With the end of the financial year approaching, here are the administration processing cut-off dates you need to be aware of.

We would like to remind you of the administration processing cut-off times and dates (Melbourne AEST) for the financial year ending 30 June 2025.  

 

These cut-off dates require submission of all required supporting documentation and correct details to ensure completion of client requests prior to 30 June 2025. Any transaction submitted after the cut-off date will be processed as soon as possible but cannot be guaranteed before 30 June 2025.  

 

These client requests include:  

  • new superannuation, pension and IDPS applications 
  • pension amendments such as bank account details, pension payment amounts and change of address 
  • benefit payments and withdrawals 
  • contributions and incoming rollovers 
  • term deposits 
  • any transfer requests for property syndicates, unlisted investments, managed funds and shares (capital gains/loss transactional history should also be provided where applicable) 
  • internal account transfers 

On CFS Edge, please ensure to review all notifications you receive via the platform where you will find any requirements to submitted request. To find these, follow: Communications -> Notification -> Summary 

Administration processing 2025
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Cut-off date (Sydney time)
Process

New applications (Super, Pension and IDPS)

Details

Appropriate paperwork and any applicable supporting information such as certified identification and residency confirmation for the request, must be received by the cut-off date. 

 

Establishing a new pension with the first payment either pre or post 30 June 2025. 

 

*Refer to internal transfers section for account conversions

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

5pm, Friday 20th June 

Process

New application IDPS – Complex structure (SMSF, Unregulated Trusts etc.)

Details

Appropriate paperwork and any applicable supporting information such as certified documentation, must be received by the cut-off date.

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

5pm, Wednesday 18th June 

Process

Amendments (Including pension payment details and Notice of Intents FY23-24)

Details

Amending an account can either be completed via Advisers and their staff self-serving on the platform directly or contact our service centre. 

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

5pm, Wednesday 25th June 

Process

Super withdrawals and rollovers

(excluding pension payments)

Details

Appropriate paperwork and any applicable supporting information such as certified identification and residency confirmation for the request, must be received by the cut-off date. The client must have sufficient cash account funds available to allow the payment to be processed.

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

5pm, Wednesday 25th June 

Process

IDPS Withdrawals

Details

Account closure requests must have appropriate paperwork submitted by the cut-off date. 

 

Partial withdrawals are STP, and do not require paperwork. Client consent is required if the withdrawal is to an unlinked bank account.

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

5pm, Wednesday 25th June 

Process

Contributions

Details

Direct credits and BPAY® - we strongly suggest clients plan in advance and instruct their financial institution at least 2-3 days prior to the cut-off date. 

  

Appropriate paperwork for the contribution and any supporting information must also be supplied. 

 

 

Direct Debit - we strongly suggest clients plan in advance and instruct their financial institution at least 2-3 days prior to the cut-off date. 

  

Appropriate paperwork for the contribution and any supporting information must also be supplied. 

 

Any contribution that bounces will need to be re-processed prior to the cut-off date. 

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

The contribution must appear in our bank account by 5pm, Wednesday 25th June

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The contribution must appear in our bank account by 5pm, Tuesday 24th June to allow 2 days for funds to clear. 

Process

Superannuation splitting for FY23-24 - to apply for contribution splitting to an eligible spouse. 

Details

Contribution splitting – Appropriate paperwork and any applicable supporting information such as certified identification and residency confirmation for the request, must be received by the cut-off date. The client must have sufficient cash account funds available to allow the payment to be processed.

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

5pm, Wednesday 25th June

Process

Term deposits

Details

Normal cut-off times will apply for all term deposits purchased before 30 June 2025.

Cut-off date (Sydney time)

12pm, Wednesday 25th June

The above cut-off dates are based on the assumption that all information received by the cut-off dates is complete and accurate.

Transition of assets
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 Cut-off date (Melbourne time)
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Managed fund transfers

Details

Transfers must be received in time to allow the relevant registry enough time to complete the transfer. 

 

Appropriate paperwork that meets external party requirements including complete CGT history must be provided before commencement of the transfer.   

 

There is a dependency on the external fund manager or platform processing requirements for the funds to be received by 30 June 2025. 

 

For Super transfers a completed and accurate RBS must be provided by 25 June 2025 to ensure the transfer can be finalised. 

 

If the transfer is not completed by 30 June 2025, the contribution/s will be allocated to the contribution caps for the 2025 financial year. 

 Cut-off date (Melbourne time)

5pm, Friday 30 May 

Process

Share transfers

Details

All transfers received after this date will be sent to our broker, and while we anticipate these should be able to be completed by end of financial year, we are unable to guarantee transfer by 30 June 2024.  

 

Appropriate paperwork that meets external party requirements including complete CGT history must be provided before commencement of the transfer.   

 

There is a dependency on the external party or platform processing requirements for the funds to be received by 30 June 2025. 

 

A completed and accurate RBS must be provided by  

 

26 June 2025 to ensure the transfer can be finalised before 30 June 2025.  

 

If the transfer is not completed by 30 June 2025, the contribution/s will be allocated to the contribution caps for the 2025 financial year. 

 Cut-off date (Melbourne time)

5pm, Friday 30 May

Process

Internal account transfers - Inter Transfers 

Details
  • •  IDPS to IDPS 

 

IDPS to IDPS transfers are straight through processing once approved by clients, this completed as a digital journey only. 

 

Please note, for all asset transfer requests outlined above, we must receive the instruction to withdraw/rollover and the completed application form by the cut-off date. 

 Cut-off date (Melbourne time)

5pm, Wednesday 26 June 

Process

Internal account transfers  

Details
  • •  Super to pension (full and partial) 
  • •  Pension to super (full and partial) 
  • •  Re-contribution strategy (full and partial) 
  • •  Pension refresh 

 

Please note, for all asset transfer requests outlined above, we must receive the instruction to withdraw/rollover and the completed application form by the cut-off date or appropriate client authorisation. 

 Cut-off date (Melbourne time)

5pm, Wednesday 18th  June 

The above 'Transition of assets' cut-off dates are based on the assumption that all transfers have already been actioned by the current holder, seller or trustee (where required) and that all information received by the cut-off dates is complete and accurate. If the client would also like to partake in a corporate action we will be unable to proceed with the transfer until after such time as its completed. We will continue to track current requests in progress with original providers and issue regular follow-ups to ensure every effort is made to complete transfers prior to 30 June 2025.

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