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ONE OFF TRADE FORM FOR EXISTING COMMONWEALTH BANKOR COMMSEC CLIENTS1Commonwealth Securities LimitedABN 60 067 254 399 AFSL 238814 (CommSec)A Participant of the ASX GroupIMPORTANT INFORMATIONCommonwealth Securities LimitedLocked Bag 22 Australia Square NSW 1215Ph<strong>one</strong>: 13 15 19 Fax: 1300 703 210<strong>commsec</strong>.com.auREAD BEFORE PROCEEDINGUse this <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> to sell shares if you do not have a CommSec trading account in the same name as the share registration details and <strong>one</strong> ofthe following applies:You are an individual invest<strong>or</strong> who wishes to sell shares registered in your name/joint names with others and you and all joint ownershold, <strong>or</strong> are a signat<strong>or</strong>y <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> a Commonwealth Bank account, Commonwealth Bank credit card <strong>or</strong> CommSec Trading Account.You are an entity (company <strong>or</strong> trust) that has a Commonwealth Bank account <strong>or</strong> Commonwealth Bank credit card in the same name andyou are the auth<strong>or</strong>ised signat<strong>or</strong>y to that account.We accept this <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> returned to us by post, fax <strong>or</strong> email. All pages must be present <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>s to be processed. The email address is <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>administrative use only. All other enquiries should be directed through the appropriate channels.Post: CommSec – One Off Trades Locked Bag 22 Australia Square NSW 1215Fax: 1300 703 210Email: OneOffTrades@<strong>commsec</strong>.com.auONE OFF TRADE FORM INSTRUCTIONSIf you don’t have a trading account and need to sell yourshares fast, CommSec can help. CommSec’s One Off Tradeservice allows you to sell your issuer spons<strong>or</strong>ed shares as oftenas you like, quickly and in a secure environment, without theneed <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> opening a trading account.THE ONE OFF TRADE SERVICE IS FOR INVESTORS:• without a trading account who wish to sell urgently• who don’t want to open a trading account• who hold shares from floats and now wish to sellthose sharesYOU WILL NEED:• your Shareholder Reference Number, SRN (this can befound on your Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed Holding Statement, andmost dividend notices)• contact teleph<strong>one</strong> number and address.• Issuer spons<strong>or</strong>ed shares are those not spons<strong>or</strong>ed by abroker. They are identified by looking at the HoldingStatement, which displays a 10-digit number, usuallyheaded by the letter “I”. This number is called the SRN(Shareholder Reference Number).• If the letter “X” heads your SRN, your shares are brokerspons<strong>or</strong>ed. You will need to sell them through that<strong>or</strong>iginal Broker <strong>or</strong> transfer your shares to us by openinga CommSec Trading Account. You cannot sell brokerspons<strong>or</strong>ed shares using our One Off Trade service 1 .HOW IT WORKS: (MAIL, FAX <strong>or</strong> EMAIL)• Complete the One Off Trade F<strong>or</strong>m accompanyingthis page.• Read and accept the terms and conditions accompanyingthe One Off Trade F<strong>or</strong>m.• To fax, email <strong>or</strong> post the <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> back to us, print it out andcomplete in full, ensuring the registered shareholders signthe <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> and the SRN is included.• When faxing, emailing <strong>or</strong> posting the <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> back to us,you must attach a copy of the Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed HoldingStatement.• Once CommSec receives the completed <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>, we willconfirm your holding with the registry.• Note: If there are any discrepancies with your details we willendeavour to contact you on the teleph<strong>one</strong> number provided.• Having confirmed the holding details with the ShareRegistry are c<strong>or</strong>rect, shares are sold at the prevailingmarket price as soon as practicable 2 .HOW WE PAY YOU:• CommSec will post a cheque made payable only to theregistered holder(s) of the securities to the registeredaddress as shown on your Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed HoldingStatement.Note: It is unlikely that you will receive your cheque if theaddress on your Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed Holding Statement isnot your current address. There<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e, please ensure that thedetails which the registry holds <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> you are current.• Payment can only be in $AUD.Brokerage rate:• $66 (up to $10,000, 0.66% thereafter, GST included).GENERAL ADVICE WARNINGThis <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> has been prepared without taking account of theobjectives, financial situation <strong>or</strong> needs of any particular individual.F<strong>or</strong> this reason, any individual should, be<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e acting on thein<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation in this <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>, consider the appropriateness ofthe in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation, having regard to the individual’s objectives,financial situation and needs and, if necessary, seekprofessional advice.1Please note that the One Off Trade service is only available to invest<strong>or</strong>s whose registered Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed shares are listed on the AustralianSecurities Exchange.2Please note that we cannot guarantee that the sell <strong>or</strong>der can be placed onto the market at a specific time. The most common delay is that the shareregistry has not yet responded with confirmation of your holdings.CSC-107 090512 CSL1035E 1 of 8continued next page


1ONE OFF TRADE FORM FOR EXISTING COMMONWEALTH BANKOR COMMSEC CLIENTSBrokerage Rate Per Holding: $66 (up to $10,000, 0.66%thereafter, GST included). Please attach a copy of the IssuerSpons<strong>or</strong>ed Holding Statement.SHAREHOLDER(S) IDENTIFICATION DETAILS 3NAME OF SHAREHOLDER 1SHARE REGISTRATION DETAILS 1(As per issuer Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed Holding Statement)TITLEBSBACCOUNT NO.SHAREHOLDER’S NAME(S) (BLOCK Letters)SHAREHOLDER 1’S COMMONWEALTH BANKCREDIT CARD NUMBERACCOUNT DESIGNATION OR TRUST (if applicable)eg SHAREHOLDER 1’S COMMSEC CLIENT IDSHAREHOLDER’S ADDRESSSHAREHOLDER 2 (if applicable)Please tick 1 <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e of the following boxes and fill in theappropriate account details in the space provided.STATEPOSTCODENAME OF SHARES (eg TLS,CBA,IAG,AMP)SHAREHOLDER REFERENCE NO. (SRN)ICommonwealth Bank AccountCommonwealth Bank Credit CardCommSec Trading Account with Client IDNAME OF SHAREHOLDER 2NUMBER OF UNITS TO BE SOLDBSBACCOUNT NO.CONTACT DETAILS 2CONTACT NAME(S)CONTACT TELEPHONE NUMBER(Contact number between 10am - 4pm)SHAREHOLDER 2’S COMMONWEALTH BANKCREDIT CARD NUMBERSHAREHOLDER 2’S COMMSEC CLIENT IDSHAREHOLDER 3 (if applicable)CONTACT POSTAL ADDRESSPlease tick 1 <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e of the following boxes and fill in theappropriate account details in the space provided.Commonwealth Bank AccountSTATEPOSTCODENote: Cheque and confirmation will be sent to address onIssuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed Holding Statement. The contact postaladdress is <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> administrative purpose.Commonwealth Bank Credit CardCommSec Trading Account with Client IDNAME OF SHAREHOLDER 3SHAREHOLDER(S) IDENTIFICATION DETAILS 3(Please complete <strong>one</strong> of the following <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> each Individual/Company / Trust / Direct<strong>or</strong> signing the <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>. This is <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>identification purposes only and not a <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> of payment.)SHAREHOLDER 1Please tick 1 <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e of the following boxes and fill in theappropriate account details in the space provided.BSBACCOUNT NO.SHAREHOLDER 3’S COMMONWEALTH BANKCREDIT CARD NUMBERCommonwealth Bank AccountCommonwealth Bank Credit CardSHAREHOLDER 3’S COMMSEC CLIENT IDCommSec Trading Account with Client IDCSC-107 090512 CSL1035E 2 of 8continued next page


ONE OFF TRADE FORM FOR EXISTING COMMONWEALTH BANKOR COMMSEC CLIENTS1CONFIRMATION 4By signing this document, I/We confirm that I/We:• hold and own the above menti<strong>one</strong>d securities on theSRN provided and the instruction is there<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e not ash<strong>or</strong>t sale.• instruct CommSec to sell the above menti<strong>one</strong>dsecurities at the prevailing market price as soon aspracticable after CommSec receives this <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>.• have read and accepted the CommSec General Termsand Conditions of Trade attached to this <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> and havereceived a copy of the latest Financial Services Guideprovided by Commonwealth Securities Limited.Would you like a CommSec In<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation Pack? Yes NoREGISTERED SHAREHOLDER 1 NAMEREGISTERED SHAREHOLDER 1 SIGNATURE✗DATEDD / MM / YYYYREGISTERED SHAREHOLDER 2 NAME (if applicable)REGISTERED SHAREHOLDER 2 SIGNATURE✗REGISTERED SHAREHOLDER 3 NAME (if applicable)REGISTERED SHAREHOLDER 3 SIGNATURE✗CSC-107 090512 CSL1035E 3 of 8continued next page


