How should the classifications be communicated to potential investors?

Once you have achieved a classification and opted into using it, RIAA will check and confirm your classification at the time of opt-in and provide you with a Certification Symbol that contains your product’s classification as well as detailed guidance within our marketing and style guide to support you in communicating your classification within your product documentation.

In addition, your classification will be included on our Certified Products List that is shared each month with platforms such as BT Panorama, Hub24, Macquarie Wrap, Insignia Financial, AMP North and CFS.

How will RIAA promote this classification? What if I opt out?

Once you have achieved a classification and opted into using it, RIAA will check and confirm your classification at the time of opt in, provide you with a Certification Symbol that contains your product’s classification as well as detailed guidance within our marketing and style guide to support you in communicating your classification within your product documentation. 

There will be an option of disclosing your classification on your product page on the Responsible Returns website. If you would like your classification disclosed, please let us know at the time that you opt into using your classification.

In addition, your classification will be included on our Certified Products List that is shared each month with platforms such as BT Panorama, Hub24, Macquarie Wrap, Insignia Financial, AMP North and CFS.

If you would like to opt out of using your classification at a later date, you can let us know by emailing  certification@responsibleinvestment.org. If your RIAA Certification is in good standing, this will have no impact on your ability to remain certified. We will re-send you the original Certification Symbol, as well as marketing and style guide as needed, update your product page on Responsible Returns, and remove your classification from our Certified Products List in the following month. 

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