Corporate Governance: The Role of Superannuation Trustees

Abstract

This report was prepared at the request of the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees to assist its members deal with corporate governance issues relevant to the shareholding investment of trustees of Australian superannuation funds. The report: (a) outlines the meaning and importance of corporate governance; (b) discusses the role of superannuation trustees in corporate governance (this section includes a range of options as to how trustees can participate in corporate governance); and (c) provides an overview of some key corporate governance issues which superannuation trustees should address when formulating new corporate governance policy or revising an existing policy.