ONE OFF TRADE FORM FOR EXISTING COMMONWEALTH BANKOR COMMSEC CLIENTS1PRIVACYCustomer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation and privacyCollection and verification of customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation“Customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation” is in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about a customer. It includespersonal in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation.The law requires us to identify our customers. We do this by collecting andverifying in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about you. We may also collect and verify in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationabout persons who act on your behalf. The collection and verification ofin<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation helps to protect against identity theft, m<strong>one</strong>y-laundering andother illegal activities.We use your customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation to manage our relationship with you,provide you with the products and services you request and also tell youabout the products and services <strong>off</strong>ered by the Commonwealth BankGroup (“Group”), affiliated providers and external providers <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> whom weact as agent. If you have given us your electronic contact details, we mayprovide marketing in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation to you electronically.The collection and verification of customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation may be carried outin different ways and we will advise you of the most acceptable methodsof doing this. We may disclose your customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation in carrying outverification – e.g. we may refer to public rec<strong>or</strong>ds to verify in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation anddocumentation, <strong>or</strong> we may verify with an employer that the in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation youhave given us is accurate.Depending on whether you are an individual <strong>or</strong> an <strong>or</strong>ganisation, thein<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation We collect will vary. F<strong>or</strong> instance, if you are an individual, thetype of in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation we may collect and verify includes your full name, dateof birth and residential address. If you are commonly known by 2 <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>edifferent names, you must give us full details of your other name <strong>or</strong> names.F<strong>or</strong> instance, if you are a company, we may collect and verify in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation,including company inc<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ation and registration details, as well as detailsof the company’s <strong>off</strong>icers and its maj<strong>or</strong> shareholders.If you are acting as a trustee, we may ask you <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>, amongst other things,in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation on the beneficiaries of the trust and evidence of the existenceof the trust.If you are a partnership, we may require in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation including evidenceof the fact that the partnership exists, as well as the full name of thepartnership, the names of the partners and any business name owned bythe partnership.F<strong>or</strong> other <strong>or</strong>ganisations, the kind of in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation we collect and verify willdepend on the type of <strong>or</strong>ganisation you are.In addition, during your relationship with us, we may also ask <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> and collectfurther in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about you and about your dealings with us.You must provide us with accurate and complete in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation. If you do not,you may be in breach of the law and also we may not be able to provide youwith products and services that best suit your needs.Protecting customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationWe comply with the National Privacy Principles as inc<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ated into thePrivacy Act 1988 (Cth).We disclose customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation to other members of the Group (includingoverseas members), so that the Group may have an integrated view of itscustomers and to facilitate the integrated treatment of its customers. It alsoenables other members of the Group to provide you with in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation ontheir products and services.Other disclosuresAt common law, <strong>bank</strong>s are permitted to disclose customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation inthe following circumstances:(a) where disclosure is compelled by law; <strong>or</strong>(b) where there is a duty to the public to disclose; <strong>or</strong>(c) where our interests require disclosure; <strong>or</strong>(d) where disclosure is made with your express <strong>or</strong> implied consent.So that We can manage our relationships, customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation may bedisclosed to:• brokers and agents who refer your business to us;• any person acting on your behalf, including your financial adviser,solicit<strong>or</strong>, settlement agent, accountant, execut<strong>or</strong>, administrat<strong>or</strong>,trustee, guardian <strong>or</strong> att<strong>or</strong>ney;• financial institutions who request in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation from us if you seekcredit from them;• if you have b<strong>or</strong>rowed from the Bank to purchase property valuers andinsurers (so that the Bank can obtain a valuation of your property, andconfirm that it is insured);• if your have insurance: medical practiti<strong>one</strong>rs (to verify <strong>or</strong> clarify,if necessary, any health in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation you may provide), claimsinvestigat<strong>or</strong>s and reinsurers (so that any claim you make can beassessed and managed), insurance reference agencies (where theBank is considering whether to accept a proposal of insurance fromyou and, if so, on what terms); and• <strong>or</strong>ganisations to whom we may outsource certain functions.In all circumstances where the Bank’s contract<strong>or</strong>s, agents and outsourcedservice providers become aware of customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation, confidentialityarrangements apply. Customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation may only be used by theBank’s agents, contract<strong>or</strong>s and outsourced service providers <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> ourpurposes.We may be required to disclose customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation by law, e.g. underCourt Orders <strong>or</strong> Statut<strong>or</strong>y Notices pursuant to taxation <strong>or</strong> social securitylaws <strong>or</strong> under laws relating to sanctions, anti-m<strong>one</strong>y laundering <strong>or</strong> counterterr<strong>or</strong>ism financing.We may send customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation overseas if:• that is necessary to complete a transaction; <strong>or</strong>• We outsource certain functions overseas.We may also be permitted, as distinct from required, to disclosein<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation in other circumstances. F<strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation, please refer toour Privacy Policy.Access to your personal in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationThe law allows you (subject to permitted exceptions) to access yourpersonal in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation. You can do this by contacting:Group Customer In<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationLocked Bag 22,Australia Square NSW 1215We may charge you <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> providing access.Further in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationF<strong>or</strong> further in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation on the Bank’s privacy and in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation handlingpractices, please refer to the Bank’s Privacy Policy, which is available atcomm<strong>bank</strong>.com.au <strong>or</strong> upon request from any branch of the Bank.GENERAL CONDITIONS OF TRADE“Proscribed Person” – a person who appears to us either (a) to be aproscribed person <strong>or</strong> entity under the Charter of the United Nations Act1945 (Cth); (b) to be in breach of the laws of any jurisdiction relating tom<strong>one</strong>y laundering <strong>or</strong> counter-terr<strong>or</strong>ism; <strong>or</strong> (c) appear on a list of personswith whom dealings are proscribed by the government <strong>or</strong> regulat<strong>or</strong>yauth<strong>or</strong>ity of any jurisdiction; <strong>or</strong> (d) act on behalf, <strong>or</strong> <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the benefit of, aperson listed in subclauses (a) – (c).1. These General Conditions apply to all dealings between you (theClient) and us (CommSec), Commonwealth Securities Limited.2. All dealings between you and us are subject to:(a) the C<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ations Act 2001 (including the ASIC Market IntegrityRules);(b) the Rules, directions, decisions and requirements from time totime of the Australian Securities Exchange Limited (the “ASX”);(c) the customs and usages of the market;(d) the Rules and Procedures <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the Clearing Facility operated by theASX Clear Pty Ltd (“ASX Clear”);(e) the Rules and Procedures <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the Settlement Facility operated bythe ASX Settlement Pty Ltd (“ASX Settlement”); and(f) international and domestic anti m<strong>one</strong>y laundering and counterterr<strong>or</strong>ism laws.(g) Best Execution Policy disclosure - CommSec has an obligation toobtain the best outcome <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> when handling and executing<strong>or</strong>ders. As a condition of this service, we can execute your <strong>or</strong>der onASX TradeMatch only. We will take all reasonable steps to obtainthe best total consideration <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> your <strong>or</strong>der on ASX TradeMatch,unless you provide specific instructions to the contrary.3 (a) Each dealing between you and us is also subject to the provisionsof the relevant Confirmation issued by us and if there is anyconflict between these General Conditions and those provisions,the provisions of the Confirmation shall prevail.(b) We may issue a further Confirmation if the previous <strong>one</strong>(s)contained any err<strong>or</strong>s <strong>or</strong> omissions and, in this event, the furtherConfirmation shall supersede the previous <strong>one</strong>(s) in all respects.CSC-107 090512 CSL1035E 4 of 8continued next page


ONE OFF TRADE FORM FOR EXISTING COMMONWEALTH BANKOR COMMSEC CLIENTS125. If by the settlement date shown on any Confirmation you have notdelivered to us the relevant certificates <strong>or</strong> security holder in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation,you agree to pay us:• any fail fees levied by the ASX <strong>or</strong> ASX Clear; and• a late settlement fee determined by us from time to time to coverour reasonable costs and expenses arising from your failure tosettle by the due date together with any applicable GST.26. If any part of any of these terms and conditions is found to be void<strong>or</strong> unen<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>ceable <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> unfairness <strong>or</strong> any other reason (<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> example, if acourt <strong>or</strong> other tribunal <strong>or</strong> auth<strong>or</strong>ity declares it so), the remaining partsof these terms and conditions will continue to apply as if the void <strong>or</strong>unen<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>ceable part had never existed.CSC-107 090512 CSL1035E 6 of 8 continued next page


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COMMSECFinancialServicesGuideIssue Date 29/03/12YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO


The provider of the services described in this Financial Services Guide is the Australian Financial ServicesLicensee Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399 Australian Financial Services LicenceNumber: 238814 Registered Office: Ground Flo<strong>or</strong>, Tower 1, 201 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000.


