Employers can have a decisive impact on the retirement incomes of their employees through their choice of default superannuation funds, according to .
Utilising ongoing research into the relative performance of superannuation funds, Industry Fund Network spokesman said the reality was that the choice of default fund by employers was a crucial determinant in where millions of workers’ superannuation was saved.
He said for these reasons, employers needed to consider an industry fund when choosing the default superannuation fund for their organisation.
Weaven said the industry funds movement would be highlighting the important role played by employers, and arguing those employers that did not nominate an industry fund risked their employees missing out on tens of thousands of dollars worth of retirement income.
The super fund announced that Gregory has been appointed to its executive leadership team, taking on the fresh role of chief advice officer.
The deputy governor has warned that, as super funds’ overseas assets grow and liquidity risks rise, they will need to expand their FX hedge books to manage currency exposure effectively.
Super funds have built on early financial year momentum, as growth funds deliver strong results driven by equities and resilient bonds.
The super fund has announced that Mark Rider will step down from his position of chief investment officer (CIO) after deciding to “semi-retire” from full-time work.