RSE stands for Registerable Superannuation Entity. An RSE number is issued by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) to denote that a superannuation fund is registered and regulated under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS Act).
Who can hold an RSE number?
Only APRA-regulated entities — a regulated superannuation fund, an approved deposit fund, or a pooled superannuation trust — are eligible for an RSE number. Self-managed super funds (SMSFs) are not eligible, since they're regulated by the ATO rather than APRA.
RSE vs RSEL: what's the difference?
The RSE number identifies the fund itself. A separate number, the RSEL (Registerable Superannuation Entity Licence), is issued to the trustee — the company responsible for managing the fund. A trustee can hold one RSEL but be responsible for several funds, each with its own RSE.
How can you verify an RSE?
You can verify a fund's RSE registration by looking up its ABN on the APRA register of superannuation institutions.
To find the RSE and other identifiers for your fund, find your superannuation fund here.
