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Paying super on Commonwealth Paid Parental Leave is a crucial step to help close the gender super gap and make a real financial difference for many Australians. On behalf of the more than 1 million women we represent at Rest – we congratulate the Government for introducing this legislation and encourage the Parliament to pass it at the earliest opportunity. It’s time to make this change a reality and create a fairer, more equitable future for all Australian women. 🙌 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/grGA4rp7 #fairsuper #superannuation #equality

We’re streamlining our investment menu to make the super experience simpler for our members. "Around half of Rest’s 2 million members are under the age of 30 and many have told us making an investment choice can be an overwhelming and confusing process. Rest has made these changes because we want all our members to feel confident about making investment choices that truly align with their retirement goals and what’s important to them”, says Deborah Potts, Rest’s Chief Member Officer. The changes come into effect from September 30. Read more 👇 #superannuation

“We’re guided by the unique needs of our members when it comes to retirement and advice,” Rest Chief Executive Officer Vicki Doyle told the Conexus Retirement Conference in Canberra last week. Many of our members, and around 67% of Australians*, rely on some form of Government income support in retirement. That’s why it’s crucial Rest helps our members to better understand the super system, including how the aged pension interacts with their super. What we’re doing to help: 📲 industry-leading digital advice, including online advice calculators 📚early and ongoing member education 💡an advice model that works best for our members. Thanks to Conexus Financial and The Conexus Institute for hosting an excellent discussion. *Source: the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) https://lnkd.in/g-DWrX6d

Next month, Rest CEO Vicki Doyle and Rest CIO Andrew Lill will take the stage at the ASFA | The Voice of Super Investment Summit. 💡 Vicki will lead a discussion among key CIOs on investment risks and opportunities. 🔍 Andrew will share his thoughts on how #ArtificialTechnology will shape society and investment markets in the near future. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8w_WVHR

Rest shared insights with The Australian Financial Review on why the transition to a net zero economy is a huge and historic investment opportunity for our 2 million members. Rest’s investment of $1 billion into Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners last November underscores our commitment to decarbonisation – 1 of the 5 megatrends we believe will reshape the markets and society for decades to come. As most of Rest’s younger members will retire into a post-net zero world, we believe it’s in their best financial interests to take advantage of climate-related opportunities and support actions for a more sustainable future. This will help us provide strong, long-term returns alongside environmental benefits for members. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gbmdqYZZ

Just 4 in 10 Australians know that retirement balances are usually mostly made up of compound returns from investments. *💡 Many Australians don’t understand super. To help change this, Super Members Council (SMC) has launched an initiative that explains ‘How Super Works’ to everyday Aussies. At Rest, we know it’s crucial for members to understand and engage with their super, because making small changes now can make a big difference to their retirement savings. It’s why we’re dedicated to simplifying every aspect of super for our members. As part of this work, and a founding SMC member, we’re proud to help promote this important initiative.👏 #SuperSimple #Retirement #Superannuation *According to research conducted by Pyxis Polling and Insights, on behalf of Super Members Council, via an online survey of 1030 Australians aged 18+ between Friday 12 July to Tuesday 16 July 2024.

Rest is proud to work with Future IM/Pact to champion gender equality through mentoring and recruitment opportunities. We’re committed to building an inclusive and diverse team that brings a range of perspectives and skills to Rest in support of our 2 million members. Here’s how we’re working together to support gender diversity in our investment team: 🤝Mentoring university students and early career professionals through the YourEDGE and Mentoring Circles programs. 📢 Promoting Rest career opportunities and connecting with up-and-coming talent through the Future IM/Pact community. 👩 Supporting Future IM/Pact’s annual investment competition, which gives students practical experience pitching investment solutions to real investors. We recently shared our insights on initiatives we’re undertaking to champion gender inclusion and equality. Read the article 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_Pmf3m5 #Mentoring #WomenInFinance #Superannuation

On behalf of our 2 million members, we’re pleased to welcome Catherine Bolger to the Rest Board. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gn58tW3R

“The decisions we make today are creating the future our members, families and communities will retire into,” says Rest’s Head of Responsible Investment & Sustainability Leilani Weier. Leilani joined fellow panellists at last week’s Fund Executives Association Limited conference to discuss how industry leaders are addressing the big issues and forging the path forward in retirement, climate and energy. Read more about Rest’s responsible investment approach: https://lnkd.in/gM2Mpd8D #superannuation #FEAL #responsibleinvestment

Rest CEO Vicki Doyle joined NSW Premier Chris Minns, Deputy Premier and Minister for Western Sydney Prue Car, and NSW Minister for Roads John Graham for a sod-turning ceremony at the Access Logistics Park today. 👷👷♀️  Co-owned by Rest and our partner investment manager Barings, the site is planned to be a prime logistics and industrial estate located on Mamre Road, Kemps Creek in Western Sydney. The Mayor of Penrith, Councillor Todd Carney, the member for Leppington Nathan Hagarty MP, Barings Project Director, Stephen O'Connor and Brendan Kerin from the Metropolitan Local Aboriginal Land Council also helped break ground to officially start works on the site. 🛠️ The investment in Access Logistics Park will give Rest members exposure to a prime, large-scale asset in the heart of the rapidly growing area near the future Western Sydney Airport, Vicki said. "This exciting and future-focused investment is expected to bring strong long-term returns to help increase our members’ retirement savings and add further diversification to our property portfolio," she said. Thank you to everyone for your support and being part of today’s wonderful event. 🌟 Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdbm7xrj #propertyinvestment #investment #superannuation