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APRA is Australia’s prudential supervisor, responsible for ensuring that our financial system is stable, competitive and efficient.

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16 November 2023

APRA releases response to consultation on minor amendments to prudential framework for ADIs and insurers

The letter to industry issued today follows the consultation released in June 2023 on APRA's proposed updates to ensure that the framework for ADIs and insurers is refreshed in a timely manner between more comprehensive reviews of prudential standards.
15 November 2023

APRA proposes targeted changes on liquidity and capital in response to global banking turmoil

The proposed amendments, outlined in a letter to authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), reflect lessons learned from bank crisis events in the United States and Europe earlier this year.
8 November 2023

APRA releases minor amendments to standard on audit and related matters for life insurers

The letter to industry released today identifies an error found in the level of audit assurance required for two reporting Standards listed in Prudential Standard LPS 310 Audit and Related Matters (LPS 310).
3 November 2023

APRA Chair John Lonsdale - Speech to FINSIA The Regulators 2023

In brief prepared remarks ahead of a panel discussion, Mr Lonsdale reflected on how APRA’s latest Corporate Plan was guiding its priorities in maintaining financial stability in an uncertain external environment.
1 November 2023

APRA applies additional $20m capital requirement to RAC Insurance

A governance prudential review undertaken by APRA revealed significant weaknesses in areas of outsourcing controls, conflict management and board decision making. APRA notes that RAC has reviewed its governance framework and is implementing an action plan to address these issues.

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Status: Open to submissions
16 February 2024

Proposed changes to liquidity and capital requirements for authorised deposit-taking institutions

This page contains information regarding APRA's consultation on targeted changes to liquidity and capital requirements aimed at strengthening the banking sector’s resilience to future stress.
Status: Open to submissions
22 December 2023

General and life insurance data transformation

This page contains relevant information regarding the joint APRA-ASIC consultation on their proposed enhancements to the data collections for the life and general insurance industries.
Status: Open to submissions
29 November 2023 – Phase 1 Consultation on Publications and Confidentiality

APRA's Superannuation Data Transformation

APRA is undertaking a multi-year project to upgrade the breadth, depth and quality of its superannuation data collection.
Status: Open to submissions
21 December 2023

Strategic planning and member outcomes: proposed enhancements

This page contains information regarding APRA's consultation on proposed enhancements to Superannuation Prudential Standard SPS 515 Strategic Planning and Member Outcomes (SPS 515) to sharpen industry focus on the delivery of outcomes to members.
Status: Open to submissions
15 November 2023

Improving the effectiveness of Additional Tier 1 capital instruments

This page contains relevant information regarding APRA's review of the effectiveness of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments for use in a potential bank stress scenario.

APRA Chair John Lonsdale - Speech to FINSIA The Regulators 2023

In brief prepared remarks ahead of a panel discussion, Mr Lonsdale reflected on how APRA’s latest Corporate Plan was guiding its priorities in maintaining financial stability in an uncertain external environment.

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APRA Deputy Chair Margaret Cole - Speech to the AFR Super & Wealth Summit

In her speech “Fortune Favours the Brave”, Ms Cole discusses APRA’s priorities for super trustees in preparation for the “coming of age” of Australia’s superannuation system.

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APRA Explains - who we are

As we mark 25 years of APRA, we wanted to highlight the vital work that we do in ensuring Australians' financial interests are protected and that the financial system remains stable, competitive and efficient. Learn more in the first in a new series of ‘APRA Explains’ videos.

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