Pensions

SMSF Reporting And Record-keeping Requirements

SMSFs have many attractions but keeping up with the admin is not one of them. Here’s what you need to know to stay on ... Read more

Retirement Bonuses Explained: Does Your Super Fund Pay One?

Some super funds pay a retirement bonus when you start a pension, adding thousands to your balance. Learn what it is, ho... Read more

SMSF Borrowing Rules: What You Can (and Cant) Borrow For

With recent changes to the super borrowing rules, it's important for SMSF trustees to know exactly what they're still al... Read more

SMSFs And Estate Planning: What Happens After The Death Of A Member

What happens to insurance, tax and trusteeship in your SMSF when a member dies – including how Division 296 can still ... Read more

SMSF Disputes: Lessons From AFCA Complaints

Why do so many SMSF complaints end up at AFCA? Alexandra Sidoti explains the most common mistakes, warning signs and pra... Read more

SMSFs: Actuarial Certificates, When You Need One And What They Cost

When a member of your SMSF retires and starts receiving pension income, or is caught by Division 296 tax, it's time to p... Read more

What To Do If A Member Wants To Leave An SMSF

Leaving an SMSF isn't as simple as walking out the door. Trustees have to agree, and getting it wrong can be expensive. Read more

Pension Fund Performance To June 2026

Pension funds outpaced their accumulation equivalents again in FY26, with the median Growth option returning 10.8% for t... Read more

Pension Fund Performance: Monthly Returns To June 2026

Pension funds capped off FY26 with the median Growth option up 10.8% for the year, extending a strong run despite Middle... Read more

Best Performing Super Funds: Growth Category (61–80%)

While the top 10 Growth funds bounce around from year to year, the cream floats to the top over 10 years and tends to st... Read more

Super Fund Performance Reckoners: Annual Returns For 5 Investment Categories

In these reckoners you can view the median super fund returns for 1, 3, 5, 7, 10 and 15 years across five different inve... Read more

Super Fund Performance: Annual Returns To June 2026

Super funds have now returned more than 9% for four financial years running, capping off another strong year to June 202... Read more

Super Fund Performance: Monthly Returns To June 2026

Super funds capped off the financial year with a fourth consecutive year of returns above 9%, defying tensions in the Mi... Read more

Super Fund Performance Reckoners: Monthly Returns For 5 Investment Categories

In our reckoner below you can view the median monthly investment returns for 5 superannuation investment options going b... Read more

How To Choose A Super Fund For Your Pension

It's tempting to stick with your current fund, but that could cost you. Follow our simple steps to choose a product that... Read more