SuperGuide – Superannuation and retirement planning information

While APRA’s annual heatmaps have been delayed until the new year, the results of the annual performance test and new insights released by the regulator shine a light on super funds that are failing to deliver for their members.

The Home Equity Access Scheme can be a great way to boost your retirement income by taking a loan from the government against the equity in your home.

Market volatility and economic uncertainty can wreak havoc with retirement plans, so it’s important to develop strategies to ensure your savings last the distance.

Forewarned is forearmed, as they say, so why not download our 2024 SMSF calendar to ensure you don’t miss any crucial dates, deadlines or opportunities in the year ahead.

Super funds suffered a third straight month of negative returns in October, but Chant West estimates the median growth fund will return around 6.5% in calendar 2023. That would be a pleasing result given the current investment environment.

ASIC ramps up compliance action, AustralianSuper to vote against Origin offer, and super balances less than comfortable.

UniSuper continued its award-winning run, winning Fund of the Year for the eighth time in a little over a decade at the recent SuperRatings awards night.

Innovation has been slow at the retirement end of superannuation, which makes it even more important to search for a pension fund that will make your retirement as smooth as possible. Awards aren’t everything, but they do put a spotlight on industry best practice.

If you’ve left building retirement savings a little late, these four options could provide the boost you need to get your balance on track.