Superannuation in Australia is a long-term savings plan designed to help Australians accumulate funds for their retirement. It is a crucial part of Australia’s retirement savings system. It operates as a compulsory contribution system, where employers contribute a percentage of an employee’s salary into a super fund. These contributions are invested over time, allowing the fund to grow and provide financial security during retirement.

A MySuper product is a specific type of superannuation fund designed to be simple, low-cost, and easy to understand.

The Quarterly MySuper Statistics report provides comprehensive data on all authorized MySuper products. Within this report, you’ll find detailed information, including:

1. Product Profile: A summary of each MySuper product’s characteristics.
2. Product Dashboard Information: Details reported to APRA, covering return targets, investment risk, and fees and costs.
3. Asset Allocation Targets and Ranges: Insights into how funds allocate their assets.
4. Net Investment Return: Calculated net return for each MySuper product.
5. Lifecycle Stages: If applicable, data on the lifecycle stages underlying a MySuper product with a lifecycle investment strategy.
6. Fees Disclosed in the Product Disclosure Statement (PDS): Transparency regarding fees associated with each MySuper product.
7. URLs: Links to individual MySuper products.

This report is a valuable resource for understanding the performance and characteristics of MySuper products in the superannuation industry. The information was sourced from The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) website.

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