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Hostplus is an Australian industry superannuation fund operated as a profit-to-member fund, meaning profits are returned to members rather than shareholders. It administers superannuation accounts for working members and retirees, offering accumulation and pension products, insurance cover, and financial advice delivered by phone, digitally on a self-service basis, or face-to-face with specialist advisers.

The fund provides a range of investment options, including its default Balanced (MySuper) option and the Choiceplus facility for members who prefer to select investments directly. It also invests member money into projects and assets on a long-term basis. The fund is registered as the Hostplus Superannuation Fund (ABN 68 657 495 890, SFN 268 350 944, SPIN HOS0100AU), with the corporate entity HOST-PLUS PTY. LIMITED based at Level 9, 114 William St, Melbourne, Victoria.

Member-facing services include a mobile application for checking balances, tracking contributions, viewing insurance, managing investments and pension payments, and joining Choiceplus. In partnership with its insurer MetLife, Hostplus offers the 360Health virtual health and wellbeing service to members and their families at no additional cost.

Business model

Profit-to-member industry superannuation fund: member contributions and employer contributions are pooled and invested, with fees including a low administration fee plus other fees and costs disclosed in the relevant product disclosure statement. Profits go to members rather than shareholders.

Fees charged to member accounts, including an administration fee and other fees and costs set out in the fund's product disclosure statements.

Traction

Reported over 1.94 million members, more than 330,000 employers contributing, and over A$156 billion of funds under management; the Hostplus app has recorded more than 100,000 downloads on Google Play.

Latest developments

In September 2024, ASX-listed Hotel Property Investments rejected an A$718 million takeover bid from Hostplus and Charter Hall. The fund also offers the 360Health virtual health and wellbeing service in partnership with insurer MetLife, and its mobile app added in-app investment management, more flexible pension payment management and Choiceplus access.