Rest welcomes the opportunity to participate in the Treasurer's Investor Roundtables

Rest, one of Australia’s largest profit-to-member superannuation funds, welcomes the opportunity for Chief Executive Officer Vicki Doyle to participate in the Treasurer’s Investor Roundtables.

“As a major investor with around $70 billion in funds under management, Rest is well placed to provide a stable, long-term source of capital for community infrastructure and Australian companies that can generate returns for our members and support Australia’s economic development,” said Ms Doyle.

“I look forward to bringing the unique perspective of our 1.9 million members to the Roundtables. We represent more than one million women and are the largest fund for Australians under the age of 35.

“Rest members have much to gain from well thought through investment strategies in national priority areas, including housing, energy transition and infrastructure. Creating a sustainable future pipeline of investment opportunities is very important for our members, many of whom are decades from retirement.

These roundtables are an important step to work with government and other stakeholders to make it easier for superannuation funds to invest in these important assets.

“We are long-term investor in Australian infrastructure assets, such as airports and renewable power generation, and the Australian agricultural sector. Our member’s money is also directly invested in community infrastructure, such as motorways in Queensland and constructing schools in WA. We have an extensive property portfolio with investments in office buildings, shopping centres and student accommodation.

“I look forward to working with the Treasurer and my colleagues in the investor community on a policy environment that will allow our members to benefit from investments in national priority areas.”