 Bill Watson Chief Executive Officer, First Super Bill Watson is the chief executive of First Super, a public offer fund with its heritage in the furniture and joinery, pulp and paper, and timber industries. He has led the fund since 2013 and has also held directorships on the boards of Motor Trades Association of Australia Superannuation Trust, Vehicle Industry Superannuation Trust, Legal Industry Superannuation Scheme and Adsteam Marine Staff Superannuation Fund.
BILL WATSON | FRIDAY, 1 JUL 2022 It is timely with a new federal government to ask the question; has the focus on fund size in the superannuation system run its course? Read more PAGE: 1 |
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DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
Vanguard Australia managing director Daniel Shrimski is determined to propel the investment giant's superannuation product into the top 10 funds by assets under management by 2030. It's an audacious goal, even for a fund backed by the world's second largest asset manager. Andrew McKean writes.
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