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APRA is providing this clarification to explain its expectations for reporting points of presence as required by Reporting Standard ARS 796.0 points of presence (ARS 796), with particular focus on co‑located face‑to‑face service channels.

In October 2025, APRA consulted on a simpler, clearer and more flexible pathway for banks to become accredited to use the internal ratings-based (IRB) approach to calculating credit risk-weighted assets. The new pathway is designed to make IRB accreditation more attainable for medium-sized ADIs by making APRA’s expectations more transparent and introducing further flexibility into the accreditation process.

APRA has finalised an FAQ on the liquidity treatment of deposits held with settlement service providers (SSPs).

APRA is finalising changes to formalise a three-tiered approach to proportionality in the banking framework, aimed at delivering clearer, more tailored prudential requirements that better reflect differences in the size and complexity of regulated entities.

In a letter to industry, APRA has called for a step-change in how banks, insurers and superannuation trustees manage AI-related risks as it warns that governance, risk management, assurance and operational resilience practices are not keeping pace with AI adoption.

APRA has finalised targeted amendments to prudential standard CPS 230, prudential practice guide CPG 230, and the corresponding Material Service Provider Register Template.