ContentsSection OneCommonwealth Securities Limited1Part OneImp<strong>or</strong>tant In<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationFinancial Services GuideOther Documents You MayReceive From Us234567Who Are We?What Financial Services AndProducts Do We Offer?How Do You Obtain Our Services?How Can You Transact With Us?If we provide you with furtheradvice?How do you pay <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> our services?How are we remunerated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> theservices we provide?Initial Commissions paidto CommSecOngoing Commissions paidto CommSecHow are our representativesremunerated?Associations with related ProductIssuersRemuneration that may bereceived by Associated PartiesThird Party AgreementsASX Broker Incentive PoolHow is my customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationdealt with?What should I do if I havea complaint?8910How do we manage ourcompensation arrangements?Part TwoImp<strong>or</strong>tant in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ationFinancial Services GuideFees and Charges <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>Non Advice ServicesTrading in Australian Listed Sharesand Derivatives11ASX CFD Brokerage Fee121315171819Other Fees and ChargesTrading in Australian Shares andDerivatives using Web IressCommSecIRESS Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> andadditional service fee’sInternational Listed Shares, otherSecurities and DerivativesCommSec Direct FundsCommSec Advis<strong>or</strong>y Fees andCharges <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Advice ServicesAustralian Securities AdviceListed Products ExecutionOnly ServiceFees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Australian SecuritiesAdvice and Listed ProductsExecution Only ServiceAsset Allocation ServiceManaged Funds ExecutionOnly ServiceSection TwoShares Direct Nominees Pty Ltd21Imp<strong>or</strong>tant In<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation


1 | Financial Services Guidesection <strong>one</strong> – part <strong>one</strong>IMPORTANT INFORMATIONFinancial Services GuideThis Financial Services Guide (“FSG”) is an imp<strong>or</strong>tant document. It provides you within<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about Commonwealth Securities Limited (“CommSec”, “we”, “us” <strong>or</strong> “our”) tohelp you to decide whether to use the financial services we <strong>off</strong>er.This FSG is divided into two parts:Part 1 of the FSG explains the services and types of products we can <strong>off</strong>er to you. It alsoexplains how we are remunerated, details of any potential conflicts of interest and details ofour internal and external complaints handling procedures and how you can access them.Part 2 of the FSG details the current list of fees <strong>or</strong> charges that you will pay <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> using ourservices.Other documents you may receive from usStatement of AdviceWhenever we provide you with any personal advice, you are also entitled to receive aStatement of Advice. Personal advice is advice that takes into account <strong>one</strong> <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e of yourobjectives, financial situation and needs. The Statement of Advice will contain the advice, thebasis on which it is given and in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about fees, commissions and any associations withproduct issuers <strong>or</strong> other parties that may have influenced the advice.Product Disclosure StatementIf we make a recommendation to acquire a particular financial product (other than securitiessuch as listed shares) <strong>or</strong> <strong>off</strong>er to issue, <strong>or</strong> arrange the issue of a financial product to you,we will also provide you with a Product Disclosure Statement (PDS). The PDS containsin<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about the particular product including the features, benefits, fees and riskassociated with that product to assist you in making an in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ed decision.


Financial Services Guide | 2Who are we?Any financial services <strong>off</strong>ered will be provided by representatives of CommonwealthSecurities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399. CommSec is licensed under the C<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ations Act toprovide these services to you.Our Australian Financial Services Licence Number is: 238814. CommSec is a wholly ownedbut nonguaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of Australia ABN 48 123 123 124which is <strong>one</strong> of the largest and oldest financial institutions in Australia. Other members ofthe Commonwealth Bank Group may also be able to provide you with financial services andproducts.CommSec is also a Participant of the ASX Group.What financial services and products do we <strong>off</strong>er?CommSec is auth<strong>or</strong>ised to <strong>off</strong>er the following financial services:• Deal in financial products• Provide financial products advice*• Make a market in financial products• Provide a custodial/deposit<strong>or</strong>y serviceWe provide financial product advice* and deal in:• Deposits• Securities (such as shares)• Derivatives (such as options)• Managed investments• General insurance• Superannuation• F<strong>or</strong>eign exchange contracts• Margin Lending facilities 1We make a market in:• Securities• DerivativesWe provide a custodial service in providing safekeeping of securities <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong>.* The provision of financial product advice is provided through CommSec Advis<strong>or</strong>y and eligibility criteria must be met.Details regarding this criteria can be obtained by contacting 02 8223 7930NOTES:1 ”Margin Lending facilities” issued post 1st January 2011


3 | Financial Services GuideHow do you obtain our services?If you have been provided with a nominated representative, please contact yourrepresentative directly.If you do not have a nominated representative, please:• Call us on 1300 88 99 22; <strong>or</strong>• Visit: www.<strong>commsec</strong>.com.au; <strong>or</strong>• Write to us at:Locked Bag 22Australia Square NSW 1215How can you transact with us?You can give us instructions by teleph<strong>one</strong> <strong>or</strong> in person, and in some cases, through ourwebsite. Orders will be executed in acc<strong>or</strong>dance with our Best Execution Policy.If we provide you with further advice?If we provide you with personal financial product advice, you will initially receive a Statementof Advice (SoA). Where you maintain the advice relationship with us, a SoA is generally notprovided <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> further advice situations provided that your circumstances and the basis of theadvice are not significantly different. However we are required to keep a rec<strong>or</strong>d of furtheradvice.You may request a copy of the rec<strong>or</strong>d of advice we keep. Any request must be madewithin 7 years of the provision of such advice, and should be directed to your nominatedrepresentative.How do you pay <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> our services?Part 2 of the FSG details the current list of fees <strong>or</strong> charges that you will pay <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> using ourservices.Unless otherwise indicated, prices shown in this FSG include applicable GST.In the case of charges incurred from the ASX Derivative Clearing System these have been setout on a GST exclusive basis as the total GST may be rounded in acc<strong>or</strong>dance with the GSTlaw.How are we remunerated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the services we provide?CommSec is remunerated directly through the fees we charge you. With certain products, weare also remunerated by product providers, including those within the Commonwealth BankGroup, through commissions.Initial Commissions paid to CommSecInitial commissions are a <strong>one</strong> <strong>off</strong> payment and are calculated as a percentage of the fundsyou have invested. They are deducted from the amount invested. Commissions are calculatedas follows:• Investment products – between 0% and 6.5% (GST inclusive) of your investment amount.• Insurance products – between 0% and 30% (GST inclusive) of the premium that you pay


Financial Services Guide | 4Ongoing Commissions paid to CommSecOngoing commissions (sometimes referred to as trailing commissions) are paid <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> thelength of time you hold the product. They are usually paid directly to CommSec by theproduct provider out of the revenue the product provider earns. In some cases, they may bededucted from your investment.They are calculated as follows:• Investment products – between 0% and 1.4% (GST inclusive) of the investment amount.ExampleAssume that you invested $10,000 in an investment product and maintained that investment.If CommSec charged an initial commission of 2% and received an ongoing commission of0.5% from the product provider, then:• CommSec would receive $200 as an initial commission; and• CommSec would receive $50 per annum as an ongoing commission.In these cases, we will disclose any such remuneration arrangements when we provideyou with any personal advice <strong>or</strong> make a recommendation to invest, <strong>or</strong> otherwise when wearrange any investment <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> you.Finance BrokersCommSec pays a referral fee to finance brokers where those brokers refer persons toCommSec in respect of the Commonwealth Bank Protected P<strong>or</strong>tfolio Loan product. Thereferral fees are:Initial FacilityReferral Fee$50,000-$499,000 $150$500,000 plus $250Note: The fee will be calculated on the initial facility limit (not drawings) and includes GST.Referrals to Commonwealth Financial Planning Limited, CommInsure andCommonwealth PrivateShould you take up a product as part of a referral to Commonwealth Financial PlanningLimited, CommInsure <strong>or</strong> Commonwealth Private, then CommSec will receive a commission ofup to 100% of revenue generated by any fees <strong>or</strong> premiums you pay to them.Should you take up a product as part of a referral to CommSec from CommonwealthFinancial Planning Limited, CommInsure <strong>or</strong> Commonwealth Private, then CommSec will paythem a commission of up to 100% of any revenue generated by fees <strong>or</strong> premiums you pay toCommSec.Specialist Service ProvidersCommSec may receive referrals from other 3rd party referrals. CommSec will pay acommission of up to 50% of any revenue generated by such referrals.


