Superannuation reform is in the air. The Productivity Commission’s draft report has proposed far-reaching changes. Amongst other reforms, people who don’t actively choose a fund would only ever have one default, assigned from a list of 10 “best in show” funds selected by an expert body. And the Government may be listening. The budget proposed amalgamating low balance, inactive accounts. And changing default arrangements for life and disability insurance through superannuation. These reforms follow from Grattan Institute’s reports, Super sting: how to stop Australians paying too much for superannuation and Super savings. The Financial Services Council, which represents “retail” super funds, life insurers, fund managers, trustees and advice licensees, is also a major player in the debate.

At this Capital Ideas event, join Grattan Institute’s CEO John Daley and the CEO of the Financial Services Council, Sally Loane to discuss the possible futures for Australia’s super system.

Presented in association with the Grattan Institute.