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This response paper includes an overview of feedback received regarding amendments to prudential standards relating to the capital treatment for longevity products. The new prudential standards will come into effect on 1 July 2026.
This industry update summarises the responses to a voluntary survey issued to registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensees by the APRA and ASIC in June 2025. The survey formed part of the proposals by the government to improve the retirement phase for Australians.
APRA’s second round of consultation on modifications to its capital framework for longevity products, including annuities. The changes are designed to create an environment that supports the development and availability of longevity products for Australian retirees.
This paper shines a light on challenges facing some trustees in relation to operational efficiency, growth, and competitive positioning. These challenges significantly influence the scope trustees have to maintain and improve outcomes for members over the longer term.
This paper outlines the methodology that APRA has used to produce the Comprehensive Product Performance Package (‘the CPPP’). The CPPP provides comparable information on the investment returns and fees and costs of the MySuper industry and a segment of the Choice industry within the superannuation sector.
The release of the 2025 Comprehensive Product Performance Package (CPPP) continues APRA’s commitment to provide all stakeholders with a clear, comparative view of how products are performing across the industry.
This paper outlines APRA’s proposal to modify the capital framework for annuities to allow reduced capital requirements for annuity products in return for enhanced risk management by life insurers.
Effective governance of banks, insurers and RSE licensees is fundamental to prudential regulation and sound risk management. Well-governed institutions are likely to be more resilient in times of stress.