 ANDREW MCKEAN | FRIDAY, 6 DEC 2024 This year, as scripted, superannuation market assets have climbed onward and upward, near $4 trillion, with strong growth across not-for-profit, retail, and SMSFs. But the biggest super funds, led by AustralianSuper and Australian Retirement Trust (ART) ... Read more PAGE: 1 |
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DANIEL SHRIMSKI
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
MANAGING DIRECTOR
VANGUARD INVESTMENTS AUSTRALIA LTD
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