Set out below are all SuperGuide articles that relate to Comparing super funds.
Small APRA funds: What are they and why would I need one?
Small APRA funds aren’t sexy, but they can offer valuable benefits if you want more control of your super investments without the trustee responsibilities.
Your future now stapled to your super
New legislation will ‘staple’ members to their first super fund until they retire unless they choose otherwise. There are benefits but also some pitfalls to be aware of.
Super fund mergers: What’s in it for you?
The urge to merge is gaining momentum among super funds, leaving members to weigh up the costs and benefits.
Analysis of super fund member outcome assessments
For the first time, the regulator APRA has required super funds to publish annual member outcomes assessments (MOAs) on their websites. These self-assessments show the extent to which funds actually help their members save for retirement and how they compare to other funds.
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.
What are lifecycle super funds, and how do they perform?
The impressive share market recovery since the end of March last year has boosted returns for all Lifecycle age cohorts during that period, but younger members with higher allocations to shares have enjoyed the best of bounce back.
Super funds help women and parents over the ‘baby bump’
There is still a big gap between the retirement savings of women and men, but some funds are offering support when younger women and families need it most.
Pension fund of the year 2021: What makes a winner?
Given that the sole purpose of super is to provide income for your retirement, super pension funds get less attention than they deserve. We aim to put that right.
Super funds of the year awards: Best super funds for 2021
Chant West held their Super Fund Awards on May 26th 2021.
Which super funds accept transfers from KiwiSaver accounts?
If you have savings in a KiwiSaver account, you can voluntarily transfer them to an Australian super fund under the provisions of a Trans-Tasman Retirement Savings Portability scheme that was introduced on 1 July 2013.
Industry super funds lead retail funds in assets, satisfaction and performance
APRA statistics released this week show retail funds have lost nearly $23 billion in value since December 2017, while over the same period industry funds grew by nearly $40 billion. This represents a change in value of assets of -6% for retail funds and +4% for industry funds.
What is MySuper, and which super funds have MySuper products?
MySuper funds have been around since 2014, but they are undergoing change in an effort to improve investment performance and lower fees.
How your super fund works and who’s who in your fund
Ever wondered why your super fund is set up like it is, or who provides all the services to members? We have the simple answers to all your questions.
How to compare super funds in 7 easy steps
Superannuation is a long-term investment but that doesn’t mean you can afford to put off thinking about it indefinitely.
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.
