Superannuation is a long-term investment but that doesn’t mean you can afford to put off thinking about it indefinitely.
Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Comparing super funds.
What are lifecycle super funds, and how do they perform?
The surprisingly strong share market rally from April through to August resulted in strong positive returns for all Lifecycle cohorts during that period.
10 points to check on your annual super fund statement
Checking your annual super fund statement is important. Here are 10 key points you need to review to ensure your super fund is working hard for you.
Sunsuper named Chant West Super Fund of the Year
It was fitting that sustainability and a focus on the long term were the focus of this year’s Chant West Super Fund of the Year Awards.
Super funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2020
While it’s important to recognise the top performing or cheapest super funds, these factors aren’t all that matters when you are comparing super funds.
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Which super funds accept transfers from KiwiSaver accounts?
If you have worked in New Zealand and have a KiwiSaver account, it’s possible to transfer those savings across the ditch if you have since moved to Australia. Just don’t expect it to be easy.
List of APRA-regulated superannuation funds
On this page you can find a list of all super funds that are regulated by APRA. This is essentially every fund except for SMSFs and small APRA funds.
What are the different types of super funds?
Whatever your circumstances, it’s important to canvass all your options before you make your final selection. It’s also worth remembering that your choice of fund is not a life sentence. If you are unhappy with your fund for whatever reason, you are free to switch funds provided you have choice.
Investing your super savings? What lifecycle funds can teach you
When it comes to investing your super, working out what mix of assets to use is tricky. But new research shows there are important issues to remember when selecting your mix of investment assets.
Which are the largest super funds?
Superannuation is now very much super-sized, with 187 super funds and $2.9 trillion invested. Here we list the 20 largest super funds in Australia so that you can benchmark your own fund.
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How to benchmark your super fund
Is your super fund a star performer or a lemon? Follow our 6-step guide to assess if your super fund is right for you.
APRA ‘heatmap’ raises the heat on underperforming super funds
APRA has released a ‘heatmap’ of MySuper superannuation funds designed to smoke out underperformers. We look at why it’s come about, and what insights it presents.
What are the key differences between SMSFs and public offer funds?
Self-managed super funds are still growing both in number and in assets. Yet, despite the popularity, the average trustee of an SMSF has only a vague understanding of the difference between those funds and public offer funds, which include retail funds and industry funds. Here, Noel Whittaker clarifies the differences.
Innovation in super: Technology used to engage members but retirement income products the next frontier
While the big funds absorb recent legislation, some noteworthy innovation is coming from entrepreneurial outsiders hungry for a slice of that $2.9 trillion pie. We look at some of the leading innovations over the past year and what they tell us about where super is headed.
Industry funds top satisfaction awards
Industry super funds continue to hold their edge over retail funds for member satisfaction, with Cbus rating highest.