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		ASFA Membership: the strategic choice In these critical times, ASFA membership is the strategic choice. ASFA, as the peak industry association, offers a clear point of difference in representing the Australian superannuation industry. We are The Voice of Super. ASFA commissions an independent annual survey of members. Here’s what you told us you value about being an ASFA member and what you’re looking for in 2009-10. ASFA's industry representation Being kept up to date with the industry Access to information sources Continuing professional development Networking and ASFA events
Download: ASFA 2009 membership brochure | ASFA membership application form
The next 12 months will be the most important period for our industry. ASFA is well poised to deliver results for you as The Voice of Super. Our priorities - as set by you - are to deliver: Effective but efficient regulation - we must seek a workable approach “Adequacy” through advocacy, policies and strategies Standards and guidelines around financial advice A more efficient industry Consumers better connected with their super In challenging times, only by coming together as an industry can we achieve the very best outcomes for our members.

WHY BE A MEMBER OF ASFA?

Founded in 1962, ASFA is the only peak body to truly represent all aspects of our industry. ASFA’s greatest resource, in fact, is its breadth of membership. We are very proud that some of our foundation members are still with us today.

ASFA membership encompasses Corporate, Industry, Public Sector and Retail Funds as well as specialist Service Providers and Individual Members.

We develop our policy platform, regarded as measured and balanced, through a combination of experienced staff working alongside our members through such vehicles as State executives and Policy Committees. ASFA is consultative, working to drive desired outcomes, to ensure that the industry’s professional development is assured and to strategise solutions to key issues.

This partnership and engagement with our members, honed over more than 40 years, assists in the continued robustness and integrity of a superannuation industry that enjoys a high level of confidence from the Australian public.

ASFA offers LEADERSHIP on industry positions, issues, learning and development. Our ADVOCACY drives outcomes for our members and for the Australian public. We pride ourselves on our RESPONSIVENESS to be able to anticipate the demands of a continually growing and developing industry through targeted policy and the development of specialised resources, particularly in learning and development, and as such, we position ourselves to deliver optimal RESULTS.

By engaging and consulting with our members, ASFA has fostered a united presence to government, regulators, financial industry stakeholders and the Australian public.

WHO OUR MEMBERS ARE

Corporate funds
Funds sponsored by an employer to provide benefits for employees or those of an associated company. This includes funds that outsource their administration.

Industry funds
Funds that accept contributions from a number of employers and have employer organisation and union sponsors.

Public sector funds
Are established under legislation to provide benefits for public sector employees.

Retail funds
Public offer funds open to general membership.

Service providers
Organisations that provide goods or services to the superannuation industry, including custodians, administration providers, merchant banks, investment managers, life offices, accountancy and legal firms, actuaries and other financial service providers. It also covers funds sponsored by service providers to provide benefits for their employees.

Individual membership
This covers individuals with a professional interest in superannuation who do not qualify to join in any of the above categories. We expect no more than one or two such members from any one organisation.

Click here to view the ASFA Member Directory.