Is your super being managed in a way you never intended it to be? Perhaps you started with First State Super, then went to VicSuper and now Aware Super have taken the reins. Or, maybe you set out with Media Super which merged with Cbus in early 2022. This likely created some headaches… additional paperwork, new log in details, the need to update employers, create new beneficiary nominations… the list goes on. Not to mention that each change results in a new fee structure, a new investment menu and different levels of personal insurance cover. Consolidation within the superannuation industry has been rife in recent years. According to The Super Guide, a staggering 36 mergers have completed in less than three years. And it doesn’t end there, Mercer Super predicts the number of super funds in Australia will decline another 30% over the next five years. So, if you’re not reviewing your super fund on a regular basis, you’ll likely end up in a completely different one than where you started. This may be a positive or it could jeopardise what can become one of your most valuable assets. If this all seems overwhelming, we can help - reach out by visiting my bio and booking in a 15-min intro call. #superannuation #financialadvice #investing #NeoWealthManagement
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ICGN's network includes the world’s largest public pension funds and asset managers. We focus on the “G” because G is key! Governance is about how companies are run, and how long-term sustainable economic returns are generated. It’s also how we can solve some of the newer and urgent issues that the corporate world needs to grapple with. That’s why we focus our networking, education and policy impact on material governance issues, advocating for high standards in corporate governance and stewardship, in line with our members’ fiduciary responsibilities. These are our key focus areas - find out more about becoming a member at: https://lnkd.in/eYTzE6mz #governance #corpgov #stewardship #investors #assetowners #assetmanagers #GisKey
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