Hi There

Welcome to November! It's the final countdown.. da na dah dahhhh.

Sorry couldn't help it. FAR OUT the rest of the year is going to be busy.

As well as everyone getting all those projects done 'before Christmas' there are alllll the events. Here are a few that we are involved with/running in the next three weeks:

Next Wednesday, 13 November, join us for our CREW Webinar on Dispute Resolution, featuring Jocelyn Furlan FAICD.

On Friday, 15 November we celebrate the Women in Finance Awards. As a judge this year, the talent among these incredible women in finance is inspiring.

Then we have the ASFA Conference, 19-21 November at the ICC Sydney. Katie and I are looking forward to attending and catching up with lots of old and new friends. I am moderating a session on the impact of menopause on retirement savings. Spoiler alert - it ain't pretty.

Speaking of ASFA, We're are hosting the Orphans dinner again this year - Wednesday, 20 November at The Shellbourne Hotel. If you'd prefer go to the pub with us instead of a fancy corporate event, reach out to Katie for the details. You don't have to be attending the ASFA conf to attend the dinner.

Anyone tired yet? I suggest a martini and good conversation with friends :)

Details below plus the latest news and views. 

Cheers

Sarah

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PDS MANAGERS ROUNDTABLE 

As we look ahead to our final session for the year, we've decided to try something a little bit different. We are going to hold a panel session on 'how to have a successful career in product management' on Tuesday, 26 November. We are running this as a hybrid event, so people outside Sydney don't miss out:

Sydney: 4-6pm (including time for networking, drinks and snacks pre/post presentation) Parity Consulting offices, Level 12/35 Clarence St, Sydney. There are only a few 'in person' slots left so register ASAP if you don't want to miss out.

Online: 4:20-5:20pm, via Zoom

The speakers will be:

Sarah Penn, CEO, Mayflower Consulting

Victoria Butt, CEO, Parity Consulting

Amna Khan, GM Product, MLC Asset Management

Tristan Reis-Freeman, Chief Strategy Officer, Mine Super

RSVP here

NEWS & VIEWS 

Jones urges funds to prioritise member services - Super Review

How much did super funds spend on financial advice in FY23? - Super Review

Super complaints rise in FY24: AFCA - Financial Standard

APRA data shows external advisers underutilised by profit-to-member funds - Professional Planner

Retail super funds spend big on advice - Financial Standard

Government’s super tax reforms ‘modestly’ reduce tax concessions: Assistant Treasurer - Accountants Daily

Senator Bragg on the Coalition’s vision for advice and super - Professional Planner

Super funds spent $1.3bn on financial advice in FY23 - Independent Financial Adviser

Coalition tables surprise QAR legislation: ‘Just the starting point - Professional Planner

UPCOMING EVENTS 

MENOPAUSE - THE IMPACT ON RETIREMENT SAVINGS  

I am looking forward to hosting a panel discussion at the ASFA Conference on 21 November on the effects of menopause on retirement savings. To give you a head start, here is some research from Fidelity International on the effects of menopause on the retirement savings of women in the UK. Frankly I'm just so glad that this is finally being taken seriously!

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