Our approach: independent, disciplined, member-first.

Our operating context

Australia’s superannuation sector is at a structural crossroads:

• The risks and costs of mergers are rising. Many funds are not natural merger candidates. They serve distinct industries, employers, and member communities. For these funds, merging presents significant cost and risks including loss of culture, dilution of purpose, and weaker member trust.
• Service providers under scrutiny. Administrators, custodians, and technology platforms are now a source of reputational and regulatory risk; constant best-of-breed selection is the modern answer.
• This environment requires trusteeship that is independent, commercially capable, and designed for accountability.

Our model

STA provides an independent trustee model built to meet and exceed SPS 515 expectations.

• STA empowers Funds to access scale without the costs & risks of merger.
• Independent by structure: No ties to investment managers, administrators, or product manufacturers. Decisions are free from conflicts of interest and free from shareholder influence.
• Commercial nous: Competitive best of breed service provider review, rigorous contract oversight, and readiness to replace underperformance.
• Regulatory alignment: Purpose-built for APRA’s SPS 515 and beyond, led by those who shaped and enforced these standards.
• Member-first governance: Fiduciary duty delivered without compromise, ensuring retirement outcomes remain the core measure of success.