As superannuation is a unique investment it often requires the attention of specialist firms to ensure that your investments are managed efficiently and in your best interest. To ensure that we are best of breed, AustSafe Super outsources various functions of our business to specialist firms who are also top dog in their field:
| Administration: |
Australian Administration Services (AAS) |
| Investment Consultants: |
JANA Investment Consultants (JANA) |
| Custodian: |
National Asset Servicing (NAS) |
| Insurance: |
CommInsure |
| Banking products: |
Members Equity Bank |
| Financial Advice: |
Money Solutions |
| Investment Managers: |
Cash
Aberdeen Asset Management
AMP Capital Investors
Various Australian Deposit Institutions
Fixed Interest
Credit Suisse
Members Equity
Perennial Investment Partners
PIMCO
Australian Equities
Macquarie
Northward
Orbis
Paradice Investment Management
Intergrity Investment Management
International Equities
Aberdeen Asset Management
IronBridge Capital Management
JANA
Lazard
Marathon
Platinum
T.Rowe Price
Property
AMP Capital Investors
Trinity
Growth Alternatives
AMP Capital Investors
Hastings
Trinity
Habourvest
ING
NEPEM
Wilshire Global Advisors
Defensive Alternatives
GMO (Australia)
Aurora Investment Management
Principal Global Investors
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As an industry super fund, AustSafe Super does not pay commissions to any of these services providers, helping to maintain our low fees^ which means there’s more super savings to share with members.
^Based on independent research from SuperRatings Pty Ltd. Fees may vary in the future.
AustSafe Super also has long-standing memberships and professional associations with numerous organisations who provide advice and guidance on regulatory and governance issues, as well as professional development to our staff and Directors. These include:
The Association of Superannuation Funds of Australia Ltd
ASFA is a non-profit, non-political national organisation whose mission is to protect, promote and advance the interests of Australia's superannuation funds, their trustees and their members.
www.superannuation.asn.au |
ACSI (Australian Council of Super Investors Inc)
The Australian Council of Superannuation Investors ("ACSI") is a not for profit organisation formed in April 2001 to provide independent research and education services to superannuation funds, in relation to the corporate governance practices of companies in which they invest.
www.acsi.org.au |
Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the Australian financial services industry. It oversees banks, credit unions, building societies, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry.
www.apra.gov.au |
AIST (Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees)
The Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) is an independent professional body. Its members are representative, not- for- profit superannuation funds, their Trustee Directors and Staff. AIST is also a Registered Training Organisation and offers a range of services including, Professional Development and training, Events both national and international, compliance services and member support. AIST also advocates on behalf of its members to relevant stakeholders.
www.aist.asn.au |
The Australian Securities and Investment Commission
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission enforces and regulates company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.
www.asic.gov.au |
The Australian Stock Exchange
Helping listed companies raise capital, providing opportunities for investors to build their wealth and enabling buyers and sellers to transact with confidence means ASX plays a crucial role in sustaining the health of the Australian economy.
www.asx.com.au |
The Australian Taxation Office
The Australian Taxation Office is the Government’s principal revenue collection agency, and is part of the Treasurer’s portfolio. Our role is to manage and shape tax, excise and superannuation systems that fund services for Australians.
www.ato.gov.au |
ADMA (Australian Direct Marketing Association)
ADMA is Australia's principal body for information based marketing. Formed in 1966, ADMA has evolved to become the nation's pre-eminent marketing association representing over 500 member organisations. A national non-profit organisation based in Sydney, ADMA has State Branches in New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia.
www.adma.com.au |
Centrelink
Centrelink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.
www.centrelink.gov.au |
CPA Australia (Certified Practicing Accountants Australia)
CPA Australia is one of the world's largest accounting bodies with a membership of more than 117,000 finance, accounting and business professionals across the globe providing education, training, technical support and advocacy for it’s members with staff and members working together with local and international bodies to represent the views and concerns of the profession to federal, state and territory governments and to regulators, industry, academia and the general public.
www.cpaaustralia.com.au |
IFF (Industry Funds Forum)
The Industry Funds Forum (IFF) is a non-profit, non-political, national incorporated association whose members are the Chief Executive Officers of 24 of Australia’s largest industry superannuation funds (Industry Funds). These funds include multi-industry and industry-specialist, national and state funds.
www.industryfunds.org.au |
Members Equity Bank
Members Equity Bank is the Industry Super Funds’ bank and has been specifically created to provide everyday super fund members with innovative, low cost banking services. As a result – they are committed to keeping banking costs low whilst delivering exceptional customer service.
www.membersequity.com.au |
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