Game changers At less than two years old, GROW Super has clocked up some incredible milestones and defied the 'cowboy' label along the way. Two co-founders share how they left promising careers to make a meaningful difference in the industry. Karren Vergara writes.
 Behind the returnsIn four short years, HESTA chief investment officer Sonya Sawtell-Rickson has transformed the way the industry fund invests. With $64 billion in members' ...  Redesigning the gameAndrew Moore leads one of the more successful superannuation challengers. He talks to Kanika Sood about growth opportunities ahead for Spaceship.  Risk versus returnThe pursuit of member outcomes is a fine balancing act of maximising returns and managing risks for AustralianSuper chief risk officer Paul Schroder.  The advocateWhen employees and organisations align for a common vision and purpose, it can make a meaningful difference. Debra Mika tells Karren Vergara how that ...  Hunt for scaleThe concept of the mega-super fund continues to be an area of interest in the superannuation industry as harsher regulation and the search for scale remain ...  No silver bulletFor Russell Investments head of superannuation Tim Furlan, there is no silver bullet for the various challenges facing the superannuation system. But ...  Super impactAcross a career spanning almost four decades, former HESTA chief investment officer Robert Fowler has proven that no matter where you're from, you can ...  Between the linesSo far, Jo-Anne Bloch's career has seen her spend time across each of super's thickly drawn lines. After speaking to the Mercer head of industry and public ...  A dignified legacyDignity is important for Greg Cantor. It underpins who he is, and it's what he has strived for 30 years to provide fund members each and every day. Harrison ...  Closing the gapAfter a period of hiatus, Melinda Howes returned to BT Financial Group as general manager of superannuation having realised her passion for super and ... |
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Super balances rise but gender retirement gap remains stubborn
|Australian's superannuation balances continued to grow over the 2023-24 financial year, but new data has highlighted a persistent gender retirement gap, particularly among those approaching retirement.
HESTA launches campaign around super tax benefits
The super fund is launching 'Super Saturday' to help those that are missing out on the advantage from super tax benefits ahead of the end of the financial year.
APRA opens consultation to governance reforms
The prudential regulator is lifting the governance bar for superannuation funds and insurers with proposed changes to CPS 510, launching a consultation as part of its endeavours to stamp out 'poor practices'.
Regulators push for stronger stress-testing capability, resilience
The ability to remain resilient and manage liquidity pressures amid severe, multi-dimensional stress scenarios is an area of focus that APRA and ASIC want superannuation funds to improve.
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Sharon Davis has always been fascinated by the human condition; it has driven her passion for people, her career, and building a better future for the next generation and beyond. Eliza Bavin writes.
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