CMSF Program

 

WELCOME FUNCTION  –  Monday 5 Sep 2022

 

TIME
5:30pm – 6:30pm
VENUE
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3&4, Foyer Level
Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre
DRESS 
Smart Casual
PRICE
Complimentary function for CMSF delegates | $100 for guest tickets
Proudly supported by our Major Events Partner: 
   
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Program 

Please note: all program times listed are in AEST and times are subject to change.

 

7:45am – 8:45am

Women in Super Breakfast

 

 

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P3 & 4, Plaza Level
9:00am – 9:35am

Welcome to Country + Conference Open

 

Includes an Introduction to AIST’s Charity Partner, Literacy for Life Foundation with Prof. Jack Beetson, Executive Director, Literacy for Life Foundation

SpeakersAli Moore, Journalist and Broadcaster Eva Scheerlinck, Chief Executive Officer, AIST
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
9:35am –10:25am

Plenary 1 – Around the world in 80 days: National and Geopolitical updates

 

From the Russia-Ukraine war to the change in government in Australia, what will the pension landscape look like over the next few years? How will a low-interest environment and growing inflation rates impact us? Where are markets and rates of return headed? How can we galvanize the super system towards better advocacy in national policy?
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
10:30am – 10:50am

Morning tea

 
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3 & 4, Foyer Level
10:55am – 11:45am

Plenary 2 – Mavis Robertson Address: Economics – a tool for reinvigoration?

 

Alison Pennington is passionate about understanding and improving the financial system in Australia. Working as a Senior Economist, learn how her research can inform us on the economic issues facing working people today including the future of jobs, skills of tomorrow and the growth of collective bargaining.

 

SpeakerAlison Pennington, Senior Economist, Centre for Future Work, The Australia Institute
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
11:50pm – 12:00pm

Presentation of Trustee of the Year Award

 

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Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch

 
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3 & 4, Foyer Level
1:00pm – 1:50pm

Reconnecting for Better Growth

 

As we grapple with the changes and challenges of a changing superannuation landscape and the emergence of new hybrid workforces, join us as Danielle Peters speaks on authentic interactions and how connectivity can shape the future of our growth. 

SpeakerDanielle Peters, Founder and Managing Director, The Training Store
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
1:55pm – 2:45pm

Plenary 3 – The role of Super Funds in Transformational Ownership and Net Zero

 

With commitments to Net Zero by 2050, what does this mean for superannuation? How will super funds transition their organisations to carbon neutral? What are the practical challenges and emerging risks such as greenwashing?  

Proudly supported by our Principal Partner:
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
2:45pm – 3:15pm

Afternoon tea

 
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3 & 4, Foyer Level
3:20pm – 4:10pm

Forum 1A – How to engage members via TikTok

 

Financial literacy is taking social media by storm, from TikTok’s to blogs and podcasts, how can super funds take advantage of this? Can we engage member through a presence on TikTok? Be challenged to think outside the marketing ‘box’.

SpeakerAleks Nikolic, Lawyer & Finance Content Creator, Broke Girl Wealth FacilitatorSimon Hoyle, Head of Market Insight, CoreData
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level

Forum 1B – Merger 101

 

Mergers are touted as the panacea to achieving scale and keeping fees low for members. Yet merger decisions are complex and give rise to many challenges both pre and post-merger. Join us as we discuss how to establish lines of reporting and accountability

SpeakerKate Farrar, Chief Executive Officer, LGIAsuper | Energy Super
Plaza Terrace Room, Plaza Level
4:15pm – 5:00pm

Forum 2A – Sustainability leadership: The future?

 

If leadership is not a position, but a process of influence, how can funds use influential power to implement organisational and societal change for sustainability? Join us as we explore corporate sustainability, energy policy, and sustainable finance.

SpeakerAlison Atherton, Research Director, UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level

Forum 2B – Insurance: Safeguarding Insurance in Super

 

Post-pandemic adaptation, changes in government, mergers, stapling, and superannuation packages are all challenges impacting insurance. What can we do to navigate these challenges successfully? How do we ensure that insurance is still a priority?

