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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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1 April 2026

APRA grants new general insurance licence to Europ Assistance Australia

APRA has granted Europ Assistance Australia Pty Ltd a licence to operate as a general insurer (GI) under the Insurance Act 1973
31 March 2026

APRA releases consultation on remaking Level 3 conglomerate standards

APRA has today released a consultation package on remaking Level 3 conglomerate prudential standards.
30 March 2026

APRA releases intermediated general insurance statistics for December 2025

APRA has released its bi-annual intermediated general insurance statistics for December 2025.
30 March 2026

APRA appoints two new Executive Directors

APRA has appointed two new Executive Directors to fill recent vacancies.
27 March 2026

Direct to APRA security update and accelerated decommission

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has decommissioned its legacy Direct to APRA (D2A) data submission system for entity access following the identification of security vulnerabilities through a routine test. APRA is accelerating its program to transition all APRA’s data collections onto APRA Connect.

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Status: Open to submissions
29 May 2026

Remaking Level 3 conglomerate standards

Status: Open to submissions
12 May 2026

Finalising amendments to the capital treatment for longevity products

This page contains information regarding APRA's consultation on proposed changes to its capital framework for annuity products.

APRA Chair John Lonsdale’s speech to AFR Banking Summit

In “Severe and here”, Mr Lonsdale reflected on APRA’s response to the economic impacts of the latest Middle East conflict, while separately announcing a package of proposed reforms to banks’ liquidity and capital requirements.

Read more about John Lonsdale's speech to the 2026 AFR Banking Summit

APRA member Therese McCarthy Hockey's speech to the COBA CEO and Directors Forum

In “The road to resilience for mutual banks", Ms McCarthy Hockey discussed the need for mutual banks to carefully consider whether their strategic plan has them on the track for a sustainable future.

Read more about Therese McCarthy Hockey's speech to the 2026 COBA CEO and Directors Forum

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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