Investments
ARIA's primary responsibility is the management and investment of the CSS Fund in the equitable and best interests of all members. ARIA approaches this task by setting an investment objective to maximise the real returns earned on investments subject to a tolerable level of short-term volatility.
Use this area to find out about:
- How does investment performance affect your benefit?
- Investment strategy
- Fund Earning Rates
- Investment performance
- Cash Investment Option
- Earning Rate Policy
- Exit rates/Crediting rates – historical data
How does investment performance affect your benefit?
If you are a contributing member, the member and/or productivity components of your benefit are affected by Fund earnings. However, if you leave as an age retiree, your CPI-indexed pension, the most significant part of your benefit, is not affected by investment performance because it is determined by your final salary for super purposes, length of membership and age at exit. Any money you have transferred from another fund may be affected by Fund earnings.
If you are a deferred benefit member, the member and/or productivity components of your benefit are affected by Fund earnings, as is the value of your CPI-indexed pension, which is calculated on the date your benefit is processed.
If you are planning to retire or claim your deferred benefit in the next 12 months, you can request an estimate by completing an Estimate Request Form which is available under the heading "Forms and Publications".
