

Super Insider
Australian Retirement Trust
Your superannuation is key to achieving your best retirement – so how do you make the most of it? Don’t miss Australian Retirement Trust’s Super Insider podcast – your guide to superannuation, planning for retirement, and what the economy and investment markets mean for your super from those in the know. Join host Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust's Executive General Manager of Advice, Guidance and Education, as she interviews superannuation and investment experts to bring you exclusive insights, tips and strategies to help you make the right choices today and feel confident about the future. GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auAny advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.The opinions and comments shared by people in this podcast are theirs alone, and they’re not necessarily shared by the Trustee. It uses information that’s accurate at the time of publishing. This is general information only. It’s not based on your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. So, think about those things and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement and Target Market Determination before you make any decision about our products. And if you’re still not sure, talk with a financial adviser. This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd (ABN 88 010 720 840, AFSL 228975) (‘Trustee’), trustee of Australian Retirement Trust (ABN 60 905 115 063) (‘the Fund’ or ‘ART’). Any advice given is by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee. As representatives, they may recommend ART products from time to time. So read the relevant Financial Service Guide to tell you about that advice and how they’re paid.
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Feb 19, 2023 • 17min
What happens to superannuation when you die?
You work hard for your superannuation savings, so what happens if you never get the chance to spend them? Hint: It’s not the same as your other money or investments. Join host Anne Fuchs and super educator Ruth Weaver as they explore what happens to your super when you die and what you can do today to make sure your money goes to who you want when you pass away.#Superannuation #Retirement #SuperFOLLOW SUPER INSIDER:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ....GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auCREDITS: Host: Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Head of Advice and GuidanceGuest: Ruth Weaver, Australian Retirement Trust Education ManagerAny advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd ABN 88 010 720 840 AFSL No. 228975, the trustee of the Fund, Australian Retirement Trust ABN 60 905 115 063. Any reference to "QSuper" is a reference to the Government Division of the Fund. Information is correct at the time of publishing. This is general information only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. You should consider if the information is appropriate to your own circumstances before acting on it. You should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding to acquire or continue to hold any financial product and also the relevant Target Market Determination (TMD). For a copy of the PDS or TMD, please phone 13 11 84 or go to the Australian Retirement Trust website at art.com.au/pds or for QSuper products visit qsuper.qld.gov.au/pds or call us on 1300 360 750 for a copy.

Feb 13, 2023 • 16min
Can I use my superannuation to buy a house?
With housing prices rising over the past decade, the Great Aussie Dream of owning a home can seem just that – a dream. But did you know you can use your superannuation account to help save for your first house deposit? In this episode, host Anne Fuchs and super educator Megan Ashenden break down how the First Home Super Saver Scheme works and the pros and cons of taking money from your super to buy your first home.#Superannuation #Retirement #SuperFOLLOW SUPER INSIDER:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ....GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auCREDITS: Host: Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Head of Advice and GuidanceGuest: Megan Ashenden, Australian Retirement Trust Member Education OfficerAny advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd ABN 88 010 720 840 AFSL No. 228975, the trustee of the Fund, Australian Retirement Trust ABN 60 905 115 063. Any reference to "QSuper" is a reference to the Government Division of the Fund. Information is correct at the time of publishing. This is general information only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. You should consider if the information is appropriate to your own circumstances before acting on it. You should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding to acquire or continue to hold any financial product and also the relevant Target Market Determination (TMD). For a copy of the PDS or TMD, please phone 13 11 84 or go to the Australian Retirement Trust website at art.com.au/pds or for QSuper products visit qsuper.qld.gov.au/pds or call us on 1300 360 750 for a copy.

Feb 7, 2023 • 16min
Investment market update February 2023: Outlook for the year ahead
2022 was a wild ride for investment markets with volatility impacting superannuation fund returns, including Australian Retirement Trust’s. Don’t miss Australian Retirement Trust’s Chief Economist Brian Parker in conversation with Anne Fuchs, Head of Advice, as Brian recaps the market ups and downs of 2022 and discusses what the New Year might hold for interest rates, investment markets and your super.#Superannuation #Retirement #SuperFOLLOW SUPER INSIDER:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ....GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auCREDITS: Host: Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Head of Advice and GuidanceGuest: Brian Parker, Australian Retirement Trust Chief EconomistAny advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd ABN 88 010 720 840 AFSL No. 228975, the trustee of the Fund, Australian Retirement Trust ABN 60 905 115 063. Any reference to "QSuper" is a reference to the Government Division of the Fund. Information is correct at the time of publishing. This is general information only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. You should consider if the information is appropriate to your own circumstances before acting on it. You should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding to acquire or continue to hold any financial product and also the relevant Target Market Determination (TMD). For a copy of the PDS or TMD, please phone 13 11 84 or go to the Australian Retirement Trust website at art.com.au/pds or for QSuper products visit qsuper.qld.gov.au/pds or call us on 1300 360 750 for a copy.

