Current news for APRA-regulated funds Keep up to date with the latest news for large Super funds by subscribing to our Super email updates and RSS news feeds. New information is published here regularly. Find out about: 2019 July updates June updates May updates April updates March updates February updates January updates Super News Subscribe to Super News by emailing SuperNews@ato.gov.au to receive a monthly summary of links to news articles published throughout the month. Latest news 2019 July updates Older Australians are downsizing their homes and building their super19 July 2019 Older Australians choosing to sell their home and downsize or move from homes that no longer meet their needs, can contribute proceeds, of up to $300,000, from the sale into super. ATO confident that funds are continuing to meet their member reporting obligations18 July 2019 Our annual large super fund industry report summarising the outcomes from the 2018 risk differentiation framework (RDF) show funds are continuing to meet their obligations. Need to know...18 July 2019Our senior staff speak regularly at superannuation industry conferences and events and this article promotes where speeches are saved and to share their insights with our readers. Tax time message for recipients of defined benefit income streams9 July 2019Members with capped defined benefit income streams may have additional tax liabilities. Super processing schedules: August and September 20191 July 2019ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for August and September 2019. June updates Updated consultation arrangements28 June 2019 We've reviewed our consultation arrangements and have a revised approach to co-design groups. Expressions of interest for APRA Fund consultation groups21 June 2019 A summary of ATO online services and functionality improvements deployed in June 2019. Super online services - June deployment update21 June 2019 A summary of ATO online services and functionality improvements deployed in June 2019. Help your members get it right - personal super contributions deduction18 June 2019 We've updated our website to help your members understand what they need to do if they claim a personal super contribution deduction. Protecting your super - updated inactive low-balance accounts documents now available13 June 2019 New information is now available about the protecting your super package. May updates Fund reporting protocol introduction chapter30 May 2019 The fund reporting protocol introduction chapter on ato.gov.au has been updated to include more information. Super processing schedules: June - July 201922 May 2019 ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for June and July 2019. Helping Indigenous Australians reunite with their super21 May 2019 Reconciliation week is 27 May - 3 June. Find out what we're doing to help Indigenous Australians reunite with their lost and unclaimed super. April updates Super processing schedules: April - May 201924 April 2019 ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for April and May 2019. Protecting your super package23 April 2019 New law introduced to protect individuals' retirement savings and key dates relating to this law. Single Touch Payroll for small employers17 April 2019 Single touch payroll has been extended to all employers. Find out what this means for your members. Lost member register protocol changes16 April 2019Feedback is sought in relation to changes on the lost member register protocol. Super changes protecting employees' entitlements10 April 2019 New measures have been legislated and a free online education course is available. Update on 2018 risk differentiation framework process and redesign3 April 2019 The 2018 tailored diagnostic reports should be delivered to funds by the end of April. We will support you through some changes. Everyone is a stakeholder in what we do2 April 2019 Superannuation Commissioner James O'Halloran recently spoke at the AIST trustees conference about regulating reporting and transparency. March updates The consequences of illegal early access to super26 March 2019 Illegal early access to super can have serious consequences. Make sure your members understand when they can legally access their super. System availability report and targets26 March 2019 We’ve developed service availability targets for six of our externally facing key IT systems that we will publicly report on regularly. Impact on funds due to recent law changes22 March 2019 Helping funds understand the changes contained in the recently passed Treasury laws. Reminder: Come see us at the AIST conference 13 - 15 March12 March 2019 The ATO is hosting a booth at the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees (AIST) conference of major superannuation funds (CMSF) from 13 to 15 March 2019 at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre. February updates Using your own release authority can cause delays27 February 2019 To avoid processing delays with release authorities, super funds should use our release authority form. Handy tips for completing FHSS release authorities22 February 2019 These handy tips will help ensure a smooth process for funds and members. Super processing schedules: February - March 201922 February 2019 ATO superannuation remittance and recovery processing schedules for February and March 2019. Streamlined assurance reviews for large APRA-regulated super funds22 February 2019 As part of our Top 1000 Tax Performance Program we have started streamlined assurance reviews of APRA-regulated super funds. January updates Common fund enquiries - December 201825 January 2019This information will help large super funds find answers on our website, including links to related material on early release of super on compassionate grounds. ASFA 2018 conference recap21 January 2019A recap of the recent AFSA conference held in 2018. Member account reporting and validation protocol changes17 January 2019Feedback is sought in relation to changes on the Member account reporting and validation protocol. Consultation closes 8 February 2019. Transfer balance cap: Commissioner's commutation authorities webinar08 January 2019Details about Transfer balance cap: Commissioner's commutation authorities webinar being held on Thursday 7 February 2019. See also: Superannuation CRT Alerts Read the latest news for large super funds.Last modified: 19 Jul 2019QC 56125