22 June 2023 | Indigenous Super Summit
This year ASIC is assisting in facilitating the Indigenous Super Summit for 2023. Previously (between 2015 – 2019) a number of these were successfully hosted by the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST).
Indigenous Super Summits provide an opportunity for representatives from the superannuation industry and government bodies to build an understanding of and discuss opportunities for progress in addressing the unique and often complex challenges First Nations peoples can experience with access to and engagement with their superannuation.
Program overview
The workshop will run on 22 June 2023 virtually from 12:30pm – 5:00pm AEST.
The program can be viewed here: Financial Services Industry Engagement | ASIC (scroll down)
To express your interest in attending the ASIC’s Financial Services Workshop and/or the Indigenous Super Summit please contact Indigenous.FS.Framework@asic.gov.au.
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