About AvSuper
The AvSuper Fund was originally established in 1990 to provide superannuation benefits to employees and former employees of Airservices Australia and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
AvSuper opened membership to the general public from 1 July 2005 and currently has more than 5,500 members and funds under management in excess of $1 billion.
AvSuper Pty Ltd (ABN 46 050 431 797) is the Trustee of the AvSuper Fund (ABN 84 421 446 069) and has an Australian Financial Services Licensee (Licence No. 239078). The Trustee Board which manages the Fund comprises eight directors, four of whom are nominated by Airservices Australia, and four of whom are nominated by the Australian Council of Trade Unions (ACTU).
As a regulated superannuation fund under the Superannuation Industry (Supervision) Act, AvSuper qualifies for all relevant taxation concessions. AvSuper is operated on a profit-for-members basis, offering outstanding service and low fees to members, a strong long term investment performance and doesn't pay commissions to financial advisors.
With a unique structure, taking the best features of industry, corporate and retail super funds, AvSuper provides members with the best of all worlds.
The Fund has been awarded a SelectingSuper AAA Quality Rating following independent analysis.
To achieve the AAA standard, AvSuper demonstrated to SelectingSuper that it is an exceptional quality super fund. This means passing a comprehensive range of "best practice" measures and benchmarks ranging from the organisation running the fund, to administration, communications, investment mix and extra services.
AvSuper is a long serving member of the
Association of
Superannuation Funds
of Australia (ASFA) - the voice of super. A leading organisation for the super industry, our association with ASFA ensures we are able to contribute to industry and government debate that
that helps our members
financially prepare for retirement and develops workable and appropriate
regulations.
Further details about AvSuper are listed in our Financial Services Guide.
AvSuper information
As well as providing regular information and answering any questions you might have, AvSuper can provide you with further information if you are interested. Information available on request includes:
- extracts from actuarial reports
- the latest audited Fund accounts
- the Fund's enquiries and complaints procedures
