Corporations Regulations 2001

CHAPTER 7 - FINANCIAL SERVICES AND MARKETS  

PART 7.9 - FINANCIAL PRODUCT DISCLOSURE AND OTHER PROVISIONS RELATING TO ISSUE AND SALE OF FINANCIAL PRODUCTS  

Division 5 - Ongoing requirements for product disclosure after person becomes a member  

Subdivision 5.3 - Periodic statements for retail clients for financial products that have an investment component: information for RSAs  

REGULATION 7.9.28  

7.9.28   INFORMATION FOR RSA: AMOUNT REACHES $10 000  


For paragraph 1017D(5)(g) of the Act, if the amount of an RSA at the end of a reporting period is at least $10 000, the periodic statement for that reporting period must include the following, in addition to the details mentioned in regulations 7.9.19 and 7.9.22 :


(a) a statement of that fact;


(b) a statement that the information contained in the periodic statement is important and that the notice must be read carefully;


(c) a statement that outlines the effect of the lower-risk/lower-return nature of the RSA on possible benefits in the long term;


(d) a suggestion that the RSA holder may wish to consider:


(i) other superannuation arrangements that may provide a greater return over the long term; and

(ii) seeking advice on alternative investment strategies that may be more suitable.



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