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

Latest from APRA

4 December 2025

APRA finalises changes to phase out Additional Tier 1 capital instruments

APRA has finalised amendments to its bank prudential framework to phase out Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments – also known as hybrid bonds – as eligible regulatory capital.
3 December 2025

Opening Statement to Senate Economics Legislation Committee – December 2025

APRA Publishes Chair John Lonsdale's Opening Statement to the Senate Economics Legislation Committee.
28 November 2025

APRA releases Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for October 2025

APRA has released its Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics (MADIS) publication for October 2025.
27 November 2025

APRA to limit high debt-to-income home loans to constrain riskier lending

APRA will limit high debt-to-income (DTI) home lending to pre-emptively contain a build-up of housing-related vulnerabilities in the financial system.
21 November 2025

APRA releases response to minor framework updates for ADIs, insurers and RSE licensees

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response to consultation on proposed minor amendments to the prudential and reporting framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), insurers and registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensees.

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Status: Open to submissions
16 December 2025

Proposed class exemption: Approval to own or control an RSE licensee

Status: Open to submissions
17 December 2025

Proposed changes to capital framework for annuity products

This page contains information regarding APRA's consultation on proposed changes to its capital framework for annuity products.
Status: Open to submissions
30 January 2026

Targeted adjustments to the general insurance reinsurance framework

This page contains relevant information regarding APRA's proposals for targeted adjustments to the general insurance reinsurance framework.
Status: Open to submissions
19 December 2025

A new pathway to internal ratings-based accreditation

This page contains relevant information regarding APRA’s consultation on a new, more flexible pathway to achieve internal ratings-based (IRB) accreditation for medium-sized ADIs.

APRA Member Suzanne Smith's speech to Financial Services and ASX Sector Assurance Forum 2025

In “A time-tested approach for a new world of technological risks”, Ms Smith highlights key tech and data risks facing financial institutions and the vital role of internal audit in managing them.

Read more about Suzanne Smith's speech to Financial Services and ASX Sector Assurance Forum

APRA publishes Deputy Chair Margaret Cole’s remarks to the FSC Innovation in Retirement conference

In her remarks, “Navigating super challenges in the age of retirement”, Ms Cole outlines APRA’s priorities for the superannuation industry as it responds to three key driving forces: an ageing population, rapid asset growth, and super’s growing role in the broader financial system.

Read more about Deputy Chair Margaret Cole's remarks to the Conexus Retirement Conference
APRA Deputy Chair Margaret Cole delivering a speech against a dark blue background.

APRA Explains - who we are

APRA plays a vital role in ensuring Australians' financial interests are protected and that the financial system remains stable, competitive and efficient. Learn more in this ‘APRA Explains’ video.

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