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About UniSuper

UniSuper is one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds and is run for the benefit of its members. For over 40 years, UniSuper has been managing super for people employed in the higher education and research sector, and as of 2021, opened the fund to all Australians. UniSuper currently invests approximately $158 billion on behalf of approximately 670,000 members^.

UniSuper was one of the first super funds in Australia to build a comprehensive in-house investment team under Chief Investment Officer, John Pearce. It manages over 70% of its investments in-house across listed and unlisted markets in Australia and overseas. Unlisted holdings include investments in airports, toll roads, retail shopping centres, commercial real estate, timber plantations and private equity assets. Visit UniSuper’s website for more information about its approach.

Tune into UniSuper’s monthly investment podcast for an update on markets, listen to the most recent episodes here or subscribe via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud. Chief Investment Officer, John Pearce also shares regular video updates, see his latest video here.

^As at 30 June 2025.

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UniSuper's Super Informed Radio is a 10-minute podcast released at the start of each month that unpacks the world of investments, super, and life’s money matters. Listen to the most recent episodes here.

 

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