Authorised superannuation funds

About Authorised Superannuation Funds

Authorized Superannuation Funds

Objective of the Superannuation and Life Insurance Supervision Department

The Superannuation and Life Insurance Supervision Department (SLISD) has primary responsibility for the supervision and the sound prudential management enforcement of the authorized superannuation funds (ASFs) and life insurance companies (LICs) of the financial system. ASFs include trustees, investment managers and fund administrators. LICs include life insurance companies and life insurance brokers.

Superannuation Regulation:

Introduction

The legislation governing superannuation is the Superannuation (General Provisions) Act 2000. Superannuation is saving for retirement. An Authorized Superannuation Fund (ASF) must have a;

  • Licensed Trustee
  • Licensed Investment Manager
  • Licensed Fund Administrator

The principal function of the Central Bank under this Act is protection of the rights and interest of contributors.

Prudential Standards 

Licensing Applications