They join host Madeleine Morris to tackle the "demographic wave" facing the sector, with 700,000 Australians expected to retire in the next five years. The conversation unpacks the shift from accumulation to income, the specific challenges facing members in physically demanding trades, and the power of digital guidance tools to boost retiree confidence.

They also debate the "unworkable" friction points in current policy, such as minimum drawdowns and contribution rules, and look ahead to the super landscape of 2035.

They unpack the UK’s Mid-Life MOT, the shift to more guided decumulation and targeted support, and what Australia can learn as super funds help members turn lump sums into sustainable retirement incomes. Guy also shares his take on global pension trends and the growing UK–Australia partnership on long-term investment and infrastructure.

Demographer Simon Kuestenmacher joins ASFA’s Madeleine Morris to unpack why he calls millennials "The Struggling Generation". He explores what lies ahead for a cohort of Australians facing stagnant wage growth, a shrinking middle class, shaky housing security, and a tougher long-term wealth outlook.

In this week's Voice of Super podcast, we talk to Tim Jenkins who is the Index's lead author. This year, it rates and ranks 52 retirement systems worldwide. 

ASFA's Head of Policy and Advocacy, James Koval, chats to AMP's Director Retirement, Ben Hillier, and Dr Sophie Yan, ASFA Research Analyst.

Chris joins Mary to deliver some home truths about Australia's economic performance and what it means for our taxation and superannuation systems. With Australia's living standards growth lagging dramatically behind other developed nations, the need for reform has never been greater.

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