2024 Retirement Conference

The Retirement Conference is jointly hosted by Conexus Financial and The Conexus Institute. The conference brings together the largest super funds, politicians, Treasury, APRA, ASIC, leading service providers, and select industry thought leaders in a collaborative open forum setting. The focus is on how the system can deliver better retirement outcomes for Australians.

This is an invitation-only event for a limited number of policymakers, regulatory officials, academics and executive representatives of the 14 largest superannuation funds.

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10:15am - 10:50am

Registration and arrival morning tea

11:10am - 11:45am

Participants to create a mosaic of retiree insights.

11:45am - 12:25pm

Update from Treasury on Superannuation in Retirement consultation, and Delivering Better Financial Outcomes.
Prepared comments and Q&A.

Adam Hawkins

Assistant secretary, tax and transfers branch, Treasury

Andre Moore

Acting first assistant secretary, retirement, advice and investment division, Treasury

A fast paced introductory exploration of the Retirement Licensing Regime, as outlined in a policy green paper by The Conexus Institute.

12:40pm - 1:35pm

Lunch

A fast-paced introductory exploration of the administrative frictions around retirement, and possible policy solutions.

Exploring developments in the pathways through which funds are guiding members to retirement solutions. Discuss:

  • Innovations to date
  • Future innovation
  • Inhibitors to innovation
3:30pm - 4:00pm

Afternoon tea

How is industry progressing on the development of integrated retirement solutions incorporating an ABP, a longevity product and a drawdown strategy? Discuss:

  • Will industry reach the point of integrated solutions?
  • Do the benefits justify the cost / complexity?
  • What are the barriers?

Minister Jones speech
Q&A
Reflections from the floor.

6:00pm - 7:00pm

Drinks

7:00pm - 9:00pm

Seated conference dinner