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08 May 2012
Treasurer Wayne Swan presented his fifth consecutive Federal Budget on 8 May 2012.
At first glance it seems the government has used a combination of spending cuts and a deferment of others, as well as new revenue-raising tactics to meet its pledge to return the nation’s budget to surplus.
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08 May 2012
Stronger Super was announced by the Government on 21 September 2011 and is one of the most significant reforms to superannuation since the introduction of the compulsory super contributions in 1992.
Here you will find an update on all the important changes that are taking place this year.
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08 May 2012
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08 May 2012
Recent changes to government legislation has meant that regular super contribution payment reporting is required on employee payslips. Take a look.
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08 May 2012
The Australian retirement savings system has become the envy of most economies around the world and the long-term impact on our national savings has been incredibly positive.
However, at HOSTPLUS we recognise that, particularly in the service industries of hospitality and tourism that we represent, any change in employment costs to business can have a significant impact.
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22 Apr 2012
Recent media attention regarding unpaid superannuation highlights the responsibilities that apply to employers in making payments on behalf of their employees.
In a situation of unpaid super, the money has not been received by the employee’s nominated super fund, although the employer is obligated to pay it on their behalf.
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20 Apr 2012
At HOSTPLUS, we fundamentally support the additional contribution to super of up to 12% by employers.
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26 Mar 2012
Leading financial services newspaper, Financial Standard, today announced the launch of the SelectingSuper iPad® app, the first time superannuation funds and their members can read comprehensive educational information and research about their super through the iPad.
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19 Mar 2012
Budding chefs Michael Frenkiel and Ryan Grant have both been declared Cook For Your Career competition winners, following a nail-biting public cook-off where the judges determined that the Grand Finalists produced such outstanding dishes that both were declared the winners.
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14 Mar 2012
Two budding chefs – Ryan Grant (QLD) and Michael Frenkiel (VIC) – have been named Grand Finalists of this year’s Cook For Your Career competition.
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23 Jan 2012
Super legislative updates as seen in the Autumn MORE magazines.
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23 Jan 2012
HOSTPLUS intends to move from weekly declared net fund earnings to daily declared net fund earnings during 2012.
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22 Nov 2011
We won not just one, but four ASFA Communications Awards, which are provided to super funds in recognition of outstanding marketing and communications.
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21 Nov 2011
HOSTPLUS announced improved functionality and an enhanced user experience with the launch of its new website, in a major step forward for the Fund’s digital presence.
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09 Aug 2011
The last few weeks, and in particular recent days, have seen some quite dramatic events and market movements around the world.
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05 Aug 2011
We’re delighted to announce that our Balanced investment option has delivered a double-digit return of 10.11% for the financial year ending 30 June 2011.
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05 Aug 2011
There were some significant movements in markets overnight. JANA Investment Advisers have provided the following analysis of this activity.
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14 Jul 2011
Recent media attention has focussed on the risk of identity fraud faced by financial institutions and members of Australian Superannuation Funds.
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26 May 2011
Super Adviser is now available exclusively to HOSTPLUS members, delivering intra-fund advice via a secure and user-friendly online approach. The self-service web tool allows members to access a statement of advice as and when they choose and without the need to actually sit down with a planner.
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11 May 2011
As we expected the 2011 Federal budget included only a few changes to superannuation rules. Those that were announced were minor in comparison to the major superannuation reforms seen in previous years. In this update we have included details on the key announcements affecting superannuation benefits and investments.
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12 Apr 2011
HOSTPLUS has announced the appointment of Paul Watson as Executive Manager, Member and Consumer Choice.
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25 Feb 2011
Six people from across Australia have been announced as state and territory finalists in our national cooking competition 'Cook For Your Career'; an apprenticeship program designed to tackle Australia’s national skills shortage in the restaurant industry and develop new talent by awarding one passionate person a full training apprenticeship in a leading restaurant.
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11 Jan 2011
HOSTPLUS is deeply saddened by the recent flooding in Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria and Western Australia and also those affected by last year's Victorian bushfires.
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30 Nov 2010
HOSTPLUS today announced the launch of three new initiatives designed to deliver innovation and greater benefits for its members.
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28 Oct 2010
As part of responsible investment practices, HOSTPLUS’ investment manager line up as well as our objectives and strategies, are regularly reviewed to help ensure all possible investment opportunities are fully optimised. As such from time to time changes may occur.
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27 Oct 2010
We've launched a unique advertising campaign that illustrates why HOSTPLUS is a quality fund, including a series of three television commercials (TVCs), the first of which went to air Sunday 24th October 2010.