Proudly supported by our Principal Partner:
Plaza Terrace Room, Plaza Level
6:30pm – 7:00pm

Pre-Dinner drinks

 
Plaza Ballroom Foyer, Plaza level
7:00pm – 11:00pm

Conference Dinner

 

Venue: Plaza Ballroom, Plaza Level, Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre

Dress code: Cocktail – no need to pack a dinner suit

Price: Complimentary function for CMSF delegates
$220 for guest tickets

Proudly supported by our Principal Partner:
Plaza Ballroom, Plaza level
 
9:00am – 9:50am

Plenary 4 – Q&A: Dare to be different – Super leadership

 

One thing is certain, the environment that we are operating in today will not exist in 10 years’ time. Changes in the market and geopolitical landscape have been developing at a rapid pace. Hear from the experts as they share what they think the industry will look like a decade.

SpeakersNaomi Edwards, Independent Chair, Spirit Super Hon. Wayne Swan, Chair, Cbus FacilitatorAli Moore, Journalist and Broadcaster
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
9:50am – 10:10am

Morning tea

 
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3 & 4, Foyer Level
10:15am – 11:05am

1A – Vulnerable members: Are we doing enough?

 

How do we protect our most vulnerable member cohorts and safeguard their access to super? With AUSTRAC’s ‘Know Your Client’ procedures now including flexible, risked-based approaches to assist those who do not have conventional identification, how do funds implement this guidance? 

SpeakerLyn Melcer, Head of Technical Advice, Australian Retirement Trust
M1 & 2, Mezzanine Level

1B – Cyber Security: Ensuring the safety of our data

 

Digital platforms are growing at an exponential rate, from the rise of cryptocurrencies, new online tools in fintech and an emergence of blockchain technology, join us to learn if cyber security can protect our data or if scammers will continue to find weaknesses in these systems.
M3, Mezzanine Level

1C – TBD

 
M4, Mezzanine Level

1D – Culture and people retention: The modern super fund dilemma?

 

Quality staff are integral to a fund’s growth and member offering. With increased hybrid working arrangements and a war for talent, how do we promote a culture that will not only attract but also retain employees?

SpeakerAmy Ridley, Head of People and Culture, CareSuper
P1 & 2, Plaza Level

SPECIAL INTEREST SESSION – RISK

 
P5, Plaza Level
11:10am – 12:00pm

Forum 3A – Regulatory Update: What to expect over the next 5 years?

 

Join us to hear from the regulators about recent and new legislative and regulatory changes.

SpeakersMargaret Cole, Executive Board Member, APRA Danielle Press, Commissioner, ASIC Emma Rosenzweig, Deputy Commissioner Superannuation & Employer Obligations, ATO FacilitatorMel Birks, General Manager, Advocacy, AIST
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level

Forum 3B – Demographic Update:

 

What do multiple generations need from retirement?

SpeakerSimon Kuestenmacher, Co-founder and Director, The Demographics Group
Plaza Terrace Room, Plaza Level
12:00pm – 1:00pm

Lunch

 
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3 & 4, Foyer Level
1:05pm – 1:55pm

Plenary 5 – An Australian Success Story

 

Since 2014, Nic Marchesi and Lucas Patchett have been on a mission, to change the lives of thousands of Australians by providing them with two things every human should have access to, laundry and shower services. Hear the inspiring story of how their free mobile services have provided over 20,000 showers and 330,000 hours of social connection.

SpeakersNicholas Marchesi OAM, Co-founder, Orange Sky Lucas Patchett OAM, Co-founder, Orange Sky
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
2:00pm – 2:50pm

Plenary 6 – Ageing well: Insights from an ageing population

 

How do we ensure that our members age in place and face a healthy retirement? What are the key cornerstones of a healthy retirement? What strategies do we put in place to ensure best retirement outcomes?
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
2:55pm – 3:45pm

Plenary 7 – Meet the Minister and Shadow Minister for Superannuation

 

Hear from our new Minister for Superannuation and Shadow Minister for Superannuation about what the future holds for superannuation funds and member retirement outcomes.
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
3:45pm – 3:50pm

Conference close

 
Great Hall 1 & 2, Doors 6 & 8, Mezzanine Level
3:50pm – 4:10pm

Afternoon tea

 
CMSF Hub, Great Hall 3 & 4, Foyer Level