5 | Financial Services GuideHow are our representatives remunerated?Our representatives are remunerated by salary from CommSec <strong>or</strong> the CommonwealthBank and do not directly receive any commissions <strong>or</strong> fees. They may be eligible <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> a bonuspayment. Some representatives’ bonus payments may be up to 45% of fees and commissionsthat CommSec receives from the placement of a financial product.These bonus payments are discretionary, and based on achievement of pre-determinedbusiness objectives.These may include:• Business Outcomes• Customer Service• People Engagement• Special Tasks• People PrinciplesOur representatives may also be eligible to:• Share in incentives (both m<strong>one</strong>tary and non-m<strong>one</strong>tary) rewarded <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> outstanding service;• Receive a free grant of Commonwealth Bankshares under the Commonwealth Bank’sEmployee Share Acquisition Plan (ESAP);• Participate in the Commonwealth Bank’s long term incentive program. This incentive is inthe <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> of Commonwealth Bank shares that only vest at a prescribed point in the futurewhere the Commonwealth Bank attains certain share per<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ance hurdles. It is entirelydiscretionary and is based on a representative’s contribution to the business over time;and• Receive indirect benefits stemming from advice provided to you. Indirect benefits includesuch things as business lunches, tickets to sp<strong>or</strong>ting and cultural events (including overseasstudy tours), c<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ate promotional merchandise and other min<strong>or</strong> benefits unquantifiableat this stage from product providers whose products they recommend.Associations with related Product IssuersCommSec may refer you to <strong>or</strong> provide you with financial services and products from bothrelated and non-related product providers.As a member of the Commonwealth Bank Group, we deal in and advise on productsprovided from related Group companies <strong>or</strong> we may refer you to these Group companies,which include Commonwealth Bank, Colonial First State Investments Limited,Commonwealth Insurance Limited, The Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Limited,Commonwealth Managed Investments Limited, Colonial Mutual Superannuation Pty Limited.CommSec may receive a commission payment from the above companies as a result of youinvesting in <strong>one</strong> of their products <strong>or</strong> services.Margin Lending RemunerationCommSec Margin Lending Facilities are provided by Commonwealth Bank of Australia(Bank) and administered by CommSec. If you take out a CommSec Margin Loan, the Bank(<strong>or</strong> its nominated related entity) will receive the interest payable on the outstanding balanceof your margin lending facility. F<strong>or</strong> example, if the outstanding balance on your marginlending facility is $100,000 and the current variable interest rate is 9.25% p.a., you will pay$9,250 per year, <strong>or</strong> $770.83 per month in interest to the Bank. Please refer to the CommSec


Financial Services Guide | 6website at www.<strong>commsec</strong>.com.au <strong>or</strong> call 13 17 09 to enquire about the current prevailingavailable interest rates and options. There are no application fees, establishment fees <strong>or</strong>account keeping fees unless you are applying as a company <strong>or</strong> trustee. A default (higher)interest rate may apply if you do not pay on time.In consideration <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> its services in administering CommSec Margin Lending Facilities, theBank pays a management fee to CommSec on a cost-recovery and compensation basisbeing 150 % of actual costs incurred by CommSec.These remuneration arrangements apply where personal advice is not given by CommSec.Remuneration that may be received by Associated PartiesCUSCALCommSec has an agreement with the Credit Union Services C<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ation (Australia) Limited(CUSCAL) whereby CUSCAL facilitates the promotion and distribution of CommSec’sbroking services through participating Credit Unions. Under the agreement CommSec makesa payment to CUSCAL equal to 15% of the brokerage received by CommSec <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong>introduced to CommSec from each participating Credit Union.Third Party AgreementsCommSec has agreements with a number of Australian Financial Services Licenseesallowing them to provide a broking service to their <strong>clients</strong> through CommSec. Under theseagreements CommSec receives a brokerage <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the following services.• Non Advice Service CommSec receives a brokerage fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>:• each share <strong>trade</strong> of $26.95 <strong>or</strong> 0.11% which ever is the greater <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> internet <strong>trade</strong>s and$31.60 <strong>or</strong> 0.15% which ever is the greater <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> ph<strong>one</strong> <strong>trade</strong>s;• Web Iress share and Warrant <strong>trade</strong>s of $33.00 <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>trade</strong>s up to $250,000, then $8.80<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> every $100,000 there after; and• Exchange Traded Options <strong>trade</strong>s of $34.95 over the internet up to $10,000 inpremiums, <strong>or</strong> 0.35% <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> above $10,000.Any additional commission is paid to the Financial Services Licensee. Refer to page 9, 11, 12,13 <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> brokerage details.Where agreed between the Australian Financial Services Licensee and their client, a trailingcommission, based on a percentage of the client’s CHESS Participant Spons<strong>or</strong>ed holdings, iscollected by CommSec and paid to the Financial Service Licensee. CommSec retains 20% ofthe trailing commission as an administration fee.Direct Equities and Options Advice Service CommSec receives a brokerage fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> each<strong>trade</strong> between 0% and 2.20% and may also receive an ongoing fee between 0% and0.40% pa. Any additional brokerage <strong>or</strong> fee is paid as commission to the Financial ServiceLicensee. Refer to page 17 <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> brokerage and fee details.ASX Broker Incentive PoolCommSec deals in ASX CFDs <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> approved <strong>clients</strong>. ASX CFDs are <strong>trade</strong>d on the exchangeoperated by ASX 24. CommSec may receive monthly payments from the Broker IncentivePool, <strong>or</strong> BIP. The BIP is calculated by applying the rate of 0.35% per annum to the notionalvalue of the gross open position of each series of ASX CFDs in the ASX CFD market at theend of each trading day, after excluding price makers gross open positions. Payments may


7 | Financial Services Guidebe made by ASX 24 to CommSec based on the turnover attributable to CommSec as apercentage of total turnover (after excluding price maker turnover), <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> each series of ASXCFDs.How is my customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation dealt with?At CommSec, the privacy of your customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation is imp<strong>or</strong>tant to us. We collect yourcustomer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation to ensure that we are able to provide you with the products andservices most appropriate to your needs.Teleph<strong>one</strong> conversations with CommSec may be rec<strong>or</strong>ded to ensure our service standardsare met <strong>or</strong> exceeded and to allow rec<strong>or</strong>ds to be kept of the advice given and <strong>or</strong>ders taken.CommSec has adopted the principles set out in the Privacy Act as part of our continuingcommitment to client service and maintenance of client confidentiality. F<strong>or</strong> further details,please refer to our Privacy Policy at www.<strong>commsec</strong>.com.au <strong>or</strong> ask your representative <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> acopy.What should I do if I have a complaint?If you are not satisfied with the service <strong>or</strong> advice you receive from us, you are entitled tocomplain. We have established procedures to ensure that all enquiries and complaints areproperly dealt with.To save yourself valuable time, gather all the facts and documents about your complaint,think about the questions you want answered and decide what you want us to do.Next, contact the department that handled the matter and explain the problem. A quick callis all that is required to resolve most issues. If you are unsure which department to contact,please call 13 15 19 and speak to a Client Service Officer.If your complaint is not satisfact<strong>or</strong>ily resolved within 3 business days after you first notifiedus, please put your complaint in writing addressed to CommSec Client Relations:By ph<strong>one</strong>: 1800 805 605By fax: 1800 025 542By email: www.comm<strong>bank</strong>.com.au/feedbackBy mail: CBA Group CustomerRelations, Reply Paid 41,Sydney NSW 2001If, after giving CommSec Client Relations the opp<strong>or</strong>tunity to resolve your complaint, youfeel we have not resolved it satisfact<strong>or</strong>ily, you may also lodge a written complaint with theFinancial Ombudsman Service Limited (“FOS”):F<strong>or</strong> further in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation please contact FOS at:Mail: GPO Box 3Melbourne, VIC 3001Teleph<strong>one</strong>: 1300 780 808Fax: 03 9613 6399Internet:www.fos.<strong>or</strong>g.au


Financial Services Guide | 8How do we manage our compensation arrangements?Where we are liable to meet a claim, payment will generally be paid from our cash flows andavailable resources. F<strong>or</strong> claims we may rely on and claim under the professional indemnityinsurances that we hold. These insurances are between us and the insurer and are intendedto respond to civil liability resulting from significant claims <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> compensation made againstus <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> financial services provided by us <strong>or</strong> our representatives. These insurances providecover even if <strong>one</strong> of our representatives has ceased to act <strong>or</strong> w<strong>or</strong>k <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> us. Our compensationarrangements comply with the arrangements required by Australian Securities andInvestments Commission.


