Media release

APRA issues letter to RSE licensees on controlling stake obligations and updated application kit

Superannuation
Published
15 October 2020
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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a letter to superannuation licensees reinforcing their obligations under the controlling stake requirements.

In the letter, APRA advises licensees to review their current ownership structures in regard to the requirements that have been in place since July 2019. An updated application form and instruction guide to own or control an registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensee is now available.

The letter is available on the APRA website at: Know your obligations approval to own or control an RSE licensee.

The application form and instruction guide is available on the APRA website at: Apply to own or control an RSE licensee.

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The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) is the prudential regulator of the financial services industry. It oversees banks, mutuals, general insurance and reinsurance companies, life insurance, private health insurers, friendly societies, and most members of the superannuation industry. APRA currently supervises institutions holding around $9.8 trillion in assets for Australian depositors, policyholders and superannuation fund members. 

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