We need to maintain public confidence in superannuationBY MUZZAMMIL DHEDHY | THURSDAY, 13 APR 2023 5:04PMEver since superannuation was mandated by Paul Keating in 1992, our national system has been a global success story. 15 of our national superfunds rank in the top 300 globally ... 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.