9 | Financial Services GuideSECTION ONE – part twoIMPORTANT INFORMATIONFinancial Services GuideThis Financial Services Guide (“FSG”) is an imp<strong>or</strong>tant document. It provides you within<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about Commonwealth Securities Limited (“CommSec”, “we”, “us” <strong>or</strong> “our”) tohelp you to decide whether to use the financial services we <strong>off</strong>er.This FSG is divided into two parts:Part 1 of the FSG explains the services and types of products we can <strong>off</strong>er to you. It alsoexplains how we are remunerated, details of any potential conflicts of interest and details ofour internal and external complaints handling procedures and how you can access them.Part 2 of the FSG details the current list of fees <strong>or</strong> charges that you will pay <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> using ourservices. Any fees and charges relating to specific products can be found in the relevantProduct Disclosure Statement.Fees and Charges <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Non Advice ServicesIf you use the following services, we will not provide you with any personal advice. Thismeans that we will not take into account your objectives, financial situation and needs.Acc<strong>or</strong>dingly, a Statement of Advice will not be provided.


Financial Services Guide | 10Trading in Australian Listed Shares and DerivativesTrade Execution Minimum Above Minimum (flat)Share Trade Internet Preferred 1Share Trade over the Internet$19.95 up to $10,000 transactionvalue$29.95 up to $10,000 transactionvalue$29.95 (up to $25,000)0.12% (above $25,000)0.31% (above $10,000)Share Trade over the ph<strong>one</strong> 2 $59.95 up to $10,000 in premium 0.52% ($10,000.01 to$25,000)0.49% ($25,000.01 to $1m)0.11% (above $1m)“Up front” Conditional Orders 3 $9.95 up to $40,000 trading value 0.099% (above $40,000)“On execution” Conditional Orders 3CommSec Share Packs over theInternet 4CommSec Share Packs over theph<strong>one</strong> 4Ph<strong>one</strong> TraderTrades requiring settlement through athird party 9$14.95 up to $40,000 transactionvalue$66.00 per pack of 6 stock(equates to $11 per stock 5 )$181.50 per pack of 6 stock(equates to $30.25 per stock 5 )$29.95 up to $10,000 transactionvalue$99.95 up to $15,000 transactionvalue0.12% (above $40,000)NilNil0.31% (above $10,000)0.66% (above $15,000)Exchange Traded Options 6 Over theph<strong>one</strong>, (also charged upon exercise <strong>or</strong>assignment of the Option)Exchange Traded Options 6 Over theinternet, (also charged upon exercise<strong>or</strong> assignment of the Option)$54.60 up to $10,000 in premium 0.54% (above $10,000)$34.95 up to $10,000 in premium 0.35% (above $10,000)One <strong>off</strong> TradesDeceased EstatesDay Sh<strong>or</strong>t 7Term Sh<strong>or</strong>t 7$66.00 up to $10,000 transactionvalue$81.90 up to $15,000 transactionvalue$9.95 up to $25,000 transactionvalue$14.95 up to $25,000 transactionvalue0.66% (above $10,000)0.54% (above $15,000)0.04% (above $25,000)0.06% (above $25,000)Issuer Spons<strong>or</strong>ed Sale Fee 8 Up to $10.00 NilNOTES:1 To be eligible <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Internet Preferred trading, you must be CHESS Participant Spons<strong>or</strong>ed with CommSec and settleyour <strong>trade</strong>s either through a Commonwealth Direct Investment Account (CDIA), a CommSec Cash Account <strong>or</strong>through a CommSec/ColonialMargin Loan.2 Brokerage charged (shares, warrants and listed managed investments): Brokerage at these rates applies each timeyou buy <strong>or</strong> sell a stock, warrant <strong>or</strong> listed managed investment.3 An example of a Conditional Order is a ‘stop loss’ <strong>or</strong>der. This fee is charged in addition to the standard brokerage.The fee is charged on T+1. Upfront Conditional Orders will not be available to <strong>clients</strong> on the upgraded CommSecwebsite.


11 | Financial Services Guide4 N<strong>or</strong>mal brokerage will apply when a stock acquired through CommSec Share Packs is subsequently sold.5 Amount per individual stock quoted as there will be no substitution should a stock have a trading halt placed on it6 There is also an ASX Clear Pty Limited fee of $0.13 (GST exclusive) per share Option contract (open <strong>or</strong> close) and$0.05 (GST exclusive) per share Option contract (exercise and assignment). There is a fee of $0.35 (GST exclusive)per index Option (open, close and assignment).7 This fee is charged in addition to the standard brokerage on selling to open a sh<strong>or</strong>t position. Standard brokerageapplies when buying to close the position except if an auto buy back is triggered when this additional fee is alsocharged.8 Sale of shares not CHESS spons<strong>or</strong>ed with CommSec may incur an additional brokerage charge to coveradministration costs.9 Includes CommSec & Colonial Margin Lending Trades, and where the Commonwealth Bank exercises its rights underthe loan Terms and Conditions.ASX CFD Brokerage feesWhen you open, and when you close, an ASX CFD position you will need to pay brokeragecosts to CommSec. Brokerage including GST listed below is charged in the currency of theASX CFD contract.Product Channel Minimum PercentageASX Australian Equity CFDS&P/ASX 200 IndexF<strong>or</strong>eign indicesCommoditiesCurrency pairInternet <strong>trade</strong>s 14.95 0.11Teleph<strong>one</strong> <strong>trade</strong>s 54.60 0.22Internet <strong>trade</strong>s 14.95 0.055Teleph<strong>one</strong> <strong>trade</strong>s 54.60 0.11Internet <strong>trade</strong>s 0.055Teleph<strong>one</strong> <strong>trade</strong>s 0.11Internet <strong>trade</strong>s 0.055Teleph<strong>one</strong> <strong>trade</strong>s 0.11Internet <strong>trade</strong>s 0.055Teleph<strong>one</strong> <strong>trade</strong>s 0.11


Financial Services Guide | 12Other Fees and ChargesCommSec tries to keep all fees and charges to an absolute minimum. However sometimeswe need to cover <strong>one</strong>-<strong>off</strong> costs to make sure that our everyday charges remain low. Thesefees apply in addition to brokerage.Fail fee – Buy <strong>or</strong> optionFail fee – Sell <strong>or</strong> Sh<strong>or</strong>t Sell$100.00 per day$100.00 per day <strong>or</strong> 0.1%, whichever is greaterSRN query, rebooking fee $25.00Invalid <strong>or</strong> rejected SRN fee $100.00Off market transfer feeCopy of <strong>off</strong> market transfer rec<strong>or</strong>dRequest less than 6 months oldRequest m<strong>or</strong>e than 6 months old$54.00 per transfer$10.00 per request$80.00 per requestDishonoured cheque fee, rejected direct debit fee $54.00Rejected direct credit fee $25.00Payment trace fee $25.00Early settlement fee – Sell 1Late settlement fee – Buy <strong>or</strong> Sh<strong>or</strong>t Sell$54.00 minimum$100.00 per dayThird party registration fee, third party <strong>trade</strong> fee $104.00Deceased estate share transfer to beneficiaryReprinting and postage of <strong>one</strong>-<strong>off</strong> <strong>trade</strong>Confirmation Contract NoteReprinting and postage of account statementsReprinting and postage of CHESS statementPrinting and postage of <strong>trade</strong> ConfirmationContract Note$55.00 per stock per beneficiary$10.00 per Confirmation Contract Note$10.00 per statement$16.50 per stock$1.95Cheque payment fee $2.00ETO M/L drawdownETO M/L stock lodgementETO ASX Clear Pty Limited fees per contractUrgent transfers 2P<strong>or</strong>tfolio Manager fee$10 per drawdown$10 per lodgementTrades – $0.13 (GST exclusive)Exercise/Assignment – $0.05 (GST exclusive)Index Open/Close/Exercise/Assignment –$0.35 (GST exclusive)$10 per urgent transaction request$120.00 p.a. <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> up to 5 p<strong>or</strong>tfoliosNOTES:1 Or charged at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia Overdraft Reference Rate <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the number of days settled early.2 Refers to request to transfer funds from a BankWest account, same day. Requests must be submitted to CommSecbe<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e 1pm Sydney time on ASX settlement day.


