# Superannuation’s Challenges Exposed at ASFA Conference 2025

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Published: 2025-11-14T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thatsuper.show/11
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#11. We’re excited to bring you the highlights from the cloakroom of the expo hall at this year’s ASFA Conference on the Gold Coast. Only the most glamourous locations for your intrepid hosts, dear listener! Neil and Sarah unpack what’s happening in superannuation, share feedback from listeners, preview ASFA Con 2025, and tackle some of the trickiest questions facing funds and members today. 🎤 ASFA Conference 2025 – What’s in Store? Sarah and Neil are on-site, despite hiding out “in the cloakroom,” ready to network, attend breakout sessions, and catch up with clients and industry players. Some exciting names in the speaker lineup mentioned by our hosts include: Jim Chalmers (Treasurer) and Daniel Molino (Assistant Treasurer) Ted O’Brien (Shadow Treasurer) Brad Jones (Assistant Governor, RBA) Carmen Beverly-Smith (Executive Director for Super, APRA) Guy Opperman (former UK Pensions and Financial Inclusion Minister—also a steeplechase jockey!) Heather Gray (Lead Ombudsman for Super, AFCA, and friend of the show) Katie Miller (Deputy CEO, AUSTRAC) Simon Kucher (Demographer and chart enthusiast) Expect plenty of debates, policy discussions, and a little bit of classic super industry gossip. 🍾 Evening Events & Industry Networking Sarah has her ticket for the MetLife event, while Neil looks forward to SS&C/Chandler event and networking with the well-connected IQ Group folks. With suppliers bringing forward their main events, tonight’s the perfect chance for catch-ups and maybe a bit of chaperoning! 💡 Big Idea: Are We Protecting Super Members Enough? A real-life story from Neil’s Melbourne Cup lunch sparks a crucial debate: What happens when members cash out their super early and risk running out of savings before qualifying for the Age Pension? The team dives deep: S…

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