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CMSF2020 Online Program Library

We’re still producing great content for you, so bookmark this page and by the end of May, you’ll find over 24 hours’ worth of topical sessions covering all things superannuation.

 

Plenary sessions

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A Question of Adequacy

60 mins 1 CPD Hours
Policy | Members culture | Leadership

The Federal Government’s retirement income review has put the focus on adequacy of our superannuation system and whether it is delivering financial security in retirement for ordinary working Australians. Bringing together supporters and opponents of the legislated timeline to increase the SG to...

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2020 Predictions for the global economy & markets

60 mins 1 CPD Hours
Investment | COVID-19 | Advice | Governance

Against a backdrop of the spreading Coronavirus; trade tensions between the world’s largest economies; and a pending U.S. election, this session will focus on bright spots in the world economy that could help offset these uncertainties.

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Preparing for the future of work

60 mins 1 CPD Hours
COVID-19 | Members culture | Technology

Australia’s workforce is currently experiencing significant change, the likes of which haven’t been since World War II. From transforming homes into offices, to virtual events – the future of work might already be here.

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Measuring culture, does your fund walk the talk?

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Business operations | Engagement | Members culture

A vibrant corporate culture can help a company and its people thrive, but how can culture be measured. Walking the walk, not just talking the talk is key.

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The Mavis Robertson Address - Gender equity: How can we play our part?

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Engagement | Operations | Governance | Leadership

The gender pay and superannuation gap still persists, despite years of talk. Dr Niki Vincent shares how to address the gap and work together to turn the talk into action.

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Brand trust, reputation & engagement: The long-term approach

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Engagement | Members culture | Business operations | Marketing

Our leading panel of marketing experts will examine how funds can recapture engagement when trust is low and how boards and marketers can better collaborate to meet overall business objectives.

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Forging a sustainable path towards the future

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Investment

2019 saw carbon emissions from fossil fuels hit a record high. 2020 began with the country ravaged by bushfires. Recognising the need for cleaner energy solutions around the world, our panel will examine the opportunities, risks and challenges facing the environment and communities, and discuss...


Forum sessions

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Mergers: The new normal

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Members culture | Business operations | Governance | Leadership

Determining whether a merger is in members’ best interest is a complex process – our panel outlines the key considerations, from due diligence through to amalgamating trustee boards.

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Building brand equity

60 mins 1 CPD Hours
Engagement | Members culture | Marketing

Dr Brent Coker reveals how to create the right image to make a lasting impression on your members and the broader public.

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Building a bottom up ESG aware portfolio

30 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Investment | Climate change | Risk | ESG

IFM Investors and QIC outline their respective approaches to building an ESG integration portfolio with small caps, liquid markets and real assets.

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Closing the cyber security knowledge gap

60 mins 1 CPD Hours
Technology | Risk | Cybersecurity | Innovation

Explore the latest cyber threats – including those posed by COVID-19 – and learn how cyber security doesn’t just help avoid data breaches and server attacks, in can also unlock business innovation.

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Leadership lowdown

60 mins 1 CPD Hours
Investment | Technology | Governance | Leadership

What is the future of super? Three industry leaders from investment, technology and the boardroom share their thoughts.

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Overcoming the engagement challenge

60 mins 1 CPD Hours

What communication tools can we use to engage members with a value-add experience? Drawing from both global and domestic perspectives, this session will explore how funds can better communicate with their members to drive the behavioural change they hope to achieve.

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Better outcomes for First Nations members

30 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Policy | Engagement | Members culture | Indigenous

How can superannuation funds better improve outcomes for First Nations members? Real-life case studies illustrate the current issues faced by First Nations members when engaging with superannuation.

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Creating value through sustainable investing

60 mins 1 CPD Hours

Asset owners and managers have a responsibility to invest in a way that ensures a sustainable environment for future generations. Against the backdrop UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, this session will discuss how objectives around climate, energy and water can be incorporated into investment...


