Sonya Sawtell-Rickson is the Chief Investment Officer of Australian Superannuation Fund HESTA, a AUD 75 billion ($50 billion) pool dedicated to health and community service workers. HESTA services 90,000 employers and a million members, 80% of whom are women.

Among the topics we’ll be discussing are understanding First Nations members and their perceptions of superannuation and ways superfunds can provide better services to their First Nations members.

In this webcast, we take a look at developments to managing pension risk globally. This includes a panel discussion where clients share their experiences.

In the second episode of the podcast series 'Insight for outcomes', Michelle Teng, Vice President and Co-Head of the Private Assets Research Program in PGIM’s Institutional Advisory & Solutions (IAS) group, spoke with guest host Julia Newbould, Managing Editor at Investment Magazine, about how climate change…

We explore how DC plans have evolved in four Asia Pacific markets, and what the future looks like.

This webinar marks the first anniversary of the contentious Your Future, Your Super reforms and provides the perfect opportunity for reflection.

This webinar took place on 30 June 2022 with a panel hosted live by Fiona Reynolds, chief executive, Conexus Financial. The panel reflected on the origins and benefits of the SG, and considered the challenges ahead for superannuation and retirement income policy.

Luke Barrett, general counsel at Unisuper, and David Gallagher, a visiting fellow at the RoZetta Institute, discuss size, influence and concentration of the superannuation industry in private and capital markets. Moderated by Matthew Smith, managing editor, Investment Magazine.

Here’s what investors need to know about Australia’s Retirement System: It’s really big. It’s government mandated. It’s privately run. It’s really sophisticated. Still curious? Host Josh Cohen’s two guests have played meaningful roles in the system’s development from the highest levels of government and industry. The…

Current projections show the New Zealand Super Fund peaking in size in the year 2070, making it among the foremost long-term investors today. How does this impact decision-making within the firm? Matt Whineray, CEO of New Zealand Super Fund, joins this podcast to discuss the practical implications of the Fund’s long-term…

In our latest QPod episode, QIC’s CEO Damien Frawley talks about our most recent QIC Super Fund Media Roundtable initiative and highlights the invaluable role that super funds play in not only navigating the current uncertainty for their member’s retirement needs, but in rebuilding our national economy. 

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Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, the supply and demand of liquid capital, namely cash, was challenged around the globe. In Australia, the superannuation sector faced a liquidity shock brought on by an early release scheme, presenting both opportunities and risks for funds as they navigate the road ahead. This podcast offers…