Investment fees

December 17, 2019March 28, 2020 Dan Blackman Superannuation

Regulator “heatmap” flags Australian Government schemes for high fees

Two of the Federal government's newest superannuation funds have been flagged for high fees according to the first MySuper 'heatmap' released last month by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA).

PSS

The Public Sector Superannuation Scheme (PSS) was established on 1-Jul-1990 by the Superannuation Act 1990 and the Public Sector Superannuation Trust Deed. The scheme has been closed to new members since 1-Jul-2005.

MilitarySuper

The Military Superannuation and Benefits Scheme (MSBS / MilitarySuper) was established on 1-Oct-1991 by the Military Superannuation and Benefits Act 1991 and the Military Superannuation and Benefits Trust Deed. The scheme has been closed to new members since 1-Jul-2016.

CSS

The Commonwealth Superannuation Scheme (CSS) was established on 1-Jul-1976 by the Superannuation Act 1976 and associated regulations. It has been closed to new members since 1-Jul-1990.

DFRDB

The Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) was established on 1-Oct-1972 by the Defence Force Superannuation and Death Benefits Act 1973 and associated regulations. It has been closed to new members since 1-Oct-1991.