Join Kochie and the Brighter Super team at upcoming events

David 'Kochie' Koch together with the Brighter Super team, will help guide your superannuation and retirement journey. Sharing his experience and knowledge, as a personal finance journalist, financial literacy advocate and recent retiree.

Kochie is part of our commitment to leading all members confidently towards a secure financial future by helping them find the right information to make good decisions about their superannuation at every stage of life.

A seasoned expert in finance and a trusted voice in Australian households, Kochie founded Personal Investment Magazine before using his platform as the co-host of Sunrise to advocate for the financial literacy of all Australians.

Kochie's partnership with Brighter Super is a testament to our fund's commitment to your financial empowerment.

"I'm here to make your journey to a brighter retirement as simple and rewarding as possible"

David Koch

Events

Through engaging seminars, informative webinars, and a dedicated suite of online resources, Kochie is bringing his wealth of knowledge directly to you. He can help demystify and simplify the complex world of superannuation and retirement planning.

At our recent seminar, David ‘Kochie’ Koch spoke with some members about their retirement. He asked if they were excited to retire, what worries them as they approach, and what they are looking forward to in retirement.

Watch our member interview video to hear what our members are saying.

David ‘Kochie’ Koch joined our recent seminars alongside Chief Executive Officer Kate Farrar, Chief Investment Officer Mark Rider and Manager Key Member Services Bec Harvey, and presented to our members on planning for their retirement.

Watch our event highlights reel and see what our seminars are about.

Join retirement advocate, David 'Kochie' Koch and Manager Key Member Services Rebecca Harvey for our Planning your Brighter Retirement webinar.

Bec discussed how much super you may need to retire and how you can achieve their desired retirement lifestyle, and Kochie presented on The Value of Help for your Retirement.

Recorded live on 16 April 2024.

Kochie to help Brighter Super members achieve 'brighter' retirements

Nearly a year after announcing his own retirement, former Sunrise co-host and finance journalist David ‘Kochie’ Koch has revealed his next move – helping Brighter Super members to focus on their own retirement journeys.

Kochie interviewing Lisa Kay, Chief Member Officer to understand the services available for all members.

"We are all about personal connections that help guide our members to a comfortable retirement."

Lisa Kay, Chief Member Officer

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Who is David Koch and why is he working with Brighter Super?

David Koch, also known as ’Kochie’, is a respected finance expert and TV personality. Kochie’s partnership with Brighter Super is all about bringing his financial acumen to our members, offering insights, guidance, and the benefits of his extensive experience in finance.
What are David Koch's credentials?

One of the reasons we are delighted to welcome Kochie is because of his credentials in personal finance. Kochie is a qualified accountant who made the move to journalism. He has spent decades advocating for financial literacy. Kochie is the founder of Personal Investment Magazine and has been awarded a Member of the Order of Australia including for his services to economic journalism. We think he is a great fit to help talk to our members about investing for retirement.
What can members expect from Kochies partnership with Brighter Super?

Kochie will help demystify complex financial concepts around superannuation and retirement planning. Members can look forward to a wealth of information and resources, including in-person and online seminars and webinars, where Kochie will share his knowledge. Additionally, we've created a web page where members can find all of Kochie's content, event details, and practical tools to help them plan and maximise their retirement savings.
How will this partnership enhance my understanding of superannuation and retirement planning?

As a member-owned fund, every action we take and decision we make is to benefit you. The partnership with Kochie represents an investment in your financial future. Kochie's expertise in breaking down complex financial information into understandable advice means you'll have access to clear, actionable guidance that can help you make better-informed decisions about your super and retirement planning. We know that members who seek advice and make informed decisions will generally be better off in the long run.
Why has Brighter Super chosen to partner with David Koch?

David Koch brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience in personal finance and journalism. Kochie aligns with our commitment to empowering our members with the financial literacy, they need to make informed decisions about their retirement savings. This partnership will significantly enhance the member experience through access to Kochie’s financial expertise and will be invaluable in engaging our members and their families.
Will the cost of this partnership increase members fees?

No. There is no impact to members fees and returns at all, we continue to work hard to keep our fees as low as possible and maintain our strong performance. Brighter Super is among the top three industry funds with the lowest MySuper option fees in Australia and our double-digit returns for 2023 have maintained our position as the best-performing MySuper option for an industry fund in Queensland.
How will the success of this partnership be measured?

We are committed to transparency and will measure the success of our partnership through various metrics, including member participation in events, engagement with our financial literacy resources, and overall member feedback on Kochie and his initiatives.
What if I have more questions about the partnership or resources available?

We welcome your questions and feedback. Please contact us at info@brightersuper.com.au or visit brightersuper.com.au/kochie for more information.

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David Koch: retirement advocate