The Australian superannuation sector needs a new way forward.

STA is structured to set a new benchmark for trusteeship in Australia.

Strategic autonomy: Funds retain their voice, values, and culture while strengthening governance.
Scale can be achieved without losing strategic autonomy
Operational excellence: Best-in-market service providers selected, reviewed, and held to account.
Unbiased governance: A board structurally independent and free from conflicts of interest.
Leadership authority: Former heads of ASIC, APRA, and industry experts guiding the standard.
Technology efficiency: optimal next generation technology applied to improve service, cut costs, and reduce risk.

Our governance model is anchored by some of Australia’s most experienced authorities:

James Shipton – Chair: Former ASIC Chair, Senior Fellow at Melbourne Law School, global authority on financial regulation and governance ethics.
Stephen Glenfield – Independent Director: Former APRA General Manager of Superannuation and CEO of FASEA, a leader in prudential policy and governance standards.
Nick Brookes – Managing Director: Pioneer of outsourced trusteeship in Australia, with over 30 years across fiduciary oversight, funds management, and technology.
Mitchell Petrie – Independent Director: Former KPMG Partner; expert in finance, risk & governance

What Funds gain

By working with STA, funds secure:

A superior merger alternative avoiding the significant costs & risks of merger preserving fund autonomy and culture without sacrificing governance strength.
A benchmark in super fund governance with structurally independent oversight designed to satisfy and exceed APRA requirements.
Operational uplift through sharper service provider performance, improved efficiency, and cost discipline and ongoing ability to deploy optimal technology.
Sustained confidence for members, regulators, and stakeholders.