Underpinned by a robust system of compulsory pension savings, the Australian pension sector is forecasted to triple from A$3.3 trillion (US$2.2 trillion) of funds under management to A $9 trillion over the next 20 years. Since the industry’s inception in 1992, Australian superannuations have led the global push for sustainable financing and ESG-focused investment strategies. Where do they now see innovations in climate risk mitigation? And after a few years of intensive consolidations, what are the challenges to achieving scale and efficiency during post-merger integration? How big is too big? What distinguishes those which go on to flourish from their peers? How are Super Funds staying invested, domestically or abroad, under a new wave of regulations to tackle the current low-return environment? Join this panel featuring guardians of Australia’s largest superannuation funds to find out.  

Moderator

Sarah Williamson

CEO, FCLTGlobal

Speakers

David Elia

CEO, Hostplus

Vasyl Nair

CEO, Mine Super

Sonya Sawtell-Rickson

Chief Investment Officer, HESTA