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Superannuation Consulting for APRA-Regulated Funds

​​​Managing superannuation risk and compliance

Superannuation funds are operating in an increasingly complex regulatory environment, with heightened expectations around operational resilience, third-party risk and member outcomes. Funds must strengthen governance while continuing to invest in growth and digital capability.​

Protiviti Australia works with APRA-regulated superannuation funds to turn regulatory pressure into practical, sustainable outcomes. We help you strengthen risk and control frameworks, uplift third-party risk management, and improve regulatory compliance across governance, reporting and operations. ​

Our superannuation consulting services​

We support APRA superannuation funds across key areas of risk, compliance and transformation. ​

Risk Management and Governance Advisory Services

We help our clients enhance enterprise risk management frameworks, leveraging data, analytics and emerging technology to strengthen decision-making and control environments.

 

Regulatory Compliance Advisory Services

We support superannuation funds in responding to regulatory expectations across reporting, governance and control frameworks, helping ensure compliance while improving operational effectiveness.​

 

Risk, Compliance and Control, Technology and Data Transformation Advisory Services

We support APRA super funds to identify, configure and embed innovative technology solutions, including AI, across their operations. By deploying these solutions, organisations can increase productivity, improve data integrity and accelerate digital transformation.

 

Financial Crime Risk and Compliance Services

We help superannuation funds strengthen their financial crime risk and compliance frameworks and control environments. We do this through tailored advisory services and assurance activities relating to AUSTRAC Independent Evaluations, risk assessments, control reviews, regulatory remediation and governance uplift to help protect members and strengthen regulator confidence.

 

Third Party Risk Management Advisory Services

We support APRA-regulated superannuation funds to strengthen oversight of outsourced service providers. This includes vendor risk assessments, governance and operating model uplift, and ongoing monitoring frameworks to improve operational resilience.​

 

Regulatory Compliance Assurance Services

Our independent review services are tailored to APRA-regulated entities, providing independent assurance across risk, compliance and operational processes.​

 

Our approach to superannuation consulting services​

How is Protiviti different from other firms?​

Our approach combines deep regulatory insight with hands-on delivery experience, supporting super funds to reduce operational risk, improve efficiency and build long-term confidence with members and regulators.

What sets Protiviti apart is our ability to combine regulatory insight with practical implementation. We advise on compliance obligations and work alongside APRA superannuation funds to embed sustainable solutions across risk, operations and technology. ​

Frequently Asked Questions

What is superannuation consulting for APRA-regulated funds?

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Superannuation consulting helps APRA-regulated superannuation funds strengthen governance, risk management, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience. It can include third-party risk management, internal audit, technology transformation, and enterprise risk management support frameworks to help meet APRA's evolving expectations.

What risk management challenges are facing APRA-regulated superannuation funds?​

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APRA-regulated funds are under pressure to strengthen operational resilience, manage third-party and service provider risks, respond to evolving regulatory expectations, improve cyber resilience, modernise legacy technology and continue delivering member outcomes while controlling costs.

Why is third-party risk management important for superannuation funds?​

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Third-party risk management is important because superannuation funds rely on external providers for administration, technology, investment management, and member services. Strong oversight helps funds manage outsourcing risk, maintain service continuity, support regulatory compliance, and strengthen operational resilience.

What services do superannuation consulting firms provide?​

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Superannuation consulting firms support funds across risk, compliance, governance and transformation. Services may include:​

  • Superannuation risk management ​
  • Operational resilience ​
  • Third-party risk management ​
  • Internal audit ​
  • Regulatory compliance consulting​
  • Technology and data transformation ​
  • Data governance ​
  • ESG and sustainability advisory 

What is the difference between superannuation consulting and superannuation advisory?​

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Superannuation consulting is often focused on practical implementation across risk, compliance, operations, technology, and governance. Superannuation advisory may include broader strategic guidance, regulatory interpretation, and improvement planning. Protiviti combines advisory insight with hands-on delivery support for APRA-regulated superannuation funds.

​ What should APRA-regulated superannuation funds look for in a consulting firm?​

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APRA-regulated superannuation funds should look for a consulting firm with experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, third-party risk, internal audit and technology transformation. The right partner should understand regulatory expectations and be able to help embed practical, sustainable change.​

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