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Make Hostplus
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Choosing a superannuation partner for your business is a big decision. By choosing Hostplus, you’re investing in your employees' future. These are the simple steps to make Hostplus your default fund. 

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What is a default fund?

Every employer needs to have a default super fund. If your employees don’t nominate a fund, or aren't stapled to one, you’ll pay their super into your default fund. It’s why it’s important to choose a fund that helps you give your employees the future they deserve.

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Are there any restrictions?

As an employer, your default fund must be a MySuper product – in Hostplus' case, this is our award-winning1 Balanced option. 

In addition, if your industry is covered by a modern award, the award will specifiy one or more funds that you'll need to nominate as your default fund. These can be found using Industry SuperFunds' default fund finder.

1. Awards and ratings are only one factor to be taken into account when choosing a super fund.

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Step 1: Join Hostplus as an employer

To make Hostplus your default fund, you'll need to have registered for a Hostplus employer account. If you're not already a Hostplus employer, you can easily sign up using our Employer Join and Pay tool – or you can contact our New Business team who'll guide you through the process. 

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Step 2: Share the Hostplus Superannuation Standard Choice form

Once you’ve registered as a participating Hostplus employer, you’ll need to provide your employees with a Superannuation Standard Choice form that nominates Hostplus as the default fund (in instances where your employees haven’t chosen a fund or aren’t stapled to an existing fund). You simply need to complete, print and share the form with your employees. You‘ll need to give the form to new employees within 28 days of their start date. 

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Three ways to
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Help your employees understand why you’ve chosen Hostplus as your default fund, and give them the tools to make an informed choice about their finances.

Why choose Hostplus?

You know the benefits of joining Hostplus – help your employees understand why Hostplus might be right for them. Whether they’re looking for a history of strong long-term returns1 or socially responsible investments, there’s an option for almost everyone.

Discover why

1. ​​​​​​​Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund.

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Our default product is an award-winning Balanced option – and our dashboard lets your employees understand exactly how it stacks up, from its long-term performance to its fees.

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Knowledge is power. By giving your employees the tools and information to understand their super and investments, you’re helping them take control of their financial future.

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If you’ve got any questions about making Hostplus your default super fund, or want to know more about how Hostplus can help you and your employees, simply contact us. We’re here to help.

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This website is issued by Host-Plus Pty Limited ABN 79 008 634 704, AFSL 244392 as trustee for the Hostplus Superannuation Fund (Hostplus) ABN 68 657 495 890, MySuper No 68657495890198. Hostplus Self-Managed Invest (SMI) is issued by Host-Plus Pty Limited ABN 79 008 634 704, AFSL 244392 as trustee for the Hostplus Pooled Superannuation Trust (PST) ABN 13 140 019 340. The website contains general advice only and does not take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if this information is appropriate for you in light of your circumstances before acting on it. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should never be the sole factor considered when selecting a superannuation fund. Please read the relevant Hostplus Product Disclosure Statement (PDS) or Hostplus SMI PDS before making a decision about Hostplus. For a description of the target market, please read the Target Market Determination (TMD), available at hostplus.com.au. You can view detailed disclaimers here. Hostplus has engaged Industry Fund Services Limited (IFS) ABN 54 007 016 195, AFSL 232514 to facilitate the provision of financial advice to members of Hostplus via Hostplus financial planners and the web-based product SuperSmart. Hostplus financial planners are Authorised Representatives of IFS and fees may apply for personal financial advice; for further information about the cost of personal advice, you can speak with your Hostplus financial planner or visit our website hostplus.com.au. Information to help you decide whether you want to use personal financial advice services being offered is set out in the relevant IFS Financial Services Guide, copies are available from your Hostplus financial planner or SuperSmart. Members with Term Allocated Pension, Lifetime Pension, Defined Benefit Pension, nil balances, non-standard investment options and some Maritime Contributory Accumulation members cannot access SuperSmart financial advice services. If you’re unable to access an applicable SuperSmart advice journey, please contact us 1300 303 188 and we can help you with other options.

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