RIAA is the peak Association for professionals working in responsible investment in Australia and New Zealand. We provide support, training, policy work, networking opportunities, events and research to an ever increasing membership base. RIAA covers Australia and New Zealand and our members include superannuation funds, asset consultants, fund managers, financial advisers, dealer groups, insurance companies and many other participants in the investment chain. In addition to working at a local level, RIAA collaborates with its sister organisations in the United Kingdom, Europe, Asia, Canada and the United States. RIAA also provides Certification for its members, via the very popular Responsible Investment Certification Program.
RIAA also provides international education through its online training institution, the RI Academy, with RI Essentials, RI Certificate I and the Specialist Course for Wealth Managers as its core offerings. The RI Academy courses are designed to ensure that responsible investment continues to grow in popularity, professionalism and trust.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO JOIN:
- Download a copy of our membership brochure;
- View our membership categories and pricing schedule;
- Access our secure, online membership form.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP INCLUDE:
- The opportunity to apply for certification through RIAA’s Responsible Investment Certification Program and to take part in the most extensive educational and profile-raising initiative ever undertaken for responsible investment in Australia and New Zealand. Applications to the Certification Program are open to Asset Managers, Asset Owners, Financial Advisers and Dealer Groups domiciled in Australia or New Zealand;
- Access to discounted registration fees for RIAA’s International Responsible Investment conference and other RIAA events;
- Discounts on enrolments in the RI Academy, the world’s first structured training course for responsible investors, which is offered entirely online. The course is dedicated to helping professionals understand and address how environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are impacting investment decision making, company and shareholder value and ongoing access to investment and capital markets.
- The opportunity to promote your organisation and services on RIAA’s website which is Australasia’s central Responsible Investment portal visited by over 300 unique visitors per day;
- Various opportunities to network and collaborate with other members of the responsible investment community through RIAA’s programs and forums;
- Representation through policy development instigated by RIAA; and
- The oppportunity to stand for election to the RIAA Board and to vote on important issues.
MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES:
- Asset Consultant
- Asset Manager
- Asset Owner
- Association or NGO
- Banking Institution
- Charity or NFP
- Community Bank or Credit Union
- Community Trust or Foundation
- Dealer Group
- Financial Adviser
- Insurance Group
- Partnership Firm
- Religious Institution
- Research Firm
- RI Consultant
- Supporting Individual
- Supporting Organisation
- University or Academic Institution
