APRA releases superannuation statistics for March 2017
The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) today released its Quarterly Superannuation Performance publication and the Quarterly MySuper Statistics report for the March quarter 2017.
Key statistics for the superannuation industry as at 31 March 2017:
| March 2016 | March 2017 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total superannuation assets | $2,031.5 billion | $2,259.4 billion | +11.2% |
| Total APRA-regulated assets | $1,249.5 billion | $1,400.8 billion | +12.1% |
| $452.7 billion | $555.0 billion | +22.6% |
| Total self-managed super fund assets | $598.1 billion | $674.7 billion | +12.8% |
| Exempt public sector superannuation schemes assets | $128.6 billion | $129.1 billion | +0.4% |
| Balance of life office statutory fund assets | $55.3 billion | $54.7 billion | -1.1% |
Key statistics for entities with more than four members for the year ended 31 March 2017:
| March 2016 | March 2017 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total contributions | $104.0 billion | $106.7 billion | +2.6% |
| Total benefit payments | $63.2 billion | $70.4 billion | +11.4% |
| Net contribution flows | $36.2 billion | $31.6 billion | -12.7% |
Refer to the Quarterly Superannuation Performance and Quarterly MySuper Statistics publications.
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, mutuals, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding around $9 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members.