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The changes are designed to create an environment that supports the development and availability of longevity products for Australian retirees, while safeguarding policyholder interests.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a response paper outlining refinements to its proposed updates to the general insurance reinsurance framework. The changes aim to facilitate easier access to different forms of reinsurance, including alternative arrangements like insurance-linked securities, while continuing to safeguard policyholder interests.

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released its Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan (RAP) for the period October 2025 to September 2027. This is APRA’s second Innovate RAP and third RAP since 2017. 

APRA's Annual Report is prepared in accordance with sections 43 and 46 of the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013.

APRA notes the Treasurer’s announcement of his intention to advertise for the position of APRA Deputy Chair after Deputy Chair Margaret Cole advised of her intention to leave APRA at the end of her current term.

APRA notes that the voluntary administrators of Eric Insurance Limited (Eric) will convene a meeting of Eric’s creditors on 16 September 2025.

APRA has published two letters recently sent to Treasurer Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP and Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher.

APRA has released its suite of quarterly industry aggregate insurance statistical publications for the June 2025 quarter.

APRA has released for consultation a number of minor updates to the prudential and reporting framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions, general, life and private health insurers and registrable superannuation entity licensees.

APRA has published its latest Corporate Plan aimed at preserving the safety and stability of banks, insurers, superannuation trustees and the broader financial system.