Introduction to APRA

Protecting Australia's depositors, insurance policyholders and superannuation fund members... more

 

A Determination made in accordance with Section 48AC of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority Act 1998...more

 

Part of APRA's on-going commitment to enhance transparency and accountability to its stakeholders... more

 

As part of the government's response to the Review of the Corporate Governance of Statutory Authorities and Office Holders, authored by Mr John Uhrig, in February 2007 the then Treasurer Peter Costello, wrote the following letter to the Chairman of APRA that outlines the Government's current objectives in the area of prudential regulation and the expectations for APRA...

 

In response to the Minister's letter outlining his expectations for APRA, the Chairman responded to the minister with the following statement of intent...

 

The APRA Supervision Blueprint provides the strategic direction for APRA’s approach to supervising deposit-taking, general insurance, life insurance and superannuation institutions. This supervisory approach is outlined in APRA’s Framework for Prudential Supervision... more

 

Our vision is to be a world class integrated prudential supervisor recognised for its leadership, professionalism and innovation... more