Migration of D2A collection to APRA Connect (registered RFCs)
Dear Registered Financial Corporation
In line with APRA’s ongoing commitment to enhancing its regulatory reporting infrastructure, we wish to advise you of significant updates pertaining to the transition from the legacy D2A platform to APRA Connect (AC).
Onboarding of Registered Financial Corporations (RFC)
As outlined in APRA’s Corporate Plan published in August 2025, APRA will transition D2A collections to APRA Connect by the end of 2027.
RFCs were informed of this change via a webinar held on 19 March 2025. A recording of the session is available on APRA’s website.
Why this transition is occurring
APRA is in the process migrating D2A collection to APRA Connect to streamline and simplify the reporting process while also eliminating the need to use dedicated software when filing a return. For RFCs to continue to meet their reporting obligations RFC’s will be required to transition to AC.
This change only impacts the method of submission (i.e. using APRA Connect instead of D2A). There are no changes to form content being considered by APRA as part of this change.
Action Required
APRA has noted that your organisation currently has a Regulatory Reporting Administrator (RRA) registered. We request that you review and update if necessary.
Please ensure that the contact details, including email addresses, for the following roles within your organisation are correct in both the External Test Environment and Production Environment of APRA Connect:
- Regulatory Reporting Administrator (RRA)
- Regulatory Reporting Contact (RRC)
If the person currently listed as RRA or RRC is no longer with your organisation, please ensure that you end-date these individuals in APRA Connect. It is your organisation’s responsibility to ensure that the contact details for your organisation are current.
We kindly ask that the above review be completed by 31st October 2025.
Timeframes
The following table outlines the key milestones for the transition to APRA Connect:
Milestone | Target Date |
|---|---|
| Preparing RFCs for APRA Connect. | Q4 2025 |
| EFS Forms available for testing in APRA Connect. | Q1 2026 |
| EFS Forms available for submission in APRA Connect. | Q3 2026 |
Support Materials
The following resources are available to assist entities in effectively navigating APRA Connect:
| Resource | Description | Access URL |
|---|---|---|
| APRA Connect Guide | Comprehensive guide covering system functionality. Key chapters include: • Chapter 3: User Administration • Chapter 6: Completing Regulatory Returns. | www.apra.gov.au/apra-connect-support-material
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| Accessing APRA Connect | Helps outlines the steps required to gain access to APRA Connect. | www.apra.gov.au/accessing-apra-connect
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| Migrating D2A Collections Webinar & Resources | Watch the recording and access resources from the 19 March 2025 webinar to learn more about the upcoming transition to APRA Connect. | www.apra.gov.au/migrating-d2a-collections
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Entities are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these materials to ensure a smooth transition to APRA Connect. APRA does not intend to grant an extension to reporting deadlines where an entity has not sufficiently prepared to report in APRA Connect.
Next Steps
APRA will provide further guidance on how to submit the relevant returns via APRA Connect closer to the applicable due dates. Should you have any questions or require further assistance, please contact APRA via dataanalytics@apra.gov.au.
Kind regards,
Bruce Young
Executive Director
Data Technology & Security