Policy stream

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AIST policy update

30 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Policy | Operations | Governance | Regulation

Addressing the latest superannuation policy developments, this interactive Q&A session will help you prepare for the new reforms and regulatory developments impacting on your fund and members.

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Making super splitting simpler

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Policy | Members culture | Advice

The complexities and costs involved in splitting super when a relationship breaks down have proven detrimental to many women, particularly those leaving family violence and other difficult situations.

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Spotlight on member outcomes

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Policy | Engagement | Operations | Members culture

What’s in it for the members? This session will provide fresh insights into how to ensure members’ best interests are at the heart of every decision made by your fund.

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Exploring the proposed financial accountability regime

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Policy

What does Treasury’s proposed Financial Accountability Regime (FAR) have in store for our industry?

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Operational Due Diligence: A refreshed approach

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Policy | Operations | Investment | Governance

AIST’s Operational Due Diligence Guidance Note has been revised after extensive industry consultation. Hear what’s changed, and how the Guidance Note continues to help funds ensure compliance with best-practice requirements.


Engagement stream

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Measuring success: Metrics to understand member engagement

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Engagement | Members culture | Marketing

CX measurement can help your fund accurately measure engagement success - marketing leaders explain the top strategies and the best metrics to do just that.

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Retirement research: What do members want?

30 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Policy | Engagement | Operations

With many baby boomers approaching retirement, and how can funds ensure the next generation of retirees are confident in their investments and enjoy the best retirement they can afford?

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Social media: Marketing myth or a necessity?

37 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Engagement | Members culture | Technology | Marketing

Social media has changed member engagement, but is it as easy as it seems? How has it influenced funds’ marketing approach and has it delivered tangible outcomes?

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Leveraging Google to drive member acquisition & retention

37 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Engagement | Operations | Members culture | Technology

How do funds leverage Google Search and YouTube to drive member acquisition and retention cost efficiently and with measurable results?


Investment stream

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Realising success with active ownership

35 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Investment | Business operations | Governance | ESG

How can funds develop a framework to transition to sustainability? This session features active ownership case studies to help identify the ways to a sustainable path.

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Asset stewardship

30 mins 0.50 CPD Hours
Investment | Leadership

Asset stewardship is about leadership, accountability and transparency in behaviours, actions and decision-making processes.

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The changing face of risk governance

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Operations | Investment | Risk | Governance

How have risk governance practices evolved to meet the demand for transparency and control across the investment lifecycle, and what effect have they had for asset owners, managers and custodians?

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A global perspective on real estate

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Investment | Risk

Where do the best opportunities lie in commercial and residential property both domestically and internationally?


Operations stream

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Solving the unmet advice gap

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Operations

With advice professionals facing increased regulatory and educational standards, what developments can help the industry tackle the unmet advice needs of millions of fund members?

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Insurance: Where to from here?

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Policy | Operations | Members culture | Insurance

What will the Government’s plan to make industry codes of practice binding and enforceable mean for the Insurance in Super Code?

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Reshaping financial services with artificial intelligence

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Engagement | Operations | Technology | Innovation

What impact is AI having on financial services? Dr John Flackett busts some AI myths and outlines its opportunities for the sector.


COVID-19 Stream

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Active ESG in the context of COVID-19

50 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Investment | COVID-19 | ESG

What does active ESG engagement look like in the COVID-19 crisis and beyond? How are global pension funds driving their ESG agendas forward?

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Resilience in COVID-19

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
COVID-19 | Members culture | Leadership

How does our mental state exacerbate already difficult situations? Find out how to build mental resilience during COVID-19 and how to prepare for our re-entry to the office.

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Trustee duties & the impact of COVID-19

45 mins 0.75 CPD Hours
Operations | COVID-19 | Members culture | Leadership

What are the obligations of trustees to their members, staff and markets in these uncertain times, and should we expect in the months ahead?

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