Wrap up video for Day 1 for the SMSF Association National 2018 Conference presented to you by Darin Tyson-Chan from selfmanagedsuper.

The short-termism of Australian investors has placed rising pressures on fund managers in an increasingly volatile, low growth economic climate.

The ability to contribute to super has changed a little bit with the introduction of a total super balance for individuals. Peter Burgess joins us to have a look at this issue and discuss what it might mean.

Traditional adviser platforms have evolved at a rapid pace in recent years as new independent players enter the market. Matt Harrison, general manager of distribution at Colonial First State, discusses the latest developments in the platform space.

Cultivating financial literacy surrounding superannuation is one of the key hurdles for advisers when building rapport with digitally savvy millennial clients. We speak with Colonial First State’s Head of Essential Super and Direct Sales, Suzanne Pereira, about how to drive engagement with a growing millennial customer base.

Last year was a big year of change for the super industry. Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia chief executive Martin Fahy discusses what 2017 holds.

Managed accounts have become the investment vehicle of the moment for advisers who want a more flexible and efficient way to serve clients. Managedaccounts.com.au chief executive David Heather talks through the finer points of managed account use in today’s practices.

Outcomes based investing offers a new way of thinking around investment strategy and can be particularly useful for clients approaching or in retirement. Standard Life Investments director of wholesale business Matt Newham discusses more about the strategy.

A growing alignment in government, corporate and investor interests over the last few years has shifted the narrative surrounding Australian fintech innovation. We speak with Fintech Australia’s CEO Danielle Szetho to discuss the importance of super funds in contributing to the development of fintech in Australia, the new opportunities for investors and what we can expect to see by way of reform.