australian prudential regulation authority media release number 98 06 date 7 october 1998 embargo for immediate superannuation trends june the system continues to register strong growth as of 30 this year total assets stood at 359 4 billion represented a rate 3 quarter or 13 1 during 1997 financial is one key statistics latest edition apra s insurance and bulletin released today by chief executive officer graeme thompson quarterly designed among other things provide timely comprehensive snapshot size structure life sectors in show that contributions rose 18 5 12 months ended increasing from 28 33 leaving aside excluded funds which themselves grew rapidly contribution big was 19 per annum strongest came member they increased 31 over previous 9 net ie less benefits totalling 11 8