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Super funds defy global upheaval to deliver big gains

Many superannuation funds have delivered double-digit returns for investors in a lacklustre year for Aussie shares.

AAP · Jul 5

Super funds urged to improve advice to help retirees

A major superannuation research company has found just six funds including ART, Hostplus and Unisuper do a good job advising members when they retire.

AAP · Mar 20

Double-digit returns for most 'growth' super funds

A median growth superannuation fund posted a return of 10.5 per cent last financial year, taking their three-year performance to over 30 per cent.

AAP · Jul 17, 2025

What the Treasurer’s proposed cap on superannuation balances means for you

Treasurer Jim Chalmers opened the debate on superannuation reform when he released the likely wording for the objective of superannuation

The New Daily · Feb 23, 2023

How your superannuation fared in a year of inflation and market downturns

Superannuation fund members will be hit with negative returns this year for the first time since 2011 and inflation will make things worse.

The New Daily · Dec 23, 2022

Super funds return to growth, but retirement still gets more expensive

Rising inflation means Australians will need a bigger superannuation nest egg to provide a comfortable retirement.

The New Daily · Nov 18, 2022

Keeping super in a dud fund can cost a fortune

Superannuation members could lose up to $225,000 by staying in underperforming dud super funds regardless of warnings from regulator APRA.

The New Daily · Nov 7, 2022

Superannuation slips in August, but overall returns are strong

Super returns slipped slightly in August as international share and money markets turned volatile but overall returns are strong.

The New Daily · Sep 21, 2022

Superannuation jumps in July but retirees lose out to inflation

Super returns jumped during July but retirees are going backwards with inflation eating into their living standards over the last year.

The New Daily · Aug 21, 2022

Superannuation balances fell last financial year. Here’s what you need to know

Super funds likely delivered their worst performance since the global financial crisis over the year to June 30. But their long-term returns remain healthy.

The New Daily · Jul 4, 2022