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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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3 October 2023

APRA and ASIC commence joint administration of the new Financial Accountability Regime

Release of joint APRA-ASIC information package to support the financial services industry in implementing the Financial Accountability Regime (FAR). 
29 September 2023

APRA releases Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics for August 2023

The Monthly Authorised Deposit-taking Institution Statistics (MADIS) publication provides selected information on the banking business of individual banks within the domestic market.
27 September 2023

APRA consults on updates to modernised Economic and Financial Statistics reporting standards and guidance

Release of consultation on changes to the Economic and Financial Statistics (EFS) reporting standards and guidance. The proposed changes were drafted in conjunction with the Australian Bureau of Statistics and the Reserve Bank of Australia.
21 September 2023

APRA seeks feedback on improving effectiveness of hybrid capital bonds

Release of a discussion paper on the challenges of using Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital instruments in a potential bank stress scenario. APRA has called for feedback on a range of potential options to overcome these challenges and improve the effectiveness of AT1 capital instruments.
12 September 2023

APRA finalises updated Financial Claims Scheme standard

The Financial Claims Scheme provides insurance protection for deposits if needed in a crisis.

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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.
Status: Open to submissions
13 October 2023

Operational risk management

This page sets out details of APRA’s proposals in relation to Operational Risk Management for all APRA-regulated entities, it includes a discussion paper and proposed new prudential standard.
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APRA and ASIC commence joint administration of the new Financial Accountability Regime

The FAR imposes a strengthened responsibility and accountability framework for APRA-regulated entities in the banking, insurance and superannuation industries and their directors as well as their most senior executives.

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APRA responds to emerging risks in 2023-24 Corporate Plan

APRA has unveiled its latest Corporate Plan designed to preserve the soundness and stability of the banking, insurance and superannuation industries.

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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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