Superannuation funds

This section contains information for superannuation trustees and their advisers, including:

  • guidance for superannuation trustees about their legal obligations
  • publications by ASIC in relation to superannuation and
  • other regulatory resources.

ASIC's role in super

ASIC is the regulator responsible for the Corporations Act 2001 and the ASIC Act 2001. These acts regulate the conduct and disclosure obligations of financial services providers (including superannuation trustees). ASIC is also responsible for administering parts of the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993.

As the conduct and disclosure regulator, ASIC is focused on the behaviours of trustees impacting consumers.

Read more about ASIC's role in super, including co-regulators and industry funding.

Superannuation for consumers

Are you a consumer looking for information to help you understand superannuation? ASIC’s Moneysmart website offers free, independent guidance so you can make the most of your money.

See also superannuation for consumers including:

  • ASIC’s role in superannuation
  • professional registers
  • SMSFs
  • complaining about your super fund.

The YourSuper comparison tool is a simple way to compare MySuper products and help you choose a super fund that meets your needs. It is hosted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).

Guidance, relief and instruments

ASIC issues guidance, regulatory relief, legislative instruments, information sheets and other documentation to guide and assist the superannuation industry.

Current projects and consultations

Browse and download information about ASIC’s current projects and consultations relevant to superannuation.

Super news and reports

Read ASIC’s publications, including media releases, letters to trustees, reports, speeches and articles about superannuation.

Further resources on superannuation

This page contains useful links for further information about superannuation, including APRA, the ATO and other ASIC resources.

Financial services

Find information about ASIC’s regulatory guidance on compliance with the financial services regime, including links to legislation and media releases about financial services.

Regulatory index

Download regulatory documents and class orders relating to financial services.

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Note: This address is not for general enquiries about our services or advice. We suggest asking us a question online instead.

What's new

ASIC calls on industry to improve oversight of Choice super performance and address issues

21 February 2024

ASIC has called out the risk to retirement outcomes for Australians holding their super in persistently underperforming options, and calls on trustees, financial advisers and advice licensees to focus on the performance of Choice investment options.

Read the release

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ASIC temporarily extends relief from disclosure and reporting consistency obligations for super trustees

21 December 2023

A new instrument ASIC Superannuation (Disclosure and Reporting Consistency Obligations) Instrument 2023/941 continues the relief previously provided under ASIC Class Order [CO 14/541] which is due to expire on 1 January 2024.

Read more about the deferral

OnePath Custodians penalised $5 million for fees for no service misconduct

29 November 2023

The Federal Court has ordered OnePath Custodians Pty Ltd to pay a penalty for making false or misleading representations about its right to continue charging fees, and for failing to provide services to members efficiently, honestly and fairly due to its misleading conduct and by deducting fees when not entitled to do so.

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HESTA trustee pays infringement notices for misleading marketing

10 November 2023

ASIC has taken action against H.E.S.T. Australia Limited (HESTA), the trustee of HESTA superannuation fund, for alleged false or misleading statements made in their marketing material.

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ASIC takes civil penalty action against Telstra Super

6 November 2023

ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court alleging Telstra Super failed to comply with internal dispute resolution requirements.

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ASIC proposes to temporarily extend relief from disclosure and reporting consistency obligations for super trustee

6 November 2023

ASIC proposes to extend the exemption from the consistency obligations in ASIC Class Order [CO 14/541]  for two years.

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Last updated: 01/07/2021 01:06