Self-managed super fund statistical report - September 2011

Additional information

From the June 2011 report, the 2009-10 annual return data was incorporated into our estimation model for the first time. The estimates are now a more accurate reflection of SMSF asset holdings.

We have recently upgraded our systems which have provided improved level of data integrity. In addition, compliance activity and data cleansing efforts within the ATO have occurred. Both the system changes and ATO activity has resulted in changes to figures previously reported.

One result has been an increase in the reported number of funds that have wound up, the majority of which are recorded as occurring in the June 2010 quarter. In turn, this has resulted in a decrease in our estimate of the SMSF population over time.

Note: On 12 December 2011 the ATO released Self-managed superannuation funds A statistical overview 2008-09. As the Overview is based on historical data it will differ from the more recent data in this September 2011 quarter SMSF statistical report.

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