How global markets are impacting your superannuation and retirement
8 April 2025
There’s a lot happening in the world right now. What does it mean for your super?
You might be hearing about changes in the stock market. It can sound confusing – but here's the truth:
- Your super is built for the long term
- Short-term noise doesn’t mean long-term loss.
In this episode of Super Insider, we explain what’s going on and make sense of how current events may impact your retirement savings (spoiler alert: not as much as you might think). Hear from our experts ART's Chief Economist, Brian Parker, Senior Education Manager, Joshua van Gestel, and host Anne Fuchs.
Why you need to tune in:
- How your investment team thinks about volatility - and why it's not always bad news
- Understanding the benefits of staying invested, even when markets dip
- Tips for keeping emotions out of your investment decisions
- How our Lifecycle default option helps protect members nearing retirement
- Why diversification and access to global private assets give your super strength in uncertain times
Take 10 minutes and listen in. You might walk away with a fresh perspective - and peace of mind.
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Anne Fuchs, Executive General Manager of Advocacy and Impact, Australian Retirement Trust
Brian Parker, Chief Economist, Australian Retirement Trust
Joshua van Gestel, Senior Education Manager, Australian Retirement Trust
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