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A Fellow of ASFA (or FASFA) recognises the elite in the superannuation industry.

The award of Fellow to an ASFA member represents the culmination of a sustained period of commitment to the profession and reflects the superior level of achievement in both professional practice and professional development of the member. Applicants must demonstrate a contribution to the industry.

Honorary Fellow (Hon. FASFA) is additional recognition to individuals who have made a particularly significant contribution to the superannuation industry. Being an Associate or Fellow of ASFA demonstrates that your expertise and professionalism has been recognised by your peers.

As a Fellow or Associate of ASFA the benefits include:

  1. Postnominals of AASFA or FASFA for personal use
  2. Use of postnominals in all ASFA documentation, eg minutes of meetings and correspondence
  3. Eligibility for policy committee membership
  4. Eligibility for life membership nomination
  5. Option of listing in directory of current AASFA and FASFA in annual reports
  6. Option of listing in directory of current AASFA and FASFA on the ASFA website (from 2012)
  7. Continued listing of new AASFAs and FASFAs in Superfunds
  8. Availability of AASFA/FASFA only events/services

Entry requirements: Fellow

  • Minimum educational requirements
  • Experience requirements: Seven years dedicated experience in the superannuation industry
  • Two references: ASFA Fellow and one other
  • Detailed curriculum vitae stating experience in the superannuation industry
  • Statement of contribution to superannuation industry (see application form)
  • Maintain a minimum of 30 CPD points in any given membership year including at least 15 points awarded by ASFA.
  • Membership of ASFA, either as an employee of a member or as an individual member (see Membership)
  • Acceptance of the ASFA Code of Ethics (pdf)

Minimum education requirements for Fellow status

One of more of the following:

  • Diploma of Superannuation or Diploma of Financial Planning (or equivalent)
  • Advanced Diploma of Superannuation
  • ASFA Diploma of Superannuation Management (ASFA qualification previously available)
  • Bachelors qualification with a superannuation major and listed on ASIC’s Register of compliant courses for RG146 in superannuation
  • Graduate Diploma or Masters Degree listed on ASIC’s Register of compliant courses for RG146 in superannuation
  • Actuary who has completed Part III of Institute of Actuary’s Program
  • Recognised accountant who has completed courses listed on ASIC’s Register of compliant courses for RG146 in superannuation
  • Lawyer who has completed formal training relevant to superannuation

EPARC reserves the right to exercise its discretion in terms of the above criteria.