Default and differentiatedBY STEPHEN FAY | FRIDAY, 5 MAY 2017 2:15PMAs competition heats up in the default superannuation segment, the base entry products will need to be infused with more fund character over and above the minimum requirements ... Upgrade your subscription to access this article
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Climbing to the top
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.
Completely agree Stephen. To prosper in the future default super funds will need to develop their 'personality'. This personality will need to be aligned to their actions (including investments), their features, service delivery and importantly their specific target market.