Compare what each fund offers, then choose investment options to put their published costs and returns side by side.
Specialist retail fund
AESF is a specialist super fund for overseas pension transfers, Australian expatriates and Australian residents, with multi-currency investment choices.
The May 2026 PDS includes Australian residents, expatriates and people considering overseas pension transfers. UK tax-relieved transfers have additional eligibility conditions.
Retail fund brand
Living Super combines diversified investment options with a facility for listed investments, and lets ING customers see super alongside their banking.
Online applications are available to Australian residents aged 13 or over, subject to the product's terms.
Choose the actual investment pathway for each account. For lifecycle products, select the named stage relevant to you. No stage is selected automatically.
The costs and returns belong to the selected product, option or lifecycle stage.
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.
| What to compare | Australian Expatriate Superannuation Fund | ING Living Super |
|---|---|---|
| Membership and access | The May 2026 PDS includes Australian residents, expatriates and people considering overseas pension transfers. UK tax-relieved transfers have additional eligibility conditions. Sources123 | Online applications are available to Australian residents aged 13 or over, subject to the product's terms. Sources123 |
| Accounts and products | Personal Super and Personal Pension. Sources123 | Living Super accumulation and retirement accounts. Sources123 |
| Investment choices | Members can access investment and cash choices in multiple currencies through the platform. Sources123 | Five diversified managed options span conservative to high-growth allocations. Listed investment access includes approved ETFs, shares and listed investment companies. Sources123 |
| Insurance | Existing insurance arrangements should be checked with the fund. Older application forms describe cover that should not be assumed to be available on the same terms today. Sources123 | Check the Product Guide for cover availability, commencement and premiums; bank insurance products are separate from super insurance. Sources123 |
| Retirement income | Personal Pension provides an income stream when the member meets the relevant access rules. Sources123 | Pension arrangements are available under the Living Super disclosure. Sources123 |
| Advice and support | Overseas pension transfers need advice that addresses both countries' rules and the member's residency. IVCM's product support does not decide whether a transfer is right for you. Sources123 | Members can apply directly or speak with a financial adviser. Online access is an administration feature, not personal investment advice. Sources123 |
| Fee details to check | The PDS example assumes no QROPS or foreign-currency holdings. Transfer, currency and specialist administration costs can therefore change the actual total. Sources123 | Use the PDS and Product Guide for the chosen managed option or direct-investment arrangement. Brokerage, insurance and transaction costs need separate attention. Sources123 |
| Comparing investment performance | Compare the selected investments, currencies and net costs. Currency movements can alter both investment results and tax calculations. Sources123 | Option names do not establish equivalent risk. Living Super Growth's current published allocation is 75% growth assets, so compare its actual mix rather than the label alone. Sources123 |
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Relevant for people investigating a cross-border pension transfer, rather than a routine domestic fund comparison.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
THE SUPERGURU VIEW
Worth comparing for someone who wants ING account visibility or listed investments without administering an SMSF.
Based on the cited product features. These are general reasons to investigate the fund, not a personal recommendation. Supporting sources.
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.
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Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.
Checked 2026-09-11. Documents and product terms can change after this date.