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.
Government reviews of superannuation
Set out below are the latest articles that relate to government reviews of superannuation.
Why financial literacy is vital for a good retirement
Understanding how to manage and invest your money is an essential skill when it comes to building a successful retirement.
Financial advice: What are the risks and benefits?
Despite the scandals of recent years, the evidence is clear that good financial advice can provide both material and intangible benefits.
Key observations from the Retirement Income Review
It’s quite a challenge to succinctly summarise the 233,117 words of the Retirement Income Review, and the report itself will be dwarfed by the coverage it receives in the coming weeks, months and years.
Video: Industry experts respond to the Retirement Income Review
Tracey Spicer talks to industry experts, including Stephen Koukoulas, Andrew Boal and Brendan Coates about their takes on the Retirement Income Review.
Retirement Income Review finds 9.5% super is enough
The wisdom of increasing compulsory super next July is not the only reason the Retirement Income Review was eagerly anticipated, but it certainly added fuel to the fire.
SMSF investment rules: Collectables and personal use assets
If you are a passionate collector or connoisseur, then you may be able to use that knowledge to boost your retirement savings.
What should the federal government’s super and retirement planning priorities be?
As we start a new Parliament, we asked some of Australia’s top experts in superannuation and retirement planning what they think the government should be focusing on.
Will the Coalition keep their Royal Commission promises to you?
Now that it has done the impossible by winning the election, will the Coalition do the improbable by keeping its pre-election promises to improve the quality of financial advice?
What is an anti-detriment payment?
An anti-detriment payment is an additional lump sum amount paid to the eligible dependant of a super fund member who dies (in addition to a lump sum death benefit that is paid to the dependant on the super fund member’s death).
Revamp for super system: Financial Services Royal Commission recommends change
The final report from the Royal Commission is likely to result in major change for the superannuation industry – both for super fund members and for trustees and executives managing the large super funds.
Looking good? New ‘best in show’ proposal for super funds
A key recommendation in the new Productivity Commission report, the idea of employees being given a ‘best in show’ list for the top 10 performing super funds has been met with a hostile response from the super industry.
Super’s next shake up? Productivity Commission gets tough
Australia’s current super system is “harming millions of members” through underperforming funds, multiple accounts and excessive fees.
