Aware Super

New research from Aware Super reveals that more and more Australian parents and grandparents are helping their children get into the property market. 98% of parents are willing to help with a first home. 31% already have. What’s becoming clear is that this support is often happening without a clear plan. Decisions are being made quickly, with less visibility on the longer-term impact on retirement savings, tax, and overall financial security. It comes from a good place. Helping family matters. But it also raises an important question: how do you do it in a way that works not just today, but over time? Because in many cases, there are options that can ease the pressure like using the super system to build a deposit more tax-effectively rather than relying solely on family support. That’s where the conversation is starting to shift. From simply asking how much can be given, to thinking more carefully about how support is structured. For members considering helping family into the property market, getting the right guidance early can make all the difference. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/g5C6FFm5

Aware Super and TelstraSuper have signed the Successor Fund Transfer (SFT) deed, a key milestone in their merger process. The signing opens the way for the next stage of the merger and the transfer of TelstraSuper members to Aware Super. Once complete, the merger will see Aware Super managing about $237 billion in retirement savings for around 1.3 million members. For more on this, visit our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gQ8cxDYY

But your super is a pretty powerful place to start. From your first payslip to your last day of work, we’re here to back Aussie women with practical super tips, straight-up financial guidance and webinars that actually help. We’re proud to support 746,000 female members — and proud to stand behind women this International Women’s Day. Want a small win for future you? Join our Women’s Wellbeing events and pick up practical strategies you can put into action straight away. Register here: https://lnkd.in/ev4hRKFq . . . . . Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at Important documents . Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd (ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340) trustee of Aware Super (ABN 53 226 460 365). Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

Research shows most Aussies worry about running out of money in retirement.   But many will end up with as much as a quarter of their super left over, potentially missing out on the lifestyle they could have had.   Our industry-first Retirement Manager™ platform is helping our 60+ members take control of their retirement and make the most of their super. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3OP6XpV

With so much happening around the world, it’s natural for our members to wonder what it means for their super. We’re here to protect long‑term retirement outcomes, and our investment approach is designed to handle market ups and downs over time. Head to our website for a 🎥 update on what’s happening in markets and how we’re managing our members’ super: https://bit.ly/4rTLomD 🔎 Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at aware.com.au/pds. ⭐️ Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd (ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340) trustee of Aware Super (ABN 53 226 460 365). ⭐️ Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

Today, Australian and Canadian pension leaders signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen collaboration and unlock greater infrastructure investment across both countries.   Australia and Canada are home to the world’s fourth and second largest pension systems respectively. Australia’s pension pool is projected to become the second largest by 2030. Together, managing capital on behalf of millions of working and retired people, and with capital that helps build roads, ports, energy networks, water systems and digital infrastructure while delivering strong, sustainable returns.   The Canadian-Australian Pension Investment Initiative is about more than capital flows. It is about working together to remove policy barriers, support stable investment environments and build public confidence in pension-led infrastructure.   As a global asset owner, Aware Super is focused on sourcing the strongest long-term investment opportunities for our 1.2 million members. Initiatives like this ensure we can invest at scale, alongside like-minded partners, to help protect and grow our members’ retirement savings. The following funds are participants:- From Canada: Alberta Investment Management Corporation (AIMCo), British Columbia Investment Management Corporation, La Caisse (Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec), CPP Investments | Investissements RPC, HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan), Investment Management Corporation of Ontario (IMCO), OMERS, Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan, PSP Investments | Investissements PSP. And from Australia: Australian Retirement Trust, AustralianSuper, Aware Super, CARE Super, CBUS Super, HESTA, Hostplus IFM Investors and Rest.

Aware Super has been named European Office Investor of the Year at the PERE Awards 2025. This is recognition of the work happening on the ground in Europe through our DARE platform — and the clarity behind our strategy. We’ve been deliberate about where we play. Leaning into prime London offices at a point in the cycle where we see real value. Focusing on assets with strong fundamentals. As Mathieu Elshout has shared, we see opportunity where rental growth expectations, tighter supply and returning occupier demand intersect. It’s not about chasing headlines. It’s about taking smart positions and actively managing them for long-term outcomes. In a shifting European market, this award is a strong endorsement of that approach. Huge congratulations to the team and partners making it happen including Alek Misev, Patricia Rus, Ashley Elder, Katie Robertson, Lydia Karayianni, Susan Deng, Mithra Narendran, Hannah Polson, Temi O. and Delancey.

Today we announced the next evolution of Aware Super’s investment structure — designed to match our growing scale with smarter, more connected and data informed decision-making. At $210bn and managing the retirement savings of 1.2 million members, we have a responsibility to deliver the strongest long-term returns for our members’ futures. Our revamped structure brings public and private equity markets, growth and defensive assets and liquidity together in a more integrated framework, powered by a whole-of-fund data platform. For members, this means stronger risk management, continued disciplined capital allocation and a portfolio designed to perform through changing market conditions. It’s a visible commitment of our continued focus to deliver strong, risk-adjusted returns for the people who trust us with their retirement savings. Congratulations to Simon Warner Michael Clavin Jenny Newmarch Sonia B. Agnes Hong, CFA, CAIA Michael Winchester Justin Howell Liza McDonald GAICD. To read more, visit our newsroom: https://lnkd.in/gGGMD8qM 🔎 Consider if Aware Super is right for you and the PDS and TMD at Important documents .⭐ Issued by Aware Super Pty Ltd (ABN 11 118 202 672, AFSL 293340) trustee of Aware Super (ABN 53 226 460 365). Past performance is not an indicator of future performance.

AI and cybersecurity are critical technologies for superannuation funds as they seek to maintain efficient and effective services to their growing memberships, enhance investment performance and keep members’ money safe. Aware Super Chair Christine McLoughlin AM Hon DUOW spoke to the Investment Magazine Chair Forum recently about Aware Super's implementation of strong governance and risk frameworks around the use of AI and management of cybersecurity. Boards are clearly accountable for how AI is implemented and cybersecurity risks are addressed, Ms McLoughlin said, stating that if it affects trust, resilience or stability, it belongs on the Board agenda.

Is the wealthy Boomer a harmful stereotype?   About 1 in 4 older Australians are living in poverty according to the latest State of the Older Nation Report.   We’re supporting this vital research by COTA Australia into the experience of older Australians.   All of us deserve a comfortable, dignified retirement.   And as Australia’s retirement experts, we are determined to play our part. Read full report here: https://lnkd.in/gr3cTFVy