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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. 

APRA grants new foreign ADI licence to Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank

APRA has granted Taipei Fubon Commercial Bank Co., Ltd a licence to operate as a foreign authorised deposit-taking institution (Foreign-ADI) under the Banking Act 1959.
Banking
Media release
Published
14 July 2026

APRA consults on additional minor updates to the prudential and reporting framework

APRA has released for consultation a number of minor updates to the prudential and reporting framework for authorised deposit-taking institutions (ADIs), general, life and private health insurers and registrable superannuation entity (RSE) licensees.
Cross-industry
Media release
Published
10 July 2026

APRA publishes updated guidelines on Recognition of an External Credit Assessment Institution

APRA has completed its review of the guidelines on Recognition of an External Credit Assessment Institution (ECAI) (the guidelines) and today published an updated version.
Cross-industry
Media release
Published
9 July 2026

APRA consults on amendments to superannuation data collections

APRA has released a consultation package on the transition of superannuation data collections from Direct to APRA (D2A) to APRA Connect.
Superannuation
Media release
Published
8 July 2026

APRA finalises amendments to general insurance reinsurance framework

APRA has finalised amendments to the general insurance reinsurance framework to improve access to alternative reinsurance arrangements while protecting policyholder interests.
General insurance
Media release
Published
7 July 2026

APRA welcomes new Deputy Chairs

APRA today welcomed the Treasurer’s announcement appointing two new Deputy Chairs to APRA.
All industries
Media release
Published
3 July 2026

APRA publishes findings of inaugural System Risk Stress Test

APRA has published the findings of its inaugural System Risk Stress Test, which focused on links between the banking and superannuation systems.
All industries
Media release
Published
30 June 2026

APRA farewells Deputy Chair Margaret Cole

APRA Chair John Lonsdale today paid tribute to Deputy Chair Margaret Cole who finishes her term at APRA today.
All industries
Media release
Published
30 June 2026

APRA consults on changes to bank risk weights designed to support lending and productivity

APRA has begun consulting on proposed changes to banks’ credit risk capital settings aimed at supporting lending while maintaining financial resilience.
Banking
Media release
Published
29 June 2026

APRA publishes updates to FAQs on superannuation data reporting

Superannuation
Media release
Published
26 June 2026
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