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In this episode, we talk to Christina Hobbs<\/a> of Future Group<\/a> & Verve Super<\/a> about superannuation and its importance for ECE employees.<\/p>\n Our Expert Christina Hobbs<\/strong><\/p>\n Christina Hobbs is the CEO and Co-Founder of Verve, Australia’s first superannuation fund for women, where she focuses on empowering women through ethical and impact investing. With a decade of experience at the United Nations, she led initiatives in conflict zones to connect vulnerable populations to financial services, including large-scale aid programs for Syrians in Turkey. Passionate about leveraging finance for social good, Christina is also a guest lecturer, former political candidate, and avid skier who writes on capitalism, patriarchy, and climate finance.<\/p>\n About Future Group & Verve Super<\/strong><\/p>\n Future Group is an Australian superannuation-focused company committed to leading the ethical investment movement, aiming to build a sustainable and equitable world by leveraging the power of money. The group has expanded by integrating various superannuation funds, including Verve Super, GuildSuper, and Child Care Super, growing to over $13.4 billion in funds under management and supporting more than 383,000 members.<\/p>\n Verve Super, a member of Future Group, is Australia’s first ethical superannuation fund founded by women, for women+. It focuses on closing the gender retirement savings gap by investing in companies that promote gender equity and sustainability. Verve Super also offers its members access to financial education and coaching through the Verve Learn platform, empowering women+ to build their financial power.<\/p>\n In this episode we cover<\/strong>: A sneak peek inside the episode<\/strong>:<\/p>\n “I think that when it comes to superannuation, I think some of the basic ones that can actually be really important is making certain that you understand the superannuation system and what it is, understanding how much you’re supposed to be being paid by your employer if you are an employee, and checking regularly that you’re being paid.”<\/p>\n Listen to the conversation<\/strong>:<\/p>\n
\n– The impact of childcare on women and families
\n– Empowering individuals through financial education
\n– Understanding superannuation hygiene
\n– Maximizing superannuation savings<\/p>\n