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AUSTRALIAN RETIREMENT TRUST
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To Brian Parker, the best investment ideas are the ones that make common sense. As chief economist of Australian Retirement Trust, Parker combines his analytical prowess and interpersonal skills to better member education and outcomes. Chloe Walker writes.
It is not that long ago that Friendly Societies were offering health insurance and life insurance (with restrictions on sum insured) to their members. Most of them have legacy life insurance funds, but they still funeral insurance.