A New Era: Reshaping the Future of Super & Retirement – Employer Events 2025
In today’s complex environment, Australians are facing greater financial pressures than ever before – rising living costs, longer lifespans, shifting regulations, and increasing expectations for personalised, digital-first retirement solutions. Now more than ever, employers play a critical role in helping their people navigate these challenges and achieve long-term financial wellbeing.
That’s why at MLC we’re stepping forward – refreshed, reimagined and ready to lead. With over 130 years of heritage, we’re evolving in an effort to meet and exceed the needs of you and your employees.
Last month, we proudly hosted Employer Events in Melbourne and Sydney, unveiling MLC’s refreshed brand and vision for superannuation and retirement across all four of our super brands. These events marked a pivotal moment in our transformation journey, reinforcing our commitment to helping members achieve stronger retirement outcomes.
Event Highlights:
- Dave Woodall, CEO Superannuation opened each session by reaffirming the strength and trust of the MLC brand and the opportunities our reinvestment unlocks across our super fund family – MLC, Plum, ANZ Smart Choice Super and IOOF.
- Renee Howie, Chief Customer Officer demonstrated how data and digital capabilities are driving smarter member engagement, enabling “next best conversations” at scale.
- Ashton Jones, Director, Customer Innovation and Andrew Howard, Executive Director, Strategy & Innovation explored our continued focus on retirement innovation, connecting employers to our broader purpose: helping Australians feel confident, connected and in control of their financial future.
- Dan Farmer, Chief Investment Officer delivered a comprehensive economic and market update, providing valuable insights for employers navigating today’s financial landscape.
With over 200 attendees, the events brought together a dynamic mix of employers, advisers, consultants and media.
Together, we explored the reinvestment in our brand, technology and advice ecosystem — all part of our 2030 Vision to deliver more personalised, connected and confident member experiences, as shared by senior leaders from Insignia Financial.
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This article has been prepared by NULIS Nominees (Australia) Limited ABN 80 008 515 633 AFSL 236465 (NULIS) as trustee of the MLC Super Fund ABN 70 732 426 024. NULIS is part of the Insignia Financial group of companies comprising Insignia Financial Ltd ABN 49 100 103 722 and its related bodies corporate (‘Insignia Financial Group’). MLC MasterKey Business Super is part of the MLC Super Fund.
The information in this article is current as at November 2025 and may be subject to change. This information may constitute general advice. The information in this article is general in nature and does not take into account your employees’ personal objectives, financial situation or needs. Your employees should consider obtaining independent advice before making any financial decisions based on this information. It is recommended that you and your employees consider the relevant Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) and Target Market Determination (TMD) before making any decisions about their superannuation. You can obtain the latest copy of the PDS (or other disclosure documents) and TMD by calling us on 132 652 or by searching for the applicable product at mlc.com.au
