Article list

Everything from SuperRatings

March market shock hits super balances

From SuperRatings

Superannuation balances fell sharply over March as events in Iran evolved and the disruption to global oil supplies exacerbated emerging economic pressures. Leading research house SuperRatings estimates the median option

continue reading

13 Apr 2026

Returns under pressure as uncertainty builds

From SuperRatings

Despite the Reserve Bank of Australia raising rates at the start of the month superannuation balances continued to grow in February. Superannuation research house, SuperRatings, estimates the median balanced option rose by 1.1% over the month. To the end

continue reading

11 Mar 2026

2025 top super performers revealed

From SuperRatings

2025 delivered another year of strong returns to superannuation members, with the median Balanced option finishing the year on a high note following a small stumble in November. The median

continue reading

22 Jan 2026

Fund returns stumble over November

From SuperRatings

Property and Australian shares weighed on fund returns in November, breaking the seven-month run of positive returns that have been boosting superannuation balances. Leading superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that

continue reading

12 Dec 2025

Super returns power on over October

From SuperRatings

The strong run of positive returns for superannuation funds continued in October with superannuation research house SuperRatings estimating that the median balanced option returned 1.3% to members over the month.

continue reading

10 Nov 2025

Funds benefit from global growth in September

From SuperRatings

With the AI thematic and a US federal rate cut bolstering international share market returns, superannuation research house SuperRatings estimates that the median balanced option returned 0.8% to members over

continue reading

13 Oct 2025

Chant West: Super funds’ strong start to FY26 continues

From SuperRatings

Super funds’ strong start to FY26 continues Super funds continued their strong start to FY26 with the median growth fund (61 to 80% in growth assets) up 1.3% in August.

continue reading

18 Sep 2025

Super returns continue to build over August

From SuperRatings

Super returns continue to build over August Following a smooth start to the financial year in July, super balances continued to rise in August with leading superannuation research house SuperRatings

continue reading

12 Sep 2025

Super returns sail through global turmoil

From SuperRatings

In a year of extraordinary global events, Australians can find comfort in their retirement balances continuing to grow. The first half of the year brought back some much-needed stability to

continue reading

21 Jul 2025

Super fund returns hit double digits for FY25

From SuperRatings

Super funds have delivered a third straight year of strong returns with shares rallying in the final quarter to push full year returns into double digits. Leading superannuation research house

continue reading

04 Jul 2025

FIRST 12 3 4 5...10 LAST

Earn CPD Points

CPD: A TTR strategy for modern retirement
We are currently witnessing one of the most significant demographic transformations in Australia’s history. Over the next decade, an estimated 2.5 million Australians are expected to enter retirement[1]. This article, [...]
CPD: Trend following in uncertain times
Trend following strategies aim to generate returns by capturing sustained price movements across a diverse range of asset classes. Unlike traditional investment approaches that rely on valuation or forecasting, trend [...]
CPD: Aged care advice and ethics
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) shows that Australia’s population aged 65 and over is projected to reach 22% – or 8.8 million people – by [...]
CPD: AI governance – a practical framework for advisers
Regulator scrutiny of AI governance just got serious In years to come, they may well call it the ‘Mythos effect’ – the point in early 2026 where all the concerns [...]
CPD: Thinking outside the box – providing a loved one a paycheque for life
Australia’s great wealth transfer is well underway. An estimated $5.4 trillion is expected to pass from those aged 60 and over to younger generations within the next two decades.[1] In [...]