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APRA finalises FAQ on liquidity treatment of deposits with settlement service providers

APRA has released a letter to Minimum Liquidity Holding authorised deposit-taking institutions on the liquidity treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers (SSPs).
Banking
Published
2 June 2026

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a letter to Minimum Liquidity Holding authorised deposit-taking institutions on the liquidity treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers (SSPs).

This letter responds to feedback and finalises the FAQ relating to the treatment of deposits placed with SSPs.

The letter to industry is available on the APRA website at: Finalisation of FAQ on treatment of deposits placed with settlement service providers.

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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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