Further resources on superannuation

This page lists helpful links for further information on superannuation.

Superannuation for consumers

ASIC’s superannuation for consumers page contains useful information including:

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

Moneysmart

Moneysmart contains information for consumers about superannuation and retirement.

YourSuper comparison tool

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).

Superannuation for employees and employers

Contains information for employees and employers, including ASIC Information Sheet 89 Communicating with employees about superannuation fund choice: What you can and cannot do (INFO 89).

Lost, unclaimed or ATO-held super

Looking for lost super, unclaimed super or ATO-held super? Visit the ATO’s Keeping track of your super and ATO-held super pages.

Super fund lookup

Looking for details about a super fund? Visit the Super fund lookup page.

Information for superannuation trustees

Guidance, relief and legislative instruments

Browse and download ASIC’s regulatory documents, including regulatory guides, information sheets and legislative instruments (formerly class orders) relevant to superannuation trustees.

Current projects and consultations

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

Super news and reports

Browse a list of ASIC publications, including media releases, letters to trustees, reports, speeches and articles about superannuation.

ASIC’s Corporate Plan

Browse ASIC’s Corporate Plan.

Financial services resources

Helpful links relating to ASIC’s regulatory guidance on compliance with the financial services regime.

Regulatory index

Browse and download ASIC’s regulatory documents, including regulatory guides, information sheets and legislative instruments (formerly class orders).

Other information

Registrable superannuation entity audits 

On 1 July 2023 the Treasury Laws Amendment (2022 Measures No. 4) Act 2023 came into force, making several changes to the financial reporting and audit obligations for registrable superannuation entities. For more information see Registrable superannuation entity audits.

Other regulators and organisations

Information about the other regulators and organisations ASIC engage with.

APRA Superannuation Fund-Level Statistics

Browse APRA's Superannuation Fund-Level Statistics report which contains detailed profile and structure, financial performance and financial position, conditions of release, fees and membership information.

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What's new

ASIC sues AustralianSuper over multiple superannuation accounts

8 September 2023

ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings against the trustee of Australia’s largest superannuation fund, AustralianSuper, alleging failures to address multiple member accounts.

Read the media release

Summary of Indigenous Super Summit

ASIC facilitated the 2023 Indigenous Super Summit on 22 June 2023.

The Summit was an opportunity for the superannuation industry to contribute to addressing the unique and complex challenges First Nations peoples can experience.

Read the summary document

ASIC commences greenwashing case against Active Super

11 August 2023

ASIC has commenced civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against LGSS Pty Limited (Active Super).

Read the media release

Annual Performance Assessment 2023

8 August 2023

ASIC has written to trustees regarding the 2023 annual performance assessment. It is the first year the performance assessment applies to both trustee-directed products and MySuper products.

Read the letter

Conexus Retirement Conference

8 August 2023

Opening remarks by ASIC Senior Executive Leader, Superannuation and Life Insurance, Jane Eccleston and APRA Deputy Chair, Margaret Cole.

Read the speech

Review finds super trustees need to improve retirement outcomes planning

18 July 2023

A thematic review of how trustees are supporting their members under the Retirement Income Covenant found trustees need to make more progress to enhance retirement outcomes. The review was conducted jointly by ASIC and APRA.

Read the media release

Read the report

ASIC warns super trustees to boost efforts to consolidate duplicate member accounts

29 June 2023

ASIC is warning trustees to effectively consolidate duplicate member accounts after a recent review identified poor practices resulting in consumer harm.

Read the media release

ASIC calls on super trustees to appropriately deal with member money when it is first received

26 June 2023

ASIC is calling on trustees to ensure they are meeting their legal obligations when dealing with incoming money from consumers.

Read the media release

Last updated: 20/10/2014 12:00