13 | Financial Services GuideOther Fees and Charges (continued)Premium Research 1M<strong>or</strong>ningstar Subscription Fee$29.95 per monthNews Wire 1Reuters & RWE$9.95 per monthNOTES:1 M<strong>or</strong>ningstar Premium & News Wire will only be available to <strong>clients</strong> on the upgraded CommSec website.CommSecIRESS Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> and Additional Service FeesService Inclusion Cost per calendar monthCommSecIRESS subscription 1Standard International MarketsPremium International MarketsAccess to CommSecIRESSCharged in arrears <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> theprevious month.Live data feed of closing prices <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>International Market indices.Standard International Marketsplus additional real-time indicesand AAP Financial News.$0 to $82.50Additional $11.00Additional $95.70Domestic Markets Dow J<strong>one</strong>s Australian News Additional $55.00NOTES:1 The subscription fee may be waived if qualification criteria are met. Details regarding this criteria can be obtainedfrom our website, www.comsec.com.au, <strong>or</strong> by contacting 1300 88 99 22.Trading in Australian Shares and Derivatives using Web IressSelect Traders*Software and Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> FeesWeb Iress Software Fee 1Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> Data Fee 1,2Web Iress Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>Only FeeNet Iress Royalty andSoftware FeeThis is a royalty and software fee charged <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> who use the electronictrading plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> supplied by Iress Market Technology at a maximum of$40.70 per month (inc. GST).This is an ASX royalty fee charged at 2.53 cents per minute between9.30am and 5.00 pm on weekdays, up to a maximum of $41.25 per month(inc. GST) <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> live ASX equity and option prices used by non professionalinvest<strong>or</strong>s and $49.50 if used by professional invest<strong>or</strong>s.This is a royalty and software fee charged <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> who use softwaresupplied by Iress Market Technology at $220 per month <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> who login and use data but do not <strong>trade</strong>.This is a royalty and software fee charged <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> who use softwaresupplied by Iress Market Technology at a maximum of $800 per month <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>access to full Iress data.NOTES:1 No Software Fee <strong>or</strong> Data Fee is charged if 16 <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e contract notes are generated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the month. No fees arepayable if a client elects not to log on to the trading plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> during the month.2 No data fee is charged if eight (8) <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e contract notes are generated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the month.* Eligibility criteria must be met. Details regarding these criteria can be obtained by contacting 1300 307 715


Financial Services Guide | 14The following <strong>trade</strong> execution fees apply in addition to the above Software and Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> Fees.Software and Plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> FeesWeb Iress Equities andWarrants Trading$33.00 <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>trade</strong>s up to $250,000, then $8.80 <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> every $100,000there after.Confirmation Contract Notes are issued at the end of a trading day <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> abuy <strong>or</strong> sell in an individual stock (the <strong>or</strong>der may not be complete). If thebalance of the <strong>or</strong>der is filled the next day then a new confirmation wouldbe issued.Multiple <strong>trade</strong>s up to 12 price levels can be placed on the <strong>one</strong> ConfirmationContract Note.$34.95 including GST <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>or</strong>ders under $10,000 in premium <strong>or</strong> 0.35%above $10,000.Does not include ASX Clear Pty Limited Fee of $0.13Options (ETOs)Trading Fees 1 (GST exclusive) per share Option contract (open/close) and $0.05 (GSTexclusive) per share Option contract (exercise and assignment) <strong>or</strong> $0.35(GST exclusive) per Index Option (Open/Close/Exercise/Assignment)Exercise of Option (ETO)$33.00 including GST <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>or</strong>ders under $10,000 in premium <strong>or</strong> 0.35%above $10,000.If CommSec is required to purchase stock at prevailing market rates to fulfilthe exercise <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> a Put option, there will be an additional brokerage chargeof $33.00.NOTES:1 Orders placed via the ph<strong>one</strong> service <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> who also <strong>trade</strong> via WebIress will be charged at ‘ETO over the ph<strong>one</strong>’brokerage rate.


15 | Financial Services GuideInternational Listed Shares, other Securities and DerivativesIf you use the International Listed Shares and Derivatives service, we will not provide youwith any personal advice. This means that we will not take into account your objectives,financial situation and needs. Acc<strong>or</strong>dingly, a Statement of Advice will not be provided.1. Brokerage Charges – US MarketsEquitiesListed Equities USD$71.50 <strong>or</strong> 0.825% whichever is greater 1,3OTC Equities (Including NASDAQ) USD$71.50 <strong>or</strong> 0.825% whichever is greater 1,3OptionsUS Exchange Traded Options USD$71.50 <strong>or</strong> 0.825% whichever is greater 1,3plus USD$1.20 per contract 3OtherManaged Funds USD$71.50 <strong>or</strong> 0.825% whichever is greater 1,3Brokerage Charges – Non US MarketsCanada, Hong Kong, UK & Japan 2Equities and OtherBrokerage rates USD$71.50 <strong>or</strong> 0.825% whichever is greater 1,3All other markets which CommSec <strong>trade</strong>sEquities and OtherBrokerage rates (depending upon country) USD$143.00 <strong>or</strong> 1.10% whichever is greater 1,3NOTES:1 F<strong>or</strong> all limit and market <strong>or</strong>ders which are not fully executed in the same trading day, n<strong>or</strong>mal brokerage will becharged <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the total p<strong>or</strong>tion executed per day. Brokerage charges may be converted and applied in the localcurrency. This may result in variances in the USD equivalent brokerage being applied.2 Canadian <strong>trade</strong>s will attract an additional fee of CA$0.0165 per share.3 Brokerage rates and fees include GST.


Financial Services Guide | 162. Other FeesMiscellaneous Fees and ChargesCustody Fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> inactive accounts#Internal Transfer (between CommSec Accounts)Outgoing Account Transfers (either to anothercustodian <strong>or</strong> direct registration to client)F<strong>or</strong>eign Securities Custody FeePosted Trade Confirmation feeUSD $75.00 per year*USD $27.50 per transfer*USD $110.00 per transfer*USD $2.20 per security per month per account*USD $2.00 per <strong>trade</strong> confirmationNOTES:# Custody fees are assessed to accounts defined as inactive; that is, accounts holding a security position <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> a calendaryear (1 January to 31 December) without generating a <strong>trade</strong>, <strong>or</strong> margin interest of USD$100.00 <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e. Systematicreinvestment activity in mutual funds and/<strong>or</strong> exchange activity in mutual funds will be considered as a <strong>trade</strong>.However, dividend reinvestment activity is not considered as a <strong>trade</strong>.* Brokerage rates and fees include GST.3. Debit InterestInterest On Overdue Balances:Interest will be charged on overdue/unpaid accounts. This will be charged directly to your accountwith Pershing at the Pershing Base Lending Rate (PBLR) plus 150 basis points.NOTES:CommSec reserves the right to pass through to your account any additional charges, <strong>or</strong> changes to <strong>existing</strong> charges,that CommSec may incur as a result of changes in industry practices <strong>or</strong> through the course of n<strong>or</strong>mal businessoperations. You will be notified of any of the a<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>ementi<strong>one</strong>d changes pri<strong>or</strong> to their implementation.


