Hunt for scaleBY ELIZA BAVIN  The 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 top priorities. Catholic Super and Equipsuper chief executive Scott Cameron explains all the ins and outs of navigating a merger. Eliza Bavin writes.
 Age of activismUniSuper's recent, very public opposition to the Westfield restructure illustrated at least one thing: super funds have clout. Gone are the days when ...  Rethinking retirementChallenger's Jeremy Cooper talks to FS Super about retirement income, challenging some dearly-held beliefs about the drawdown phase of superannuation.  Above the restDamian Hill, chief executive of $27 billion REST Industry Super, shares his views on how the fund will continue to deliver better-than-average investment ...  Leader with latitudeFrom a trickle to a trillion dollar industry, superannuation has become a force to reckon with. FS Super talks to leading superannuation CIOs and COOs ...  Trillion-dollar question$1.3 trillion worth of responsibility does not leave a lot of room for error, and with nothing but more volatility ahead it is only right that the chief ... |
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SHARON DAVIS
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
FUTURE GROUP AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS PTY LTD
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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