Funds, and their service providers, need to review improvements to the SuperStream standard and Fund Validation Services (FVS) technical and business guidance documents.
Drafts are available on the ATO Software Developers siteExternal Link. Consider changes that impact your software and be ready by 1 July 2026.
Key changes include:
- updates to FVS to give greater visibility and traceability on fund mergers, track closed Unique Superannuation Identifiers (USIs), and help employers and funds better resolve errors with SuperStream data and payments
- improved SuperStream contributions processes to clarify error messages for employers, explaining why a fund rejected a contribution
- faster payments on the New Payments Platform will no longer require bi-lateral agreement and will become an approved payment method
- a new SuperStream message for employers to confirm an employee’s super fund will accept contributions.
Be aware there may be further changes made to the documents, or new documents added, and you should regularly review the website for the most up-to-date version.
If you have questions after reviewing the documents, please contact us.
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