17 | Financial Services GuideCommSec Direct FundsCommSec Direct Funds is an investment product distribution service <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> retail managedfunds and personal superannuation funds via CommSec’s website. Fund Managers generallycharge an entry fee of which CommSec rebates up to 100% of this fee to you in the <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> ofadditional units in the fund <strong>or</strong> via cheque. Further in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation regarding fees and chargesrelating to specific managed funds can be found on our website Please refer to page 4 <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>ongoing commissions paid to CommSec.CommSec Advis<strong>or</strong>y Fees and Charges <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Advice ServicesIf you use the following services, we will provide you with personal advice. This means thatwe will take into account <strong>one</strong> <strong>or</strong> m<strong>or</strong>e of your objectives, financial situation and needs. AStatement of Advice will generally be issued (except <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> “Further Advice”, refer page 3 inPart 1 of this FSG).Australian Securities AdviceYour adviser provides client stockbroking services in Australian securities which includesAustralian shares, ASX listed derivatives and managed investment products. Both internaland external research is sourced to help you construct an investment p<strong>or</strong>tfolio that meetsyour risk and return objectives.In addition to investment p<strong>or</strong>tfolio construction, your adviser may also recommend a wrap <strong>or</strong>administration plat<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>. Fees, brokerage and commissions will be disclosed at the time whenthe personal advice is given. The fees are explained in the section below entitled “Fees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>Australian Securities Advice and Listed Products Execution Only Service” on page 17.Listed Products Execution Only ServiceThis service enables you to invest in a wide range of listed products. Although there is noadvice provided with this service, and there<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e no Statement of Advice, your Adviser is ableto make the execution of your <strong>trade</strong>s easier.Fees and commissions payable <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Australian Securities Advice will be disclosed in yourstatement of advice. The fees are explained in the section titled “Fees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> AustralianSecurities Advice and Listed Products Execution Only Service” on page 17.M<strong>or</strong>ningstar PremiumM<strong>or</strong>ningstar Premium Research <strong>off</strong>ers in depth analysis, recommendations and accessto a range of sophisticated tools and features. Premium features include Buy/Sell/Hold/Avoid/Lighten/Accumulate recommendations and analysis across the ASX 300 includingrecommendation changes, a Value Model Tool, a customised P<strong>or</strong>tfolio Tool, a research basedModel P<strong>or</strong>tfolio tool covering a p<strong>or</strong>tfolio of income and growth stocks and a C<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ateCalendar highlighting key company events, including a dividend schedule, across all industrysect<strong>or</strong>s. M<strong>or</strong>ningstar Premium also provides m<strong>or</strong>e detailed in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation than general accessvia Company Research ($29.95 per month including GST).News Wire - Reuters & Ralph WraggThe News Wire subscription provides access to Australian real time business news and globalfinancial market news courtesy of Ralph Wragg (RWE) and Reuters. News Wire provides asuperi<strong>or</strong> level of in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation than general access ($9.95 per month including GST).


Financial Services Guide | 18Fees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Australian Securities Advice and Listed Products ExecutionOnly ServiceService Advice Fee Brokerage charged Ongoing fees 3Australian SecuritiesAdviceListed ProductsExecution Only Service$0 to $2200 (inc GST) 1 Up to 2.2% subject to a 0%minimum of $109 per2, 4, 5.<strong>trade</strong>Nilup to 2.2% subject to aminimum of $109 per<strong>trade</strong> 2,4,5Third PartyNil up to 2.2% subject toAgreements 6 a minimum of $69 per<strong>trade</strong> 2,4,5pa to 1.4% pa.0% pa to 1.4% pa.0% pa to 1.4% pa.NOTES:1 Advice fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> Australian Securities Advice: this fee applies to the construction, review <strong>or</strong> re-balancing of a p<strong>or</strong>tfolio.2 Brokerage charged (shares, warrants and listed managed investments): Brokerage at these rates applies each timeyou buy <strong>or</strong> sell a stock, warrant <strong>or</strong> listed managed investment under the Australian Securities Advice.3 Ongoing commissions <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> investments: As discussed in Part One of this FSG, CommSec receives ongoingcommissions <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> selling certain products. These ongoing commissions are paid by the product providers and canrange from 0% pa to 1.4% pa of the investment amount.4 Brokerage charged on Exchange Traded Options: Brokerage at these rates applies to the option premium each timeyou open <strong>or</strong> close a position (subject to the minimum amount shown). Any assigned <strong>or</strong> exercised positions will becharged at 1.09% of the transaction value, subject to a minimum of $109 per stock.5 ASX Clear Pty Limited: there is an ASX Clear Pty Limited fee of $0.13 (GST exclusive) per share Option contract(open <strong>or</strong> close) and $0.05 (GST exclusive) per share Option contract (exercise and assignment). There is also a feeof $0.35 (GST exclusive) per index Option (open, close, exercise and assignment).6 Third Party Agreements: As discussed in Part One of this FSG, CommSec has Third Party Agreements with a numberof Australian Financial Services Licensees.


19 | Financial Services GuideAsset Allocation ServiceThis service aims to provide diversification of your assets in investment classes other thandirectAustralian equities and may compliment the Australian Securities Advice service.Under this Service, you can choose to receive defined asset allocation advice in line with youridentified objectives, risk tolerance, and investment timeframe.We can allocate your assets into products covered by our Approved Product List.The Asset Allocation Service does not <strong>off</strong>er any ongoing services <strong>or</strong> reviews afterimplementation. Neither does it <strong>off</strong>er advice on superannuation, estate planning <strong>or</strong> taxationissues.Fees and commissions payable under the Asset Allocation Service will be disclosed in yourStatement of Advice. The fees are explained in the section below entitled “Fees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the aboveServices” below.Managed Funds Execution Only ServiceThis Service enables you to invest in a wide range of products from fund managers.Although there is no advice provided with this service, and there<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e no Statement ofAdvice, your Adviser is able to make the administration of your investments easier. Fees andcommissions payable under the Managed Funds Execution Only Service will be discussedwith you be<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>e you proceed with any transactions under the service. The fees are explainedin the section below entitled “Fees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the above Services” below.Fees <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> above ServicesThe following fees (GST inclusive) apply <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the services described above:ServiceAsset AllocationServiceManaged FundsExecution Only ServicePreparation ofInvestment of funds 2 Ongoing fees 3Statement of Advice 1$0 to $5,000 0% to 3% 0% pa to 1.4% pa.Nil 0% to 2% 0% pa to 1.4% pa.NOTES:1 Fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> preparation of the Statement of Advice: This fee will be agreed with you pri<strong>or</strong> to commencing w<strong>or</strong>k onyour Statement of Advice. The fee will be payable on presentation of the Statement of Advice. Please note thatCommSec reserves the right to charge a higher fee if your requirements are exceptionally complex. In addition, ifyour circumstances change significantly after we have prepared a Statement of Advice <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> you, and you requirefurther advice taking into account this change, we may charge another fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the preparation of a new Statement ofAdvice.2 Fee <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> investment of funds: At the time you invest funds under any of the Services in the table above, you will becharged a fee within the ranges shown. The fee is a percentage of the transaction value. This fee applies when youinvest funds initially under the Service and also when you inject new funds into an <strong>existing</strong> p<strong>or</strong>tfolio you hold underthe Service.3 Ongoing commissions <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> investments: As discussed in Part One of this FSG, CommSec receives ongoingcommissions <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> selling certain investment products. These ongoing commissions are paid by the product providersand can range from 0% pa to 1.4% pa of the investment amount. Where ongoing commissions are paid, we willusually reduce the maximum amount of any ongoing fees we would otherwise charge you.


Financial Services Guide | 20COMMseCFinancialServicesGuideIssue Date 29/03/12Share Direct Nominees Pty LimitedThe provider of the services described inthis Financial Services Guide is Share DirectNominees Pty Limited (Ground Flo<strong>or</strong>, Tower 1,201 Sussex Street Sydney NSW 2000. ABN 56006 437 065) as Auth<strong>or</strong>ised Representative(Rep. No 274819) of Commonwealth SecuritiesLimited ABN 60 067 254 399 AustralianFinancial Services Licence Number: 238814Registered Office:Ground Flo<strong>or</strong>, Tower 1, 201 Sussex StreetSydney NSW 2000.YOU ARE WHAT YOU DO


21 | Financial Services GuideSECTION twoIMPORTANT INFORMATIONFinancial Services GuideThis Financial Services Guide (“FSG”) is an imp<strong>or</strong>tant document. It provides you within<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about Share Direct Nominees Pty Limited (“Share Direct”, “we”, “us” <strong>or</strong> “our”) tohelp you to decide whether to use the financial services we <strong>off</strong>er.This FSG explains the services we can <strong>off</strong>er to you. It also explains how we and certain of ourassociates are remunerated, details of any potential conflicts of interest and details of ourinternal and external complaints handling procedures and how you can access them.Commonwealth Securities Limited (“CommSec”) has auth<strong>or</strong>ised the distribution of this FSGby Share Direct.Other documents you may receive from us <strong>or</strong> in relation to our servicesProduct Disclosure StatementOffers to issue, <strong>or</strong> arrange the issue of a financial product to you by CommSec, pursuantto which we provide our custodial <strong>or</strong> deposit<strong>or</strong>y services, will be made through a ProductDisclosure Statement (“PDS”) <strong>or</strong> other disclosure document. The PDS <strong>or</strong> other disclosuredocument will contain in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about the particular product including the features,benefits, fees and risks associated with that product to assist you in making an in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>eddecision.Statements of adviceWe will not provide personal advice pursuant to the services described in this FSG.Acc<strong>or</strong>dingly, Statements of Advice will not be provided in relation to those services.Who are we?Any financial services <strong>off</strong>ered will be provided by Share Direct as an auth<strong>or</strong>isedrepresentative of Commonwealth Securities Limited ABN 60 067 254 399. CommSecis licensed under the C<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ations Act to provide these services. CommSec’s AustralianFinancial Services Licence Number is 238814.Share Direct is a wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of CommSec. CommSec isa wholly owned but non-guaranteed subsidiary of the Commonwealth Bank of AustraliaABN 48 123 123 124 which is <strong>one</strong> of the largest and oldest financial institutions in Australia.CommSec is also a Participant of the ASX Group.Other members of the Commonwealth Bank Group may also be able to provide you withfinancial services and products.


