Managed Funds

The data are sourced primarily from ABS Cat No 5655.0, which shows details of assets held by managed funds by type of institution from June 1988. The ABS provides more detailed data than is shown in statistical table B18 and related statistical tables. Also see ABS explanatory notes for full details on data compilation.

Data on total assets of the different types of domestic managed funds are shown on an aunconsolidateda basis and thus include funds cross-invested with other funds. Superannuation funds held in statutory funds of life insurance offices are separately identified and are sourced from APRA. The series for total assets of managed funds on an aunconsolidateda basis is equal to the sum of the components shown. The series for total assets on a aconsolidateda basis eliminates identified cross-investment between the various funds.

Data on funds sourced from aOther domestica are given on a aconsolidateda basis, and include funds sourced from governments, charities, other trusts, general insurance companies and other sources. Data on funds sourced from aOverseasa are given on a aconsolidateda basis.

Data on the asset allocation of domestic managed funds are given on a aconsolidateda basis.

aCash and depositsa include notes and coins on hand, and credit account balances with deposit-taking institutions.

aLoans and placementsa primarily refer to intermediated borrowings which are not evidenced by the issue of debt securities.

aShort-term securitiesa refer to debt securities with an original term to maturity of one year or less, including bills of exchange, promissory notes, Treasury notes and bank certificates of deposit.

aLong-term securitiesa refer to debt securities with an original term to maturity of more than one year that are issued by Government and private entities.

aEquities and units in trustsa mainly comprise shares traded on an organised stock exchange, shares in unit trusts and in unlisted companies, and preference shares.

aLand and buildingsa refer to land and buildings held and the value of units in unitised buildings.

aAssets overseasa include physical assets located overseas and financial claims on non-residents.

aOther assetsa include any other financial and non-financial assets that do not fit into the foregoing categories. It includes trade credit, interest accruals and some derivatives.