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AMG Personal Super and Pension vs Brighter Super

Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.

By SuperGuru Group · Research checked 11 September 2026 · Historical APRA figures to 30 June 2026

AMG Personal Super and Pension

Legacy retail fund product

AMG Personal Super and Pension is closed to new members. Existing members continue to have a separate product within the AMG Super legal fund.

Membership

The current Acclaim disclosure library explicitly labels AMG Personal Super and Pension as closed to new members.

Brighter Super

Industry fund

Brighter Super brings together Queensland local government and energy industry roots with the former Suncorp super business. It now serves a broader membership.

Membership

Open to a broad Australian membership. Employer and legacy product arrangements can differ, so use the disclosure documents for the account you would actually join.

Compare fees and investment returns

Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.

APRA product data to 30 June 2026
MeasureChoose an investment optionAccumulation - MySuper
Return basisChoose an optionMySuper net return after administration costs, $50,000 representative member
3-year return, per yearChoose an option9.73%
5-year return, per yearChoose an option6.98%
7-year return, per yearChoose an option7.02%
10-year return, per yearChoose an option7.59%
APRA strategic growth allocationChoose an option78.63%
Reported total fees, net of tax, at $50,000Choose an option$365 a year (0.73%)
Administration and advice costs, net of tax (included in total)Choose an option$80 a year
2026 performance testChoose an optionPass
New-member status at reporting dateCheck the current product eligibility rulesCheck the current product eligibility rules

Source: APRA Comprehensive Product Performance Package 2026, published 28 August 2026. Fees reflect the reporting year to 30 June 2026, are net of tax, use standard arrangements and exclude member-activity fees. Dollar figures are rounded. They are not a current quote. Check the latest PDS for changes, insurance premiums and any separately charged advice.

Returns are annualised historical results. Different return bases, risk levels and periods cannot be treated as interchangeable. MySuper net returns use a $50,000 representative balance even when you change the fee balance. A lifecycle stage return does not track a person moving between stages. Missing figures mean not reported, not zero. Past returns do not predict future returns. Read our method and APRA's definitions.

How the products differ

AMG Personal Super and Pension and Brighter Super: product features and conditions
What to compareAMG Personal Super and PensionBrighter Super
Membership and access

The current Acclaim disclosure library explicitly labels AMG Personal Super and Pension as closed to new members.

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Open to a broad Australian membership. Employer and legacy product arrangements can differ, so use the disclosure documents for the account you would actually join.

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Accounts and products

Legacy AMG Personal Super and Pension.

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Accumulation accounts, pension accounts and legacy or employer arrangements.

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Investment choices

The disclosed investment service includes listed securities, term deposits and cash arrangements. Existing members should check their own current menu before placing an instruction.

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A MySuper default, ready-made multi-manager options and single-asset options. The comparison page states that MySuper is for accumulation accounts and is unavailable to pension and defined benefit members.

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Insurance

Occupation-rating and insurance application documents remain in the disclosure library. Existing cover depends on the member's product and policy terms.

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Insurance is available through super. Cover, eligibility and the insurance guide depend on the account or employer arrangement.

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Retirement income

Pension documents remain available for existing members. A legacy pension's rules should be checked before changing accounts.

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Pension and transition-to-retirement investment choices have their own return targets and fee documents. A pension return should not be compared directly with an accumulation return.

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Advice and support

An adviser can review whether the existing account still serves the member's portfolio and retirement needs; product closure alone does not establish that switching is better.

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Member support and advice services are part of the fund's offering. Ask which questions the service covers and whether a separate advice fee applies.

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Fee details to check

Read AMG Personal's PDS with the July 2026 product and administrator updates. Use its own costs, not Acclaim Core's managed-option pricing.

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Use the current Investment and Fees Guide for the precise product and investment option. An old LGIAsuper, Energy Super or Suncorp fee figure is not a current Brighter Super quote.

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Comparing investment performance

Returns depend on the investments held. Historical AMG MySuper returns should not be presented as the performance of every AMG Personal account.

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Match the investment option, account phase and reporting end date. For any history spanning the integration, read the explanation of the predecessor option.

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Former names and account history

This detail has not been verified for this profile. Check the current product documents.

LGIAsuper: Brighter Super name launched in July 2022 following the Energy Super merger.

Energy Super: Merged with LGIAsuper in July 2021; Brighter Super branding followed in July 2022.

Suncorp Super: Business acquired in April 2022; successor fund transfer completed in June 2023.

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THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on AMG Personal Super and Pension

Editorial assessment

Relevant to existing members comparing their current arrangement with available alternatives.

What deserves a closer look

  • Closed to new members does not mean all existing accounts have transferred.
  • AMG Super's shared ABN also covers other products with different fees and investment arrangements.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

THE SUPERGURU VIEW

Our take on Brighter Super

Editorial assessment

Worth comparing if you want an industry fund with Queensland connections and the choice to move beyond its default portfolio.

What deserves a closer look

  • Confirm which legacy or employer terms apply before comparing insurance and administration costs.
  • MySuper and Balanced are separate options; a shared return target does not make their portfolios identical.

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Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.

Before choosing between AMG Personal Super and Pension and Brighter Super

Use the membership rules to establish which accounts are available to you. Then compare the total price of the investment option and cover you need. A lower fee or higher historical return alone does not tell you which fund is suitable.

Ask both funds to confirm insurance acceptance, exclusions, waiting periods and whether cover would change when you leave your employer. Obtain advice before giving up a defined benefit or an insurance policy you may not be able to replace. ASIC Moneysmart explains the comparison checks.

Read the full AMG Personal Super and Pension profile · Read the full Brighter Super profile · Choose another comparison

Sources for AMG Personal Super and Pension

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. Current product documents and closure status
  2. Investment arrangements
  3. July 2026 product updates
  4. Brand and legal fund history

Sources for Brighter Super

Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.

  1. Welcome to Brighter Super
  2. Compare investment options
  3. PDS and guides
  4. Insurance
  5. LGIAsuper: name and account history