Nov 2, 2022 • 17min
How much superannuation you need to retire – and how to get it
It’s the number everyone wants to know – how much superannuation do I need to retire?Join Australian Retirement Trust’s National Education Manager Joshua van Gestel and Head of Advice Anne Fuchs, as they crunch the numbers to reveal how much super you need for a comfortable retirement income - and what you can do today to make sure you have enough later.#Superannuation #Retirement #SuperFOLLOW SUPER INSIDER:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ....GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auCREDITS: Host: Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Head of Advice and GuidanceGuest: Joshua van Gestel, Australian Retirement Trust National Manager of Strategic EducationAny advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd ABN 88 010 720 840 AFSL No. 228975, the trustee of the Fund, Australian Retirement Trust ABN 60 905 115 063. Any reference to "QSuper" is a reference to the Government Division of the Fund. Information is correct at the time of publishing. This is general information only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. You should consider if the information is appropriate to your own circumstances before acting on it. You should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding to acquire or continue to hold any financial product and also the relevant Target Market Determination (TMD). For a copy of the PDS or TMD, please phone 13 11 84 or go to the Australian Retirement Trust website at art.com.au/pds or for QSuper products visit qsuper.qld.gov.au/pds or call us on 1300 360 750 for a copy.

Nov 1, 2022 • 16min
Five easy ways to grow your superannuation today
When it comes to superannuation, most Australians have a “set and forget” approach. But there are simple and easy things you can do today to maximise your super contributions.Join Australian Retirement Trust Member Education Officer, April Smith, in conversation with Head of Advice, Anne Fuchs, as she shares her top five tips for making the most of your super right now. Future you will thank you.#Superannuation #Retirement #SuperFOLLOW SUPER INSIDER:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ.... GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auCREDITS: Host: Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Head of Advice and GuidanceGuest: April Smith, Australian Retirement Trust Member Education OfficerPlease consider if the timing is right to bring your super together, and if you will lose access to benefits such as insurance or pension options, or if there are any fee or tax implications.Any advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd ABN 88 010 720 840 AFSL No. 228975, the trustee of the Fund, Australian Retirement Trust ABN 60 905 115 063. Any reference to "QSuper" is a reference to the Government Division of the Fund. Information is correct at the time of publishing. This is general information only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. You should consider if the information is appropriate to your own circumstances before acting on it. You should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding to acquire or continue to hold any financial product and also the relevant Target Market Determination (TMD). For a copy of the PDS or TMD, please phone 13 11 84 or go to the Australian Retirement Trust website at art.com.au/pds or for QSuper products visit qsuper.qld.gov.au/pds or call us on 1300 360 750 for a copy.

Oct 19, 2022 • 22min
Investment market update October 2022: Interest rates, investment markets and superannuation
Investment market ups and downs are becoming the ‘new normal’ and continue to impact superannuation fund performance, including that of Australian Retirement Trust.Don’t miss Australian Retirement Trust’s Chief Economist Brian Parker in conversation with Anne Fuchs, Head of Advice, as Brian discusses what’s affected markets in the last quarter, how this has impacted super returns, and what it could mean for your super investment and retirement savings.#Superannuation #Retirement #SuperFOLLOW SUPER INSIDER:Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1aXYHWZ....GET IN TOUCH:We’d love your feedback for our podcast including any topics or questions you’d like us to cover in future episodes. Please email us at podcast@art.com.auCREDITS: Host: Anne Fuchs, Australian Retirement Trust Head of Advice and GuidanceGuest: Brian Parker, Australian Retirement Trust Chief Economist Any advice given is provided by representatives of Sunsuper Financial Services Pty Ltd (ABN 50 087 154 818, AFSL 227867) or QInvest Limited (ABN 35 063 511 580, AFSL 238274), both wholly owned by the Trustee as an asset of Australian Retirement Trust. As representatives, they may recommend ART superannuation products when they are appropriate. Please refer to the relevant Financial Service Guides available at art.com.au/fsg for Super Savings and at qsuper.com.au/disclosure for QSuper. The content is provided for general information and educational purposes only, any personal views and opinions in this podcast are not necessarily the views of the Trustee.This information and all products are issued by Australian Retirement Trust Pty Ltd ABN 88 010 720 840 AFSL No. 228975, the trustee of the Fund, Australian Retirement Trust ABN 60 905 115 063. Any reference to "QSuper" is a reference to the Government Division of the Fund. Information is correct at the time of publishing. This is general information only and does not take into account the investment objectives, financial situation or needs of any particular individual. You should consider if the information is appropriate to your own circumstances before acting on it. You should also consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) before deciding to acquire or continue to hold any financial product and also the relevant Target Market Determination (TMD). For a copy of the PDS or TMD, please phone 13 11 84 or go to the Australian Retirement Trust website at art.com.au/pds or for QSuper products visit qsuper.qld.gov.au/pds or call us on 1300 360 750 for a copy.