Introducing SMSF rollover alerts

Since February 2020, the ATO has been issuing alerts via email and SMS when certain changes are made to a self-managed super fund ('SMSF').

With the inclusion of SMSF rollovers in SuperStream, the ATO will send the fund an email and/or text message alert when the fund uses the SMSF verification service ('SVS') to verify the SMSF's details before making a rollover.

Note that funds may use this service multiple times when actioning a single rollover request, which may result in receiving multiple alerts.

These alerts are being sent to help safeguard retirement savings and reduce the risk of fraud or misconduct.

If a fund receives an alert and is already aware of the rollover request, there is nothing more that needs to be done.

However, if a member didn't request a rollover to be made to an SMSF, or they want more information, they will need to contact their existing super fund(s) as a matter of priority, as rollovers through SuperStream may be processed in as little as 3 business days.

This material and contents provided in this publication are informative in nature only. It is not intended to be advice and you should not act specifically on the basis of this information alone. If expert assistance is required, professional advice should be obtained.