In the lead up to our Annual Members’ Meeting this month host Anne Fuchs sits down with ART's Chief Investment Officer, Ian Patrick, to answer questions about how members’ super is invested.
Managing billions of dollars in assets is no small talk, and Ian reveals the careful decisions ART makes to protect members’ financial wellbeing and deliver long-term returns. They cover everything from responsible environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing to managing risk when the markets get rocky. All while keeping one goal in mind – helping our members achieve their best retirement.
Here are the specifics:
00:00 How we invest $300 billion
02:06 What does great investing look like?
05:40 Why have returns differed between QSuper and Super Savings?
07:43 What other asset classes are driving returns?
09:08 What is the default investment strategy for retired members?
11:17 What’s ART’s approach to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing?
14:47 What’s ART’s strategy around investing in gold?
15:57 What is ART doing to protect members’ money?
17:38 How does ART protect against currency movements?
19:27 What’s ART’s role in supporting Australia’s social responsibilities?
This episode simplifies investment strategies, showing how ART protects and grows money. Whether you’re a member with us, or considering switching, it’s a must-listen to learn more about our strategic future focus.
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Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Executive General Manager of Advice, Guidance and Education
Ian Patrick, Australian Retirement Trust Chief Investment Officer
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