Feeling underfunded? Superannuation and a Woman’s Financial Future.
Fiona Reynolds
Fiona Reynolds is the CEO of The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to promote and protect the interests of Australia’s not-for-profit superannuation sector. Enjoy this In Her Shoes interview!
Fiona Reynolds is the CEO of The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees, a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to promote and protect the interests of Australia's not-for-profit superannuation sector.
In this In Her Shoes interview, Fiona explains:
that women earn less, spend less time in the workforce and therefore have an insufficient super fund compared to men
how women put themselves second when it comes to retirement
why women have insufficient super funds
what women can do to empower themselves for retirement
various government schemes to help boost your savings
the paid-parental leave scheme
the problem of self-employed individual’s super contributions
why women aren’t responsible for their financial future
Enjoy this interview with Fiona Reynolds!
About Fiona Reynolds
CEO, Australian Institute of
Superannuation Trustees
Fiona is the Chief Executive Officer at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (“AIST”). AIST is a national not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to promote and protect the interests of Australia’s $450 billion not-for-profit superannuation sector, which currently manages two-thirds of the Australian workforce’s superannuation. AIST’s membership includes the trustee directors and staff of industry, corporate and public-sector funds.
Fiona has more than 16 years experience in the not-for-profit superannuation sector and has played a role in advocating superannuation policy change on behalf of AIST members to the betterment of all working Australians.
Fiona has formerly been a Director of AUSfund, Industry Funds Credit Control and the National Network of Women in Super.
Fiona is passionate about improving the adequacy of retirement incomes for all Australians, particularly women and the low paid.
Fiona is a member of the Government’s Peak Consultative Committee responsible for implementing the Government’s Stronger Super Reform and the Governments’ National Rental Affordability task force.
About The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees
AIST is a national not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to promote and protect the interests of Australia's $450 billion not-for-profit superannuation sector. AIST's membership includes the trustee directors and staff of industry, corporate and public-sector funds, who manage the superannuation accounts of nearly two-thirds of the Australian workforce.
As the principal advocate and peak representative body for the not-for-profit superannuation sector, AIST plays a key role in policy development and is a leading provider of research.
AIST provides professional training, consulting services and support for trustees and fund staff to help them meet the challenges of managing superannuation funds and advancing the interests of their fund members. Each year, AIST hosts the Conference of Major Superannuation Funds, in addition to numerous other industry conferences and events.
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