You’ll find detailed information on dozens and dozens of distilleries that started the current gin craze down under. The people, the gins, their cellar doors and much more.

The book explores in depth the definition of gin, the history of Australian gin, descriptions of different gin styles, what it is like to start a distillery and the issues distillers face, and most importantly how to enjoy gin and support Australian distillers.

Australian Gin covers such subjects such as:

  • What exactly is gin?
  • The history of Australian gin
  • Different gin styles
  • Starting a distillery
  • The issues distilleries have to face
  • How to enjoy gin
  • and more!

It is indeed the book all gin lovers have been waiting for!

Author David Box

From the Author

We are in an unprecedented Australian gin boom. Distillers are winning prestigious global awards. Exports are starting to rise. The number of distilleries is growing exponentially. It is difficult for even the most dedicated fanatic to keep up, until now. Two years ago it became my mission to spread the word. So, whether you have already caught the Australian gin bug or maybe starting from scratch, this is definitely the book for you.

For many years – in my case decades – the 6 o’clock G&T ritual was more a habit. To be honest, I didn’t really love gin, but I certainly enjoyed it. I love good wine, good cocktails and good food, but back then I didn’t actually love gin. It was a surprise to me to discover that Australia even made gin despite the fact that, at that time, we had been doing so for over a decade. As I tried more Australian gin, my enjoyment grew, as did my curiosity and desire for more information. My search was extensive. Sure, there were occasional articles in magazines, newspapers, online and even the odd TV spot, but if you wanted to dig a little deeper into the world of Australian gin, there was bugger all. I honestly felt shocked. How could this be? Someone had to change that, and it might as well be me.

It wasn’t long before I fell in love with Australian craft gin. Those in the know say that gin is the wine lover’s spirit. It has flavours and aromas that are often used to describe the taste and bouquet of wine like floral, berries, length, bold, etc. It seemed natural then that this wine lover should fall head over heels for gin. Not satisfied with a book, discovering that so many people had no idea about Australian gin and having a particular patriotic bent, I took up the cause and became evangelical. I even started an Australian gin related business, Gintonica, to share the taste of Australian craft gin.

Over and over again people were asking questions like: How is gin made? What are the different ways to drink gin? What garnishes should I use? What tonics? What exactly is gin anyway!? Who are the people behind gin distilling? Where are they all? And, as a bit of a history nut, I also wanted to know where and when the first Australian gin was made and by whom?

The most surprising statement that I still come across on a very regular basis is: “I didn’t know that Australia made gin.” Most people know that we make rum, brandy and whisky, but gin? When I inform them that we have, in fact, over 150 distilleries making gin, they are astounded.

I wanted to write a book that could be enjoyed on many levels. For example, to discover where the distilleries are, their cellar doors and tasting rooms, the people involved in the industry and their gins. On the other hand, you can also pick up on some of the hot topics in the gin community and delve even deeper. For example, whether the ways of making a gin are important, the definition of gin styles, the ideas of provenance in Australian gin, what exactly defines a “craft gin”, what is involved in setting up a distillery and so much more.

Before you dive into these pages, do not miss the words on the next page. I was humbled that Jon Lark agreed to write the foreword to this book. He and Sarah Lark founded the first dedicated gin distillery in the modern era on Kangaroo Island. Jon touches on all the important aspects of gin in Australia today and is a perfect way to get started.

David Box l Gintonica

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