Financial Services Guide | 22What financial services and products do we <strong>off</strong>er?Share Direct as an auth<strong>or</strong>ised representative provides custodial <strong>or</strong> deposit<strong>or</strong>y services <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>financial products arranged by CommSec <strong>or</strong> in which CommSec is otherwise involved.CommSec is auth<strong>or</strong>ised to provide a custodial / deposit<strong>or</strong>y service.We may provide a custodial <strong>or</strong> deposit<strong>or</strong>y service in relation to securities <strong>or</strong> other financialproducts <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> <strong>clients</strong> who take up <strong>off</strong>ers of financial products which CommSec arranges <strong>or</strong> isotherwise involved in. These products will include warrants issued by Commonwealth Bankof Australia <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> which CommSec is the arranger.How do you obtain our services?All financial products will be issued under a PDS <strong>or</strong> other disclosure document. The PDS <strong>or</strong>other disclosure document will contain in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about obtaining our services and theapplication <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> that product.Alternatively you can:• Call us on 1300 88 99 22; <strong>or</strong>• Visit: www.<strong>commsec</strong>.com.au; <strong>or</strong>• Write to us at:Locked Bag 22Australia Square NSW 1215How can you transact with us?All financial products will be issued under a PDS <strong>or</strong> other disclosure document. The PDS <strong>or</strong>other disclosure document will contain in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation about how you can transact with us.How do you pay <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> our services?Share Direct is not separately remunerated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> custodial services of the kind described inthis FSG. Please also note the comments below in relation to how we are remunerated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>our services.How are we remunerated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> the services we provide?Share Direct is not separately remunerated <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> custodial services of the kind described in thisFSG. Share Direct will have a right to be reimbursed <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> costs it incurs in selling any securities<strong>or</strong> financial products held in custody if such sale is permitted under the terms of the relevantproduct (such costs would primarily be comprised of brokerage charged by third parties,which could include CommSec). It is also entitled to an indemnity from Commonwealth Bank<strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> various costs and liabilities reasonably and properly incurred in providing these services.Other fees that are paid to CommSec <strong>or</strong> Commonwealth Bank will be included in the PDS <strong>or</strong>other disclosure document.CommSec is remunerated directly through the fees that CommSec charges you.With certainproducts, CommSec is also remunerated by product providers, including those within theCommonwealth Bank Group, through commissions. Details of commissions payable toCommSec under products it arranges are also described in this FSG.


23 | Financial Services GuideInitial Commissions paid to CommSecInitial commissions are a <strong>one</strong> <strong>off</strong> payment and are calculated as a percentage of the fundsyou have invested. They are deducted from the amount invested. Commissions are calculatedas follows:• Investment products – between 0% and 6.5% (GST inclusive) of your investment amount.Ongoing Commissions paid to CommSecOngoing commissions (sometimes referred to as trailing commissions) are paid <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> thelength of time you hold the product. They are usually paid directly to CommSec by theproduct provider out of the revenue the product provider earns. In some cases, they may bededucted from your investments. They are calculated as follows:• Investment products – between 0% and 1.4% (GST inclusive) of the investment amount.ExampleAssume that you invested $10,000 in an investment product and maintained that investment.If CommSec charged an initial commission of 2% and received an ongoing commission of0.5% from the product provider, then:• CommSec would receive $200 as an initial commission; and• CommSec would receive $50 per annum as ongoing commission.In these cases, CommSec will disclose any such remuneration arrangements when CommSecprovides you with any personal advice <strong>or</strong> make a recommendation to invest, <strong>or</strong> otherwisewhen CommSec arranges any investment <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> you.


Financial Services Guide | 24How are our representatives remuneratedOur representatives and those of CommSec and Commonwealth Bank are remunerated bysalary and do not directly receive any commissions <strong>or</strong> fees. They may be eligible <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> a bonuspayment which is discretionary, and based on achievement of pre-determined businessobjectives. These may include:• Business Outcomes• Customer Service• People Engagement• Special Tasks• People PrinciplesOur representatives may also be eligible to:• Shares in incentives (both m<strong>one</strong>tary and non-m<strong>one</strong>tary) rewarded <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> outstandingservice;• Receive a free grant of Commonwealth Bank shares under the Commonwealth Bank’sEmployee Share Acquisition Plan (ESAP); and• Participate in the Commonwealth Bank’s long term incentive program. This incentive isin the <strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong> of Commonwealth Bank shares that only vest at a prescribed point in thefuture where the Commonwealth Bank attains certain share per<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ance hurdles. It isentirely discretionary and is based on a representative’s contribution to the businessover time; and• Receive indirect benefits stemming from advice provided to you. Indirect benefits includesuch things as business lunches, tickets to sp<strong>or</strong>ting and cultural events (including overseasstudy tours), c<strong>or</strong>p<strong>or</strong>ate promotional merchandise and other min<strong>or</strong> benefits unquantifiableat this stage from product providers whose products they recommend.


25 | Financial Services GuideAssociations with related Product IssuersCommSec may provide you with financial services and products from both related and nonrelatedproduct providers.As a member of the Commonwealth Bank Group, CommSec deals in and advises onproducts provided from related Group companies, which include Commonwealth Bank,Colonial First State Investments Limited, Commonwealth Insurance Limited, The ColonialMutual Life Assurance Society Limited, Commonwealth Managed Investments Limited,Colonial Mutual Superannuation Pty Limited.CommSec may receive a commission payment from the above companies as a result of youinvesting in <strong>one</strong> of their products <strong>or</strong> services.The custodial <strong>or</strong> deposit<strong>or</strong>y services we provide under this FSG will involve <strong>off</strong>ers arrangedby CommSec <strong>or</strong> in which CommSec is otherwise involved. Those <strong>off</strong>ers may include <strong>off</strong>ers <strong>off</strong>inancial products by Commonwealth Bank of Australia.How is my customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation dealt with?At Share Direct, the privacy of your customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation is imp<strong>or</strong>tant to us. We collectyour customer in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation to ensure that we are able to provide you with the products andservices most appropriate to your needs.Teleph<strong>one</strong> conversations with CommSec <strong>or</strong> Share Direct may be rec<strong>or</strong>ded to ensureourservice standards are met <strong>or</strong> exceeded and to allow rec<strong>or</strong>ds to be kept of the advice givenand <strong>or</strong>ders taken.CommSec and Share Direct has adopted the principles set out in the Privacy Act as partof our continuing commitment to client service and maintenance of client confidentiality.F<strong>or</strong> further details, please refer to our Privacy Policy at www.<strong>commsec</strong>.com.au <strong>or</strong> ask yourrepresentative <strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong> a copy.


Financial Services Guide | 26What should I do if I have a complaint?If you are not satisfied with the service <strong>or</strong> advice you receive from us, you are entitled tocomplain. We have established procedures to ensure that all enquiries and complaints areproperly dealt with.To save yourself valuable time, gather all the facts and documents about your complaint,think about the questions you want answered and decide what you want us to do.Next, contact the department that handled the matter and explain the problem. A quick callis all that is required to resolve most issues. If you are unsure which department to contact,please call 13 15 19 and speak to a Client Service Officer.If your complaint is not satisfact<strong>or</strong>ily resolved within 3 business days after you first notifiedus, please put your complaint in writing addressed to CommSec Client Relations:By ph<strong>one</strong>: 1800 805 605By fax: 1800 025 542By email: www.comm<strong>bank</strong>.com.au/feedbackBy mail: CBA Group CustomerRelations, Reply Paid 41,Sydney NSW 2001If, after giving CommSec Client Relations the opp<strong>or</strong>tunity to resolve your complaint, youfeel we have not resolved it satisfact<strong>or</strong>ily, you may also lodge a written complaint with theFinancial Ombudsman Service Limited (“FOS”):F<strong>or</strong> further in<strong><strong>f<strong>or</strong></strong>m</strong>ation please contact FOS at:Mail: GPO Box 3Melbourne, VIC 3001Teleph<strong>one</strong>: 1300 780 808Fax: 03 9613 6399Internet:www.fos.<strong>or</strong>g.au


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