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 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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FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
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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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