| Who can join? | Generally, anyone can join HOSTPLUS |
| Products | HOSTPLUS and HOSTPLUS Personal Super HOSTPLUS Pension Plan |
| Total members | 984,000 |
| Total employers | 76,000 |
| Funds under management (FUM) | $9.1 billion View the latest Fund Financials |
| HOSTPLUS ABN (Australian Business Number) | 68 657 495 890 |
| HOSTPLUS SFN (Superannuation Fund Number) | 268 350 944 |
| HOSTPLUS Ratings and awards | Each of these awards are the highest ratings in their categories: - SuperRatings Fund of the Year for 2007, 2008 and 2009
- Money magazine’s Best of the Best award for Best Super Fund Manager for 2007, 2008 and 2009.
We also hold premium ratings: - AAA Fund Quality rating from Rainmaker
- Chant West’s highest quality rating – 5 Apples
- SuperRatings Platinum Rating.
Find out more about these ratings and awards. |
| Regulation and compliance | HOSTPLUS is a regulated superannuation fund. It complies with the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act 1993 (SIS) View our letter of compliance. We also meet the requirements of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) and the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). |
| Entry fee, exit fee, contribution fee, withdrawal fee, rollover fee and employer fee. | Nil |
| Member fee | A low $1.50 per week ($78 per year) for HOSTPLUS members. Find out more about HOSTPLUS fees and costs. HOSTPLUS Pension Plan fees and costs. |
| Investment expenses | The rate depends on the investment options selected.
The HOSTPLUS default option (Balanced investment option) is 0.64% p.a, at June 30 2011.
More about the investment expenses for each option. |
| Investment options | Our 19 investment options include pre-mixed options, sector investment options and individual manager options |
| Investment switches | You can change your investment option as often as you need at no cost. |
| Personal contribution payment methods accepted | Direct debit, payroll deduction, BPAY®, cash and cheque. |
| Investment risk | Like all investments, superannuation has risks that may impact on your account balance. More about risk. |
| Insurance cover for superannuation members | There are three types of insurance cover available, including: |
| 24 hour online access to account | Access anytime, anywhere for {|HOSTPLUS|} members, pension members and employers. |
| Service | HOSTPLUS contact centre staff are available on 1300 HOSTPLUS (1300 467 875) 8am-8pm Monday to Friday.
We have a range of specialist teams to assist with anything member or employers could need. Find out about other ways to contact us. |
| Communications | Members receive statements for the periods ending 31 December (generally mailed in March) and 30 June (generally mailed in September) along with MORE magazine. Our Annual Report is published in the website each year in September. From time to time, members and employers also receive newsletters, updates and important information via mail or e-mail. And, of course, there’s always our website, the latest news and the @HOSTPLUS Twitter account to keep you informed. |
| Financial advice | Members have access to financial advice via Industry Fund Financial Planning (IFFP) (AFSL 232514) |
| Education | Find out more about HOSTPLUS education including regular seminars, quick guides and videos covering not just super, but financial literacy. |
| Extra benefits | Members enjoy a range of extra benefits from health insurance, to exclusive rewards and discount travel and accommodation. |