Superannuation funds in Australia are evolving rapidly, finding new pathways to optimize returns and manage risks.

How are they leveraging size, adapting their operations, and enhancing their data strategies for better investment outcomes? What can other regions learn from their focus on private markets and technology investments?

In this episode, host Paul Fahey speaks with Leon Stavrou, Head of Australia and New Zealand at Northern Trust, to discuss key findings from Northern Trust’s asset owner peer study, “Asset Owners in Focus”. They explore emerging trends in the superannuation sector, shifts in strategies, and the growing role of technology and data in transforming investment approaches.

Leon Stavrou discusses:

• The increasing allocation of superannuation funds to private markets, including infrastructure and private credit


• Challenges and strategies in managing liquidity amid growing investments in less liquid assets


• Impacts of fund consolidation on insourcing versus outsourcing operational and investment activities


• How technology and data solutions are enhancing decision-making and operational efficiency


• The growing interest in alternative assets, including crypto and physical gold, and their integration into portfolios


• And more!

Resources: 

• Asset Owners in Focus

Connect with Leon Stavrou:

• LinkedIn: Leon Stavrou

About Leon Stavrou:

• Northern Trust: Leon Stavrou