Simple, low cost and easy to use, our SmartStart superannuation products are designed to help you retire more comfortably.
Let us help you retire with more
Superannuation products are issued by our wholly owned subsidiary Sandhurst Trustees Limited.
Don't lose your super to fees
The less fees you pay in super, the more you will be able to save towards your retirement.
We make it easy for you
Staying with one fund can make a big difference to how much you retire with - you can take your SmartStart Super account with you when you change jobs (if your employer allows choice).
It's your future, see it
It's never too early or too late - start contributing today. A little effort now can make a big difference later.
Superannuation solutions for you
Super for you
Bendigo SmartStart Super® is rated one of the cheapest public offer funds in Australia, which is great because the less fees you pay in super, the more you will be able to save towards your retirement.
Pension for when you retire
Bendigo SmartStart Pension® aims to provide a low-cost and easy to use solution to help you in your retirement or as you transition to retirement.
Super for your employees
Bendigo SmartStart Super®makes it easy for you to meet your super obligations, so you can get back to doing what you do best - running your business.
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Planning retirement
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Latest super news
Temporary reduction in Superannuation minimum drawdown requirements
Thu, 09 Jul 2020
The Government is temporarily reducing superannuation minimum drawdown requirements for account-based pensions and similar products by 50 per cent for the 2019-20 and 2020-21 income years.
This measure will benefit retirees with account-based pensions and similar products by reducing the need to sell investment assets to fund minimum drawdown requirements.
Government early super release COVID-19 - Applications are closed
Tue, 12 Jan 2021
Superannuation
In April 2020, the Australian Government provided a stimulus package in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures included income support for individuals, additional payments to support households and temporary limited access to your superannuation fund. Applications for access to your superannuation closed on 31 December 2020. For the latest information, please go to www.treasury.gov.au/coronavirus/households for further information.
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Sandhurst Trustees Limited disclaimer
Sandhurst Trustees Limited ABN 16 004 030 737 AFSL 237906 (Sandhurst) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited ABN 11 068 049 178 AFSL 237879. Each of these companies receive remuneration on the issue of the product or service they provide. Sandhurst is the responsible entity and issuer of the managed funds available on this website, and is also the trustee and issuer of the Bendigo superannuation products. Investments in these products are not deposits with, guaranteed by, or liabilities of Bendigo and Adelaide Bank and are subject to normal investment risk, including possible delays in repayment and loss of income and capital invested. Before making an investment decision in relation to one of these products you should consider your situation and read the relevant Product Disclosure Statement available on this site.
Sandhurst is the issuer of the commercial lending products and the provider of any traditional trustee services available on this website. The Bendigo Funeral Bond (“the Bond”) is an investment product issued by Australian Friendly Society Limited (“the Society”), ABN 29 087 648 851 AFSL 247028, with benefits provided by the Society’s Funeral Benefit Fund established under Schedule 1, Rule E of its constitution and administered by Sandhurst. The Travel Protection Plan is issued by AIA Australia Limited ABN 79 004 837 861 AFSL 230043. The Society is associated with the Bank and its related entities. Neither the Bank nor any of its related entities guarantee the repayment of capital invested or the investment performance of the Bond. Information is correct at the date of this document and is subject to change.
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